I was thinking about this after seeing a news report about an old man who, despite pursuing all the hobbies they wanted to do, still felt unfulfilled.
Earning money is important, but
Ultimately, what truly brings me the most fulfillment is receiving a simple “thank you” from someonehopefully other than my family.
When those moments accumulate, our energy increases, we maintain a positive attitude, our spirits are rejuvenated, and it leads to the next “thank you.”
Perhaps that’s just the kind of creatures humans are.
Originally, “money” is just a different form of “thank you,” but the tragedy of modern human society is that “money” that has lost the most important feeling of “thank you” is now commonplace.
Perhaps it’s time to calmly consider what we truly value in life from now on,
for young as well as old…
Thank you and you have a nice day filled with “thank you”.
from Yassan,
The host of a Little Guesthouse under a Little Lighthouse TOUKA
( http://touka-kanmon.com )
Japanese Title (邦題)： 「死ぬまでワーク・ライフバランス！是非OJT/OSTを」末尾に
Work-life balance until you die! Definitely consider OJT/OST.
Good morning to the World and Kanmon!
While driving, I was distracted by a line spoken by a 59-year-old female announcer on a program that was on TV.
The story was that many people from the “Bubble Generation” are now reaching retirement age and don’t know what to do after retirement (or after the extended retirement period).
The program featured stories such as that of a man who, after retirement, shifted his focus from work to hobbies, but gradually began to feel unfulfilled because he was no longer fulfilling his role in society.
The program reported that a new school had opened for such people.
But… the host thinks that’s not something they learn by going to school, is it?
It’s not like studying for the enterance exam; can they really learn it just by watching and listening at school or on TV?
What they need to learn is not just what to do (i.e., work?), but also how to interact with and maintain relationships with family (parents, partner, children), weekly and monthly lifestyle rhythms, startup costs, living expenses, and even finance and tax planning. It’s clear that they can’t put a comprehensive vision of their second life into practice unless they can envision it.
In this situation, the host suggests that we should step out of the school and the living room with television and instead focus on people who are actively engaged in their second life—ideally young people as well—by seeing, talking to, and experiencing many different examples firsthand.
What’s truly effective isn’t classroom lectures or discussions, but rather on-the-job training (OJT) or on-site training (OST). Based on my own experience, I’m convinced that it’s through this process that one’s own style and direction are determined.
As an example, if someone would like to learn more about guesthouse like ours, which are humble but full of smiles, please stay with us, and as we’ve always done, we’ll share the host’s experiences and lifestyle.
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If we could chat while enjoying a view like this, rather than in a classroom, I’m sure some positive ideas would come to mind.
Thank you and you have a nice day dreaming of a bright and enjoyable second life.
from Yassan,
The host of a Little Guesthouse under a Little Lighthouse TOUKA
( http://touka-kanmon.com )
The sports events of this month in our city, Kitakyushu
Good morning to the World and Kanmon!
Well, June starts today!
The main event will be held in our town, Kitakyushu, this month is…
the traditional Waseda-Meiji rugby match!
Surprisingly, the event won’t be held at the National Stadium or Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, but right here in Kitakyushu.
Incidentally, the company where the host worked until his 50th birthday was a company that promoted rugby as its flagship sport.
My immediate boss was the legendary captain of Meiji University, who won both the intercollegiate competition and the national championship. My junior colleague was also a Meiji captain. Major work projects were carried out in a training camp style. The work style was just like the legendary coach Kitajima’s “Go Forward!” philosophy, with no room for turning back. Despite being an electronics manufacturer, the workplace environment was like a sports club.
My colleague who joined the company at the same time as me, whose employee number was only one number different from mine, was the captain of Doshisha University’s rugby team. The head of human resources who took care of me was also the legendary captain of Meiji University’s rugby team, which won the intercollegiate championship, and he also worked as a TV commentator. I was surrounded by such prominent figures in the rugby world that I couldn’t really reveal that I was actually more of a Waseda rugby fan, which made for a rather awkward supporter environment.
After a company business man life completely immersed in rugby, contrary to my own wishes, I returned to my hometown, Kitakyushu City, which unexpectedly turns out to be a municipality full of rugby events.
The host here thinks that Kitakyushu City should clearly promote rugby as its “flagship sport” and actively promote events based on that.
Fortunately, the local soccer team is weak, and their home stadium is more suitable for rugby than soccer. I feel that the ideal scenario would be to elevate it to something like a “holy ground for women’s rugby.”
Thank you and you have a nice day with the spirit of One for All, All for One.
from Yassan,
The host of a Little Guesthouse under a Little Lighthouse TOUKA
( http://touka-kanmon.com )
