Kashimani Simasiku

Kashimani Simasiku

Fellow

Current Country

Japan 🇯🇵

Current City

Osaka

Intuition

Cultivating inner knowing

A question currently animating me about the inner life/spirit is:

When is the best time to take risks and live on the edge of life?

November 1, 2025

A question currently animating me about the outer world/universe/multiverse is:

How can I live in the uncertainty that exists in the world?

November 1, 2025

The practices I’m finding most helpful at the moment are:

Rest

November 1, 2025

A moment I noticed my inner light kindled this month was:

When I felt alone and lost in a new place, I questioned why I was doing what I was doing?

November 1, 2025

A moment I noticed my inner light dwindled this month was:

Meeting and connecting with people

November 1, 2025

Courage

Aligning action

Assumptions I'm examining right now are:

Happiness

November 1, 2025

I originally assumed:

I used to think I could find happiness in the validation of others and living a life that receives praise.

November 1, 2025

These assumptions are changing:

Now I sense that I need to learn to be happy in my little bubble and find joy in being more present with myself.

November 1, 2025

A moment I stepped out of my comfort zone this month was:

Trying new food and opening up more about my struggles with friends.

November 1, 2025

Compassion

Engaged Empathy

Something that is helping me build trusting relationships here is:

Being more vulnerable and not aiming for perfection is helping me build more meaningful connections.

November 1, 2025

Digital Detox Retreat

Number of days I've gone without technology

Number of days I've gone without technology

9

Gratitude

Peers I'm grateful for:

Wendelien van der Schaar

Thank you for always making time to have funny conversations about meat, parties, and Halloween. I really appreciate the time we have to get to know each other.

November 1, 2025

Zeiad Ahmed

Thank you so much for being an amazing friend during the month of September. I have come to find you a confidant, and I have been able to share my struggles during my visa process, and you have been a huge support during that time, and I am truly grateful.

September 29, 2025

Douglas Teixeira de Queiroz Santos

Thank you, Doug, for always being present during our conversations and offering such insightful questions and thoughts, as well as sharing your experiences. You have been an example of a grounded mind for me in our group discussions. Thank you for being vulnerable with me.

August 31, 2025

Lizzy Leone

Thank you so much for dealing with all my questions. You have made my flight school experience feel so supportive and more engaging. Thank you for always bringing the energy to every session. I, when I grow up( become a guide), want to be like you!

July 28, 2025

Peers who have expressed gratitude for me:

Lauren Nietschke

Hey Kash, I am really glad we got to chat last Friday during our one on one chat. It was so lovely getting to know you, and I can’t wait to see how our relationship flourishes!

October 30, 2025

Aissata N'Diade

I felt very lonely in my early days here. Kashimani reached out and we spent some time together. We always check on each other, and have so much fun when together. We often talk and support each other in difficult moments.

October 13, 2025

Wendelien van der Schaar

Thanks for reaching out to me to have a call that turned out to be way greater than I could’ve anticipated!! You’ve not only helped me with my current struggles but also made me laugh with tears, can’t wait to catch up again! :)

September 27, 2025

Lexi Bennett-Williams

Kash was my first buddy, and it’s been really nice to keep in touch! Thank you for being really sweet and asking questions! It’s been really inspiring listening to your plans etc!

September 1, 2025

Zeiad Ahmed

Your proactivity thus far in being steps ahead of the program in planning for Japan, but also checking in on me and helping me when I miss a session, has genuinely meant a lot and is inspiring me to push myself to do more. Always a pleasure and always grateful <3

August 1, 2025

Meirav Roisman

Thanks for chatting about running with me!

July 28, 2025

Magical Moments

Light-kindling moments

Light-kindling moments

Connecting with Others

Osaka

Oct 23, 2025

I had an amazing time with Zeid at the Deer park and got to meet some amazing people along the way.