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I appreciate all the supporting comments in the previous post. As I prepare a br

atsushijp, 2023年9月19日

I appreciate all the supporting comments in the previous post. As I prepare a brochure, I can share more information for the undecided future Sashiko Japan Trip. Keiko will keep having local exhibitions/gatherings in Japan, so if you are in Japan, & (somewhat) proficient in Japanese, please find the info here as I will post it in Japanese when decided.
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Unfortunately, though, nothing can/will be the same as this Sashiko Japan Trip. I myself was surprised how deeply I would invite them to personal space to feel “understood”. It was an honor to do so – it isn’t just a “show & tell” of Sashiko items we make – it is a process of handing something important to someone I come to care for. After all, Sashiko is a great part of my identity.
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I will not go into details here, but “Family Comes First” isn’t so common in Japan. I don’t think my family in my youth prioritized “family members”, and I know some say it is easier to have life without a “family” (even after marriage). It is kind of interesting that I feel “relieved” by my family wanting me nearby. Many Japanese (mainly Male) prioritize so-called ”work”. I used to be one of those. It is my family here & US culture who changed me. Although I keep sharing the significance of Japanese Culture, I don’t say I love it all. I appreciate & love the US Culture as much as I do my own culture – Therefore, I want them to learn more about Sashiko. It is a lot more fun when one learns [Core & Essence].
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**For the waitlist, please wait for another update. If you are already on the list, no action is needed. For those who are very interested, as a preparation, please consider taking the [Core & Essence] workshop either In-Person or Online as it is a prerequisite for the Sashiko Trip.
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昨日の投稿、雑に纏めると「家事する為に仕事を中断します」というもので、私もまぁ米国文化に馴染んできたなと思うのです。普通とは言えない家庭に育ったのもあって、妻から「長期の出張は困る。家にいてもらわないと」と頼られるのは、逆に嬉しかったりするのですよ。仕事(それが実際の仕事ではなくても)として家から離れていく(主に)男性は沢山いて、実際、ある程度の成果を確保する為には家族から離れる期間も必要で、洪水のように仕事&出張をしている人を見ると羨ましいなぁと思ったりするわけですが、それも実は刺し子においては大切な要素だったりして。家族を犠牲にしてまで成功する刺し子は、本質からはズレてきます。継続しない、長期で残らない場合はそこに問題があるかなと思うほどに。 
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Comments (3)

  1. さしこのさなのん |刺し子|手染め|sashiko|handdye says:
    2023年9月18日 at 10:49 PM

    男性社会はまだまだ仕事第一主義的なものがありますものね。そこに羨ましくおもう気持ちもわかります、、、!
    男と女で分けるのはアレですが、私なんかは家事育児>刺し子はもう当たり前中の当たり前というか、みんなそうっていうか…
    バリバリ働いてる人羨ましい!!って思います!

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  2. Saori S. says:
    2023年9月18日 at 10:51 PM

    ご夫妻でしっかりとバランスをとられていてステキです。
    家族を優先する為にお仕事の量をコントロールするのは、周りの環境に恵まれていないとできないことでもありますよね。
    私も、隣の芝は青く見えることもありますけど、今できる範囲で最大限頑張ろうと思っています。。。

    運針会プロジェクトの品、大変遅ればせながらようやく完成しましたので、これから発送いたします。いつもスローですみません🙇‍♀️

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  3. Anonymous says:
    2023年9月18日 at 11:12 PM

    I am surprised by some of the ways Japanese act. I always found the family very important in all the Japanese families I met. Thank you for opening up and sharing personal stuff

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