[카테고리:] Empathy stories
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The Last Smile: The Miracle of an Old Photo Album and a Husband’s Forgotten Joy
Every day, my husband looks at me and asks, “Dear, who are you?” Me, the woman he has lived with for 30 years. Every time I hear that question, I feel like my heart breaks a hundred times. Still, I tell him it’s okay, say my name again, and hold his hand. A few days…
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Korean ‘Jeong’ Culture: The Warmth of Sharing and Connection
Hello! To deepen your understanding of Korean culture, today we’re going to talk about a special emotion deeply rooted in the hearts of Koreans: ‘Jeong’ (情) culture. ‘Jeong’ is a complex emotion that is difficult to translate into a single English word, and it is a key keyword in understanding Korean society and culture. What…
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Midlife Wisdom: Adding to the Sewage, Taking away from the Coriander – A Richer Life Found in Simplicity
Hello, SilverLife readers! 😊 We’re all going through a mid-life transition, a time when we reflect on the deeper meaning of life. Today, I’d like to share a piece of life wisdom I’ve learned over the years, the adage of “adding to the sewage and taking away from the treasure,” to help you design a…
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Cherished Memories of Aging and Hope for a Bright Future
Life in old age can sometimes feel lonely and challenging, but within it, we accumulate precious memories and experiences. When I first started volunteering at a senior welfare center, many elderly people shared their life stories with me. Their tales brought both tears and laughter. One elder recounted a love story from their youth, while…
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Treasures in an Old Basket in the Attic
One day, I found an old knitting basket deep in the attic. Inside the dusty basket were colorful yarns and old knitting needles all tangled up. In that moment, memories of teaching my young grandchild how to knit while sitting on my lap came flooding back. I always wore my old reading glasses and fiddled…
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Expressing Love in the Family: The Miracle of Touch and Warm Words
In our busy lives, how often do we express our love to our closest family members? Today we’re going to talk about how to express love between family members, especially how powerful touching and warm words can be. Starting today, why not reach out to your family, say a kind word, and share a loving…
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Challenges and changes in the digital age
You’re sitting by the window, sipping a cup of coffee and reflecting on the years that have passed. Many of the things I passed up in my younger days because I was too busy, now feel like treasures. As I smile at the photos my grandchildren have sent me on my phone, I suddenly realize…
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Small discoveries in the digital world
This morning, I turned on my phone as usual, but this time it was a little special: I made a video call to my mom, and she answered it by herself for the first time. She must have remembered the green call button we showed you last week. Her smile on the screen was so…
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A special morning with my father with dementia [Empathy stories]
This time last year, my father was diagnosed with dementia. At first, it was hard, especially when he would forget my name. But now it’s different, because my morning walks with my dad have become routine. Every day, he asks me the same question. “Who are you?” At first I was saddened, but now I…
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