How to Journal Like Haruki Murakami - by Sam Mas
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The safest path to seeing what is inside of you is writing about the world around you.
How to Journal Like Haruki Murakami The safest path to seeing what is inside of you is writing about the world around you. Sam Mas Jan 01, 2026 6,518 144 942 Share My grandmother used to tell me that if I ever need to have a difficult conversation with someone, I should do it in the car. This advice feels counterintuitive. I was taught to face the person I’m speaking to and make eye contact. But I’ve found that this makes me feel self-conscious when I’m trying to say something difficult. Subscribe When I look directly at someone, I watch them react to my words in real-time. If I’m expressing s
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