This was truly inspirational to me. Thank you so much. I am also learning Japanese, partly as a restorative challenge after having had a stroke. I am still struggling with the physical problems of the latter as well. Your words about being comfortable with not being the best struck home. I am a lot older than you but still, what you said about life’s choices makes a lot of sense. You have made my Friday!
Thank you for your words, I received them fully. It feels like sweet medicine. A beautiful reminder that, yes sharing our hearts and our raw journey is gold. Thank you for everything ❤️
Oh gosh, Japanese is such a difficult language. I studied it for three years in university (including a semester abroad), but it wasn't until I worked in Japan at a full time job where I had to speak Japanese every single day that I became even close to conversationally fluent. And even then it was only after I studied intensely on my own for several hours a night over a period of six months that I became comfortable with it.
I already knew how to read kanji too since I also know Chinese, but it was still really challenging to learn even with that big advantage. I can't imagine how difficult it would have been if I had to do that as well (although I know plenty of people do it).
All this to say...I am sure you are making great progress already! And I personally would like to read more about your Japanese learning process. Back then I just used my will to power through it all with standard strategic learning, but I doubt I'd be up for that these days if I was going to pick it back up again (which I would like to).
Ahhh thanks Jennifer 😭 you must have been so good!! Personally I've found italki to be incredible, I work with three teachers and they all have very different styles of teaching, along with a lot of audio input and shadowing... It does mean my writing is lagging, but with phones etc (as much as a cop out as that may be) I feel it matters less? ...... Except of course when it comes to Japanese paperwork hahaha
Thank you for sharing the way your mind works, and how you look at the world. It feels like such a familiar voice and close to my own even though we are strangers. A thousand thank yous!
Devotional dedication to the difficult. 🤍 I needed to read this piece. So. Very. Much. Thank you! 🙏 I also loved the addition of "joyful" because although it can be hard and feel like trudging through the mud and just flat-out suck... we can still bring joy to it and enjoy it and see the tiny glimpses of beauty in the process and our progress — joyful devotional dedication. ✨
Omg, Emmie. This piece. I wish it was longer, way, way longer because the way you write is so captivating and makes me feel sooo at peace! It is honestly difficult to describe. But it is so, so beautiful! Plus the lessons you share here really resonated with me AND helped me. Thank you! This is just what I needed. Much love!
This really spoke to me! As someone who picks certain things up quickly, when I find something I love that I am not immediately "good" at it is such a challenge. This piece was really beautiful and inspiring thank you 💖 I am learning Italian and that is teaching me so much more than the language. I would love to hear what is helping you most with learning Japanese.
This was truly inspirational to me. Thank you so much. I am also learning Japanese, partly as a restorative challenge after having had a stroke. I am still struggling with the physical problems of the latter as well. Your words about being comfortable with not being the best struck home. I am a lot older than you but still, what you said about life’s choices makes a lot of sense. You have made my Friday!
Simon! This comment made my whole week. Thank you so much, I'm so inspired by your Japanese learning too, it is absolutely not for the faint hearted!
Thank you for your words, I received them fully. It feels like sweet medicine. A beautiful reminder that, yes sharing our hearts and our raw journey is gold. Thank you for everything ❤️
Ohhh thank you dear Clemence, this means the world ♥️
<3 Wow this is just wow! So much love and wisdom here. So happy you share this with the world, it means so much
Thank you, Juliet !!
Oh gosh, Japanese is such a difficult language. I studied it for three years in university (including a semester abroad), but it wasn't until I worked in Japan at a full time job where I had to speak Japanese every single day that I became even close to conversationally fluent. And even then it was only after I studied intensely on my own for several hours a night over a period of six months that I became comfortable with it.
I already knew how to read kanji too since I also know Chinese, but it was still really challenging to learn even with that big advantage. I can't imagine how difficult it would have been if I had to do that as well (although I know plenty of people do it).
All this to say...I am sure you are making great progress already! And I personally would like to read more about your Japanese learning process. Back then I just used my will to power through it all with standard strategic learning, but I doubt I'd be up for that these days if I was going to pick it back up again (which I would like to).
Ahhh thanks Jennifer 😭 you must have been so good!! Personally I've found italki to be incredible, I work with three teachers and they all have very different styles of teaching, along with a lot of audio input and shadowing... It does mean my writing is lagging, but with phones etc (as much as a cop out as that may be) I feel it matters less? ...... Except of course when it comes to Japanese paperwork hahaha
Thank you for sharing the way your mind works, and how you look at the world. It feels like such a familiar voice and close to my own even though we are strangers. A thousand thank yous!
Love this! A great reminder. And yes I want the other half please 😂🙏
what a heartfelt piece , thank you for sharing, thank you for this beautiful reminder ❤️
This was so inspiring! 🫶🏼
Devotional dedication to the difficult. 🤍 I needed to read this piece. So. Very. Much. Thank you! 🙏 I also loved the addition of "joyful" because although it can be hard and feel like trudging through the mud and just flat-out suck... we can still bring joy to it and enjoy it and see the tiny glimpses of beauty in the process and our progress — joyful devotional dedication. ✨
Omg, Emmie. This piece. I wish it was longer, way, way longer because the way you write is so captivating and makes me feel sooo at peace! It is honestly difficult to describe. But it is so, so beautiful! Plus the lessons you share here really resonated with me AND helped me. Thank you! This is just what I needed. Much love!
omg I loved this so much 🥹
This really spoke to me! As someone who picks certain things up quickly, when I find something I love that I am not immediately "good" at it is such a challenge. This piece was really beautiful and inspiring thank you 💖 I am learning Italian and that is teaching me so much more than the language. I would love to hear what is helping you most with learning Japanese.