Embarking on this journey as a tour leader in Japan has been both exhilarating and challenging. As I approached my eight-month mark, the annual performance review loomed… Read more “A Year as a Tour Leader”
Tag: Resilience
Where do you See Yourself in Ten Years?
Where do you see yourself in ten years? What a question. I’m not a master of long-term planning. What I thought my life would be and the… Read more “Where do you See Yourself in Ten Years?”
Ikigai, Kaizen, & Seeking a Different Plane of Reality
This blog post will start like many others I’ve written. My search to find “It”—the ever elusive spice of life, the flow, the Tao, Zen, God, the… Read more “Ikigai, Kaizen, & Seeking a Different Plane of Reality”
Ikigai Wings to Fly and The Love of Drive
Due to my love of Japan and Japanese Philosophy, I’m sure I’ve written about Ikigai before. Ikigai is Japanese for the reason to live. Most direct translations… Read more “Ikigai Wings to Fly and The Love of Drive”
Around the World in 80 Days: Starting a New Tourism Job
Around the world in 80 days is a french novel written about a journey to circumnavigate the world. In our modern world, that journey has become a… Read more “Around the World in 80 Days: Starting a New Tourism Job”
Delayed Gratification or a Fool? The Weird Paradox of Dream Chasing.
Delayed Gratification or a Fool? I possess an affinity for writing. One of the few “gifts”, and I’m starting to lean into it more often. My personality… Read more “Delayed Gratification or a Fool? The Weird Paradox of Dream Chasing.”
Self Assessment A Month into The New Year
Self Assessment after a month of my conecentrated effort to make 2024 a great year. I don’t know what made me decide that 2024 was going to… Read more “Self Assessment A Month into The New Year”
Embracing Change: My Journey from Japan to a New Horizon in 2024
This is the story of my Japan Life Awakening in 2024. As the first dawn of 2024 broke, I found myself in a familiar place – my bed. I pondered the tumultuous ride that was 2023. It was a year marked by challenges and introspection. This year that made me question the essence of change and personal growth. Typically, I’ve been skeptical about New Year’s resolutions. Why make them when so little seems to change? But as I lay there, a spark ignited within me, a realization that perhaps, believing in change is the first step towards transformation.
Japan Life Awakening 2024: A Year of Resilience and Redefinition
2023 was a year that tested my resilience. Living in Japan and navigating through its unique work culture while trying to maintain a balance with my personal life, wasn’t always easy. As an expat, I constantly adapted to new environments, languages, and traditions. This experience, though enriching, often left me feeling overwhelmed. The dark, calm void of my room became a refuge, a place to float in nothingness and escape when the world’s noise grew too loud.
But as New Year’s Eve came to a close, a renewed sense of hope began to take root. What if 2024 could be different? What if it could be a year of positive change, a time to step out of the shadows of doubt and into the light of possibility? This led to a profound decision: to leave Japan and embark on a new journey, both professionally and personally.
The simple things often recharge us, giving the strength to pursue new dreams. I decided to make 2024 a year to remember. 2024 would be my Japan Life Awakening where I’d really reach for my dreams. This year I’d embrace new challenges, explore new opportunities, and rediscover myself.
As I share this journey with you, I hope it inspires you to believe in the power of change. All it takes is one bold step towards your dreams. Every year should be better than the last.
Much Love 🩷❤️🩵
LaidbackMarco