Recently, I had several opportunities to deeply consider the topic/issue/idea of

Recently, I had several opportunities to deeply consider the topic/issue/idea of Sustainability. It is interesting to see the world finding Sashiko as a “Sustainable” practice, and I believe it is. I am happy about that. At the same time, focusing on materialistic sustainability may unbalance Cultural Sustainability. Does it seem difficult to balance them?
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No, it is easy to balance it. In fact, it can be cared for simultaneously. Sustainability is a complex discussion topic. It covers a variety of social concerns and there isn’t the “right answer” for that. However, there is one simple silver bullet to care for it. It is “a bit of time being mindful” when we make a choice. 5 seconds before reacting in making the choice can hugely contribute to many kinds of Sustainability, I believe.
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I use plastic to protect thread from possible water damage (I offer no plastic option, too). It is my mindful decision to avoid “waste”. At the same time, from the sale I receive from the caring customer, not only do I pay the supply fee directly to the artisans, I also choose the “Clean Energy” option to shop for electricity. We live in a rich society where we can make millions of choices everyday, and Sashiko is a beautiful culture of “no choices”.
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Unfortunately, not many spoke up about the “principal” of Sashiko in English until recently. Now, thanks to SNS & Internet, and my timing (to be old enough to go through the pain), our voices are heard. It is not difficult to maintain the Sustainability. All we need is our “mindful” choice. Sashiko is all about being mindful (There are stories about the Japanese definition for mindful, but that’s another story).
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**The link to the Webinar this weekend has been sent to those with tickets. Please let me know if you have not received them. See you soon. (Free ticket is still available from link on profile).
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約24時間後！金曜日の夜は刺し子配信！！と思って頂けるように、今回から定期刺し子配信の継続、マジで頑張ります。再開初回が妻の誕生日とか（笑）偶然です。トピックは「持続可能」にしようかと思っていますが、何かリクエストがあればコメント下さい。12/5の運針会についてもお話します！まだ空きがありますので、刺し子の運針に興味の有る方はご連絡頂けたら嬉しいです！
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2021-11-18 10:19:21

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