A good (psychological) counselor doesn’t give a client his/her opinion. He/She l

A good (psychological) counselor doesn’t give a client his/her opinion. He/She listens to the client, and navigates them to ease an issue. The counselor is not a magician – they cannot ease everything. However, I sincerely respect the good counselors for their massive contribution to humanity. ☆

The “healer” often exists in oneself. The counselor can help us to heal ourselves, and the one who heals can be “myself” within ourselves. So, listening to your own voice itself can ease yourself. (Of course, good counselors are great healers too.) ☆

Unfortunately, “listening to yourself” is one of the most difficult things in today’s society. Internet, dramatic News with many opinions (like CNN vs FOX), searching for a (quick) answer to be better, rushing to be the best. Many of us don’t have to even realize what we are doing at the moment. However, Sashiko “forces” us to stop using our hands for the moment. No PC or Smartphones while doing Sashiko – and I prefer to watch something silly while doing Sashiko – or just music. Sashiko gives me time to face who I am, and therefore, I myself can be a good counselor to myself. Try Sashiko (preferably with the methods I share – because I do not want you to focus on the result much). It may be an eye-opening experience for you. ☆ – – – ☆

配信でご存知の方もいると思いますが、僕の妻は臨床心理士（心理学博士）です。僕の知る限り、世界一の心理カウンセラーだと思っています。「私にできることは限られている」と常に言う彼女は、だからこそ、多くの方から頼られているんだと思うのです。 ☆

実は、一番の”ヒーラー”は、自分自身の中に存在します。素晴らしいカウンセラーは、その自分自身の中に存在する「治す者」へのガイドみたいなものです（極論ですが）。運針による刺し子が気持ち良いのは、ここに理由があるからじゃないかと思っています。「完璧な針目」を求めるのではなく、純粋に布と糸に思いを重ねる。誰かを思い、遊び心を持って針を進める。そんな愛おしい針仕事の中に、自分自身をも癒やす効果があるのではないかと。あー配信したい（笑）。 ☆

2020-04-24 09:55:06

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