I Was Starting to Forget 'For Whom' I Write | From a Casual Conversation One Day
It's Tsubame🕊️
'Who am I writing this note for right now?'
That question suddenly popped into my mind, and it was an event that made me stop and think for myself once again.
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Before I get into the main topic, I would like to introduce someone who publishes notes that are perfect for this theme.
*I have received permission from the person themselves to post this.
The account name is,
Harunezumi
-san.
The article is here👇
Harunezumi-san is sharing their struggle to make up for the 50,000 yen per month lost from changing jobs, all for the sake of marrying their girlfriend.
And along with their own experiences, they are warmly and wholeheartedly cheering on those who are aiming for 0 to 1 on note. Even on days when they are busy with work, they have achieved 30 consecutive days of posting, and there is a persuasiveness and strength in continuing to take action that comes only from repeated practice.
The reason their follower count, likes, and comments are steadily increasing is because their posts, which value 'for whom,' are reaching the hearts of their readers🍀 I am always receiving the strength to move forward🍀
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~A word from my husband that stayed in my heart~
A few days ago. While having evening drinks with my husband as usual, he suddenly said.
Today's mushroom rice ball was too soft and hard to eat, but I endured it and ate it all.
At this unexpected remark, I reflexively apologized.
Oh, is that so? I'm sorry.
In my heart, honestly,
(I'm eating the same rice, so you don't have to go that far...)
While thinking that,
I think it's delicious as it is, but everyone has different tastes and ways of feeling, right?
I added words that sounded like excuses.
With that one remark, my husband's expression changed slightly.
A lecture... no, he's in debate mode.
After repeating the exchange for a while, my husband quietly, but surely, threw words at me that struck the core.
Of course, likes, dislikes, and values differ from person to person. But that's not what I'm talking about right now. Who on earth are you making meals for, Mom?
Those words pierced deep into my heart, quietly and surely.
I couldn't find any words to reply.
Who am I making meals for?
That's right.
Wishing for my family's growth and health.
Wanting to see that smile when they say, 'It's delicious.'
I should have been standing in the kitchen for that reason all along.
And yet, before I knew it, the feeling that 'it's fine as long as I'm satisfied' had sprouted.
My husband must have noticed that small change a long time ago.
Chasing after the daily grind, I was so caught up in my own affairs that I was starting to forget what was truly important.
And I felt a little ashamed of myself for being satisfied with just my own self-fulfillment.
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'Who am I doing this for right now?'
I felt that this question naturally connects to every little thing in daily life, such as writing on note, side hustles, work, and human relationships.
Even when we are in the same time and place, the meaning of our actions and what lies beyond them might change little by little depending on whether or not we are conscious of 'for whom' we are acting.
And above all,
The time I spend thinking 'for someone else' ends up becoming my own joy and the strength to move forward before I even realize it.
For example, on a day when I have dinner planned with someone I love after work, the flow of time feels a little different from the morning.
Perhaps by taking each step now with the thought of 'for someone else,' I can naturally move forward myself as well.
Thanks to a single word from my husband, I was able to bring the question of 'for whom' back to the center of my heart once again.
The next morning, I cooked some new rice and made rice balls with all my heart🍙
And just after noon, I received a happy message from my husband on LINE☺️
Thank you for reading this far🍀
I would be happy if this time spent together served as some kind of catalyst for you as well🕊️