[Summary of Places for the Heart ①] A place called note

Introduction

I have received many "places for the heart" from everyone.
Thank you so much.

There are people in the world who need a place to belong, or who feel they have no place to belong.
Conversely, there are also those who have a place to belong, are active within it, or find peace of mind there.

Initially, I asked for submissions with the intention of firmly establishing the direction I should take.
However, every time I encountered your articles, I began to hold other thoughts as well.

I want many people to read the articles submitted to this project, regardless of whether they participated in the project or not.
That is what I thought.

They are all wonderful articles that will surely make you feel something when thinking about your own "place to belong," as well as the "places to belong" for those you interact with.

With that in mind, I would like to introduce them here again.
Please note that I intend to organize them by theme, so they are not in the order of submission.

As the first installment of article introductions, I have summarized the multiple opinions I received that"note is a place to belong".
There are many other interesting articles that also include reflections, experiences, and suggestions, so please take a look.

My "Place for the Heart" - Naru-san

Naru-san, with whom I have been interacting since last year.
They were the first to post an article for my request.
I was incredibly happy.
"note is a place to belong"
I strongly agree with this as well.

In the article, they also introduced a concept for a place to belong mediated by "books," incorporating Naru-san's characteristic humor.

It was an idea I didn't have, so I read it with great interest.

※ Although it is slightly different from Naru-san's concept, I happened to see someone on TV a few days after reading this article doing something similar!
I was able to realize once again how wonderful Naru-san's concept is.

A place for the heart. - Mii-san

Even when I'm with close friends, I feel like I'm somehow walking on eggshells.
I live my life being careful not to be disliked.
I imagine there are many people who carry that kind of self.
As long as we live as human beings, I think we all have that to some extent.
I have had many such thoughts in my life so far.
That is precisely why we need a "place that accepts us as we are.".

I resonated with this very much.
And I want to create a place where people can feel that way, even if just a little.
I thought that once again.

When the Daffodils Bloom - Osanpo-san

What is life? What does it mean to live?
Osanpo-san, you are thinking about very deep parts of humanity that could be called the foundation of our existence.
In your story about daffodils, you touched upon the importance of life, and as it intertwined with the "place for the heart," I felt a depth in every single word you wrote.

My essence, my life—a place where those can exist comfortably.
I think such a place is truly important.
It doesn't feel superficial; I feel as though you have taught me the deepest part of a "place for the heart."

The invisible hardships everyone carries. Heart Uber Eats. - Hiiro-san

That is so true.
You want to go there and help out, don't you!

Heart Uber Eats.
I wish there were an app like that...
After reading your post, I thought the same thing.

Everyone carries their own hardships.
A place that can heal that, even just a little.

I felt that the "place for the heart" was condensed into these few words.
Hiiro-san, you weave such warm and gentle words.
That is precisely why every single word touched my heart.

Shouldn't rely on just one thing (?) - Rinka Sanjo

It is better not to rely on just one place to belong, but to have various places. And to cherish each one.
I felt that these final words said it all.
Sanjo-san, who calls note her third place to belong.
About her employment. And now, after having children.
When she could no longer stay in one place, what became her emotional salvation?
Through her expressive essay, I was able to empathize and find agreement.

I gained various insights, including the importance of opportunities to interact with various people and the significance of self-introductions.

"Thinking about 'a place for the heart'" by Soup-san

I thought this was a very wonderful way of thinking.
I believe that the feelings you hold in your heart will surely be conveyed.
Because she is someone who has experienced her daughter's school non-attendance and works at an after-school care center, those words resonate even more deeply.
"I am also one of those people who couldn't create a place for my child at home"
Although you said that in a comment, Soup-san, you have always protected that important place called 'home.' I believe that remains the same even after you started working.
I believe that you have continued to create important places to belong, and that you are still creating them now, both at the after-school center and at home.

note became a 'place I could return to' [What was good about note] Tomoshibi @ Kokoro-Katachi-Zukuru "Re-curator"-san

This is an article by Tomoshibi-san that I read yesterday.
She is involved in many activities, and I have also participated in her projects. Thank you always.

Since it was past the 20th, which I had set as a tentative cutoff point,

*Yoroi Man-san, it is fine to skip this.

Although you said that, I am introducing it here because I thought it was a wonderful article that also serves as a cheer for those, including myself, who are thinking, 'I want to start something from now on.'
Various activities through note. I hope you will take a look.

In the comment section

In addition, in the comment section, I also received opinions that "note is a place to belong" from kyotoK-san, MAX MAX-san.
Thank you.

I realized once again that for those who write articles on note, note is indeed a place to belong.
Of course, I am one of them.

First summary collection

As I am currently active on note, I have chosen 'A Place Called Note' as the first installment, partly to express my gratitude.

I apologize if my interpretation of your writing is incorrect.🙇‍♀️
I hope you will read the articles on everyone's pages and share your thoughts on 'a place for the heart'.

Finally, for the top image this time, I used an image by Hiiro, which I also introduced in the article.
Thank you for the wonderful image!

Thank you for reading this far.

I am now starting work on the second summary, but please understand that it may take some time.🙇‍♀️