妖怪 Yokai

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When it comes to yokai, I think of the anime “GeGeGe no Kitaro.”

Recently, those characters have come to mind again.

Kitaro

Medama-oyaji (Eyeball Father)

Nekonome (Cat Daughter)

Konaki Jijii (Crying Old Man)

Ittan Momen (Flying Cloth)

Nurikabe (Wall Monster)

Hmm, it’s quite surreal.

That feeling.

I feel like it was a pretty mysterious story, but I watched it casually, so I don’t remember the details.

What I clearly remember are just the names and appearances.

So, what exactly are yokai?

Yokai, or “bakemono” and “henge,” refer to phenomena that surpass human understanding, often called “mononoke.” Many yokai are said to be former deities that have fallen from grace, leaving only a sense of awe and fear.

↑ That’s what it says.

I wonder what happened. They’ve fallen from grace.

Deities that once brought good fortune to humans have manifested as yokai over time as people’s faith waned.

↑ That’s what it says.

It can’t be helped; time flows on.

Yokai are not limited to humans, not limited to the deceased, and not confined to their living forms. They are expressed through these three conditions.

↑ That’s what it says.

They’re not human, not dead, and weren’t born.

But they were originally deities, right?

So, they must have died once. ^ - ^

It’s sad that they fell from grace despite their serious nature. (T . T) I feel sorry for them.

I hope a true understanding will emerge, but until then, we must always study people just in case.

Shigeru Mizuki’s works teach children valuable lessons.

Yokai, keep doing your best!!!

I will do my best too. ^ - ^

The yokai and the images are completely unrelated.

海 sea

 Women during the COVID-19 pandemic.

I’m not very good at talking.

Yet, there are things I don’t want to say.

Art is something you feel.

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I will do my best,

Let’s do our best together! ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶

うれしいこと♪ What makes me happy

I had the opportunity to visit my solo exhibition. ^ - ^

I was a bit embarrassed, so I couldn’t make it on the opening day.

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“We will solve the challenges of the local community!”

That’s what they said.

As a cozy neighborhood bank, they strive daily to listen to everyone’s stories.

It’s wonderful, isn’t it? ^ - ^

Today, I heard something very heartwarming.

The person I usually talk to was on leave, so I spoke with someone else, and they said, “If you weren’t a painter, I wouldn’t know what you would be.”

Thank you so much! ^ - ^♪

I’m so happy!!!!!!!!!

It’s quite complex for me; while people say things like that, I’ve had times when I was painting while crying.

It’s tough for me as a woman.

I’ve painted a lot!!! Sweat

That’s a more accurate way to put it.

I’m truly grateful for the wonderful, miraculous connection that led to this opportunity to showcase my work.

I appreciate it.

People say, “It’s nice that you can paint easily,” but I struggle quite a bit with it.

As mentioned in my website’s greeting, I’ve gone through a lot.

http://youforyou.jimdofree.com

That’s why, even if it’s flattery, I’m genuinely grateful for the kind words I received today.

I remember phrases from my days as a company employee, like, “It’s not you who becomes the manager; the people around you make you the manager!” or “It’s not that there’s a shop; the customers make it a shop!”

Such words come to mind. (´꒳`)

It really touches my heart.

💐

I will continue to do my best little by little. ^ - ^