A Glimpse into the Core: Reflections from the Creator's Diary
How embracing my dreams and inner voice changed my life
Lately, I’ve been reflecting a lot on what it truly means to stay true to myself. Just a couple of months ago, I was afraid to put myself out there—afraid to share openly, to promote my social media, to simply be seen. The thought of being judged, especially by strangers, felt unbearable.
But now, something has shifted. I’ve become more open to opinions, understanding that people have the right to judge, just as I have the right to defend myself—or simply ignore their words. For the first time, I feel grounded enough to say: staying true to myself isn’t something I should fear. It’s something natural, something I should claim without hesitation. And yet, at the same time, it’s also something worth working hard for, every single day.
Honestly, I don’t exactly know how I’ve come this far, but I know my friends have supported and encouraged me along the way. They’ve embraced me for who I am, and genuinely enjoy being with me for that. I love them, and I always feel cozy and at ease when I’m around them. I don’t have many friends—friendship, for me, has always carried high standards. I don’t just call anyone a friend; that’s never going to happen. That’s why the friendships I do have have always been my nourishment, mentally and emotionally.
I was deeply touched by a conversation I had with a Japanese girl when I spent this summer in Yakumo, Hokkaido. We were talking about our lives, and suddenly she asked me, “What’s your dream?” I froze. I hadn’t thought about the word dream for so many years. At some point, I even thought it might be illusory or crazy to chase one. After all, this is real life—it’s practical, realistic. Was there even a place for me to hold a dream? I felt sad for myself, thinking I had been living so pathetically.
But that conversation lit a spark in me. I realized I have to reclaim my dream. My inner voice had been murmuring all along, telling me to be myself and chase it—but I had been ignoring it for so long, blinded by work, relationships, age, social pressure, family issues… I had just tucked my dream away in a corner until it gathered dust. And then, unexpectedly, someone asked me about it—and in that moment, I brushed off the dust and found it again.
And I know that being true to yourself—doing what you want, finding your talents, and striving for them—really works. I know it might sound cliché, but it truly does. It sounds big, I know, but once you trust yourself and genuinely believe in your own magic and power, you’ll connect with your true self and actually listen to what they’re trying to tell you. Just follow your inner voice.
I used to think inner voices were something supernatural, unrealistic, or even illusory. But now, I realize that I’ve spent so many years imagining and settling for illusions. And finally, I don’t want to ignore my talents anymore—my imagination, my curiosity, my creativity. I just want to embrace them, dive into them, and see what I can discover. And I feel incredible along the way, because now I’ve picked up my confidence and courage—like a lion marching toward the oldest castle.
Right now, to be honest, I’m basically living a version of my dream life—though I don’t yet have complete financial freedom to travel the world as I wish. But I’m on my way, and I’m confident—truly confident—that I’ll get there. I’ll achieve my goals because it just feels right.
Feel. I always feel something that’s hard to explain, something not scientific—but it’s always right. I don’t need to prove it to anyone else. I’ll just listen to my inner voice, and that’s my own business.