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There is a lot of definitions of the word “Work.” I personally believe “work” is

atsushijp, 2019年5月26日

There is a lot of definitions of the word “Work.” I personally believe “work” is “to leave something behind (hand-down to)”. It is important to make profit to keep it sustainable. We all need it to maintain our life. At the same time, I want to remember that our activities are supported by Goodwill by the others. ☆
We are here now because of many supporters who understood us. I often say, “I don’t know how I can pay you back.” Interestingly, all of them told (taught) me, “Don’t worry. Do it to the others.” We are truly lucky to have met these people. Keiko and I are only a part of this beautiful sustainable circle, “Caring others”. I believe in us, the possibility of human being caring others and enjoying the process.
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その昔。今よりももっと面倒くさかった頃。一般的に使われる、つまりは「暗黙の了解」が存在する言葉に、自分なりの定義付けをしまくった日々がありました。恥ずかしい定義が多い中、「仕事」の定義は今もあまり変わっていません。「仕事=残すこと」だと思っています。刺し子の作品を残す。循環する流れ(お金)を残す。(他愛のないものも含めた)物語を残す。残すことは、つまりは未来へ繋げることだと思っています。どんなことも残せる世の中、やっぱり良いこと(人間らしいこと)を残していきたいじゃないですか。
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沢山のご恩を頂いて生きてきました。「いつかこの恩はお返しします」という言葉に、多くの方が、「(私達は困ってないから)他の困っている人に返してあげて」と伝えて(教えて)くれました。僕たちもそんな人になりたいと思って毎日を繋いでいますし。そんな、「誰かのことを気にかけることができる日々」が、実は幸せの第一条件だと気がついた数年前に、今の刺し子を再開しました。繋ぐ刺し子を今後も続けていけたらと思うのです。
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2019-05-26 15:09:49




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Comments (4)

  1. nemo. says:
    2019年5月26日 at 7:11 PM

    Like leaving a body of work?

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  2. caren lyn montgomery says:
    2019年5月26日 at 9:46 PM

    💙🤗 I agree with you 100%. + feel that you are are a wise man. My caring gratitude to you for all you do as: videos, writing posting + and passing on your heritage . ☆I have started my sashiko with the materials I got from you and I happily have gorgeous ( old and new ) + made several articles of clothing.🤗💙

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  3. Waterlemon Fabric says:
    2019年5月27日 at 4:32 AM

    I love these words 🙏🙏🙏

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  4. caren lyn montgomery says:
    2019年5月27日 at 7:23 AM

    ooops… didn’t proofread~• I happily have gorgeous Japanese fabric old and new.

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