To Those Who Walk This Path of Soul-Searching—and The Greatest Romance of The Century

To those who walk this path of soul-searching—and the greatest romance of the century—

There are times I wonder if the world is ready for the message that people like me carry. It’s a message rooted in dignity, in the fullness of being, in the quiet power of the autonomous self. It’s not fast or flashy. It asks us to slow down, take time, to connect and listen inwardly, and to honor yourself authentically and what truly matters. To be able to wholly embrace all of ourselves and to give and receive love honestly is, in fact, what we are yearning for in the depth of our hearts, Even if we remain unaware for a time, the moment will arrive… when the soul is ready. This is my knowing.

And yet… something in me knows—there are others who aspire like me in this moment. People who carry deep wells of wisdom, who long not only to survive, but to help humanity thrive. People who believe in the sacred worth of every person and who feel the stirrings of a future not yet fully formed—but waiting for our courage to shape it.

If that is you—please know, I see you. I feel you. I walk with you.

The journey I’ve taken, from my early days in Japan to my years in Chicago, has taught me that our stories, our voices, and our very presence matter. I’ve learned to speak from a place that is both ancient and alive. And I share my offerings—from spiritual life coaching to the quiet, living art of Ikebana—not as services, but as sanctuaries. Because that is exactly what they are for me in my own life.

They are spaces to remember—and to be reminded—of who we are and why we’re here, together, at this moment in time on this planet… even as complete strangers.

So, even when the world feels noisy or indifferent, I will continue, and I hope you will too. You and I will speak, create, and serve from the soul. Because the world may not be fully ready—but it is already waiting.

With gratitude, courage, and love,

Michiko Kobayashi