Every time I walk through Japan—whether it’s a quiet street lined with wooden houses or a bustling market filled with the scent of fresh matcha—I feel it. A different rhythm, a quiet wisdom woven into everyday life.
One of my favorite lessons? Hara Hachi Bu.
A simple phrase. A profound way of living. Eating until you’re 80% full. Not out of restriction, but out of respect—for the body, for the moment, for the energy that flows through us.
Because here’s the truth: We are our first doctor. What we feed ourselves shapes not just our health, but our mood, our clarity, our connection to life itself. And yet, so often, we numb ourselves with food that does not serve us, chasing fleeting comfort while our bodies whisper for true nourishment.
But imagine a different way…
🌿 Eating to fuel instead of to fill.
🍵 Savoring instead of stuffing.
✨ Trusting your body instead of overriding it.
I love food. I love fasting. I love the space between hunger and satisfaction—where the body awakens, heals, finds balance. And I love how Japan embodies this wisdom so naturally.
Today, I invite you to slow down.
✨ Taste every bite.
✨ Listen—really listen—to what your body needs.
✨ Treat food as medicine, as energy, as an act of love.
Because when we nourish ourselves with intention, life itself becomes more vibrant. 💛
What’s one small way you can nourish yourself better today? Share below—I’d love to hear. 🍵✨
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With love,
Julie
