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Shio Sasaki
All men are equally free
And to live charitably is a virtue
This is the French national philosophy of “liberty, equality, and benevolence”. This is also expressed in the colors of the national flag, the tricolor.
On July 14, 1789, they won democracy through the French Revolution. Since then, they have taken pride in that revolution and have been believing genuinely they take their rights into their own hands, not by others. The demos and strikes that are often reported even today are just these.
There is a movement around the world to believe that human beings are free and that others should accept their individual ways of living and thinking.
What is it that makes us who we are, what do we want to express in our lives, and what can we do? These are questions that cannot be easily answered, but it may be a good idea to face them from time to time.
If we then have compassion for others, we can move toward the step of recognizing and respecting each individuality.
If we condemn another’s way of life, we must be prepared to take responsibility for it.
No other force is as fragile as the human heart, yet capable of great strength.
And the source that keeps it strong is love.
We want to create such a “loving place to stay.”
That is the philosophy of AREA.
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