Starting new had been always challenging for me. But thanks to my friends, it became easy and fun.
I had three reasons why starting new was challenging. First of all, I suspected that might be not for me. In addition, I doubted that I might fail. Finally, I had no idea what I could do.
However, I am enjoying some new things thanks to my friends. They told me how wonderful experiences they got with those. They set up my first experience so that those surely became wonderful for me. They even advised me what I could do to continue those by myself.
T took me to the baseball game. His commentary during the game motivated me to enjoy the game. M.Y. and Daiji told me their experiences in musical theaters. They also arranged the best musical in NY. I share their feeling now. I am planning to go to musical by myself in San Francisco. Funa helped me to find language partners. I could never get started without his support because my anxiety was especially big. He told me that people who he found on the Net were not dangerous at all. He showed me that his experiences were full of fun. He gave me techniques to attract the right people on the Net. He continued to encourage me while I was searching partners.
So, the challenge was not challenging anymore. I felt no pain, which many people may have felt in the first time. I was always happy.
My friends told me their wonderful experiences and advised me how to share their joy. I was truly motivated. But many people seem to do differently to get others motivated. When you turn on TV in Japan, you will find critics saying “You had better do (something) because this is the only way to survive.” Indeed, we love the word “survival” when it comes to convincing others. But I am not clear if this truly convinces and motivates us.
Posted by hfuruichi at August 25, 2004 11:59 PM