I talked about “being special (≈ individualism)” in the previous post. I appreciate feedback that “I (Atsushi)” is special because of what I share. To be honest, though, I do not consider myself special. I know it because I tried so hard to be “special” in the past.
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If you find me somehow “different” though, then it is because I reach the understanding of “who I am” in chaos. It is my sincere fortune to find whom I spend my time for, and what I would like to do. I can pretty much answer all of the “why” you may wonder. Why Sashiko? Why share stories everyday? Yes, of course, I wish to be someone else occasionally, but I find happiness residing right next to me thanks to this “why”.
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I am not special. I just decided to be honest. (If you argue that “being honest” is “special” in this society, then I have to admit that I am special). Since I have “answers” to “why”, I have important “things” that I want to protect, especially from those who ignore the fact arrogantly. We may call it “dignity”. I want them to respect Sashiko & Japanese culture, but I do not ask for their respect toward me, because I already have my own dignity. “Respect” is something to advocate, and “Dignity” is something given.
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You may wonder, again, what does this post do with Sashiko? The answers to “why” is formed in my Sashiko time: when & where I talk within instead of judging the result or even myself. Is this the Sashiko you can find in English books? I don’t think so. Therefore, filtration is indeed happening. It is sometimes necessary to perform “someone else” in life. However, please do not fake yourself… because I do not want you to lose who you really are.
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刺し子と読書は相性が良い。刺し子しながら読書なんかできるかと思われるかもしれませんし、実際、本は読めないのですが、「読んだ本を刺しながら脳内で読み返す」ことはできるのです。刺し子が好きな理由の一つ。読書をしたちょっと昔の自分と、刺し子をしている今の自分の会話は、やっぱり楽しいし、また脳内の引き出しにも上手に収まります。自己完結する刺し子、是非試してみて下さい！
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