My magazine has reached 1,700 followers and 20,000 curated articles. Please let me express my gratitude to you now 🐉

Thank you so much for always letting me curate your wonderful articles.

The fact that you found this magazine.
And the fact that you are still involved with it like this.
Every time I look back on each of these things, my heart feels warm.

I do not take it for granted at all that I have made it this far.
No matter how much time passes, I feel that it is never a given that you would touch this place.

The 'likes' you quietly left behind.
The time you spent reading quietly.
The comments you carefully delivered.
The fact that you encountered new articles through this magazine.
This place has grown as all of those things have piled up little by little.

This magazine has not continued through my efforts alone.
Your kindness flowed in, your words overlapped, and your articles supported this place.

I have walked this far just wanting to receive that flow and pass it on as carefully as I can.

If you look only at the numbers, it is a milestone.
But what is truly precious to me is the existence of each and every one of you behind those numbers.

When I think of it that way, I feel that these are not just numbers, but a record of our connections.
And I also feel that these connections are not just things that pass by once, but things that have accumulated while leaving behind a little warmth each time.

Writing and publishing a single article.
That is by no means a small thing.
Making time, choosing words, preparing your feelings, and putting your thoughts out into the world.

In that process, there must be individual hesitation, courage, and wishes.
There may have been nights when you stopped and wondered if this was the right thing to do.

Even so, because you made the choice to publish, the article is here now, encounters are born, and the cycle continues.

And I hope that I can create even a small opportunity for that article to reach someone who needs it.

Even if I cannot do anything big, perhaps I can create a place where it can be quietly found.

I have continued this magazine with that thought in mind.

This magazine was born from the desire to be in a gentle cycle where someone's words touch someone else's eyes, leading to realizations or peace of mind.

Using the word 'support' might sound a bit exaggerated.
But I want to continue to carefully act as a quiet bridge where someone's words reach someone else's heart.

I want to be a place that gently places a hand on your back rather than pushing you forward.

I want to be a place where your true self can be found naturally rather than making you stand out.

It doesn't have to be flashy.
It doesn't have to be a loud voice.

But I want to be a place that is warm, kind, and makes you want to come back.
A place where you can stop by without feeling pressured, quietly touch someone's words, and feel your heart loosen just a little.

I still feel the same way, hoping to be that kind of place.

I am truly grateful that this place, which I have continued with those thoughts, has now reached 1,700 followers and 20,000 curated articles.

The path to this point was neither fast nor a straight line. Yet, looking back, there were certainly gentle footprints continuing all the way.

Sometimes, I stop and wonder how far what I am doing is reaching.

I also quietly question whether this is really okay.
Even so, every time I stand at a milestone like this, I learn that there are people receiving it in places I cannot see.

Every time that happens, I feel I can continue to do this carefully again.

Continuing is never something you can do with momentum alone.
I feel that it only continues because there is a relationship that allows it to continue, and there are people who receive it.

That is why I believe this milestone is not mine alone, but belongs to everyone who has been involved here.

The reason I have been able to walk this far is entirely thanks to the kind support of each and every one of you.

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude.

Also, due to the follow limit, there are some people who are currently waiting to be followed back.

I am well aware of this, and I will follow you in order as soon as the restriction is lifted.

I would appreciate it if you could give me a little time.
I am also grateful once again that you are waiting for me.

Thank you for coming here today as well.
Finding me. Reading. Receiving.
All of these are important sources of encouragement for me.

I am supported a great deal even by the time you spend casually opening this page.

Also, I would be happy if you could drop by whenever the timing feels right for you 🍀
There is no need to be formal; just stopping by whenever you remember is more than enough.

For those who wish to have their articles included in this magazine

If you would like your articles included in this magazine, please first follow Ryujin and then add the following hashtag to the articles you post:

#GrowthMagazineBeingKindToYourselfAndEvenKinderToOthers

Once I have confirmed it, I will add them to the magazine in order.
Please feel free to post at a pace that is comfortable for you.
There is no pressure.

The speed and frequency of writing articles are different for everyone, and that is perfectly fine.
I think there are times when you can write a lot, and times when you might want to take a little break.
Both are natural parts of the process, so please cherish your own pace.

To everyone who has been involved up to this point.
Once again, thank you.

Days when you are encouraged by someone's words.
Days when you are saved by someone's article.
Days when something you wrote unexpectedly reaches someone.

Moments like those small miracles have been born here many times.
Every time that happens, I feel glad that I have kept this place going.

I would be happy if I could continue to grow this place where kind 'likes' and words circulate together with you.

Moving forward, I will continue to nurture this place while valuing warmth over flashiness and care over speed.

I look forward to your continued support.