What I am teaching is a whole package of “expanding one’s view”. Therefore, revi

What I am teaching is a whole package of “expanding one’s view”. Therefore, reviews say it was an eye-opening experience for them. Learning “Techniques” is a must, but not the goal itself, right? It is about “what to do” with the technique we learn.
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My Sashiko Class is like teaching “How to ride a bike”. Then, in the following class, I will take them to a Park to enjoy Bike Rides. “Skill to ride a bike” is, of course, important & essential, and my teaching goes beyond as a preparation to start exploring the new world (for them) with the skill. With a bike, they can go far distances in comparison to places they could go on foot. If one wants to go to the East to see more of Sashiko – then they may need to encounter discomfort. I am trying to share wisdom & ride-accompany if they wish to.
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This may sound exaggerated – but, teaching & learning are for the purpose of “expanding” its world, right? Asking for a quick answer for quick satisfaction & teachers adjusting their contents to meet the demand from the audience are one correct answer in Capitalism & Marketing, but that doesn’t describe the whole practice of human beings. If that’s the only purpose of learning, we do not need respect for teachers & masters any longer. Ask to ChatGPT – and they will give us the optimized, quick & adjusted answers based on the need of questions. I am hopeful that there are things humans can do over “AI”. I embrace the power of “AI” – and therefore, I will not change what I teach to meet the demand of those who wish to master Sashiko right away.
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I may be wrong in business, but for Sashiko as a cultural practice, I believe I am doing well. So many have departed on their own Sashiko journey – and they are doing such a great job based on a small teaching I shared with them.
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刺し子を教えることになって、一番最初に戸惑ったのが「何を教えるの？」という点でした。技術だけに焦点を当てると、刺し子には教えることはそんなにありません。悩んで考え抜いて改善を続けた結果が今で、「運針ができるようになった後」を想定してお教えするようにしています。技術を学ぶことが目的でも良いのですが、本質的なところだと、学んだ技術で何をするかが重要なのではと。
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ま、お金が目的なら技術だけに焦点を当てた方が正解です。そういう意味では私は失敗してるのですが、でも、「刺し子と共に生きる」という観点では成功してると思っています。それは私が証明するものではなく、運針会の皆様の刺し子を見れば一目瞭然なわけで。こんなに早く追い越される師匠もどうかと思いますが、でもそれで良いんです。それが良いんです。
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2024-10-06 12:31:08

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