Great read; thanks Roora-san. Lots could be said about girls and women in our lives, and you eloquently laid out a good bit of it, in two different cultures! As we approach another Mother's Day (in May), it reminds me of when an acquaintance of mine, a lay preacher, was wondering what he should try to convey to his congregation on Mother's Day, a few years ago. I suggested trying to define the word "Mother". To me, it's like trying to define the word "Love". Though common to each of us, it's different for each of us; no span of words can adequately encompass the nearly infinite range of human experience to cover it. 'Tis truly a wonder.
Sensei, you are absolutely right that each of us has a different idea of what "mother" means, but it is something we all share in some way. I love finding the similarities in Japan as there are SO many differences (all of which can be quite overwhelming at times). Thanks for sharing your connections!
I love the idea of standing still to allow the next generation of women to look back and see how far they’ve come. Respecting our own moms’ efforts and accomplishments, and their moms’, and their moms’ going way back makes a strong unbroken chain in a family. I think that’s why I enjoy researching family history—it’s like looking back and seeing those people come into clear focus. Thank you for another thought-provoking essay, daughter who is now far ahead!
I love the connection you are making to reseraching family history! It has been a lot of work for you to do, but what are learning will keep these people alive still, in a way. Thanks for the comment!
Such a great read, Laura! You have an absolutely captivating way of writing!
Thank you for enjoying it and for the positive feedback!
I love the idea of Hinamatsuri! So nice to have a Girls Day!
I think so too! America needs to follow suit!
It is truly amazing how I can hear your voice in every word you write! ☺️
Kat, I am glad to hear that's a good thing lol - thanks for reading, friend!
Great read; thanks Roora-san. Lots could be said about girls and women in our lives, and you eloquently laid out a good bit of it, in two different cultures! As we approach another Mother's Day (in May), it reminds me of when an acquaintance of mine, a lay preacher, was wondering what he should try to convey to his congregation on Mother's Day, a few years ago. I suggested trying to define the word "Mother". To me, it's like trying to define the word "Love". Though common to each of us, it's different for each of us; no span of words can adequately encompass the nearly infinite range of human experience to cover it. 'Tis truly a wonder.
Sensei, you are absolutely right that each of us has a different idea of what "mother" means, but it is something we all share in some way. I love finding the similarities in Japan as there are SO many differences (all of which can be quite overwhelming at times). Thanks for sharing your connections!
I love the idea of standing still to allow the next generation of women to look back and see how far they’ve come. Respecting our own moms’ efforts and accomplishments, and their moms’, and their moms’ going way back makes a strong unbroken chain in a family. I think that’s why I enjoy researching family history—it’s like looking back and seeing those people come into clear focus. Thank you for another thought-provoking essay, daughter who is now far ahead!
I love the connection you are making to reseraching family history! It has been a lot of work for you to do, but what are learning will keep these people alive still, in a way. Thanks for the comment!