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'I see lots of girls wear very revealing clothes, but ultimately I’m not one to judge or point fingers. I was them in the past, and all I can do is pray.'

Moai is a Japanese tradition that refers to social groups often formed in childhood that endure throughout one's lifetime. Moai are a group of lifelong friends who support each other socially, financially, emotionally, and spiritually. Moai meet regularly—monthly, weekly, a few times a week, and sometimes, daily to chat, reminisce, share advice, support, and help each other through whatever may be happening in their lives.

There's a concept in Japanese tea ceremony from Zen, roughly translated as “one chance in a lifetime,” or “one lifetime, one meeting.” It’s such a beautiful idea: Any meeting you have with someone is unique, fleeting, and will never happen again—even if you see this person every day.