Thank you for your time to write comments in the previous post. I am, of course, aware that not everyone agrees with what I say, but receiving a reply “Shame on You” for sharing my feelings was confusing.
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It isn’t easy to share a (meaningful) message every single day in the second language – with being mindful to avoid a misunderstanding across the cultures. If what I do is shameful on SNS, then I gotta stop it and move “this” to the more appropriate place – like Patreon where I created as a safe place after sad experiences a year ago, to share more personal stories. Thanks to you, I came to understand that what happened yesterday was like an accident, and I will continue sharing here. No worry. My determination is not so fragile.
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Here, I want to reply to some kind advice. Many advise me to ignore “haters”, and I completely agree. However, “I do not want to start with ignoring – ignoring is the last resort in my sharing journey”. I try myself open to a discussion. I am still learning. I may say something incorrect, and I am willing to accept the mistake. Therefore, I don’t ignore anyone – small or big the influence they have – in order to learn from them. Well… to keep my sanity, I will ignore them after 3 trials to understand. Interestingly, those who “attack” me have 2 common characteristics, (1)They don’t read what I wrote & (2) They don’t reply to my questions. So, 3 trials are good enough, I guess.
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Ultimately speaking, my message is to share the idea of “Not-ignore” the minority & silent voice. So, I keep trying my best to not-to-ignore as long as there is reasonable & mutual respect. It may be a surprise, but a “disagreement” is welcome – just please read what I wrote first, and then please answer my questions to keep the discussion healthy.
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Alright. I will go back to a regular routine after sharing some learning I realized throughout this accident. Thank you.
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日本語で刺し子をお伝えする際には考えられないことが英語では起こる。これも勉強です。何があったかは、金曜日の配信で。一時間で終わるかなぁ……（空目）。
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2020-07-08 15:38:56
I enjoy reading and learning from your perspective. I consider you an expert due to both your personal experience and your generational/cultural experience. Please don’t place much thought or merit to what some people say.
Thank you for your expertise, not only in sharing the art but working to express and preserve the culture that accompanies it. Your words matter. I look forward to seeing what you post and reading the thoughts you share.
Your patience and resilience under such pressure really shows your strong and kind character.
Thank you for continuing to share your culture and the meaningful craft of sashiko. 💚
何時も楽しみにしてます、英語の勉強にもなります、刺し子参考にしてます、💕
I hope you do not leave Instagram. I so much enjoy your posts, and I learn so much from them.
I love your writing
i had a really great therapist one time in my life (they are rare) she helped me with how to respond to “certain” people with this thought~ “i am so glad that i do NOT see myself as you do” it freed me from letting in other people’s frustrations that they unfairly attached to me.
it changed my life. hope this wisdom from my therapist supports you.
I dont always comment on your posts, but I really appreciate and read them. So please continue sharing. ❤️
I’m sorry people are not understanding and therefore write ignorant comments to be mean to you. I love what you share and your words. Thank you!
People who write those things are often unhappy with themselves and it has very little to do with you
You are communicating an important message and I appreciate your words. You’re very brave!
1時間じゃ話し足りなさそう(￣▽￣)
❤️Please keep sharing ❤️