
The Story Samurai
A quiet space for sovereign minds to sharpen their voice, master their message, and rise with meaning. Hosted by Cary Hokama.
The Story Samurai
Scroll 013 – The Stillness After the Mask Falls
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Cary Hokama
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Episode 13
What happens after the mask comes off?
Not the freedom. Not the applause.
The stillness.
That uncomfortable silence we’re conditioned to escape.
In this scroll, we talk about what most people avoid—
the void that follows the performance.
From a monk’s lesson on peace, to a forgotten Karate Kid parable, this episode is an invitation to do what few ever choose:
Sit.
Breathe.
And listen—until the truth reveals itself.
Because that’s where your story begins.
🎧 Scroll 012 recap included.
🎯 Practical Kaizen challenge inside.
📜 And a reminder that the quietest space is often the most sacred.