Learning Chinese is both a study and a time to center myself
【Life is full of ups and downs like the old man who lost his horse.】
In the past, the meaning of this saying felt distant, and I couldn't really grasp it.
Recently, I find myself thinking, "That is truly the case," more and more often.
Lately, I have been experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions every day
due to the health condition of my 91-year-old father-in-law who lives alone.
He was hospitalized in March with fluid in his lungs,
and after being discharged, he fell at home.
He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage.
Since then, his memory confusion has worsened,
and he has even wandered off.
I filed a missing person report with the police,
and to my surprise! Although he was found safely and returned home,
he fell again three days ago and was bleeding.
His day and night have become reversed,
and the phone often rings in the middle of the night.
While experiencing these ups and downs,
and while going to the beach together
or accompanying him to the hospital,
"I want to cherish the time I have now."is what I
feel.
I am now starting to look into care facilities as an option.
On the other hand, I also have Chinese classes and lesson preparations.
I try to prepare materials well in advance
so that I can handle any sudden events.
When creating teaching materials, I think of each of my students'
faces as I work.
Strangely enough, I can focus very well during that time,
and my mind feels clear and centered.
I have realized once again that the time I can spend immersed in something is precious to me.
I am sure that all of you who are learning Chinese
are also spending your days dealing with various events regarding your family, work, and yourselves.
I imagine there are times when you are too worried to get anything done,
and days when your mind is not at peace.
At such times,
learning Chinese gives you a mysterious power.
When you are immersed in learning, you forget the time.
That time spent facing the Chinese language
supports me.
A student in my Chinese interpretation course also
told me that while feeling anxious this term,
"I was saved by Chinese."
they said.
Learning Chinese, which I have been involved with for a long time,
has become a part of me.
This week, the Chinese interpretation training courses are coming to an end one by one.
I am filled with gratitude for being able to work with you all again this term.
Also, the summer courses are scheduled to start on July 24th.
Recruitment is planned for next week or later.
First, let's start with this course (^^)/
Let's express ourselves in Chinese using our own words.
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