Surrendering to the Universe: My Trip Back to Japan ♡
For this trip back to Japan, just like always, I didn’t make a detailed itinerary. I wanted it to be a stay where I could fully trust the timing and receive what unfolds.
Of course, seeing my mother was my main reason for returning—but even that had to remain flexible, given her current situation.
Aside from that, there were plenty of things I wanted to do: people I hoped to meet, places I wanted to visit, events I was curious to join, and personal errands to take care of.
Still, I made a conscious decision not to schedule anything in advance until just a couple of days before.
And the result? A series of beautiful affirmations that “trusting the Universe was the right choice” ♡
Even without planning, I ended up having the perfect moment to talk with one of my readers—right at the event she was hosting for her late father’s art exhibition. She could’ve been busy at any moment, but the timing aligned so beautifully that we got to connect in such a meaningful way. She told me later that she had manifested this moment too.
When I followed my intuition and joined events on a whim, they ended up being more fun than I expected, and I met new, wonderful people.
When I went to visit my mother, who’s usually tied up with caregiving and has little time for herself, we happened to have rare opportunities to go out together.(It happened 3 times!)
On days I had plans with friends, the skies would suddenly clear up. And when I left space in my schedule, lovely invitations found their way to me.
Even my solo time was perfectly preserved, allowing me to hold sessions in peaceful quiet.
When my son was little and we came back to Japan together, every day was packed with planning.
“Where should we go tomorrow?” “What should I feed him?”
I always prioritized my child’s needs, pushing my own plans aside—choosing restaurants he liked, organizing the whole day around him.
But I think back on those times with love. I truly enjoyed every moment of being “Mom.”
And deep down, I remember wondering if one day returning to Japan alone would feel lonely.
If our trips had been stressful, I probably would’ve longed for the freedom.
But the memories I carry are nothing but joyful.
So as he neared adulthood and was about to leave the nest, there was a time when I thought, If I’m going to feel lonely, I might as well stay busy working freelance jobs online while I’m in Japan.
But then I met my current husband—and traveling together became such a joy that my desire shifted completely.
I realized, I’d rather live a life where I don’t have to work just to make ends meet!
And that’s the life I’m living now—because that was my true desire.
(When I do things I love, they never feel like “work,” so that’s a different story.)
Of course, our deepest desires evolve. I know I’ll eventually wish for something else, something new—and when that happens, I’ll simply allow that one to come true too.
Traveling in alignment with divine timing has now become my natural style.
Even for next month’s trip to France with my husband, I’m planning to keep things relaxed and not over-schedule. I want us to simply enjoy it, without rushing from one thing to the next.
Of course, if there’s something we really want to experience—like, “I don’t want to miss that opera,” or “We absolutely have to visit that museum,” or “I’d love to stay at that hotel”—then yes, planning and booking ahead is necessary.
(And yes, the opera is already sold out… so I’m a little heartbroken about that one!)
But being in receiving mode doesn’t mean you just sit around doing nothing, waiting for things to fall into your lap. It’s about staying open, aligned, and ready to move when inspiration calls.
When You're Doing Your Best, but Still Feel unappreciated.
Just the other day, a friend told me about her trip last year with her husband to France,
She had taken charge of planning the itinerary and crafted a thoughtful, detailed travel schedule. But during the trip, her husband became tired and ended up snapping at her, saying the schedule was way too packed.
Even in such a luxurious and beautiful setting, the atmosphere turned tense more than once, and she was met with a cold, dismissive attitude.
It honestly made my heart ache. She had put in so much effort—and yet, that’s how things turned out?
But you know, I think this is something that can happen to anyone.
Lately, both in my sessions and in heart-to-heart conversations with friends, I’ve heard this same kind of story:
“I was the one who put in the effort, who was considerate, who tried my best... and still, I wasn’t appreciated. I felt like my partner didn’t value me at all.”
The situations may differ, but there’s a clear thread running through them.
So many frustrations in relationships and marriages stem from that one feeling: I don’t feel cherished. and appreciated.
In the early stages of a relationship, we tend to give the other person the benefit of the doubt. We try to understand them.
But when those moments keep repeating, it wears us down. Emotionally, energetically.
That’s why—when you catch yourself thinking, “I’m not being treated with love”—that’s your moment.
It’s your cue to pause and realign your energy. Not to try and change your partner, but to turn inward and gently shift your own vibration.
Because that’s the shortest path back to being truly loved and valued.
You don’t need to convince yourself that “a little dissatisfaction is normal,” or that “marriage is just like this for everyone.”
If you keep brushing aside your discomfort like that, it may grow into something harder to ignore.
Leave those feelings unaddressed, and years from now, you might find yourself still stuck in the same emotional loop.
Because, at the end of the day—you are the one creating your reality.
I’ve been there too. In the early months of dating my now-husband, I had moments of doubt.
Not because I felt unloved, but because some of our values didn’t quite align.
Even as he began to treat me with more care, I had fleeting thoughts like, Is this really love? Or is there a catch?
What if he changes the moment we move in together?
So during those months, I worked consistently—not on him, but on myself.
I chose to align my energy with the version of love I truly desired.
In doing so, something beautiful happened.
He gradually evolved into the kind of partner I had envisioned: someone deeply loving, supportive, and completely devoted.
Yes, he already had a kind heart—but it was through my own inner work that I called forth the version of him who could love me in the way I longed to be loved.
When you believe your partner carries unconditional love within them, your role isn’t to extract it. It’s to draw it out with trust and alignment.
That’s the real meaning of the Law of Attraction.
Attracting your ideal partner isn’t the end—it’s just the beginning.
The true act of creation is how you nurture the relationship and let it grow into your ideal.
Not by controlling it, but by releasing your grip and allowing love to flow in its purest form.
I’ve witnessed this transformation in many of my clients too—those who’ve been with their partners for years and managed to turn the relationship around.
So no, it’s not too late. You don’t have to give up.
(Of course, choosing to release and consciously create something new is also a valid path. It’s always your choice.)
Somehow this turned into a conversation about partnership—but maybe that’s no coincidence!
In a way, it feels a lot like travel.
When you know the trip is going to be filled with joy, you don’t need to over-plan.
Just by trusting the flow, the joy and perfect timing naturally unfold.
And maybe that’s true for both travel and relationships:
Instead of trying to control or force the outcome, trust in the potential and the natural rhythm of things.
It’s easier. It’s smoother. It’s more fun. And… it invites more love.
From life. From the Universe. From your partner.
Rather than getting swept up in frustration or discomfort, come back to yourself.
Create a world that feels good to you, little by little.
Because honestly, the simple act of enjoying the “now” is everything.
So while I’m running around a bit today, making a few clumsy mistakes here and there—
I’m still holding the intention that your days are expanding with love and divine timing, in the most beautiful ways. ♡