Hello, friends!
I touched down in sunny Los Angeles today, greeted by a perfect 70-degree day ☀️. As much as I adore traveling, there’s something so grounding about being back home 🏡.
Oh, and guess what, besides the bunnies my daughter packed on the trip, she brought another 🐰 friend home 🤣
My recent trip to Japan was a whirlwind of connection, reflection, and inspiration. From reuniting with friends (some I hadn’t seen in over a decade!) to soaking in serene onsen hot springs 🛁, every moment felt like a gift. One highlight I’ll never forget was a quiet morning by a rushing creek in a secluded mountainside onsen. I found myself sipping hot tea 🍵, practicing yoga 🧘♀️, and feeling clarity about what truly lights me up. (see this Instagram video for a snippet of my yoga time)
In that stillness, I was reminded of the Japanese concept of Ikigai—your “reason for being.” It’s such a beautiful notion, isn’t it? Life gets so busy with endless to-do lists and commitments that we often forget to step back and ask: Am I living my purpose? Am I contributing in the way I want to?
For me, the answer became crystal clear on this trip. My passion lies in bringing integrative medicine to pets all over the world 🌎—helping them thrive in ways that honor both modern science and holistic healing. That vision feels like my Ikigai, my North Star 🌟, and I’m so excited to dive even deeper into this work in the coming years.
As we head into the holiday season, I encourage you to take a moment to slow down. Find your quiet place—whether it’s a cozy chair with a cup of tea 🍂 or a walk in nature 🌳—and reflect. What fills your heart? What’s your Ikigai?
Wherever this season finds you, know that I’m thinking of you and cheering you on as you align with your own “reason for being.”
With gratitude and love,
Dr. Lily 💛
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