Jopaz Baquirin

Jopaz Baquirin

Soulful Writer, Teacher

SHŌGUN: 4 TAKEAWAYS FROM THE SHOW TO ELEVATE YOUR SOUL

"From where I am now, I welcome the wind—for even with its disruptive nature, it offers change and movement."

SOULFUL WRITING AS A FORM OF MEDITATION

"Experiencing ‘the flow’ transports soulful writers to that meditative sphere where only our souls and words exist."

PIXAR’S ‘SOUL’: THE SEARCH FOR PURPOSE VS. THE JOY OF LIVING

"They didn’t say the joy of living has a much higher ROI, than a human’s endless search for purpose."

A WRITER’S SOULFUL SOLITUDE

"Do not be afraid of the silence. It is in it that you find the courage to realign your mission and reconnect with your vision."

🍲 ÁO BÀ BA: PHO FOR THE SOUL

An unforgettable, authentic Vietnamese experience in Japan.

🌯 CRAZY BURRITO: SOULFUL FLAVORS ROLLED INTO ONE

Burritos, quesadillas, taco rice, and chill vibes - what more could you want?

FINDING STILLNESS IN CHAOS

"It wasn’t a tragic moment that pushed me to change—it was the exhaustion of letting the waves of darkness consume me and leave me helpless."

QUIET SUFFERING: THE UNSEEN STRUGGLES WE CARRY

"How do we just overlook the quiet pain people carry day in and day out?"

ŌSAKA’S LIFE AND SOUL—DŌTONBORI: 3 SOULFUL STORIES YOU NEED TO KNOW

"I had no clue what to expect when I came to visit in 2021. But over the past month, it has meant so much more to me."

🍔 SHOGUN BURGER: VEGAN SOUL FOOD

"By far, the best vegan burger I’ve ever eaten. I’m addicted."