While a society shout out the importance of “productivity” as if they can price

While a society shout out the importance of “productivity” as if they can price someone’s life based on “value” they produce, Sashiko stands on the completely opposite side of “being productive”. What do we want by achieving higher “productivity”, and “winning” in a capitalistic society? It is probably the “comfortable days with no pressure”. We work so hard to achieve the “slow time” in a super fast moving society, to enjoy the mindful moment. So do I. I work so hard to be “productive”.

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Well, Sashiko will occupy both of our hands. No matter how “productive” I want to be, there is a limit of what I can do regardless how fast I stitch. So, while I do Sashiko, I am already achieving a goal to “enjoy the moment”. If you only try Sashiko with the fabric with “stitches-size  preprinted”, please consider learn Sashiko from us (Online Class Available). It is fun to fill these stitches sized dots on the fabric, but our Sashiko is a bit different: it may be easier to get out from the sense of “productivity” – I “can” stitch with my eyes closed. I need to check where the needle goes with my eyes in stitching the pattern, but when I just stitch freely, my eyes are pretty much free of its responsibility. Sashiko isn’t about the beauty in imperfection – it is the beauty from the moment of enjoying who “they” is. I hope my message makes sense. 

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(Please check SashiCo Youtube Channel to see how I stitch Sashiko).

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ツイッターより：「生産性が叫ばれる世の中で、刺し子なんて生産性の真逆を行くのだけど、それでも生産性を上げた結果僕たちはどうなりたいかというと、それはきっと「ゆとりを持った日々を送りたい」というわけで。刺し子してる時は、両手塞がって、どれだけ急いでも限界あるから、ゆったりとした時間が過ごせますよ」。恵子さんが好きで、印刷するまでになったこの柄。コロナ禍で心配ばかりが積み重なる日々で、この柄との刺し子は本当にゆっくりとした時間を提供してくれています。どうしてこれほどまでにハマるのか……は、また配信でお話します（した）。実は日々「俺は生産性がなんて低いんだ」と悩むんです。でも、頑張った結果何がしたいかって、「ゆっくり刺し子をしたい」なんです（笑）自己完結しとるやないかいと思いつつ、でも一人ぼっちで刺し子をしたいわけじゃないから、今の日々にはしっかりと意義があるんだなと。常に頭の中で悩みと自己完結の日々です。

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2020-12-29 10:12:01

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