I believe yesterday’s Sashiko Live Streaming (on 7/14) was quite interesting. I

I believe yesterday’s Sashiko Live Streaming (on 7/14) was quite interesting. I apologize for the first 15 min of hassle of setting up the mic, but toward the end I feel I articulated how I would reach the frustration (or pain) when I see someone disrespectful. I believe I explained what I mean by “disrespectful”. I appreciate all of the viewers, especially those who were there yesterday & navitaged my stories with comments. “Sashiko Story” is what I offer. However, they aren’t much like “Fable” or “Fiction”. It is more like “Memories” and the story-line hasn’t been predetermined. A series of unlimited stories based on my culture that I grew up with – which is Sashiko.
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Once, this account was a place to “discuss” about Sashiko. Among many pleasant comments, I had received nasty & painful comments. You may remember it if you follow this for a few years. Anyhow, it ended slowly because I strongly stated this is not a place to share their “opinion” about Sashiko, and I am not sharing my “opinion” here: They are stories. Not an opinion to decide what is right or wrong. Since I do not pay attention to those harassing comments, they stop commenting here. That’s great. At the same time, I also enjoy reading any comments here. I just don’t reply – I don’t reply with emotionless Emoji… I read them and learn from the comments. Youtube Live Streaming is actually a place to “share opinion” along with the story I share.
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Teaching comes with responsibility. Talking/Sharing “On behalf” comes with being less responsible, but very influential. I am not denying everyone who teaches Sashiko – I am fighting back against the usage of the word “Sashiko” to market their service without proper respect. Sashiko isn’t a marketing term. When they use it, then it become a form of Cultural Appropriation (Detail in the Live).
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昨日、刺し子友達への感謝の気持ちを書きましたが、彼らと一緒に時間を過ごすことによって、「本音」を言葉にすることができるようになりました。嫌われる事は覚悟している今の活動ですが、一人になるのはキツいのも承知していて、だからこそ友達がいるというのは、本当に心強いのです。本音になると、話も滑らかに出ます。滑舌が悪く話が頭に詰まれば詰まるほど噛むのはご愛嬌ですが、でも聞いていて考える機会を作れているお話だと思っています。是非アーカイブでも刺し子配信を聞いて頂ければ嬉しいです。これだけアホみたいに考えている人もいるんだぞという一例になれば。
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2022-07-16 04:40:05

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