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Today was supposed to be one of the days our debate club meets.
As soon as the leader of the club e-mailed us to say that she was not able to make it, people started canceling one after another. It was funny to see this sort of chain-reaction, but I was also engulfed in it.
Starting early morning, I was torn between going and not going. But, I didn't feel like attending it. To be honest, I was very relieved to find out that the leader had canceled because it acted as a trigger for my decision.
We have a word in Japanese, "tariki-hongan"(他力本願), which is translated as "reliance upon others."
Today's incident was similar--expecting some great power somewhere else to solve problems.
I actually feel at ease now, and I've started making out a new schedule for myself today. I'm happy about that.
We sometimes waver between choosing two possible courses of action. What causes you to make your decisions?
Today's case was a conflict between my true feelings and my feelings of duty for the person who took charge of the club this month.
Maybe it's better to prioritize myself? However, if I mainly follow my heart, I wonder how I would associate with others?
Today's debate club was canceled, because there were only two people who were going to attend.
Peter, mr99203,
Thank you very much for your wonderful recordings!!!
I will practice reading by trying to follow yours!
ありがとうございました！
Ringo （＾v＾） /