We all have our own beliefs and justice. No personal belief is identical even in the same culture & language. I am sharing something foreign to you (Sashiko) in my second language (English). Of course, my stories can be different from your expectations. However, that’s the reason you are here. The difference (uncomfortableness) is the seeds of understanding. Since you are interested in Sashiko & Japanese culture, please learn the difference. Ignoring the difference & forcing your value on me (& Sashiko) is the (only) problem I feel = it leads to many types of cultural issues.
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Since I expect this, understanding the difference, my activity occasionally ends up with disagreement. It can be quite ugly – especially when it is based on “business (profit)”. I fulfill my responsibility that I agree no matter what. However, I do not compromise my belief either – since I am teaching Sashiko there.
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I ask a returning student to bring their thimble & needles to the 2nd workshop they take. Some dislike this expectation because it will not be convenient to the students – all the supply should be available. My expectation is based on the story of “spirit”. I do not want to encourage them to minimize the feeling of that – by offering another extra set of tools. It is PERFECTLY fine to have several sets of tools. It is fine to lose needles & thimble. They leave when they want. However, the teacher should share this cultural convenience over the “convenience”. Am I being extra difficult? Probably so. However, someone gotta share it regardless if it pleases the customer/owner or not. Please do not ignore the difference. There are always stories there.
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久々に頭を使わず日本語でお話ができました。居場所って本当に大事だなぁと。ずーっと同じ話ばかりしている感じですが、でも実はそれだけとても単純な願いだったりするのですよ。居場所を守りたい。今の僕の役割では、守ってばかりで良いんです、きっと。攻めに転じる必要は全くない。
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2021-06-28 14:23:24
It is amazing how much more I learned when I realized I should keep quiet 😂 .
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Material respect is not often found in many cultures currently. You did right. Someone must ask for common sense to return. That you don’t toss your tools. You value them. 👏
People are really mad that they should have tools to attend intermediate and advanced classes? Wow haha hopefully it weeds out less respectful/serious “students” and instead you can spend your valuable time and skills on more eager students 🤔 It’s definitely not “extra difficult” on your part! (I think they call it the Amazon effect, where people learn unrealistic expectations for customer service if they patronize Amazon more than those who don’t 👀). I can’t remember a time, even in grade school, where I wasn’t expected to bring my own supplies 😂 Bless you for your patience with these students!
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As a quilting teacher all my students are required to bring their own tools…I feel it teaches them to respect and care for the tools that belong to them. Yay for you! 👏
I do not want to be super sweet. Ot however you say it in engmish.but wanted to tell you i really feel what you say it goes along with the sashiko practice. And i lilethat.all togetjer ina teachr. That he thinks about his practices and how each of its attitudes goes along with it. Thanks agai for shari g it. It helps me think about
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Beautiful stitching.
Love! Are you planning to offer lessons (beginner, very) in Lewisburg again (masked or outdoors, immunized)?