People open their hearts more to 'peace of mind' than to being right.

Yu's Monologue

Thank you for your hard work today.

When interacting with others,
Have you ever had the experience of,
"I said it with good intentions, but for some reason, a distance grew between us"?

Even words meant for the other person's benefit,
depending on the timing and how they are delivered,
can sometimes come across a bit too strongly, can't they?

Of course, it is important to convey what is correct.

Helping someone realize a mistake or
giving them a nudge to move forward
is also a form of kindness.

However, the moment a person's heart truly opens
might not be only when they receive "correct words."

Once, someone told me this.

When they were going through a hard time,
they received a lot of advice,
but what stayed in their heart the most

were simple phrases like,
"It's going to be okay."

"You are doing your best."

They said those casual words meant the most.
What they wanted at that time
was not just a solution,

but the peace of mind that "someone understands how I feel."
People
feel not only what is said,

but also the feelings behind the words.
Even with the same words,
the impression received changes significantly
depending on whether they come from a place of blame

or from a place of empathy, don't you think?
I myself
sometimes think, "I have to say the right thing."

But looking back,
what remains in my heart
is often warmer words rather than logical arguments.

"Are you okay?"
"Please don't push yourself too hard."
"Thank you for telling me."

Such small words
can sometimes lighten someone's heart.

Human relationships
might begin not by trying to change the other person,
but by first creating a space where they can talk with peace of mind.

It's okay if the words aren't perfect.

It's okay if you can't encourage them well.

The simple feeling of caring for the other person
will surely be conveyed little by little.

Was there a moment today when someone said something to you
that made your heart feel a little lighter?

Also, have you ever had a moment where words you said casually
became a support for someone else?

For you,
is there someone you feel
"I can talk to this person with peace of mind"?