700 days. I made myself write a story per day. In May 2019, I learned the concept (pain) of Cultural Appropriation. When I say, “the information you know about Sashiko in English is insufficient”, I felt a sort of “responsibility” to explain why it is not enough. I believe I have done a good job so far, although I feel I have shared only 10% of all stories.
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As I have mentioned before, I tried to customize myself to repeat the same message here. Then, I realize how burned-out I am. At least 30 minutes, sometimes more. I had spent more than 350 hours in 2 years. It has been my wish to offer you something to think about – once a day – where you can sit with it and think/feel it through. If I were to “customize” to repeat, then the wish would get diluted. Well, there is a reason I had to “customize” myself. I need to balance my life (make ends meet).
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I am burned out. Therefore, I will slow myself down, and “may not” post everyday. I will continue sharing and repeating Sashiko Stories. Unfortunately, Nothing has changed over the last 2 years. The “superficial trend” of Sashiko keeps bringing me pain. However, I met many caring people who read mindfully what I write (like you) – you and I may probably change something together. To do so, I will keep sharing the Sashiko Stories.
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If you are new here, please try to read as many posts here as possible. Also a lot of information can be found from the link on my profile. If you are busy, listening to Youtube videos while you do something can be a good start. I appreciate your interest here.
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毎日投稿するようにして700日。毎回30分以上はかかっているので、少なく見積もっても350時間。そりゃ英語も上達しますわな。何も成し遂げていないのですが、燃え尽きた感が出てきてしまったので、強制的に休むようにしています。もう昔みたいに、「倒れてから休む」なんていうのはできないのでね。少し投稿頻度を下げるかもです。
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2021-07-01 21:20:01
Thanks for sharing. As a pilgrim the rest is as important as the walk. Therefore take some rest ❤️
I just found my way here about a week ago and am discovering all your beautiful work and thoughtful insights that are resonating so much for me when reflecting on what mindful creativity is all about.🙏 Take care and rest – breath with it. ☀️🌱
New here and I’m enjoying learning from you. Post when you feel like it and take care of yourself. ❤️
Atsushi I hope you prioritize your rest & take the time for yourself 🙏🏼
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Take care of yourself! Thank you for all the Sashiko stories.
Thank you for all the love and hard work you pour into this feed. So many of us benefit from your thoughtful and thought provoking posts. Time to recharge and restore is so important. I hope the time you take to step back a bit gives you the rest that you need.
You offered so much, it has been so appreciated. I have learned so much about Sashiko from you. Take time for yourself now! It’s an important part of the work you’ve been called to do.
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I’m hoping the reasons I want to learn Sashiko, or as close as I can, fits in well. As respectively as possible. I’m sure as I go there will be plenty of mistakes, but lessening my waste by repairing and reinforcing my Japanese denim feels like an earnest reason. Thank you for sharing your stories
Thank you for all you do
Thank you for all the work you’ve done here and all the information you’ve shared. I hope you are able to get all the rest and restoration you need.
If you are still teaching, I am interested.
Yes!! 1) so entitled to think that info should be available the language of your choice… for free! 2) a big UGH when people take just the step-by-step of a craft without acknowledging where it came from, appreciating its roots and standing up for said culture when it people are under attack (aka all the nerikomi potters who refused to speak about hate and violence against Asians in America) ESPECIALLY when the cultural aspect is so obvious 🤦🏻♀️