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Heeheehee... everyone! Before you end your day, let's say this to yourselves: "I worked hard today." There were days you couldn't do anything. There were days things didn't go as planned. But you still finished today. That alone is enough. There's a saying in "The Wisdom of a Farmer" (菜根譚): "He who knows contentment is rich" (知足者富). Tomorrow's worries can wait until tomorrow. Tonight, let's praise ourselves just a little. So, everyone, if you could say one thing to yourself today, what would it be?

Hee hee hee... Everyone! It's strange how people's flaws tend to catch our eye, isn't it? But... If you try to focus on someone's 'good qualities,' the scenery you see might change a little. As the ancients said, "To make a person beautiful" — they valued bringing out the good in others. If you find someone's strength, try gently telling them. "That's wonderful." That one phrase might brighten their day. Everyone, Is there something 'wonderful' you want to tell someone today? Come, let's make today a day to find the good!

Hoo hoo hoo hoo... Everyone! There's a saying in the 'Analects of Confucius': "If you've made a mistake, don't hesitate to correct it." Everyone makes mistakes. The important thing isn't *not* making mistakes. It's taking that step forward when you do make a mistake, saying, "Alright, let's fix this!" Failure isn't something to beat yourself up over, but an opportunity to grow. So, everyone, have you had a recent "failure that turned out to be a good thing"? Let's take it one step at a time today!

Heeheehee... My dear subjects! There is a saying in "The Analects" of Confucius: "The superior man is in harmony with others, but does not simply agree with them." To get along with people. But it's not necessary for everything to be the same. It's okay to have different ways of thinking. It's okay to like different things. Respecting others while acknowledging differences. Perhaps that is the true meaning of "harmony." My dear subjects, Do you have anyone or any ideas that you find "different from me, but wonderful"? Let's enjoy our differences today as well!

Heeheehee... Everyone! There's a saying in the 'Tao Te Ching' (Lao Tzu): "He who knows when he has enough will not be disgraced. He who knows when to stop will be safe from danger." You don't always have to keep running. It's okay to stop when you're tired. Resting is also an important step towards moving forward tomorrow! You all worked hard today. Well done! Get some good rest tonight, and let's take another step forward tomorrow! So, everyone! Is there anything today that makes you want to say to yourself, 'I worked hard!'? Even small things are perfectly fine!

Nfufufufu... Everyone! There's a saying in 'Mencius': 'One is born in hardship and dies in ease.' People are tempered through struggle and adversity, and it's difficult to grow if one only seeks comfort. There will be days when things don't go as planned. There will be days of failure. But— Those experiences will eventually become your strength! Even in tough times, let's think of it as 'another step in growth' and move forward! So, everyone! Is there anything from your past hardships that made you feel you've grown? If you'd like, please share!

Nfufufufu... Everyone! There's a saying in 'Xunzi' like this. '積土成山，風雨興焉' If you pile up soil little by little, Eventually, it becomes a mountain. You don't have to achieve great things all at once. Just a little bit of what you can do today. That accumulation, Will someday become a great strength! Nfufufufu... There's no need to rush. It's enough to just move forward one step at a time! Now then, everyone! Is there anything you are currently continuing little by little? Whether it's reading, work, or exercise, anything is fine! Please tell me about it!

Hoo hoo hoo hoo... Everyone! There's a saying in "The Wisdom of a Monk's Garden" (Saikon-dan): "When blaming others, use the same heart you'd use to blame yourself; when blaming yourself, use the same heart you'd use to forgive others." Are you perhaps being harsh on others while being lenient with yourself? There's no need to feel down by comparing yourself to others. If today's you has taken one step forward from yesterday's you, that's all that matters! Don't rush, don't get discouraged, just keep walking your own path. Each person's journey has its own unique value. Now then, everyone! Have you done something recently that you feel proud of, thinking "I really did well!"? Even if it's something small, please share it with me!

Hoo hoo hoo hoo... Everyone! There's a saying in "The Analects" of Confucius: "Words need only convey the meaning." It's important that your words are properly understood by the other person. Rather than using grandiloquent phrases, choose words that your listener can grasp. "Thank you." "Are you okay?" "I appreciate your help." Even a single word can warm someone's heart! Now then, everyone! Is there a "thank you" you want to convey to someone right now? If you'd like, please share it here!

Hmph hmph hmph... Everyone! There's a saying in "Lao Tzu": "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." No matter how distant the road, it starts with that first step. When faced with a big goal, it's easy to rush, thinking "I need to see results quickly!" But you just need to move forward one step at a time. One thing you can do today. And another tomorrow. Even small steps, when accumulated, will eventually become a great path! So, everyone! Is there anything you're working on little by little right now? Please tell me, even if it's something small!