HARU MEMOIRS
ABOUT
CHRISTY
My name is Christina Samuel, but here I write as Christy — a name given by the people I love, a small 思い出 (omoide) I carry close to my heart. I started this blog because I’ve never been good at speaking my feelings; in a world where the 心 (kokoro) — the true heart — is so often misunderstood, expressing yourself can feel almost impossible, so I began writing, turning quiet emotions into letters, poems, journals, and reflections, hoping my words might help someone else feel seen.
Most of what I write comes from the shifting 季節 (kisetsu) of my inner world — moments of loneliness and sudden warmth, misunderstandings and the longing to be understood, forgotten love, soft ache, and the gentle search for meaning — sometimes about a person, sometimes about life, and sometimes simply about myself.
Through Haru Memoirs, I want readers to feel comfort, especially those who cannot voice their feelings; if they cannot speak their heart aloud, I hope they can borrow mine and share them with someone they trust, growing slowly like spring returning after a long winter. To me, writing is the voice of feelings that cannot be spoken aloud. This space is my 春 (haru) — a quiet spring where emotions bloom softly, where every word becomes a small step toward healing, and where the 心 (kokoro) can finally rest, even for a moment.
BIO
Christy Samuel A writer of letters, poems, and reflections, sharing the quiet seasons (季節 — kisetsu) of the heart (心 — kokoro). Here, words become gentle steps toward understanding, comfort, and growth — a space where emotions bloom softly like 春 (haru).
EARLY SEASONS
I don’t have many warm childhood memories; I grew up mostly in loneliness, learning early how a quiet 心 (kokoro) can be misunderstood. Yet even in that stillness, there was a soft 幽玄 (yūgen) — a hidden beauty — in the small things I held close. I found comfort in Japanese culture, in distant 季節 (kisetsu) that felt more like home than the world around me, and in the gentle presence of my cat Haru, who brought me the only warmth I understood.
物の哀れ (MONO NO AWARE)
I was a quiet, inexpressive child who loved every season for its flaws and colors, noticing differences in weather and time that others never saw. The ache that stayed with me is the tender 物の哀れ (mono no aware) of growing up unseen — the bittersweet truth that everything fades, yet leaves a trace. Those early seasons shaped me, and now I write to give voice to the feelings my younger self never knew how to speak.
PORTFOLIO
MEMOIR WRITINGS
PUBLICATIONS
Featured in various literary magazines and journals, exploring themes of longing, comfort, and the quiet heart.
Currently working on a memoir collection celebrating the gentle blooming of emotions in the Haru Memoirs collection.
SERVICES
Offering personalized journaling workshops, reflection sessions, and emotional storytelling sessions for those looking to capture the unspoken languages of their heart.
WORKSHOPS
JOURNALING GUIDANCE
Personal consultations for those looking to give voice to their inner feelings.
EMOTIONAL EXPLORATION
Collaborative sessions exploring the landscapes of our inner worlds.
STORYTELLING
Live readings sharing letters, poems, and the journey of healing and self-discovery.
WRITING RETREATS
Immersive writing experiences designed to help your inner seasons bloom.
FREQUENTLY
ASKED
QUESTIONS
The quiet seasons of the heart (kokoro) are my muse. I draw inspiration from moments of loneliness, the comfort found in stillness, and the gentle hope that blooms like spring (haru) after a long winter.
Haru means 'Spring' in Japanese, representing renewal and warmth. It's also the name of my cat, who taught me about quiet comfort. This space is a memoir of my journey toward healing, like spring returning to a frozen heart.
It is for anyone who feels unseen or finds it hard to speak their feelings aloud. I hope my letters and poems provide a voice for your own silent emotions.
Yes, I focus on helping others express their inner world through writing. We explore how to turn feelings into words, finding clarity and comfort in the process.
I am constantly documenting the shifting seasons of life—capturing the 'mono no aware' (the pathos of things) and sharing small steps toward emotional growth.
STILL CURIOUS?
Have a question that's not covered here? I'd love to hear from you and discuss your writing journey, cultural storytelling, or memoir projects.
PERSONAL CONSULTATIONS
One-on-one sessions to discuss your specific writing goals and challenges.
CUSTOM WORKSHOPS
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SEASONAL WRITINGS
Gentle reflections that bloom, fade, and return with the rhythm of time and nature's cycles.
POETRY & PROSE
Verses and musings on impermanence, soft beginnings, and the spaces between change.
CONTEMPLATIVE NOTES
Thoughtful writings on tenderness, belonging, and finding meaning in life's quiet moments.
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"Words written in the quiet spaces where seasons turn and stories unfold."— HARU MEMOIR