Against my usual inclinations, I have established an organization. It’s not a corporation but a general incorporated organization, specifically an association. I questioned myself daily for almost a year, wondering if I was fit for such a role or if I was being presumptuous. In the end, I concluded that at the very least, I could serve as a “catalyst.” It would also be unsettling if someone else were to take the lead in this field in Japan.
However, I genuinely believe in the necessity of this organization, and I hope it will grow honestly and steadily.
In terms of nurturing, I’ve come to understand that neither children nor organizations can be raised by one person alone. In fact, my life itself is like that. While it’s impressive for someone to be able to do everything alone, even such a superhuman would eventually crave others’ recognition. The need for validation ultimately means that one cannot exist in isolation. After all, the Japanese Kanji character for “person” (人) is said to represent mutual support.
In the future, if this organization grows properly, someone more authoritative than me should be the leader of this association. However, for now, as the frontman, I must strive to foster the growth of the organization and create an environment where everyone involved can share in the joy of its development. This thought occurred to me as I wrote this post.