Author: Bodhi
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Honolulu Homecoming: A Journey of Love, Presence, and Redemption
In 1989, at just 18 years old, I embarked on my first true solo journey, landing in Honolulu and staying at a dormitory-hotel (I’m not sharing the name of the hotel out of respect). Although I had previously traveled alone to Osaka, Japan, my brother had been there to meet me. This trip, however, was Read more
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Receiving Abundance Wholeheartedly
Receiving Abundance Wholeheartedly Something mind-blowing happened today! My adorable wife, Hitomi, and I were walking through the woods when, from a distance, a Chinese gentleman ran up to me with handfuls of Japanese Yen, fanned out like beautiful Asian fans. It appeared that he had more than two arms, by the number of yen he Read more
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The Power of Conversation: How Gary Mahler Transforms Lives
I just returned to Honolulu from the most loving, powerful, and inspiring event I have ever attended—The Ultimate Experience. And that’s exactly what it was! Over the next few days, I’ll be sharing the extraordinary people I met, the profound experiences I had, and the miracles that unfolded before, during, and after this event, which Read more
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What is Love?
Yesterday, a friend told me they don’t know how to love. They shared that they’ve never felt love for anyone and have never felt truly loved others, and this has left them with loneliness, anxiety, and suffering. They asked me for help. As we talked, I shared an idea that has helped me: there are two Read more
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From Routine to Radiance: Turning Haircuts into Joyful Moments with My Wife.
Creating Joy: Transforming a Haircut into a Meaningful Moment with My Wife Returning to the U.S. after 22 years in Tokyo feels like a complete reset—a fresh chapter to rewrite how I approach life. Determined to think outside the box, I’ve committed to letting go of anything I don’t truly enjoy and embracing unconventional, wise Read more
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If I Could Only Share One Thing With You, It Would Be This
From the Heart If today were my last, and I could share just one thing with you, it would be this writing. Please don’t worry, this is not a “sayonara dear world” message at all. In fact, my heart is filled with more joy than ever and I am deeply grateful for the life I Read more
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Knowing Your Enemy as a Divine Spark of Motivation
I had an a-ha moment while listening to an audiobook recommended by Dr. Benjamin Hardy. The book is called Success is For You written by Dr. David R. Hawkins. The idea that I found transformative was to look at what we used to think of as an enemy or competitor as a pacer (something that pushes you Read more
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Loving You. Be Blessed.
The book “The Ultimate Coach” has been the most influencial book I have ever read. I wrote a short article about how I found the book and why it has been so influential to me. If you aren’t familiar with the book, please read THIS article first. The book, “The Ultimate Coach”, and who Steve & Amy Read more
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The Ultimate Coach: The Most Life-Changing Book I Have Ever Read
Intuition leads the way for me in virtually every aspect of my life. I feel lucky that I know when and what to do in most cases. The more I trust it and heed its call, the more I feel that I am in alignment with my purpose. I remember opening Amazon.com and seeing the Read more
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What the Grammy Winning Guitarist Tak Matsumoto Taught Me About Courage and Success
In January of 1997, I had the honor and privilege of playing live with Tak Matsumoto in San Diego, California. He’s a rock legend in Japan and won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album “Take Your Pick” with Larry Carlton. The Creation of Meeting Tak Before meeting Tak, I had been playing Read more