I was born and raised in a village with a population of about 3,000 in Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is a beautiful village blessed with rich forests and clear water in the Yamato Plateau. I grew up in a world where I could wake up in the morning to the sound of trees and birds and feel the natural world as it is. I played and grew up in an environment with many hills, so my legs and feet are still strong and I have a lot of stamina. The people in the village were warm and friendly, and I grew up in a relaxed atmosphere where everyone was like family. Upon graduating from high school, I went to the city to study at a dental hygiene school while working part-time, graduating as a special student and obtaining a national license to become a dental hygienist. My experiences at many large hospitals and private clinics greatly influenced my world of «being healthy.
In my early twenties, I had my first child and chose to run a lounge for a living. In my late 20s, I chose to become a yoga instructor to restore my body and mind from the irregularities of my work life to the healthy lifestyle I once enjoyed. I chose to become an instructor. My mind and body were fully occupied with increased exposure to nature, and at the age of 30 I gave birth to my second child. In my 30s, I studied Choice Theory Psychology and created and chose a peaceful, loving world. My family, many friends, and the natural world have made me realize many things in life-size. From the perspective that «I choose the scenery I see,» I became carefully aware of and took action to take better care of my natural environment, my living environment, and my mind and body.
If there is a piece of trash on the ground, it becomes beautiful in front of my eyes from the moment I pick it up, and if I arrange my living space, I have grasped the sense that a beautiful life like a hotel can be spread all over the world from just now. Now, through my yoga instructor training course, and moreover through the remodeling business I run with my husband, I offer everyone the opportunity to expand the richness of their daily lives. I also share my experiences on the radio, in newspaper articles, and in publications. I am not judging right or wrong, but sharing my own life size with them. It is a great honor and happiness for me.
The challenge of the Mrs. GLOBE World Convention was a wonderful start for me as I entered my 40s. I am happy to have met my beautiful friends from all over the world, and I am inspired by the passion and liveliness of the participating staff and the environment as one. Until I participated in the World Convention, I had only a few experiences outside of Japan, and I had closed the door of possibility by narrowing my own opportunities to communicate with people from many countries. And this time, I am impressed by the beautiful scenery of the world and the expansion of communication across borders that I could see because I took a step forward. I also rediscovered many Japanese attractions by participating in the World Convention. There are still so many things I don’t even know that I don’t know. That is something that will give me interesting developments in the future. At the same time, I may know something that many people do not know. This is the hidden fun of sharing this with many people.
I know that I can experience this world anew as many times as I want. And not only is it possible to experience the future anew, it is also possible to experience the past an entirely new way. The view I see in front of me right now is proof that there are people who have been generous enough to share and expand the possibilities of the human condition, and I am looking at the best view I could have chosen out of all the information available to me right now. I see a very peaceful landscape where I can enjoy everyday life with my family and friends and be in touch with nature.
When I was a small child, we did not have cell phones like we do today, and television was something the head of the family watched. So I grew up with information from books and comic books in school and in the village where I grew up. The heroes and heroines in books and comic books were glorious and brought me hope, but as a young child I did not choose to play their roles. Books and comic books are for enjoyment and cannot be brought into my world! I believed that I was a good person. But as I got older and met different people and heard about their experiences, I realized that in fact there were already many heroes and heroines by my side. They are all great. And neither did I. Sometimes I get overwhelmed by my surroundings and make myself smaller. And as soon as I found myself there, I would go back to the time when I felt small, and I would treat that event with care. And it is okay to stay small as it is, and it is okay to change. And I try to give myself permission to be free.
There is so much information flowing through our lives today. Sometimes everything someone says sounds wonderful and I am even afraid to express my thoughts in my own words. And I share about what I believe and who I am, while keeping the fear of sharing my words intact. Because sometimes, when you share yourself, you discover a new you, and you learn more about the people and things that are important to you.
