Tokyo Mindfulness Newsletter #23
A windy path to healing, forgiveness and upcoming events
Hey, it’s Misha from Tokyo Mindfulness. 👋
I often hear from people on their spiritual and healing journeys, “When will I be better?” I like to remind them—and myself—that you’ve already come so far. Healing isn’t a straight line; sometimes, it feels like you’re taking one step forward and two steps back.
For instance, it took me two years to reach a balanced state after dealing with trauma and nervous system challenges. Even after a profound “opening” on a meditation retreat, it took over a year to integrate that experience.
So, here’s a friendly reminder: you are doing incredible work. Sometimes, all it takes is time, rest, and even a pause to let the transformation truly settle in.
Keep going—you’re on the right path. :)
📅 Upcoming Events
Every Wednesday Online: Mindfulness Meditation with Misha, 12:00 PM (Zoom)
Feb 20th: Mindfulness Meditation with Marco, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Feb 24th: Eye Contact Experiment, 10:00 AM - Noon
Feb 27th: Candle Light Meditation with John, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
March 1st-2nd: Yamanashi Meditation Retreat: “The Three Truths”
March 9th: Shake it Off! TRE with Akiko, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM at Meguro Community Center
🎧 Podcast Interview
Grateful for the opportunity to speak with Dr. David Sweet on his podcast. We talked about mindfulness in Japan and I shared some simple strategies to integrate mindfulness in the workplace.
🧡 Forgiveness Meditation
In this meditation practice, I combine the Forgiveness practices I learned from Jack Kornfield and Bhante Vimalaramsi. It invites you to repeat certain phrases quietly, touching your heart and forgiving the past.
🧘 Yamanashi Retreat
We have a few spots left for our Yamanashi retreat on March 1st-2nd! This retreat will cover three key trainings from Buddhism — suffering, impermanence, and interconnectedness. We’ll have 7 sessions together in a beautiful temple surrounded by nature. Hope to see you there! Book your spot
✍️ What I wrote recently
I wrote a poem called Just Be... Check it out here
📚What I’m listening to
One of my favorite singers on YouTube is Chantress Seba. Enjoyed this collab with Malte Marten. My son and I listen to this almost daily :)
📜 Quotes that Inspired Me
“Save all your energies and time for breaking the wall your mind has built around you.”― Nisargadatta Maharaj, I Am That