In the second half of 2022, I went through the darkest period of my life. I was completely exhausted—both physically and mentally—and fell into a state of depression, specifically what is known as “smiling depression.” Life felt meaningless. I moved through each day like a empty shell, often feeling numb, disconnected from love, and unable to find any direction or purpose in life.
After studying the great wisdom offered in the Shindo framework, my depressive symptoms significantly improved. I began to see through the surface of things in everyday life and quickly grasped their deeper essence. Many of the questions I used to have about life no longer troubled me.
And yet, I still experienced occasional emotional lows. The depression hadn’t fully disappeared. Fortunately, in 2024, I joined the Micro-Body Psychology course in Shindo. There, I began to apply specific methods for managing my emotions. To my surprise, the recurring waves of depression started to dissolve rapidly.
It has now been a year and a half since then—and the depression has not returned. For the first time, I can truly say: I have come out of depression.
After I became depressed, I quit my job and began searching for healing. I tried various paths—meditation retreats, visiting temples, silent sitting practices, yoga, and studying different psychological theories such as inner child work and family-of-origin dynamics. While these approaches helped to some degree, the relief they brought was always short-lived, and heavily dependent on my environment. Once I left that environment, the depression would return.
But Shindo is different. I can honestly say: Shindo offers a solution that is deep, efficient, simple, and truly workable. As someone who has benefited tremendously from this system, I sincerely hope that others—especially those who are suffering as I once did—can also discover its wisdom. May you learn the great truths of life through Shindo, and finally find inner peace and joy.
