I talked about “being special (≈ individualism)” in the previous post. I appreciate feedback that “I (Atsushi)” is special because of what I share. To be honest, though, I do not consider myself special. I know it because I tried so hard to be “special” in the past.
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If you find me somehow “different” though, then it is because I reach the understanding of “who I am” in chaos. It is my sincere fortune to find whom I spend my time for, and what I would like to do. I can pretty much answer all of the “why” you may wonder. Why Sashiko? Why share stories everyday? Yes, of course, I wish to be someone else occasionally, but I find happiness residing right next to me thanks to this “why”.
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I am not special. I just decided to be honest. (If you argue that “being honest” is “special” in this society, then I have to admit that I am special). Since I have “answers” to “why”, I have important “things” that I want to protect, especially from those who ignore the fact arrogantly. We may call it “dignity”. I want them to respect Sashiko & Japanese culture, but I do not ask for their respect toward me, because I already have my own dignity. “Respect” is something to advocate, and “Dignity” is something given.
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You may wonder, again, what does this post do with Sashiko? The answers to “why” is formed in my Sashiko time: when & where I talk within instead of judging the result or even myself. Is this the Sashiko you can find in English books? I don’t think so. Therefore, filtration is indeed happening. It is sometimes necessary to perform “someone else” in life. However, please do not fake yourself… I do not want you to lose who you really are.
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刺し子と読書は相性が良い。刺し子しながら読書なんかできるかと思われるかもしれませんし、実際、本は読めないのですが、「読んだ本を刺しながら脳内で読み返す」ことはできるのです。刺し子が好きな理由の一つ。読書をしたちょっと昔の自分と、刺し子をしている今の自分の会話は、やっぱり楽しいし、また脳内の引き出しにも上手に収まります。自己完結する刺し子、是非試してみて下さい！
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2021-08-30 10:29:04
Many youngsters could learn from this
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It’s so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes.
Sashiko is beautiful art. I like the general effect of order and sequence it portrays. I find it fascinating, maybe because those are not my prime qualities. But I like the feeling it gives me when I look at it, and I admire the artists who can embroid such a wonder.
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Trés joli . Mercy pour votre temps
This piece is incredible! So perfectly precise and what wonderfully subtle color play.
It’s astonishing to think that such exquisite things could be acquired by and used by ordinary people, instead of just ultra rich royals. I imagine Sashiko to be something special that, through dedication and development, can beautify and honor the lives of ordinary people this way. Skill, passing down of tradition and process, patience, hours days months, and love result in such extraordinary things as this.
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