What if everyday joy is hiding in places we usually rush past? 👀🌲 Forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, is simply the practice of slowing down and letting nature bring you back to your senses 🍃 These tiny moments are reminders that Tokimeki doesn’t have to be a big, extraordinary feeling. Sometimes, it’s simply noticing something beautiful that was already there. And the more we practice noticing joy in nature, the easier it can become to notice it in everyday life, too, just like how we are honing our sensitivity to joy. Have you tried forest bathing? What does nature mean to you? ✨

Ikigai. You've probably heard the word before, but what if finding your ikigai starts with something you can't quite put into words? That's where "Tokimeki (ときめき)" comes in. Tokimeki is something you sense. It's an inner response that tells you, often before you can explain why, "This resonates with me." Ikigai is different. It's something you can eventually put into words: a path, purpose, or way of living that gives your life meaning. So how are they connected? Think of Tokimeki as your inner compass. As you notice what sparks Tokimeki for you, you begin to gather clues about what matters to you: the work you enjoy, the people you want to help, the experiences that energize you, and the values you want to live by. Over time, those individual moments of Tokimeki can reveal joyful patterns that can help you discover and articulate your ikigai. Tokimeki is the feeling that helps you explore. Ikigai is the sense of purpose you may uncover through that exploration. Today's question: What small moments of Tokimeki have been leading you toward your ikigai? ✨

How well do you know yourself when it comes to the small things that bring you joy? 👀✨ Tokimeki isn't a destination. It's a sensitivity you get to keep sharpening and honing through repeated rituals of truly noticing what makes you feel alive, even in the smallest moments. From there you can take small actions towards your best and happiest life. When Tokimeki sparks in you, it doesn't just stay with you. It reaches the people beside you, and beyond. What has been sparking joy, or what sparked joy for you this weekend?👇

Today we introduce another one of our 10 Disciplines of Tokimeki! ✨ Three words that are important guides to understand Tokimeki on a deeper level. Hold these words close and use them as a guide when making decisions. Honesty Candor Belief It begins with being honest with yourself, and gently noticing what is really there. QRT with one of these tied to something real in your life right now: - Honesty: a truth about yourself you're finally at peace with - Candor: something good you've been meaning to tell someone - Belief: something you're choosing to trust in, even without proof yet

Welcome back to another Weekly Tokimeki Question! Today, we thank the special people who left positive impacts on our work! 👀💻 Take a moment to reflect... 1. Who is someone who has positively influenced you at work? 2. QRT and tag them: express gratitude in a way that feels natural to you✨

We asked community members who followed their Tokimeki at work to share their story and learnings they had through the process!✨ We would love to hear your Tokimeki stories or your Tokimeki career aspirations too! QRT using the following fill in the blank if it sparks joy for you: - My Tokimeki at work is ___________. - Through following my Tokimeki in my career, I have ________. - I followed my Tokimeki at work, and now I _________. - My ideal Tokimeki career would be to _________.

Stop scrolling for a second and think about today. This week's 10 Disciplines of Tokimeki series is a soft reminder to make noticing and reflecting on the little joys a ritual to help you become more aware of the bigger things in life! Noticing the warm air, a flower that grew in your garden, seeing a cute dog on a walk, a kind gesture that someone did for you... These little things add up and help us come back to gratitude. Share one thing that sparked Tokimeki in you today below! Let's create a chain of Tokimeki✨

Your career can be shaped by many things: expectations, stability, experience, or the path you thought you were "supposed" to take. But what happens when you start listening more closely to your Tokimeki? This quick Tokimeki Quiz is an opportunity to pause and notice how you really feel about your work right now. There are no right or wrong answers. Your YESes and NOs are gentle clues. If you found yourself answering NO more often, that's okay. You don't need to make a big change overnight. Start by noticing the people, projects, tasks, and moments that uplift you. The more you notice what sparks joy, the more clearly you can begin to understand where it might be guiding you. QRT with your answers✨

Could your Tokimeki lead you to entrepreneurship?👀✨ You don't have to know the whole path before you begin. Sometimes the first step is simply paying attention to what energizes you, what makes you curious, and what you naturally keep coming back to. Notice what sparks joy. Follow the patterns. Experiment with small steps. Ask yourself why something resonates with you. And give yourself permission to let your path evolve with you💛 You don't have to quit your job or have everything figured out. Take the class. Start the project. Try the idea. Experiment first. And remember, feeling nervous doesn't necessarily mean something isn't right for you. Starting something new can feel uncertain, even when it is deeply meaningful. What sparks joy for you could eventually become something you create, share, teach, or build for others. Your Tokimeki is a compass, not a map. You don't need to know exactly where it leads. What's a small spark you've been ignoring that could actually be the start of something?

Another week, another Weekly Tokimeki Question! This week is especially exciting because the question asks us: What is a special skill you gained through your work OR a special skill you have that supports your work? It's basically like sharing your secret superpower!👀✨ For Marie, her special skill is the ability to look at a drawer and know exactly what size box would fit perfectly into it to organize, and also her ability to know how to best utilize that drawer! 📌 What's one skill you're proud you built through your work or that supports your work? QRT and share a photo of your skill in action, we want to see your superpowers at work!

Welcome back to our Weekly Tokimeki Question! Today, we’re looking a little closer at our workspaces: What’s one item on your desk that sparks Tokimeki for you? ✨ For Marie, it’s her trusted mechanical pencil, a series she’s been loyal to for over ten years. She loves its compact size, the perfect fit in her hand, the smooth grip, and the effortless way it writes. It’s a simple tool, but everything about it brings a sense of comfort and joy to her everyday work. It doesn't have to be fancy or extraordinary. So many of the objects supporting our daily flow often go unnoticed, yet they hold a quiet power to make work feel a little lighter and more grounded. Take a moment now to look at your desk. Pick up or look at that one item, and stay with the feeling for just a few seconds. Notice how it feels in your body. This is how we begin to cultivate our sensitivity to Tokimeki, by slowing down, noticing joy in the functional, and allowing ourselves to appreciate the everyday things that support us. What's yours? QRT with a photo of your item!

How Tokimeki changed Marie's life: "When I was just a child, I realized how much clearing and tidying spaces was something that gave me great satisfaction. At first, I kept focusing on the aspect of "what do I get rid of? What don't I like?" and eventually, it ended up stressing me out so much, that I fainted! It's true! I then came to notice how focusing on negativity when doing anything was damaging, and that when you focus on the thingss that truly make you happy, you naturally start to enjoy processes more! This eventually turned into the realization that we all have an inner spark telling us what truly matters. Tokimeki. As I followed my tokimeki in both my home and my life, I realized how important it is to hone your skills in understanding your joy and wanted to spread the idea to the world! Tokimeki also changes with each season of life, and now my tokimeki are quality time with my family, tidying up, and exploring the world of tea! Each day I make time to slow down and make myself a cup of tea, no matter how busy I am, and it helps me reset! It gives me so much tokimeki when I choose which tea to enjoy each day!" When Marie followed her passion for sharing tidying with the world and fully leaned into her Tokimeki, everything changed. When you start making small changes that align with what truly gives you Tokimeki, your life starts to shift positively. Take a moment to reflect on your work/career and share your thoughts with us: > What about your work gives you Tokimeki? > How can you make a small change to add more Tokimeki to your work day?