I realized that I can always live the life I choose, in my own way, without making drastic changes or going far away. When this kizuki hit me, I had to laugh and say, "Oh my God, I can do that right now!"
I love this method because it always gives me a tangible way to put my kizuki into practice—helping me connect my realizations to my everyday life.　

For me, every Kizuki Journaling session is an "aha moment." I realized how much I had been tormenting myself with my own thoughts. Little by little, I feel myself breaking free from the past I was once so trapped in—especially the guilt I carried with it. I saw that I have the power to make myself happy. When I wrote, "I love myself dearly now," I almost cried looking back at those words.

Today's first journaling prompt sparked a major kizuki(realization) for me. I wrote down an assumption I had been holding onto for so long, and wow—what a revelation. It felt like the scales had fallen from my eyes. Finally, I arrived at a feeling of, "I am the best!" I truly felt the expansiveness of possibilities beyond my limiting beliefs.

I always look forward to Kizuki Journaling sessions. This time, especially in the second half, I was moved to tears... It was such a joyful, fulfilling session that helped me remember and sincerely feel all the love I have received in my life. Thank you for reminding me that even as just one person, I deeply matter too.

Not only did I recognize some of the underlying thought patterns I carry, but I also realized that there is nothing within me that I need to reject. When this kizuki came to me, I felt like it was time to give myself a hug. By seeing these patterns clearly, I was able to free myself—allowing me to be honest about what I like and don’t like, and to feel authentic love for both myself and others. I didn’t even know I could feel that way until I saw those thoughts pour out of me in writing. I also believe that the act of writing itself helped bring me one step closer to this state. When I find myself stuck in a negative pattern again, I want to remind myself of the true self I discovered on this day.

My usual pattern was a vicious cycle of worry and rushing, especially before heading out the door. “Did I forget anything? Am I on time? Do I have my wallet? My cell phone?” On and on it went. I would feel so overwhelmed that going out felt heavy. My solution had been to prepare everything the night before. But still, in those final moments before stepping out, I’d feel the same worry and hurriedness. I did this for decades.
During today's session, when I looked over what I had written, I realized something startling: I was using the same anxious words I say to myself with my family too. What an eye-opener!
Tomorrow, I’m heading to Tokyo with my mother, and now, instead of rushing, I can gently say to myself, "Let's get ready together," in a calm, unhurried way. I'm also challenging myself to speak to my family and friends with that same kindness and compassion.
This session felt like a divine experience for me. I will continue taking Kizuki Journaling sessions again and again. Thank you so much!

Lately, I had lost my sense of self—I didn’t know what my values were, and I felt anxious and insecure every day. But Kizuki Journaling MAE Y method cleared away that murkiness. Now, I find myself looking forward to each day. Thank you for your thoughtful themes and prompts!

The day after my Kizuki Journaling session, something happened that I would have normally seen as a depressing event. But this time, it was different—I caught myself in the moment and realized that I was the one labeling it as "depressing" based on my own thoughts!

In today's session, I realized that when I tell my children, "Do this" or "Do that," the one feeling ambivalent and heavy-hearted about it is me. Of course, cleaning up after them isn’t easy, but this session helped me see my own thoughts and feelings more clearly. I want to carry this kizuki with me in the days to come. Thank you for this time. It helps me be kinder to myself.

After the session, I was surprised to feel a deep warmth, a relaxed sense of ease, and a natural desire to live in flow all emerging from within me. I was also pleasantly surprised to notice a shift in my relationship with my kids—I no longer feel the need to force them to do something or be a certain way. I know it will take time to change all of my thinking habits, but I want to return to this feeling again and again.