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The small magic of saying, 'Today was a good day'

2025年9月8日 12:15

Hello, this is Jun.

From a child's catchphrase

Recently, my second son has developed a little catchphrase.

It is a phrase he repeats as if to wrap up the day, like a magic spell.

"Today was a good day, wasn't it?"

While watching YouTube on TV.

While taking a bite of a snack.

He even goes out of his way to call my wife over to sit next to him, sharing the moment together.

I hear he says it quite a few times.

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Since I am usually at work, I cannot witness that scene directly.

But hearing about it from my wife, my heart warmed at what a wonderful episode it is.

Even without anything special happening, or any great excitement.

Simply being able to feel the modest happiness of everyday life from the heart.

That may be an irreplaceable sensitivity that only a child can possess.

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"Today was a good day"

I want to spend peaceful times where I can look back on the day with words like that.

Hearing my second son's words, I thought so quietly to myself.

Were you able to end your day today with words like those?