Encounters are always in the winds of chance...

When someone finds you, a new connection is born, and from there, various stories begin.

By starting this note, I was able to get the opportunity to know new people, and...

Every event is a blessing given to us, an opportunity to learn something, so I learn a lot from the words written in everyone's notes (^^)

I am grateful for this encounter that has given me the opportunity to always listen to something, always think about something, and always learn something (^^)

Well then, how many people can we meet...?

I suddenly wonder how many people I have met so far...

There is no other way to say it than a lot (^^)

It would be interesting if we could calculate it like how many Tokyo Domes it would fill (lol)

Dance Man: "How much is three domes worth?"

But I think that no matter how much effort you put in, the number of people you can meet in a lifetime will not increase by an extraordinary amount.

But that is exactly why...

The people I met on this note, the people I met at work, and the people I met through unexpected connections, too.

I want to believe that every single encounter has a special meaning...

That is what I want to believe (^^)

Encounters make life shine☆

Cherish each day, cherish it... ♪ right (^^)

Yes, the feeling of wishing for the happiness of someone important from the bottom of your heart.

In the tea ceremony, there is a teaching called 'ichigo ichie' (one time, one meeting), which means to treat every guest as if it were a once-in-a-lifetime encounter so that there are no regrets.

We live in a series of encounters.

We do not live alone, but live while sharing the important time called 'now' with many people.

How can we learn to cherish our encounters?

And how can we connect comfortably with the people we meet?

"When I meet someone for the first time, I can't talk well..."

"My face stiffens when I try to smile."

When you feel like you're not good at communication, the harder you try, the more you might find yourself spinning your wheels, right?

So, here are a few little tips to help you communicate more easily.

When you are able to use "pacing" to match the other person's rhythm, conversation becomes easier and trust begins to grow.

Have you ever noticed that when you're talking with a close friend, you suddenly find yourself using the same posture or tone of voice?

That state of being in sync—by creating it intentionally, you can learn to talk as easily as you do with a close friend.

So, how do you do this "pacing"?

First, try nodding along to what the other person is saying!

"Yeah."

"Oh, I see, is that so?"

"So that's how it was."

It doesn't matter what words you use.

By nodding and saying "yeah," you naturally start to match the other person's pace.

The other person will also feel that you are listening to them, and it will become easier for both of you to talk.

Is that all it is?

Some of you might be thinking that.

Yes, that is all it is.

Backchanneling is an easy first step toward "pacing."

This is because when you use backchanneling, it is the moment the other person has finished speaking and exhaled completely.

In fact, that very moment is when they are most relaxed and vulnerable!

By aiming for that moment to offer backchanneling, it becomes easier for the other person to think, "This person is really listening to me" and "They understand how I feel."

Rather than talking on and on myself, I listen to the other person's story while offering backchanneling more often.

When I do that, I feel the conversation flow very easily.

For those who are not good at talking, why not start by offering backchanneling?

A simple "uh-huh" backchannel expands communication.

Even for those who are good at talking, by first listening to the other person and offering backchanneling, you can build an even more comfortable relationship.

And now, one more message for you.

In your interactions with people and in your encounters, what is important is how your heart is feeling.

I want to cherish every encounter!

That feeling gives a sparkle to each and every encounter.

Specifically, it's fine to do it in your heart, but why not try whispering these words to the person in front of you?

"I am grateful for this encounter."

"I'm so happy to have met you, [Name]!"

"Thank you so much for today♪"

And, it's okay if your smile isn't 100%!

Your true feelings will naturally show on your face.

Instead of trying hard to force a smile, if you just enjoy the time without pushing yourself, your smile might be just a little bit better than your usual face.

That is perfectly fine.

Your smile has the power to make both you and the people around you happy.

From your "once-in-a-lifetime encounter," a circle of warm communication will continue to expand!

With gratitude and a smile in your heart, while nodding along (^^)/, let's first take a small step forward.

May many blessings shower down upon you today as well☆

That very feeling might just be what brings happiness to you♪♪ (^^)

Oh, by the way, have you all ever heard the word synchronicity?

It is said to be a coincidence that is far too perfect to be called just a coincidence.

For example, missing the train you usually take and coincidentally meeting a friend for the first time in ten years, or having a business unexpectedly succeed through a connection with someone sitting next to you at a restaurant you just happened to enter, and so on...

Have you all ever had an experience of such "too perfect coincidences"?

It is said that these synchronicities happen frequently in the lives of successful people.

By making the most of these little coincidences, life changes for the better.

Interestingly, it is said that when you become conscious of synchronicity, you begin to meet the people you are meant to meet at the best possible timing.

However, it seems that some people just don't feel it (or can't turn it into an opportunity) ^^;

Thinking back, I have had similar experiences myself.

But, I might not have been able to turn most of them into opportunities ^^;

The secret to inviting synchronicity is to "live by doing what you truly love" (^^)

They say it's about following your intuition and taking action without overthinking it!

Doing only what you love somehow feels irresponsible to many Japanese people.

We tend to self-regulate, thinking that such selfishness is not allowed.

However, when you do what you love, many good things happen.

When you do what you love, you feel energized.

Some people even say that doing what they love can cure a minor cold in an instant.

Various ideas spring forth like a fountain one after another, and you can even become a more charming person (^^)

Perhaps synchronicity is not just a coincidence, but an inevitability.

I want to cherish those little realizations and enjoy life through "wonderful coincidences"! (^^)

And then.

I also want to be grateful for meeting someone I feel I want to see again.

I myself also...

I find myself wanting to become someone that others would want to see again too~ (lol)

In this vast world, in this small place where we met, I really want to start with the words, "Thank you for finding me!"

Effortlessly.

And, without ever forgetting to say it, "Thank you," okay? (^^)

Mariya Takeuchi "Synchronicity (Wonderful Coincidence)"

Come to think of it, when I counted my angel numbers over a certain period, they were as follows,

"88" x 1

"111" x 3

"1111" x 16

"222" x 3

"2222" x 1

"333" x 5

"3333" x 1

"444" x 4

"4444" x 1

"555" x 8

"666" x 1

"888" x 3

"8888" x 6

Is this also a little synchronicity (a wonderful coincidence)? (@_@)

So, suddenly, what I remembered with "555" was... this below.

Mach GoGoGo

Speed Racer

Kamen Rider 555 (Faiz)

I looked up angel number 555 a little, and wow, angel number [555] is "appealing to you that everything you need is in place." Huh, is that so?

I heard that angel numbers basically refer to numbers that naturally catch your eye even when you aren't conscious of them, so I feel like the aforementioned numbers might be different in terms of meaning, but I'll try to take it in a positive way (´艸｀)

After all, Inazo Nitobe also said, "Things often have both bright and dark sides. I want to look at the bright side. If I do that, a pleasant feeling will naturally well up." Since you can interpret things either way depending on yourself, it's fine to try to be conscious of moving in a positive direction, right?

If events can become positive or negative depending on your perspective, way of thinking, and way of expressing them, then let's start with positive thinking and go with negative thinking? as an accent from time to time, shall we (^^)

This is quite a leap in the conversation, but ancient people gazed at the sky and created calendars from the movements of the sun, moon, and stars, and at the same time created the "concept of time." I think the biggest factor in the development of humanity (civilization) might be that we obtained the "calendar."

And with that calendar, they learned about the seasons and the four seasons, and built the foundation of prosperity through planned agriculture.

[Reference Site]

It could be said that everything from the food we eat daily to our personal computers is fundamentally built upon numbers.

For starters, we were all born on a certain numerical date, weren't we? (^^)

Also, unlike language, numbers are universal, and well, those who have seen the sci-fi movie "Contact" starring Jodie Foster might agree, but it's interesting to think that they might be the only thing common to the entire universe (^^)

The movie "Contact"

Is it a lie?

Or is it the truth!

Surprisingly, it seems that if we could decipher "prime numbers," we might be able to solve the mystery of how the universe was formed...

[Reference Books]
"Introduction to Prime Numbers: Understanding Through Calculation" (Blue Backs) by Shozo Serizawa

"The Music of the Primes" (Shincho Bunko) by Marcus du Sautoy, translated by Sei Tominaga

"The Mathematics of Games and Gambling" (or "Enjoying Mathematical Masterpieces: 23 Amazing Essences") by Edward Scheinerman, translated by Jun Mizutani

"The World is Made of Prime Numbers" (Kadokawa Shinsho) by Hiroyuki Kojima

"100 Stories of Numbers to Make You Love Math" by Colin Stuart, translated by Jun Takeuchi/Tomoe Akaike

"The Story of Prime Numbers: A Feast of Ideas" (Iwanami Science Library) by Shigeru Nakamura

"The World of Number Theory Told Through University Entrance Exam Problems: From Prime Numbers and Perfect Numbers to the Zeta Function" (Blue Backs) by Kenichi Shimizu

In this way, we are sustained by numbers, and at the same time, we are manipulated by them, and in a sense, one could say we are bound by them.

These numbers, which are now inseparable from our lives...

Perhaps that is just how great and magnificent numbers truly are.

In particular, isn't it true that human destiny is sometimes deeply intertwined with numbers?

For example, if you keep seeing the same numbers by chance...

Does that mean there is a high possibility that it is some kind of message?

It might be fair to say that even here, we are governed by the power of numbers (^^)

Also, in this day and age, if you are weak with numbers, you can easily be deceived ^^;

[Reference Site]

I believe that numbers are excellent for conveying facts objectively, and in themselves, they possess neither good nor evil intent.

Since life is shaped by the accumulation of individual decisions, if you do not actually experience things, you cannot cultivate judgment through theory alone; therefore, it can be said that it is necessary to improve your judgment by increasing the amount of experience you have.

[Reference Site]

Because judgment is developed by sensing parts that cannot be understood through numbers or words, a brain that is strong with numbers is likely what is needed at the core right now.

After all, if we could unravel even a little of the magic of numbers from the development of humanity to the present day, don't you think that humanity would surely be able to gain infinite wisdom from here on out?

And, if we could pursue those things and apply them down to us as small individuals, I believe that we ourselves could live even better lives just by doing that (^^)

Finally...

"This is fate!"

If you were told that, would you be able to accept it honestly?

Or would you want to try to resist it?

Resist fate? Or accept it?

In any case, if there is no retreat, perhaps our answer is naturally guided? (^^)

While there is nothing to be done about "heavenly luck"...

The site below states that "human luck" is something that changes in degree based on human effort, and for those who feel they are not blessed with "human luck," it is worth keeping in mind the point that before cursing a "luck" that transcends human effort, one should check whether their daily behavior is suitable for attracting the "human luck" they desire (^^)

And, since people can change just by changing their time, place, and the people they associate with, I think about that a bit easily (^^)

[Reference Site]

[Bonus]
It seems that the idea that odd numbers are generally lucky and even numbers are unlucky has existed in every country and ethnic group since ancient times.

The idea that men are odd numbers and women are even numbers is also common, you know.

It is said that this is because women are considered even numbers, which can be divided by two, for the purpose of bearing children, but what is the basis for that? ^^;

Yes, exactly. The belief in odd numbers like 3 and 7 is a remarkably common phenomenon, and many proverbs related to numbers have been passed down, such as "Third time's the charm," "The third time is the lucky one," and "Third time lucky" (a British proverb).

In Asian cultures, many things are derived from the ancient Chinese Five Elements philosophy (wood, fire, earth, metal, water), and in Japan, odd numbers like 3, 5, and 7, such as in "Shichi-Go-San" and the "San-san-kudo" wedding sake ceremony, are considered lucky, aren't they? (^^)

In particular, 7 appears in many things like "Lucky Seven," "Seven Lucky Gods," "seven-colored rainbow," "Seven Stars," "Ultra Seven," and "Josei Seven." So, while I was at it, I looked into it a bit more and discovered that there are numbers for the present, past, and future!

Spiritual Number = Past

Angel Number = Present

Challenge Number = Future

So, when I looked up my own spiritual number, it was "7" (@_@)

The Spiritual Number [7] is said to be a lone wolf who desires to be alone more than anyone else, is calm and composed, and has a strong mental fortitude ^^;

Hmm?

I suppose you could say it's accurate, right? ^^;

They never complain in front of others and have a tough side.

Furthermore, they are excellent at seeking knowledge, so they also enjoy self-improvement.

In a past life, they were likely a samurai, a monk, a religious figure, or a craftsman who lived a life of mastering things alone.

However, perhaps because of that aloof personality, they seem to be a bit poor at communicating with others.

Finally, the numerology number-related assessment results were as follows, but I'll investigate what exactly they mean another time (^^ゞ

<Modern Numerology Style>

Life Path Number (Main number (tendency of words and actions)): 7

Destiny Number (Role/Function): 7

Soul Number (what makes you happy): 1

Personality Number (superficial impression): 6

Maturity Number (theme after becoming an adult): 5

Birthday Number (what you can do if you try): 6

<Kabbalah Numerology Formula>

Past Number (theme from childhood to your 20s): 6

Destiny Number (Birth Number) (main theme in life): 7

Future Number (weaknesses/challenges): 4

P.S.
Oh no, this is bad...

I'm reacting to the formula ^^;

"Jujutsu Kaisen (1) Ryomen Sukuna" (Jump Comics) by Gege Akutami

"Illustrated Encyclopedia of Japanese Jujutsu" by Yasukuni Toyoshima

<Life Cycle>

Personal Year Number (theme for that year)
2018: 6
2019: 7
2020: 8
2021: 9
2022: 1
* There is also a theory that the personal year starts from your birthday.

<Balance of Consciousness>
Life Lesson Number (things you have little interest in): 38

<Intensity Number>
Things you place importance on (distribution)

1: ■ ■ ■ ■
2: ■ ■
3:
4: ■ ■
5: ■
6: ■
7: ■
8:
9: ■ ■

[Related Sites]