Towards the Light, the Heart Takes Flight
On a morning facing the light, when I gently open the window, fresh air fills every corner of the room. As we live our daily lives with all our might, we sometimes find ourselves trapped within a small shell before we even realize it. A sense of duty that says, "I must do this," or the gaze of others—such invisible constraints may be weighing down our hearts little by little without us knowing.
Once, the poet Misuzu Kaneko left behind the words, "Towards the bright side, towards the bright side." Like plants sprouting from the dark soil in search of light, or insects fluttering toward a single ray of light, these words gently push us forward, telling us that it is okay to simply and purely move in the direction that feels comfortable to us.
You don't have to strain yourself to be a perfect person. There is no need to conform to someone else's idea of what is right. Just take a deep breath and slowly untangle those tightly held thoughts. As you do, you will feel the free wings hidden on your back begin to spread slowly.
On this refreshing morning, try gently shedding the old shell that binds you. Even without going anywhere far away, your heart can fly freely from this very moment, wherever it wishes to go.
Just towards the direction where the bright light shines.
May this day be the most authentic and lighthearted one for you. In the quiet morning light, that is my prayer.
いいなと思ったら応援しよう！
記事を最後までお読みいただき、ありがとうございます。もし私の言葉があなたの心に寄り添い、何かのきっかけになれたのなら幸いです。いただいたサポートは、これからも「読者が主役」の記事を書き続けるための励みとして大切に活用させていただきます。温かいお気持ちに感謝いたします。