It defines in the moment one's focus and refines one's view of what is important. Sometimes we refuse to let go of things that are not working, avoiding change in order to avoid pain. We have to choose between 'short pain or long pain' and know that it is a choice. Hardship and suffering is part of growing, just as much as being able to let go and enjoy life.
Sometimes suffering can overshadow the wonder all around us, we must transcend the pain to realize that the world is still here intact and whole, calling to us to enjoy ourselves, only our perspective is changing and that it is temporary.
I've been taught a modality for pain with a computer program that separates the emotional quality of pain to bring down blood pressure, heart rate and the muscle tensions that leads to stabbing pains, etc. It helps to not let it be involved with experiences it draws up to the mind. It makes moving away from the injury and pain faster and not let it be the focus.
This a valuable part of Japanese culture, being in the 'now' or the present, since we cannot change the past and what we do in the present determines our future, often times. It is said the most generous gift we can give to our future to live fully and properly in the present.
I do agree, using the trauma of a child for ratings is not appropriate, though. In this country a parent could be held liable for sending a 4-year-old out by themselves, considering the dangers that society often presents to the vulnerable.
I found the scenery reminiscent of areas of the Gulf Coast after hurricane damage, modest buildings and nothing but grass and a few palm trees. Perhaps that area was effected by the tsunami. The driving on the left side put me off a bit, but it wasn't bad until someone from the left crossed his path. That is a good channel of videos for those who want to learn about living in Japan.
Anyway, those are just things that I got from the video. Thanks, AsahinaKimi for another interesting thread.
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