Transcending the Self, Embracing New Worlds

Take the easy option. Drop your ego and do what you’re told. Connect to your universe-navi. Try being a puppet you might like it.

LifeCoach: It’s okay to not decide everything on your own. If someone suggests something, just saying “I’ll do it!” is perfectly fine.

Client: I thought I had to decide for myself if I couldn’t move forward after hearing so many suggestions.

LifeCoach: That’s why you can’t move forward.

Client: Wait, so what am I being told right now?

LifeCoach: Just go along with what others suggest and say, “Yes, I’ll try it!”

Client: That makes sense.

LifeCoach: Exactly, when you do that, you’re not letting your ego get in the way. It’s a sign from a higher dimension.

On the day my rarely blooming Hoya, the Sakuraran, burst into extravagant bloom, I held a face-to-face session with a long-time client in my room. During this session, we gained deep insights into the limitations of making decisions on our own and the benefits of embracing other people’s ideas.

This exchange took place just six minutes into the session. The client was discussing her current difficulties. She had become unable to take action because she was trying too hard to make decisions on her own. Although people around her had been making various suggestions, she continued to dismiss them internally, which led her to a state of inaction.

I shared a lesson from my own experiences with her. Many of my decisions have been based on others’ suggestions. For instance, my current passion for T-shirt making began when my English teacher introduced me to a platform in the United States. Also, during my time as an apparel store manager, the reason I started learning about coaching was because my former boss gave me a book on coaching.

My approach involves sincerely following ideas from others, which allows me to discover new possibilities. This is also a step towards transcending the ego and connecting with a higher dimension.

After the session, I was invited by my client to visit an art exhibition. Originally, I had no particular interest in the exhibit, but this is indeed the action of a “selfless person.” The exhibition featured works by a Black artist who creates art using discarded materials, embodying the concept of “creating something from nothing.” This concept remarkably linked with our session that day, likely bringing about a new change in her way of thinking.

At the museum shop, merchandise such as T-shirts was available for sale. Since I recently started making original ART Tees, I was able to explain the materials used for the T-shirts and their designs to her. She said, “I feel like I can make anything,” indicating that she was experiencing a change following our session.

After visiting the Mori Art Museum, we enjoyed some luxurious window shopping in Roppongi Hills and then decided on a whim to go to Azabudai Hills. By chance, at a bookstore in Azabudai Hills, a book by that artist appeared right before us. Moreover, that section of the bookstore was filled with books featuring unique and stylish designs from various artists. This series of serendipitous events further stimulated her creative mind.

From the day’s experiences, we were reminded that finding the right balance between making our own decisions and embracing suggestions from others leads to a more fulfilling life. I believe that interacting with others and facilitating new discoveries and self-discovery are essential for personal growth and happiness.

Drop the ego and listen to the voice of the universe. The person right next to you might be interpreting a message from the cosmos for you!