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05/25/2023

49th day prayer for my mother - May 25th 2023

Today was the 49th day prayer after my mother's departure.
My mother's little sister and her husband kindly attended the ceremony as well as a Buddist monk from my family temple.
The prayer went smoothly thanks to my aunt, uncle-in-law, and the monk, and I think my mother arrived at the entrance of heaven safely. I hope my mother's new journey is peaceful and exciting.

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05/24/2023

40 - 49th day commemoration after bereavement - 四十九日の概念は日本以外にもある。

Tomorrow May 25th 2023 is my mother's 49th day commemoration after her departure. I heard from my online English practice partner in Serbia that they also have a similar custom, which means it is thought that journey from the earth to the heaven requires 40 days, and souls and spirits of deceased persons are in an intermediate state between the heaven and the earth.

What can be inferred from these smilar customs in Japan and Serbia would be ... grief by bereavement is somewhat healed in around 40 to 50 days, and human beings know that through their real lives, I guess.

Also, 40-50 days after bereavement may be a good opportunity to think about one's path and future down the road. I believe that my parents are watching over me.

明日、5月25日は母の四十九日法要です。オンライン英会話の馴染みの先生から、セルビアでも四十九日と似たような習慣があることを聞きました。セルビアでは49日ではなく、40日ですが、人が亡くなった後、40日間は魂はこの世(地球)とあの世(天国)の中間にあり、人は40日かけて天国への旅をする、と考えられているそうです。

人間は、長い歴史を通じて、自分の家族など身近な人が亡くなった場合、おおよそ40~50日前後で、悲しみも多少は癒える、そして元の生活に戻ったり、今後のことを考えるのに良い節目だということを知っているのだと思います。

明日の母の四十九日が平穏無事であることを願います。

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05/17/2023

What my mother taught me - May 17th 2023

What is necessary in life ?
honesty, patience, perseverance, and tenacity.
Currently I'm learning the importance of these elements through legacy of my mother.
There are what my mother teach me in return for her life.

生きる上で何が大切か?
誠実さ、忍耐と根気、それと、あきらめない気持ち。
母がいなくなってから、これらのことの大切さを学んでいます。
母が命と引き換えに僕に教えてくれていることだと思います。

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05/16/2023

Two day belated Mother's Day - May 16th 2023

May 14th was Mother's Day, however my mother passed away on April 7th this year, therefore I wasn't able to send any present to my mother this year.
The photos are beautiful flowers my friend in Tokyo sent to his mother on Mother's Day. These lovely flowers and the sweet story uplifted my mood. I appreciate kindness of the friend. I hope his mother's health and wellness.

5月14日は母の日でしたが、今年4月に母が逝去したため、今年の母の日は何もプレゼントを送ることができませんでした。
写真は東京の親友が母の日にお母様に贈った美しい花です。
お母様は「部屋の雰囲気が明るくなった」と、とても喜んでいるそうです。
この心温まる話を友人から聞いて、僕自身の気持ちも明るくなりました。
友人の暖かい心に感謝。
友人のお母様がいつまでも健康でありますように !

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05/07/2023

One month from my mother's departure - May 7th 2023

One month has passed since my mother's departure on April 7th 2023.
Thanks to support from my relatives and precious friends, I'm recovering from grief and regaining forward looking mindset gradually.
I'll treasure my physique which is a gift & legacy from my parents.
Gratitude,

2023年4月7日に母が他界してから1ヵ月経過しました。
親戚や友人達や同僚など多くの人達の助けと励ましのおかげで、少しづつですが前向きな気持ちを取り戻しつつあります。
皆さん、ありがとうございます。
今後ともよろしくお願い致します。

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