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How Japanese Culture Taught Me to Be Still
Photo by Nina Fiedler from Pexels. When I came to Japan, I found myself thinking deeply about how Japanese culture taught me to be still. I come from a culture where expressiveness and warmth are a kind of social currency. Then I landed in Japan—where composure, emotional attunement to atmosphere, and silence often say more than words. Ironically, Japanese people tend to expect foreigners to be more expressive or even loud by their standards. When stillness became confrontation At first, the silence here felt refreshing—a kind of haven. But slowly, it began pressing inward. The quiet began to mirror my inner chaos, insecurities, and unresolved emotions. It felt like I…
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🌸 Mindset shifts to reclaim your femininity.
Image by Vlada Karpovich Pexels. Tired of being told to shrink, silence your emotions, or harden up?Do you wonder how you can reclaim your femininity? In a culture that favors conformity, mutes softness, and centers male-coded norms—especially in workplaces—choosing to remain womanly, elegant, and poised can feel almost criminal. Your radiance, and polish can irritate others. Your refusal to shrink can cause discomfort. But here’s the truth: softness is not a flaw—it’s your power. You can unlearn toxic conditioning, honor your femininity, and rise with sacred strength. A Reflection on the Challenges Women Face Before we reclaim, we must first recognize. The first step in healing is naming the forces that have worked…
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