The "#WhatAreYouTalkingAbout" hashtag that pushed me when I was frozen and stuck in the future

When I read it, I almost cried. I was on the train commuting, so I held it back with all my might. I took many deep breaths.

Are you familiar with this hashtag?
#WhatAreYouTalkingAbout

I found out about it by chance. I saw it in someone's article, and I was immediately drawn in by its mysterious nature.

It is a magical hashtag that takes articles you thought were a total mess and beyond saving, pulls them together, and even adds an extra touch of fun.

I am honored to have used it myself. It is so refreshing. It really elevates the content. It saves my work from being shelved—or rather, from staying in the drafts folder. I am teary-eyed with joy.

Then, Konishi Kinoko-san quietly leaves a comment and "recovers" the article. Recover? Yes, recover. I thought it was an interesting name at first, too.

After that, they register it in a magazine or introduce it in the "What Are You Talking About Department Newsletter." Even just this is surprising enough, but I was shocked when I read the comments they left on the articles and the way they introduced them in the main text. I couldn't believe they would put so much heart into writing for me.

It is incredibly difficult for me to put all my thoughts into words. Most of them drift away, and only a fraction becomes text. Knowing there is someone who leaves such words, including the thoughts that disappeared, made me feel warm inside.

I am writing as if I am super close with Konishi-san, aren't I? No, that is not the case. I am just a first-time visitor, really.

Is it okay to write so familiarly, as if I understand everything? I am a little nervous. But regardless of the depth of our connection or how close we are, I truly feel that they are someone who gives sincere comments to everyone.

Why did I write this article today? Because I was deeply moved. I couldn't help but want to write it. If you read the article I linked at the beginning, you will see that Konishi-san has carefully considered, reconsidered, and gone through trial and error to spread "#WhatAreYouTalkingAbout." I wanted to learn from that attitude.

I apologize for talking about myself, but I have been thinking about this constantly lately. Staying as I am is fine, I suppose. But is it really fine? Am I suppressing what I want to do? Have I just given up? I have been going around in circles, feeling stuck.

When I read Konishi-san's article, I realized something. I am just praying for things to fall from the sky. I am waiting for a windfall.

If you really want to change, you must first move. It is rare for things to be decided by the first move. You make the next move after improving. By making many moves like that, you create change.

When I write, it tends to turn out quite passionate. But there were so many things I want to learn from right now. I am afraid of getting hurt or failing before I even start, and my feet are frozen. I felt that painfully.

This might be an article of mine that has strayed far from Konishi-san's intentions. But Konishi-san's efforts pushed me when I was standing still.

#WhatAreYouTalkingAbout
That is what it is all about.

See you again