How to calm your mind in 3 minutes

Hello, I'm Maru.

It's very cold, isn't it?
In the area where I live, it doesn't usually snow much, but
powdery snow is fluttering down.

The number of people complaining of pain
increases when it's cold, doesn't it?

Hearing someone say, "My lower back hurts when it gets cold,"
reminded me of the past.

My illness is one that involves severe pain, but
because the cause is unknown and there is no cure,
there was almost nothing I could do.

Having nowhere to vent,
every time I had a consultation,
I would say,
"It hurts, it hurts."

Even though it was his job,
I think it must have been exhausting for the doctor
to listen to me.

But after listening to me like that,
the doctor would smile and say this.

"You did well, you did well.
The pain is proof of how hard you've worked."

I remember that whenever I heard those words,
I would strangely regain my composure.

I repeated this almost every week,
but looking back now, this was the only time

I was able to be kind to myself.

I think that I, who had been denying myself,
was led by the doctor's words
to acknowledge the self that had worked so hard.

The reason I didn't completely lose myself
was because of this time.

I am grateful to the doctor for that.

I feel that while Japanese people may comfort their family, colleagues,
and friends, few people comfort themselves.

"You're always working so hard. Thank you."

It feels a bit embarrassing
to say that to yourself, doesn't it?

However, after you finish reading this article,
please take a little time to be kind to yourself.

The reason you can see wonderful scenery every day
is thanks to your eyes.

The reason you can listen to beautiful music and laughter
is thanks to your ears.

The reason you can write articles
is because your hands move for you.

The reason you can go to work
is because your legs move for you.

The reason you are creating this reality right now
is because you are working hard.

When you check on yourself one by one,
you can think, "You're doing a great job."
right?

If there is a place that hurts,
please try rubbing it
and saying,
"Thank you."

The pain may not disappear completely,
but to the extent that your heart is filled,
the level of pain you feel should decrease.

On cold days, please keep your heart warm
as you go about your day.

Thank you
for reading until the end.

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