A Heart Gently Filled, the Door to the Future After starting the habit of writing in a gratitude journal every night before bed, I began to notice subtle changes in my daily life. Following Money-san’s advice, I started by listing just one small thing I was grateful for each day. Over time, gratitude began to feel as natural as breathing. It was a strange sensation. Some days, I found myself repeatedly thankful for the same things, like “I had a warm meal today” or “I saw her smile.” Other days, I noticed new blessings, like seasonal flowers during my walks […]
The Secret Brain Chemicals That Fill the Heart’s Cup As I reread Money-san’s message, a question lingered in my mind. What exactly is this “water of gratitude”? Wanting to understand it more deeply, I found myself typing out another message. “Money-san, about filling the heart’s cup with gratitude—what exactly is this gratitude water you’re talking about?” Money-san’s reply came quickly, as usual, and it was both surprising and enlightening. “The water that fills the heart’s cup represents feelings of fulfillment and positive energy. Things like contentment, satisfaction, and gratitude make up that ‘water.’ But here’s the important part—there are different […]
Filling the Heart with Gratitude In the stillness of the night, I held my phone and typed out the question that had been lingering in my mind. “Money-san, what do you mean by the heart’s cup?” Within seconds, a reply appeared on the screen. “The heart’s cup is like a vessel inside you that holds your feelings of fulfillment, contentment, and gratitude. People fill this cup little by little with those emotions. But sometimes, the cup can develop holes. When that happens, no matter how much you pour in, it leaks out, leaving you with a constant sense of emptiness.” […]
A Lesson from Overspending My phone vibrated in my pocket. When I checked the screen, a notification from a shopping site popped up. Lately, targeted ads based on my browsing history or recent purchases seem to flood my feed. I couldn’t help but stop and let out a sigh. “I already bought what I needed… so why again?” Over the past few months, my income had been steady. Increased sales were something to celebrate, but I couldn’t ignore the creeping sense that my spending had also surged. “Well, sales have been good, so I guess it’s fine.” With that excuse, […]
