A few years ago, when I was feeling lost and uncertain about the future, a friend uplifted my spirits with a heartfelt card featuring a bible verse that I hold close to my heart. This gesture really warmed my heart because my friend was neither of the same faith nor did he know the significance of that verse to me, yet he cared enough to encourage me with such a card.

As a language teacher catering mainly to Japanese expatriates and their families, I've had the privilege of being a confidant for my students from various walks of life. It saddened me to learn that many of them lack a support system during challenging times, so I founded heart:full hoping that we, together, could take a moment to look beyond our own needs and extend support to others—one heartfelt card at a time. Let's be that friend to someone today!