Another sink-in-thought night. I laughed at the insane DM I received (shared in Story). Then, I freaked out from my heart when some advised me “Well, it isn’t so uncommon” via DM. Not one. Several same advice. If one claims that she has read all of my writing, and then comes up with a completely false story from out of nowhere, then there is no safe place. Well, I can be okay in dangerous places. I appreciate all of your DMs & comments.
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I have been thinking “why”, though. There are 2 extreme groups of people in this account. One who enjoys what I write. The others hate my messages for “threatening” their freedom. Since “haters” unfollow, 99.9% of the people here are who appreciate me & whom I appreciate to. It is so unfortunate that the “Pain” is not by majority decision. If so, the pain wouldn’t be this bad.
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But again, why 2 extreme reactions from 1 story? Here is one possibility. It is because I “share stories” instead of telling them“What to do”. It is much easier for me to share “How to” if my goal is to make money & increase the followers. However, it doesn’t pass down the whole picture of Sashiko/Boro. Therefore, I share “stories”, not directions to follow. Therefore, the stories become like a mirror. They read my stories, and adapt it to their own experience. When they do not “imagine” well, then they face the “message” they carry within.
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This is one exact reason that I want them to “learn” Sashiko. The technique I share is NOT how to make beautiful stitches. They can make beautiful stitches, but that’s not the point. It is MORE than that. I accept changes in culture. However, the changes should be done by those who understand the important elements of its practice: So, what I share is the mirror via Sashiko stitching.
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もう……ワークショップの直前なのに。でも大切なことなので。
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2021-08-13 10:29:41
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お疲れさまです
世の中には色んな人がいるからね〜。
お疲れ様です。
ワークショップ楽しんで来てくださいね！
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So lovely
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I think some people have trouble dealing with uncomfortableness and their only way to react is to lash out to the person who is the messenger instead of looking inside to see why they feel uncomfortable and where it comes from. I’m sorry you are quite often on the receiving end of their inability to deal with their own uncomfort, but please continue sharing stories as long as you can for the majority who will look inside and learn so much from them. I do! 🙏🏼
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People are lazy and society go too fast. People need to learn whatever they want in one free lesson, and tomorrow learn anything new. The radical news are: some things need patient, time and caring. And yep, found a real master/artisan for learn. I always remember a black ink Chinese teacher, their pupils don’t use a pencil in one month. First, only can see the master practice. For certain people, this kind of thing maybe a hell (included me 😂😂😂). Sorry for your experience.
Maybe the very core of identity politics contents some measure of explosives, as we see in the war zones all over the world, where people claim to be in pain for cultural reasons.
Your post has raised some really challenging feelings. In Australia, our past history – and slowly improving present – with regard to our First Nations people is shameful. There is so much to learn in this ancient land and so much has already been lost. That is why @sashikostory , your stories are so important. I respect your years of learning and thank you for your continuing commitment to sharing your knowledge.
❤️calming
❤️ Hearing you. And here to support, listen, learn and thank you for sharing