(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.)
“Your eyes are cowards. Your hands are demons.” This is my favorite quote, and it comes from Japan.
Your eyes are cowards, so when you see something challenging, you feel worried. On the other hand, your hands are strong like demons. They can handle difficult tasks even when you feel anxious.
Your hands are your strongest supporters. Your abilities and experience are in your hands. Even if you think you can’t do something, you often can—just by using your hands. They are stronger than you think.
You may have had an experience like this: when you have to clean a large space, you feel overwhelmed. You think it will be difficult. However, once you start cleaning, you realize it’s not as hard as you expected.
When I face something difficult or tiring, I remember these words. They encourage me.
For example, when I write blog articles, I sometimes feel anxious. I don’t know what to write or how to write it.
However, once I sit in front of the keyboard, my hands start moving almost automatically. They are strong like demons.
This might be a bit off topic, but I want to talk about the importance of using your hands.
A famous Japanese thinker once wrote about this idea. He said that if you use your hands to practice something for ten years, you can become a professional.
For example, if you write stories every day, you can become a professional writer in ten years.
He believed that your experience lives in your hands. That’s why it is important to keep using them.
“Your eyes are cowards. Your hands are demons.”
It means that things are often easier than you think.
When you imagine doing something, your fears can grow and make you feel negative. However, once you take action, you may find it easier than expected.
Next time you feel worried, remember these words: your hands are demons. They can help you. Move your hands even if you feel pressure. Then you will be able to solve the problem.