Practice 04_Women

Conversation with Dr. Miho (Female)

Dr.

You want to get married someday, don't you, Miho?

So let's talk about gender this time.

Miho

Yes, thank you very much.

Dr.

In this world, there are separate roles for men and women, and they are designed to respect each other and help each other to develop their strengths.

Women have feminine characteristics that men do not have.

Miho

What exactly are feminine traits that men can't reach?

Dr.

A soft, enveloping gentleness. A strength that is flexible and unbreakable like bamboo.

Especially important is a heart that cares for others. Refining these characteristics is a feminine trait.

It is important to refine these characteristics.

Then, what is the role of a woman?

Miho:

hmmm... I would say raising children, ・・・・・ cooking, ・・・・・ smiling, and so on.

Dr.

Homu Homu. You are not wrong!

A woman's role, narrowly defined, is to bear and nurture children.

This is something men cannot do.

Miho

I agree!

Unless heaven and earth are turned upside down, it is impossible for a man to become pregnant, and to begin with, it is said that men cannot endure the pain of childbirth.

Dr.

I agree.

I want Miho to be a wonderful mother, so I will give her this word.

In Shindo, there is a phrase called “Seimei Seijo” (“clear and honest”).

Miho,

What is “Seimei Seijo”?

I want to be a wonderful mother, so please tell me.

Dr.

Seimei Seijo means a pure, bright, honest, and straightforward mind.

This word is the most cherished way of mind of the Japanese people!

Miho

A clean, bright, honest, and straightforward mind?

I am very curious about it, so please tell me more about it.

Dr. Kohmoto:

clean “clean, that is, purified from dirt”

bright “clear mind, inner spirit”

honest “righteous, that is, not committing evil or sin”

honest “in action and society”

Miho

What a great idea!

If we live our lives thinking about these things, I think we can enrich our minds.

Dr.

I agree! It will enrich your mind.

When you become a wonderful mother someday, if you live a life of “Seimei Honesty” on a daily basis, your children will also grow up to be children who live by the standard of "Seimei Honesty.

It is not enough if only Miho becomes a good mother. You must teach someone else and grow together.

Miho

I am going to start practicing “Seimei Honesty” little by little from today.

And since children are a mirror of their parents, I will try to live my life without embarrassment.

Dr.

I agree - I think that's a good idea.

However, I think it is difficult to create a mindset even if you know what you are doing.

I wish I could devote myself to this way of life through friendly competition with my fellow students of the teachings.

Oh, I almost forgot something important.

Miho, since you are a woman, we should talk about children.

Miho

What is it, doctor? I'm very curious.

How to raise a child well?

Quickly, tell me.

Dr.

This is in case the child is a girl, but in a nutshell, a girl is a gift from God.

When the time comes for her to marry, she will be drawn by a thread of fate, so you must raise her well.

You must never think of them as your own children.

Miho

Heh, I see.

But it is true that it is difficult for a woman to take over a family because her family name changes when she gets married.

Dr.

Finally, let's talk about what is expected of women in the future.

Instead of forcibly competing with men because they don't want to be seen as “women,” or putting them down by being arrogant, they should rely on what they need to rely on and bend when they need to bend, and that kind of flexible and strong lifestyle is what I want.

Miho

A supple and resilient way of life, huh?

I have a lot to learn today!

Dr.

If I were to say something else, I would say that you are a “considerate” woman. A woman who can always look around, be tactful when necessary, and pay attention to the details to make everyone comfortable will be loved by everyone around her.

A woman who has high aspirations, but is flexible enough to take advantage of others without overreaching, is the desired "smart woman.

Miho

Oh, Dr. Kato!

I can't remember it all.

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● To be humble and lowly while holding one's aspirations high is the basis of our learning and the way of life of a “wise” woman as taught to us.

Specifically, instead of forcibly competing with men because you are a woman and do not want to be looked down upon, or putting others down by being arrogant, be aware that you are a woman, do not let your unnecessary pride get in the way, rely on others when you should, and break down when you should, in such a flexible and strong way of life. Women living in the coming age will be required to live in such a flexible and strong manner.

Another important element for women is the ability to always look around and be tactful when necessary.

A person who is attentive to the needs of others and makes everyone feel comfortable will be a woman loved by those around her.

This is a woman's prerogative.

A woman's duty, narrowly defined, is to bear and nurture children. If taken broadly, it is to exhibit feminine characteristics that men cannot match.

In the feminine demonstration, she will exhibit a soft, enveloping gentleness.

The feminine traits include a soft and enveloping gentleness, a strength as flexible and unbreakable as bamboo, and, most important of all, the consideration for others. Especially important is the heart that cares for others.

If you continue to refine these characteristics, you will become a woman sought after by others.

As you fulfill your role as a woman, there is a word that I would like you to use as a standard.

Seimei Honesty"

means to be pure, bright, correct, and honest.

This mind is the most cherished way of mind of the Japanese people.

It is said that these are the most important characteristics of human beings. For example, don't you feel happy and pleasant when you are greeted with a bright smile?

This is because greetings have the power to heal and make others happy.

If a mother lives a life of “clear, bright, and honesty” in her daily life, her children will naturally grow up with the same standard of “clear, bright, and honesty”.

It is difficult to create a mindset even though we know it is difficult, but let us work hard together with our fellow students of the teachings, and let us devote ourselves to living in such a way.

As we aim for world peace, we must always have high aspirations.

But that does not mean we should look down on others and be arrogant, which is contrary to what we have learned so far.

If we set high aspirations, we must start from the feet up to realize them.

Always remembering to be humble, taking the initiative to do things that others do not like, and praying for the happiness of those around us are the attitudes that we have learned.

If your child is a girl, never think of her as your own child.

A girl is a deposit.

When she marries, we must raise her well because we are giving back what was entrusted to us.