Dear all, I just got back from Hokkaido which has got impacts from climate change too ka. It was hotter than usual and it was like being in a huge oven especially on the first day when the sun shone unkindly ka.
During the trip, Ajarn Chaiyod lined me with several questions so I think this would be a great reflections of myself to share ka.
The first question is, 'what did I like most about the trip?'
I'm still very impressed with the Japanese traditions of teaching kids to be tidy, punctual, and polite.
Then on how Japanese do it, I think it all starts at home. My Japanese friend said she had her responsibility to teach manners and proper behaviors to her kids. Good thing many Japanese mothers don't work. They have more time to care for many more from big to little stuff. Though in many cultures, it could be a challenge in terms of family finance. When compared with the desirable behaviors, we may need to balance it well ka!
Ajarn Chaiyod asked if I would go back to revisit the place, my answer is 'to Hokkaido again? Absolutely ka!'. Each season has its own beauty and charms. We can appreciate the nature even better. My sense of appreciation has grown after I went through the extensive private tea ceremony lesson my friend taught me last year. Now I feel more connected to the Japanese philosophy and how they respect nature and art! Need to learn with the Japanese more ka!
The last question is tough to answer....what and how we can apply to Thailand. History has influenced our ways of life and Thais equal sabai-ness to the point that we tend to be far too complacent and compromising. The Japanese retain their politeness and seniority, yet they allow room for collective thinking. They seem to compromise yet when it comes to legal issues and proper public behaviors, they are not hesitant to report to the police to make sure people respect law, consideration for others, and privacy.
Quite a few things I saw made me think of a good small (yet crucial) start to enhance quality of the less complicated end. For example, the way they asked us to bring food trays back to the stand they provided and the way kids are required to bring their trash home show that once each of us is fully responsible for what we do and create, it is much easier to manage the following steps.
This also brought me back to over 30 years ago when my Japanese friend stayed over at my house and wanted to discard her batteries. She was asking for a special place to throw it away. I was puzzled!?! Now it's become clear how successful the waste management of Japan can be and how great my friend has been taught to be responsible wherever she is!
Should we stress the importance of our own selves and homes as the starting point to nurture good citizenship who care more for the public? Should we individually manage ourselves responsibly to be a good example?
My 'tripwork' is done but my thoughts keep flowing ka.
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