🇦🇺言霊 (kotodama) “the spirit of words.”
The Japanese believe that words hold spiritual power and can shape destiny. Walking through the torii gates feels like passing through portals of intention. Many believe that each gate you pass invites you to make a wish, offer a prayer, or place an intention into the universe. In Japanese, they say: 「一歩一願」 (ippo ichigan) “one step, one wish.”
As you walk through thousands of torii, each step becomes a quiet offering to the divine. I absolutely...
