Resurgence

When you have given your all to something

and you have been defeated or your wishes have not been fulfilled,
the stronger those feelings were,
the more painful it can be
to stand up again.

You might be able to tell others
to just move on,
but when you find yourself in that situation,
it is difficult to do so immediately.



While there is the reality
that what happened cannot be changed,
everything you have built up until now
is also an important fact.

If possible, I would like you to take those achievements
and, even if the form of your hopes or dreams has changed,
bring them to some kind of 'accomplishment'.



Failure and success—
without a doubt, both
are important experiences
in your life.
You may only be able to acknowledge that

a little further down the road,
but for now, try giving your all
to the step right in front of you once more.



First, acknowledge that you have done well so far
and be kind to yourself.
Say, 'Shall we give it one more go?'
and smile at yourself in the mirror.
For the sake of your tomorrow,

for the sake of your future smile.