How does that relate to travels in Japan ? Well, if you get a chance to "Ride the Trains" if you are ever in Japan, then do so! For it is quite amazing what can be experienced. Usually, there is very little noise, if any from the people. Yes, some tune into their phones, others read and some even have a snooze !! Knowing that the background teachings of Japan are Zen Buddhism, and having some experience with letting go and release meditations, a very peaceful presence was noticed. In fact I would recommend just being around the 'nature' of the Japanese people overall, if you ever have the opportunity. So I found it a good opportunity to focus on being very 'present' when on the train and buses!

Now if this peaceful presence is noticeable from the Japanese (and they do not really emphasise it) then it is also noticeable within and from you! When I am dealing with any injustice issues (for example) , this 'peaceful presence' may seem 'covered over' ...... or not ! Either way it is always within! The coaching I do helps to let go of anything that covers that deepest most clear 'at peace' presence, in order to have a better solution.  Yet, it's also good to give yourself some 'approval'  which ever feelings appear in any moment from within !  

I was in Japan for around 1 month and did not tend to do the overly set 'tours' opted for by most 'westerners' so my observations, peace and happiness from the travelling takes a different view. Another point that was quite profound about the "nature' of the people was their ability to move 'from and to' a venue effortlessly with what felt like an ease and flow, just like a river "of people" and that is what it looked like from the top of the elevator!! I happened to be walking to the train passing an event that could take 10 different halls if it needed to and it was right on closing time. It seemed as though I had joined the flow of a thousand people on their way to "Ride the Train" !! Quite amazing to see, and really quite fun to be a part of!! Yet, it was simply walking to the train !! Amazing and fun !! 

I was based in and near Tokyo for most of the travels and the point here too is that there can be a 'busy and bustling' of the central city, and yet there is also that 'presence' of the people with many areas focusing on a sense of bringing that feeling of 'peacefulness/ serenity' forth. For example, Japan is well known for its beautiful gardens and green tea. When you source the traditional Japanese diet, it is no wonder they live for a very long time. I found some authentic shopping arcades. They truly were elegant, exquisite and relaxing with some wonderful creativity. 

Below are some of the outstanding images I captured . One 'tallest of buildings' is titled 'Sky Tree Tower' which it seems was inspired to be built from its surrounding trees! In another image is Nara Deer Park, where the deer roam freely on the road/ lane ways amongst the people. They will come right up to you and nudge you for food too, if you are holding it in your hands !! 

I really recommend that you spend some time in Japan if you ever have an opportunity to travel, for I found the hearts of the people to be very prominently peaceful, wise and kind, especially beneath the surface ...... now aren't you that too ...... and beyond ... ? !!

 This year, the fun has already begun because I decided to place together to form a 2020 calendar,  some September 2019, "new quotes for new beginnings, now" with images, that I had been sharing on Instagram. It was a joy to capture the images in the moment! The wall and desk calendars are gifts for all family members who do use them in their homes, and for some at work on their desk!

I decided to theme the calendars with a title I am focusing on for 2020 which I have called "Naturality". This is aimed at a focus on discovering your most true, deepest, wise and authentic nature. 'Human nature' in unison with 'mother nature' as we all are living on planet earth (one would hope !!)  

It's quite interesting  the insights that are noticed by completing a project such as this. One of the aims about discovering a deeper true nature or wisdom, in my experience, is that it can free up feelings such as 'fear' that lead to feelings of 'dis-ease' associated with the body/mind. For example, feelings of tension leads to the body being 'tense' and this could cause injury to happen.  Thus, modalities such as emotional releasing, meditation, yoga, tai chi are really becoming very popular because it feels so freeing to experience them. Many teachers are well known for helping many to 'be free' beyond the limits of suffering. Furthermore, if we create from 'fear feelings' ... we will get that. Creating from greater peacefulness and inner freedom will ultimately bring forth more of that. 

What I have learned from the calendar project I have just created is that there will be transformation and change/s throughout the world for the best and highest good. Re this project, I was aware of some images within the 2020 calendar that may not be assumed to be in unison with 'mother nature' the way I might 'perfectly' like it to be, right now. Yet , I decided to leave it as it is. This is because, it is an example of this transformation unfolding, and to teach from that 'changing-ness', regarding the focus on "2020 a year of Naturality".

The world is transforming in many ways. Sometimes we will need to note what Nassim Haramein pointed to that, in 1500 AD the world was found to be flat. ('What was'). Then the world was found to be round. ('What is'). Sometimes for change to be happening , it will be as it is, and questions could come forth regarding, what is possible that is more harm free and safe - easy, practical, effective, profoundly beneficial, supportive and a solution (and in unity with mother nature & human nature)? Sometimes feelings of 'guilt and fear' might block ultimate freedom from coming forth easily and with empathy. Sometimes it can be helpful to note that, the 'imperfection is the perfection' and remain open to the mystery of the unfolding. 

With regard to one of my images within 'mother nature' and my own true nature, I was really looking forward to a stroll through the big forest and I noticed that within the forest was a quite amazing and enormous 'light show'.

At first I was a little disappointed it wasn't the real forest. At the same time,  I was intrigued to see what it was all about. As it turned out, it truly was exquisite, and I felt great happiness and peace, a sense of 'wow' while experiencing the beauty of it all, on my walk. There must have been an enormous amount of work to implement it, and I also appreciated that too. In addition , it really enhanced the deeper true nature within to prevail. This was an advantage.

I am not going to judge and criticize what I see as 'probably' not that in harmony with 'mother nature'. Were trees cleared that may not have needed to be? Sometimes, from the beauty (or not) of what is ..... transformation can happen and evolve. Similar to the world was flat then found to be round! Obviously, when harm is evident that is a different matter! The quote for this particular image was "Now . . . is the best time to feel . . . free!" Also, emphasising the key is 'being present' to fully capture the beauty of the moment, and  to create from that sense of "freedom" from within . . .  in any moment and beyond, and beyond and beyond . . .  ! 

There is also another image in the 2020 calendar where by some of 'mother nature' is man made, or perhaps "given a helping hand". It's an arch way full of live 'green plants'. When standing within the 'tunnel' of greenery, my true nature felt as though it was begin 'hugged' by the 'peace of nature! It felt joyous, alive and serene. Yes, we do get natural green arch ways in 'mother nature'. Yet, for now, it is what is, and it is quite exquisite ! We do have the ability to 'grow' plants, and perhaps grown in this way, brings forth that 'most true nature' from within ?  
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Once again, "Naturality" seems to be about the teaching that sometimes, the 'imperfection is the perfection' ... it may transform, or it may not. It  is felt that whatever is for the greater and best good of all, will ultimately be transformed and evolve! 

You can see the visuals of the calendar below! Enjoy and a very 'happy Christmas' for the 25th December 2019, if you celebrate it and even if you do not !  If you would like a calendar to gift and you wish to join in the focus for 2020, just opt in below and I can send you the details. This is also really about empowering yourself, and the relationship with yourself for greater and best healthy body/ mind.
​If you would like more information about my coaching to discover that relationship with yourself and your most 'true nature' from within, you are welcome to find more info here: www.youtransformingyou.com/coaching.html

Why is self inquiry into your most true nature important ? It can clear the mind for a precise focus. Thus, functioning fully happens from deepest wisdom, a clearer reality beyond the influencing of external control, a deeper truth and a profound presence of peacefulness. Just know that there are lots of functions within the body that do not require your control, such as inhale and exhale and the blood circulating around the body is another !