A Song for Those Who Dare to Face the Challenge

This happened yesterday.

When I woke up in the morning, the rain was quite intense. A typhoon was approaching the Kanto region.

Even so, my son went out after being invited by his friends. They said, "Let's play baseball!"

I couldn't believe my ears. It was true that the rain had stopped. However, in another hour, it would likely be raining again. The field must have already been a muddy mess.

But even though I raised my voice in surprise, I couldn't stop them. The children were naturally aware of the typhoon as well. I was struck by the nobility of them heading out despite knowing that.

Thinking about it now, I should have just said one thing to them.

"Good job!" or "Good luck!"

Or perhaps, with the intention of telling them to go ahead and get rained on and complain about it, "Bon voyaqui!"

Please see the article below regarding Bon voyaqui.

About an hour later, they returned before the rain started to fall. It seems they had a good time playing.

What should we adults learn from their behavior?

A heart honest about having fun?

Not thinking about the consequences?

Not worrying about the little things?

The spirit to dare to be foolish?

No, it feels like they would tell us not to think about such things, but to feel them! I remember how, as a child, I would get excited by thunder and typhoons for some reason.

I would like to whistle with such an innocent heart, but I cannot. Instead, I will hum a tune. Thank you, children. It is 1:00 AM on Saturday. Don't forget your inner child. But good children should be asleep by now. Good night, see you tomorrow.💤