Summer vacation homework

The sound of cicadas
While surrounded by the lively sounds of Bon Odori dancing heard in the distance
I put my son to bed after playing around until he was exhausted again.
Lately, I've been picturing the highlights of my day in my head.

What did I do, what did I think about, and what did I feel today?

That time is the future, if that's where we're heading
It's time to check where you are
What you are conscious of and what you are feeling here
I feel like it's very important.

Recently, at the morning assembly at Utsushiki,
We talk about "true ideals".

Going back to six months ago.
With Ms. Yuko Kang , also known as Uja-nee, who was the lecturer at the Utsushiki Learning Space.
My husband and the Ono couple were talking about our ambitions for 2024.

At that time, the conversation went off track.
Time passed without Kaorin and I speaking about our ambitions.

It's not that I don't usually think about it,
Then, think about your true ideal again, with the intention of having someone listen to you.
The time has come.

Is this a personal wish?
Or is it a wish from a larger perspective, that of society?
Think from a different perspective, and further subdivide the keywords that come up.
Digging deeper...

During the short time of morning assembly, I may have overlooked
It feels like you're just one step away from reaching your true ideal!

Meanwhile, Utsushiki is on Obon holiday.
I had to take my homework home with me.

It's like pulling at a vague vapor
The reason I'm so excited is because of something I didn't realize
Maybe it's because I'm looking deep into it.

Even so, if you only think about the future,
My 5 year old son suddenly
"If everyone is born from their mother, does that mean Mari-chan's mother also has a mother?"
"Does that mean your mother has a mother too?"
Because I say things like that
"That's right, you were born because of many fathers and mothers."

While telling
I know that I am who I am today because of my various past experiences.
I want to be sure to remember this.

When we think like that, we can be grateful for the past and look ahead to the future.
At the same time, you can live in the moment.
It may seem vast, but I feel like I am in a moment.
I can't help but feel that way.

It's only for a moment, now and in the future

What do you want to do?
I'd like to try to tackle my homework a little more.

This week, whether you are on Obon holiday or at work,
Have a great week♡

Mariko Tanoue