#235 Thanks to my support team

In the last few days I had the opportunity to communicate with some of my best friends from college and I realized how amazing my cheering squad is.

One is a friend from college who is temporarily back home from Europe.

It was only for a few hours, but I am so happy to be able to catch up physically.

What I especially admire is her dedication and commitment for learning and keeping up with languages.

She is willing to try what she can do, overcoming the feeling that she is not good at it.

And she takes it seriously.

This is my opinion, but I feel that this element of seriousness is necessary for an adult to acquire a language.

The slightly delayed birthday card I received from her said the following.

"You are a Healer who always heals people's hearts. Pamper your own mind and body once in a while and give yourself the healing you deserve once in a while!"

This short message gave me a warm feeling of being truly understood and supported.

The second best friend I spoke with was in New York and caught up with me online.

What I especially admire about her is her compassion for others.

She is a person who can be casual and caring without seeming pushy.

When I first told her that I would be doing human resource development and coaching work, she said to me,

"I’m happy to hear you have come back to the passion you had when you were a student.”

She knew I was a psychology major and had studied hard.

I felt seen and so many emotions were condensed in this short comment.

Japan is starting a new fiscal year. I think there are many people who are anxious about a new place and stage of life.

At such times, please remember your own support team!

They will surely give you their full support.

If you feel that you don't have a cheering squad yet, please be your own cheering squad first!

One of the words of the mimosa flower is "gratitude.”

I hope that we never forget feeling grateful.

I wish everyone a week that brings more smiles to your face!