How healing that was, watching you step up as an adult to speak for your child self whilst guiding your dad through that difficult memory. I admire the bravery of you both.
One thing I love about Hitomi is that she never complains in her videos. Even when she’s tired or not in the best head space or things don’t go her way. She just takes in life how it is, expresses how she feels in an honest way and then radiates warmth and gratitude. I want to be more like that 💖
I teared up a lot hearing your conversation with your dad. I'm so proud of you for being so vulnerable with him and expressing what you needed to in that moment.
When your dad spoke about his regrets when it came to pursuing his true desires, and how that constant feeling of not being good enough and fear held him back, it resonated so deeply with me, especially as someone who struggles with perfectionism. "Instead of being an escaptionist I have to face what I'm most afraid, and that will make me alive in this moment." That really hit home--it was truly beautiful and profound to encounter that conversation so thank you
Dam that sit down talk with your pops was deep fr. Must of felt so good for the both of you opening up like that. Sometimes I think we forget our parents are human too (if u get what I mean)
Just wanted to say your ability to transmute pain into compassion and understanding is so beautiful to watch. I work with troubled youth and often listen to your videos in my downtime and witnessing the various stages of over coming your familial-related trauma, especially with fathers is very empowering. Your content is a great template for how being softer in (understandably) harsh conditions allows for a more forgiving, accepting world for everyone. Your content is beneficial all the way over to Aotearoa (New Zealand) so you should know you are touching community far and wide.
As i get older, i just appreciate my parents more. I get to see how they perceived the world and they also had their own experience and pain, they did the best they know with the capacity they had in raising us
Hitomi! Never underestimate how much you have already done for community liberation. Your channel has been a source of healing, peace, and inspiration for people all over the world. I know I am not alone in saying “thank you for being just as you are” and for sharing your journey with us. That said, it’s exciting to think of all the ways in which you will expand your capacity to help the people on their healing journeys in your many communities. You have the power to make your wildest dreams come true. Un abrazo fuerte❤️
I completely agree with all that u said but I’d add that I feel like hitomis content not only impacted our healing journeys but as a whole impacted our life - outside all the healing n grinding n work we do
I love the way Hitomi isn't afraid to ask the personal questions (in a very respectful way) and delve into deep, shadow topics which are so often taboo in society. I always feel so encouraged to bring this practise into my own life as I think so many of us skirt around the uncomfortable things, especially when it comes to family, friends and platonic/sexual/romantic relationships but it leads to a far more fulfilling life to speak and act with an open heart.
Your dad seems like such a grounded and a honest person, I know from my own dad how hard it can be to never really hear them open up... He's really distant as well but was never really able to talk about his feelings. Glad you were able to bound in such a way that makes it safe to talk about emotions. Thanks for sharing with us Hitomi, we appreciate it! 💕
The healing conversation with your dad made me cry like a baby 🥺♥️ I miss my dad so much and I’m living through your relationship with yours in a way, thank you hitomi 🦋
i was touched and honestly shocked by the segment of you and your dad talking about your emotions, and your respective lives. when the message came across the screen that the rest of the conversation was too personal to share, it just made me feel honored to hear all that you DID share, because i feel like even that would have been too personal for my own dad and i. i would like to think we can get here together one day too. thank you for giving us that segment, it was just really eye-opening and sweet to watch you two bond like that.
I cannot describe the deep feeling I had watching you spend the day with your father and having such intimate conversation. I think i gained a sense of healing and understanding - it has made me want to cherish and create these types of moments with my parents. This was so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
When your dad talks about the fact that feeling "not good enough" stopped him from pursuing a lot of things, it really resonated in me, I feel like that all the time, about my work, my creative projects, etc. Hearing someone older than me saying it's a regret makes me want to work on this part of myself so I don't regret later in life not doing things I wanted to do, just because of a lack of confidence in myself. Thank you for sharing this really vulnerable part of you and your dad! Sending you and your loved ones lots of love! x
This video made me cry. My dad is verbally and emotionally abusive to me, and financially abusive. I don't think I'll ever have these intimate talks with him. I'm a business asset to him, not a daughter. This video brings me a lot of peace but also sadness. The way he talks so softly, I'll never get to experience that. Thank you Hitomi for sharing this personal side of your family. ❤ There is much for me to learn from this video.
the ability to have these conversations are so so rare these days. it’s incredibly uplifting and brings be so much peace to see you connecting with your father here 💗
2:45✨ “i still felt the connection, i didn’t lose the connection.” your conversation with your dad just made me pick up the phone to call my dad. despite our relationship, i do my best in moving forward and having some form of a connection. somewhere it felt good to chat with him. thank you for sharing parts of your experiences Hitomi, it’s encouraging💫
You are such a beautiful listener. You can tell how deeply you care and how focused you are on who you are talking with through the questions you ask so beautifully
Wow that day with your father was one of the most touching videos I’ve ever seen ❤️ thank you both of you for sharing ur vulnerabilities with us.. I hope I can talk to my dad like that one day too
I have been having such a hard time recently, struggling and being afraid to connect w my deeper spiritual self because i was afraid to face my traumas and discontentment with myself. I have been watching you for a few years now, but i decided to watch one of your videos (this one), and wow, i feel your genuine love and high vibrations by watching you. Your vulnurability and honesty on the internet, while spreading good intentions has inspired me to reconnect with that part of myself. I let myself cry to this video when you had your conversation with your father (i have been having a challenging time with my parents, especially my dad), and has inspired me to not only forgive my father and mum, but love them unconditionally and be empathetic to their inner child wounds. I trusted myself and went back to my roots and remembered the practices that have centered me and grounded me in the past - yoga, deep breathwork, having a pet tree, reconnecting with the ocean and nature, crystal healing, etc. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and soul. You have inspired me, and without you and your channel, i would not have the courage to begin my journey again and to forgive myself. Lots of love and joy Kathie ❤
Woww Hitomi! You have this gift of being able to reflect on your personal journey in a way that is so relatable to what the collective is going through. I just moved back to my hometown with the intention of healing from my teenage traumas as well as healing and building a strong foundation for the relationship with my family. I've honestly been so scared to begin asking my parents for this type of intimacy but your story and how you are connecting with you dad now is so sooo soo expansive for me. thank you for the encouragement and for always opening your heart out to us in such a visually beautiful way.
Why did I cry from watching you spend time with your dad? Lol 🥹Im sorry of this is over-stepping, but I felt like this was very healing for you ❤️🩹 thank you for uploading and sharing a piece of you🙏🏼✨ I look forward to your light. 💖🤍
I love seeing this level of vulnerability and wisdom of self-awareness in a male especially a father admitting it. This is growth in all ways, and very light heartening to see.
I listened to the conversation you had with your dad with my eyes closed. Each moment went on for hours, such a rich conversation. Thank you for sharing it.
I really appreciate how you didn’t show up defensively with your dad even though many people wouldn’t blame you if he did. I’m trying to get past my need to assign blame to someone who isn’t ready to accept responsibility. So that means I’m responsible for every story I’ve held on to and how they’ve shaped me. One day I hope to be able to be vulnerable and not defensive yet stable and grounded in who I am as I share my experiences with the people who raised me. To fully accept them as they are and not need anything else but their presence from them. That would be so beautiful.
watching the conversation with your dad was so incredibly moving hitomi❤i don't have a very deep or authentic relationship with my dad, I can't remember the last time I ever sat down with him and shared deeply like you did. I really admire you for your bravery to open yourself back up to your family and to be vulnerable. sending love :)
"Just the self deception that i cannot do it" OMG! he's literally me rn! i think he literally made me open my eyes and see my own potential. "face what i'm most afraid and that will make me alive in this moment" - enough 💗
The conversation with your father on emotions was so beautiful. I can relate and hearing such healthy conversation between child and parent was comforting to me.
this video is really heartwarming. the way you are talking with your dad and how you accept whatever he claims in such a nonjudgmental way, by also giving him space to express all his feelings. thank you, thank you hitomi❤️
Thank you for sharing that fragment of your conversation with your father. I feel like so many of us have never really had such an open and vulnerable conversation so it's difficult to expand with other people; and that little piece helped me see that I'm also capable of connecting deeply with other people, thanks again for that
I would be bawling if I had a deep conversation like that with my dad. I admire the composure both you and your held. It shows integrity, strength, maturity, and a mutual respect you have for each other not only has father and daughter but as humans. It was beautiful to witness 😭
The moments with your father were so moving!! My heart! Thank you for sharing with us. It was wonderful witnessing his wisdom and heart and humanness, and sharing that with you.
a shift must being going on as many friends of mine me included are going through a breakthrough of generational trauma or at least are trying to talk and overcome those blockages. your videos and lessons are always inspiring earth angel ! Espero que tu viaje te abrirá el corazón e animo even more x
for some reason, i'm crying. i wish my parents will one day tell me how they feel, and to realize how we all coexist and how we have the same guilt, and same problems. i'm glad you can have the healing with your dad, so glad🌻
This video touched home extra harder today. I woke up feeling heavy grief from my dad’s recent passing, I spent the day talking to the trees and crying. I come home to see this video and hearing you talk to your dad and ask questions felt like I was having closure with my dad. I wish I could have a conversation with him like you did with yours, so it was so healing and beautiful to witness. and my father also wanted to be an artist, so it was precious seeing the drawings he drew of you. You have an incredibly courageous and free heart Hitomi. Thank you for teaching us how to love❤️
I think this is absolutely beautiful, me and my father were extremely close but we never got deep and personal unfortunately since he was very private & to himself And now since my father passed away from cancer there is so many questions I have that I wished I asked. Good job Hitomi. Spend time with your dad, parents are amazing.
mental health check segment resonated with me as now I find myself able to hold deeper awareness about ways I could take care of myself better. How as we go on in this journey we acquire more tools and wisdom that stay with us to ground and guide us through good and rough times. Hitomi you are and have always been an embodiment of love to this community! thank you for allowing us to witness the magic that you are ✨
Thanks so much for sharing you moments and convos with your dad. I’m a Queens (Elmhurst) kid too who grew up under tough financial situations. Hearing your dad’s reflections were so healing as a mirror to my family. Thank you 🥲🙏🏽
I am so so so thrilled for this next phase in life of yours. We've watched you grow and expand and I'm giddy with joy to see what life brings to you Hitomi ❤
you are the voice of a generation- (or a generation that’s at a certain frequency). seeing how you’re navigating your relationship with your father gives me hope. thank you. this was beautiful.
Your father seems like such a kind, wise, and loving man. I really appreciate your conversation with him and the amount of vulnerability you both shared is admirable. Ive accepted my parents for who they are but I hope to one day have that level of depth with them that you have with your dad ❤ Every one of your videos is a breath of fresh air and gives me a new perspective and appreciation for life. Thank you❤
Wow, I can’t even begin to articulate how healing this video is for me on so many levels. It makes me feel sooo hopeful and inspired. Looking forward to applying some things i learned in this. Self care routine, taking notice of my own recipe for success in feeling connected to my environment. And inviting more connection into my life. Bless you sister
the financial burdeness talk with your dad made me cry a little bit. i always felt the same way towards my parents, in fact i still feel the same way and your dad saying that it wasn't your fault kind of relieved some sort of weight on my shoulders
I want to create this kind of a space with my Grandad. He is so wise beyond words, he inspires me so much and this open conversation between you and your Dad was so inspiring.
the conversation with your dad also made me feel like i'm not alone, and can relate to so much of what both of you shared. Thank you for being so brave xxx
I’ve watched your videos for a while now and have pulled so much Inspiration and courage from them. I am so happy for you and to see how at peace you are currently. I am striving and working to find peace and happiness like you have. Thank you so much for sharing with us and for being authentically you. 💗
know that that conversation you had with your father was ever so healing even to me, through the screen. it gave me hope that i could perhaps have these conversations one day with my own father. thank you for what you share here on youtube hitomi, i hope you are happy and content ❤
I cried through the interview with your Dad. Reminds me that our parents were once little kids also and they too have their pains and trauma. Also made me sad that so many humans suffer from the pain of Not Being Enough. thank you for sharing this with us. I hope one day to have the courage to do this with my Dad one day.
oh my god that conversation with your dad made me so emotional i had to pause to comment. my dad passed away a few years ago and we rarely had the chance to have such meaningful and emotional conversations. i wish we could've done that more, and it makes me sad that we'll never be able to. i miss him so much. thank you for sharing this
the conversation with your dad was so raw and powerful and relatable, I feel like so many parents sit with these feelings and they put on this mask for us, but when you finally hear their heart's hurts you would do anything in your power to lift them up again ✨
everytime i watch your videos, it's like a meditation for me to step into how i'm feeling spiritually, and overall. when i go through periods of not watching you, it's because i may not be in a life stage to reconnect to that, and i'm learning to be okay with that, and have grace for the moments of my life that may not be calling for spirituality and deepness so strongly. getting back into the world, my life, and myself has been extremely hard and painful the past year. i'm going through a major bout of ptsd due to some traumatic events last year, which also reminded me of other events in my life. so now especially i'm giving myself the compassion for not being able to watch your videos, for even months at a time at one stage. i love knowing that this spiritual journey of connecting to yourself is always going to be there, but does not need to be forced or rushed. and i feel a lot of people do not see it as that, and may feel they need to reach some sort of set point in their journey by a certain time, and they may even do so by guilting themselves if they aren't traditionally dedicated. i've had to unlearn a lot of this to allow myself time to heal my ptsd. just knowing that everything is a choice, and if something doesn't feel right, even if it's as small as clicking on your video, or not engaging with your family in the lounge room, then you do not have to do it. strengthening my intuition has been so key, whereas before i was highly intuitive but saw it as a negative thing that stopped me from seeing others and family. whereas it was protecting me. i'm trying to rewrite a lifetime of force i've placed on myself (which came from how i was raised) to be something or do things i do not want to. allowing myself to rewrite my consent narrative has been crucial. i'm not entirely sure why i wrote all this out, but it just started flowing. thankyou for being a safe space hitomi, and to anyone reading this who is going through a hard time, know you are worth fighting for, and i love you.
Hi Hitomi. I have watched your videos for a long time. I know that you've been making efforts to heal your relationships with your family. This morning I found out my father had a serious health setback. It's been a emotional day for me in the sense that it's Easter too and I am grateful to God and at peace but am also being confronted with my distant relationship with my father. I am also physically ill right now. I came to my room and opened RU-vid, hoping to find a new video from you. Funny enough, this video was the first that popped up. It's amazing that this is your video today. Makes me think about my relationships, childhood and being honest about past decisions with regards to family relationships. Thank you for your authenticity and for being you. You don't know me but you are like a sister to me... I have a lot of love for you as the vulnerable and honest soul that you are. Enjoy the weekend!
thank u for sharing such an intimate, deep and personal part of your life; it feels so emotional and healing. thanks for both of your vulnerability, openess to sharing, to question without judging and talk honestly and being so aware of your own selves, wounds, self sabotages, traumas, etc.
Your conversation with your dad was beautiful and healing to me. I wish I could have a conversation with my dad like that. He would rather watch tv than talk with me. In times I've tried to have a real conversation with him, he doesn't hear me and sort of looks past me and responds with all his daily hamster wheel of thoughts about what he's making for dinner, etc. It's like we speak different languages and there's no connection, there never has been. It's very painful. But it helps to see other people connecting with their fathers.
your videos made me fall in love with spirituality and every video feels like a sermon to me. I am so grateful for your videos and your humanity. I love you
what a special time to spend with your father.... and for him to feel safe talking to you about stuff.... he was probably receiving your clean positive energy too... your so grounded as well.. ✨🌸🙏 great video... xxxx
the conversation with you dad was so healing to watch, his acknowledgement of your feelings and his wisdom touched my heart, thank you for sharing these precious moments with us, your videos truly are a peek into how easeful life can be
A reason I’ve loved Hitomi for so many years now is because she’s open, she’s vulnerable, she grows with us. She’s not afraid to change, she’s not focused on following RU-vid ‘that girl’ trends. She’s authentic, and you feel it from her videos. She brings authenticity out in others. I also like to think this community she has built is a comfort for her, empowering her to embrace her bravery in having the tough conversations in her own life, like the one she captured here with her dad. She’s so real and creative, I love following her journey. Love always!!
Thank you so much for sharing your life with us! You've been inspiring me and making me feel hopeful for life for over a year now! and to see that there's hope is so important .... Today you've made me feel hopeful again. It's all gonna be okay
The conversation with your dad was such a blessing to hear. I think we sometimes forget that our parents are humans figuring out life just like us. Seeing him be so vulnerable with his child was very emotional for me.
The moment with your father was so precious. I had also experienced some estrangement from both my parents, but lately I’ve been having good conversations and moments with my dad like rock climbing, playing pool, having lunch together and it has felt so healing. Parents are such a strong part of our karma, and I admire when we try to work these relationships out. Sending love!
I was so touched by you and your father conversation... it was so open and honest !! You inspire me in all the good ways i could be inspired. Thank you ❤
