How Nature solitude shapes me into a better version of myself. — “In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.”- John Muir Growing up in a big city, by capitalists parents, I was taught that the life in small cities or remote locations are a sign of boredom and poverty. Success and happiness could only be found in…

Best Of Intentions Are Not Always Right, Instead, Respect And Understanding Should Prevail In Our Actions — At this moment, someone is dealing with some personal crusade, like me. I am not the only one feeling this way. The reasons are not the same and what is a struggle for you may not be for others. Its personal. We should not forget that.

People say that I am a box full of surprises. — In my twenties, on a solo backpack trip, the front desk clerk of the B&B stared at me while checking my passport. I was embarrassed and wondering what was wrong until I asked her. Her answer, in an astonishing way, was: ”You look Japanese but your passport is Brazilian. You…

The Action that brings Happiness and Abundance in one’s life. — Nowadays, there are lots of therapists, life couches, and courses for self-improvement. Most of them, if not all, are based on the principle of identifying triggers and shifting the reaction to them. One can find help according to its beliefs and style as there a wide market available. It will…

”If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present.”- Lao Tzu Life amazes me! I tried to fight against it, to rebel against it but not anymore! And…

Running and hiking Fuji-San offseason — Mount Fuji is probably the most known landmark in Japan. The active volcano is the roof of the Japanese territory at 3776m high. Fuji San, as it is called by locals, is one of the 3 sacred mountains of Japan and a busy pilgrimage site. If you ever come to…

Another natural disaster hit Japan. Here I was to witness it ( again ). — Typhoon Hagibis hit Japan on Oct 12! As a resident of this country for the last 11 years, it was another emergency situation that I had experienced on this land. Hagibis was being compared to a typhoon that stroke Japan in 1958 and took the lives of 1200 people. The…

My first trail run was last year. Prior to that, I had been in the mountains alone a couple of times simply enjoying the time. Just as an ordinary tourist. I never expected trail running to be so addictive. I couldn’t wait for the weekend and hit the trails. At…

Breaking the cycle of being frozen — Me: ”I need someone who will honestly say that I will be fine… ” Friend: ” Me, Simone! I love you and I know that you will be fine.” . . . Friend: ”You are alone! That’s the truth! ” This conversation happened a few days ago. I was reaching…