今日の単語
gather
集まる/集める
今日の英文
Today, I was thinking about what makes this online salon so interesting.
What I find interesting about this salon is that people are not only studying.
There are people working hard in many different areas.
Some people are working on dieting, and some people are challenging themselves with marathons.
There are even people who start DJing and say, “I’m going to be a DJ!”
And when someone shares that kind of news, everyone claps and cheers for them.
I think that atmosphere is really wonderful.
Actually, right now, we are having our quiet Zoom session that starts at 6 a.m.
I am recording this episode during that time.
Everyone turns off their microphone and works on whatever they want to do.
Some people are studying, and some people are stretching and taking care of their bodies.
Everyone is working on something different.
But each person is continuing something in their own place and at their own pace.
I think that variety is one of the most interesting parts of this salon.
As adults, I feel that we don’t often have chances to work hard together with other people.
We don’t gather in the same place every day like we did at school.
And we don’t always move toward the same goal like members of a club.
But in this salon, people gather in the morning, laugh together, and each person works on their own challenge.
I think that is a very healthy kind of relationship.
When I see someone else working hard, I feel like I want to keep going too.
When I hear about someone’s new challenge, I naturally want to clap for them.
Studying, exercise, dieting, cooking, DJing — the genres are all different.
But when there are people around you who are continuing something or trying something new, every day feels a little more enjoyable.
I feel very happy to be in a place like this.
And I think this kind of atmosphere comes from Yagi-san’s personality.
He doesn’t force people to do anything.
But somehow, people naturally gather, and they naturally support each other.
He finds each person’s effort interesting and valuable.
That may be why people feel safe sharing many different kinds of news and challenges.
Having a place where we can gently share what we are continuing or challenging ourselves with, instead of carrying it alone, is very precious for adults.
I think that is something very valuable.
That is what I was thinking about today.