True trust grows when people care for one another
—Compassion is the greatest force that connects people—
(The 'Way of Being' Series)
There is one thing I have become convinced of in my life so far.
That is,
True trust grows when people care for one another.
That is what I believe.
—
In the past, I often found myself thinking,
“I wish they would do this.”
“It would be so helpful if they did that.”
I often held those feelings inside.
But,
if you don't put it into words,
the other person won't understand.
So, I started asking,
“Could you please do this?”
And many people are happy to oblige.
Even just that is something I am very grateful for.
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However,
there is a higher level of compassion in life.
It is,
before words are even spoken,
to receive the other person's feelings, thinking, “They must want me to do this,” and to act naturally.
In my work in forestry,
I have experienced many, many times where my colleagues and I worked together using only eye contact.
Watching the other person's movements,
thinking about the next necessary action,
and supporting them by acting in advance.
That accumulation leads to safety,
leads to the quality of the work,
and builds a strong team.
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And now,
I feel a similar culture here on note.
On the other side of the screen,
there are no voices or facial expressions.
All there is, is text.
Even so,
“What did this person want to convey?”
“With what feelings did they write this article?”
There are many people who read articles with those feelings in mind,
and exchange comments.
I have been moved by this culture many times.
—
Compassion is
not something special.
It is imagining the other person's perspective.
It is noticing the other person's efforts.
It is putting gratitude into words.
I believe that those small accumulations
nurture trust,
nurture colleagues,
and nurture a place where one can feel at ease.
—
The “Saiki no Mori Village” (Forest of Revival Village) that I want to realize someday
is not about selling luxurious buildings or luxurious food.
What I want to value most
is a culture of caring for people.
You can feel at ease when you come here.
You can feel your heart warm up when you come here.
Creating such a place
is my dream.
—
When you reach your 40s or 50s,
you might feel that your connections with people have decreased.
That is precisely why
putting compassion into words,
conveying gratitude,
and trying to receive the other person's heart
are things that I believe lead to the true trust that supports each other's lives.
I will continue to
cherish compassion,
and I hope to light the fire of revival
in the hearts of as many people as possible.