Our brain is amazing. You may know this interesting paragraph below:
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“Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Hravrad Uinervtisy, it dseno’t mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.”
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Our brain “fulfills” something missing by itself based on our “current knowledge”.You could understand the paragraph above, right? (I am sorry if I didn’t introduce this paragraph well. It was a long time ago and I wrote it from my memory. I believe this is not an official research, just a meme on the Internet).
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So, when you read my story with a strange rhythm, you may assume what I write with your own comfortable rhythm – your brain fulfills it with what you think it should be written. There is nothing wrong with it. However, what if I “intentionally” write an imperfect story to share the culture you don’t know? 99% of angry comments I receive come from their “misunderstanding” of what I write. Yes, it is my responsibility to write a clear story. However, an easy clear story sometimes does not carry the essence. (Therefore, I write both & I ask you to be mindful).
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Many people who understand my “challenge” advise me it is “impossible” to do. Yes, it is extremely difficult. However, in order to pass down Sashiko, it is inevitable. Not many are committed to both Sashiko & Language like I am. It is my job to introduce missing pieces. I am tired of those who think they are experts in Sashiko & Japanese.
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脳とは面白いもので、「未知のもの」と遭遇すると、なんとか理解の範疇に収めようと想像するようで。このとんでもない能力、使い方を間違えると「再構築」となってしまいます。「知らないから知ってるものに置き換えちゃえ」と。それは自由なんかじゃない。
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2021-06-08 12:41:30
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I feel like every time you explain this in a different way, I get closer to understanding. Working my way through your patreon posts currently. Thank you for your continued education.
Very grateful for this work you are doing, thank you.
Yes, your challenge is hard, but keep it up! 😊👍
Just reading this 2nd thing I’ve seen from you. I think your writing is beautiful, amazing infact. I might assume the English, which is what I ONLY read could be your first, or 2nd. It’s too good to tell, ha ha, cause I can read one, of the ballet of Japanese calligraphy.
Your communication is thoughtful and heart felt. The only th8ng you might do is consider using more punctuation. Commas are an awesome tool I find, for getting across what it is you actually mean to convey. That’s for me, with English.
You are doing an amazing job with explaining many things. I have been a student of Shodo for many years and still find it very difficult to explain things to people who do use the term “Shodo” in an unconventional, loose manner. Even though I’m not Japanese, I’ve lived in Japan, am relatively fluent in Japanese and I still feel uncomfortable writing about Shodo because I think I will need my whole life to truly understand & explain it. Thank you for providing food for thought 🙂
It is the responsibility of your followers and students to digest the information you give and be grateful for it, surely. Knowledge has to be “stolen”
I appreciate your efforts to help me understand Shashiko and Japanese culture. I admire the body of work and therefore copy it in an attempt to honor it, not covet it. I will continue to read when you write of your experience, and acknowledge that I will never be an expert.