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 Recently, my daughter asked me, “Can I rent Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind on Amazon?” So we ended up watching it together. It’s a 2004 movie starring Jim Carrey (famous for comedy films like The Mask ) and Kate Winslet (well known for Titanic ). I couldn’t believe it was made 22 years ago. I’m not sure if I had heard the title back then, but I vaguely remember seeing the movie poster. On Valentine’s Day, Joel (Jim Carrey) suddenly feels compelled to take an impulsive trip to a cold seaside town. There, he meets Clementine, an eccentric woman who strangely keeps talking to him. They end up taking the train back together and promise to see each other again… The movie explores an intriguing idea: What if there were a technology that could erase specific memories? It’s one of those films that leaves you wondering at the end: “So… what do you think will happen to these two?” The timeline jumps back and forth, which may have felt unusual at the time. Nowadays, though, we’re mor...

  If you have ever taken a yoga class, watched a meditation video, or read anything about spiritual wellness, you have probably heard the word “chakra.” Chakras are often described as energy centers in the body, connected with emotions, balance, awareness, and personal growth. Whether you see them as spiritual symbols, cultural concepts, or a way to reflect on your own inner state, they are an interesting topic to explore. I wrote a simple introduction to chakras on Peacewings.com. Read the full article here: https://peacewings.com/chakra-meanings/

  The “third eye” is one of those terms that sounds mysterious at first. It is often connected to intuition, inner wisdom, meditation, and spiritual awareness. But what I find interesting is that the third eye is also often discussed alongside the pineal gland, sleep rhythms, and melatonin. It sits somewhere between spirituality and the body, between ancient symbolism and modern curiosity. I wrote a longer article on Peacewings.com about the third eye, the pineal gland, and why this idea continues to fascinate people. Read the full article here: https://peacewings.com/third-eye-opening_pineal-gland-ajna/ Open you third eye mug

  Trip Back to Japan (Summer 2022) It’s been about four years now, but this is a story from my trip back to Japan in July 2022, right after COVID restrictions were lifted. Arrival in Tokyo & First Visit to DisneySea After arriving at Narita, we stayed at a hotel near Urawa (just a regular hotel, not one of the Disney-themed ones). From there, we headed to Tokyo DisneySea for the first time. It was a blazing hot summer day in Japan. Unfortunately, my kids had already lost interest in Disney, and the heat didn’t help either. We ended up staying only from 10 AM to 3 PM before heading back to the hotel. Honestly… not sure if we got our money’s worth. Culture Shock at an Izakaya For dinner, we took the hotel shuttle to the nearest station and went to an izakaya. What surprised me most was that all orders were done on a tablet . It felt like a bit of a culture shock. Staying at a Minpaku (Apartment-Style Rental) After that, we stayed for about a week at what you’d c...

At brother's house after the trip to Izu, I faced reality firmly, I will write about it again if I have the opportunity. The wound has not healed yet... I'm going with my kids this time. they don't have anything to do and are just so addicted to smartphones and iPads. If you don't take them somewhere, my son won't let go of his smartphone. The only time when he's not messing with the phone is when he is with his friends. I made an excuse to visit my fathers grave with my other brother’s family. I decided to book somewhere to stay for two night and contact with the friend who went to Izu trip with us, she also came back to Japan from the U.S. with kids. I found a place says just 7000 yen per night. I booked for two nights. The place is at Shin-Okubo, near Shinjuku. It is the same area I stayed at the end of May the last time I came to Japan. The place I stayed was expensive at this time, I liked the area because it's very convenient. The price w...

The last day / third day of Izu. I woke up in the morning, took a morning bath without children with my friends (because kids were sleeping), ate breakfast buffet, and went to a place called Izu Grand Pal Park. The admission fee was once again reduced with a coupon, but I had to buy a separate voucher, so it seems a little expensive. . The weather on this day will be cloudy and it will rain. . The 13-year-old boys team ziplines while it is still not raining. In this park, there was a place where you could play without using a ticket, so I finally went there, but it started to rain. . . Even if it is noon at a nearby roadside station, it is closed on Saturdays. Is it because it was raining? ? After having bite in a crepe shop that was open, We decided to go to Revolving Sushi. I bought dried fish as a souvenir at Michi-no-Eki (roadside station). Just after this, I saw the news that dried fish were affected by the lack of sunshine due to the continuing rain. There ...