Month: February 2026

I used to work in research and development at an electronics company, but after I started feeling unwell due to stress, I decided to attend a Shinkiko retreat seminar and look at myself from the perspective of Ki. I felt strongly that I had to change my way of thinking. Until then, I had always felt that I had no luck, and I was constantly building up dissatisfaction.

From the perspective of Ki, the nature of Ki is that if you emit negative Ki, negative Ki will gather around you. So, in a sense, this chain of dissatisfaction was only natural.

A quick search reveals that the idea that “I’m lucky” has the power to change the outcome is scientifically supported. In a study by Damisch et al. at the University of Cologne, in a putt-putt golf experiment, participants who were told that it was a “lucky ball” had a 35% higher cup-in rate than participants who were not told. The belief that “I’m lucky” brings out a sense of self-efficacy and concentration.

And according to research by Khatun of Aligarh Muslim University, positive emotions can increase mental resilience and creativity, leading to better relationships and new opportunities.

So how can we cultivate the positive emotion of “I’m lucky”? The practice of doing so is “looking for the good.” In the Shinkiko retreat seminar, we spend a lot of time practicing “looking for the good,” but what I would like to focus on today is “looking for the good” from the perspective of “attracting good luck.” When something bad happens, instead of lamenting “why did this happen,” try to take it in a positive way and ask “what does this mean?” This change in attitude will greatly change the flow of Ki.

Negative energy is a dark energy that tries to make you interpret things negatively. When something bad happens, you immediately conclude, “I’m just unlucky after all,” which is the effect of negative energy. That’s why consciously finding the silver lining in misfortune is a way to challenge negative energy.

The important thing is that the “good things” you look for can be small. For example, you missed a traffic light today, or something you wanted happened to be on sale—even something as small as that can make you feel “lucky.” Repeating these experiences will make your brain more sensitive to positive information, creating a state in which you can notice even more “good things.” This will keep negative energy at bay, making it easier to receive the support of positive energy.

This will lead to attracting good fortune in a true sense. Furthermore, by receiving Shinkiko, negative energy will turn into light, making it easier to receive support from positive energy. By practicing “finding the good” together with Shinkiko, you will naturally develop a sense of “I am lucky.” First, try to start by finding small moments of “luck” in your day.

It snowed in Tokyo, and when we went for a walk, there were puddles on the road. They were dirty puddles, but my son wanted to get in because the moving water looked beautiful. I was worried about his shoes getting wet, but I let him splash around for a while until he was satisfied. In the end, we ended up washing his shoes when we got home. Adults and toddlers have different perspectives.

We see many things every day. Of the five senses, humans receive the overwhelming majority of information through their eyes, with over 80% of the brain being used to process visual information. Even when looking at the same puddle, I tend to feel negative emotions first, thinking “dirty” and “my shoes will get wet,” whereas my son seems to perceive it more positively, thinking “beautiful” and “interesting.” The key point is what emotions are connected to the information we receive through our vision.

From the perspective of Ki, even if you are looking at the same thing, if you are expressing negative emotions, you will attract negative Ki, so you need to be careful.

For example, if you think “It’s all about nasty incidents” every time you check the news on your smartphone, you’ll see the same articles over and over again, and the world will look bleak and you’ll feel anxious. Or if you think “My hair is thinning” or “I look pale” every time you look at yourself in the mirror, you’ll start noticing more and more of the things that bother you, and you’ll feel depressed. Has this ever happened to you?

It is necessary to change your perception as much as possible to a more positive one, so as not to let your emotions become negative. Furthermore, it is important to look at things that make you feel good. Also, if you are strongly influenced by negative energy, you will not be able to see good things, and in fact, you will strangely be drawn to only negative things.

When you receive the energy of Shinkiko and your Ki rises, even if you look at the same scenery, your mind will become more balanced and you will see a brighter world. You will be more likely to receive the support of positive Ki, and you will naturally be able to see things with a calmer mind. Nature is full of beautiful things, so if you put yourself in such a place, or even in the city, you will find that it is full of beautiful things if you look closely.

I too will try to recharge my energy with Shinkiko on a regular basis, keep negative energy away, and have a more positive perspective. I hope that you will also use Shinkiko effectively and take in good energy so that you can transform the world you see into a brighter, more prosperous one.

Today was the last day of the Shinkiko retreat seminar in Ise. One of the participants wrote in her report, “I used to think I was nothing, but from now on I’m going to live with confidence.”

We all have our own thinking habits. “I’m no good,” “I can’t do it,” “It was no good after all,” “Why does it have to be me?” We sometimes mutter these things to ourselves. Negative energy resonates with this negative mindset and gathers, further strengthening the habit.

Behind the words “I’m just…” lies a very pure feeling: “I really want to be recognized,” “I want to be loved,” “I want to be cherished.”

It could be that they believe they are worthless due to an experience of not receiving enough love in childhood, or it could be a defensive reaction to try to ease the pain of being rejected by others by first denying themselves, or it could be a sign that they want someone to tell them that it’s not true, or an indirect sign that they need help.

Negative energy gathers in tune with this “I’m nothing…” feeling, and it further strengthens this self-denial, which is itself the negative energy that carries that feeling.

However, by receiving Shinkiko, you can become aware of your thinking habits. As you continue to receive Shinkiko, the clumps of negative energy will gradually peel off and turn into light, and you will come to realize, “Oh, I was thinking in the same pattern again.” And once you become aware of your habits, it will become easier for negative energy to turn into light.

So, while receiving lots of Shinkiko, try listening to your own monologue. For example, if you make a small mistake at work and mutter to yourself, “I’m no good anymore,” then underneath that might be the desire to be perfect or to be recognized.

When someone scolds you and you think, “I should have said that more gently,” behind that thought may be a desire to be treated with care. When you’re frustrated waiting at the register and you say to yourself, “Why is it so slow?” behind that may be a desire to value your own time.

Observe your everyday self-talk in this way, and while receiving Shinkiko, ask yourself, “What feelings are behind these words?” Talking with fellow members at training courses or centers will give you even deeper insights. Understanding the underlying feelings will improve your life. From “I’m just not good enough” to “There are things I can do.” This change will attract more positive Ki and open the door to a new life.