The 1st Essay: Twilight
- Director, Kayukawa Clinic, Yuhei Kayukawa, M.D.
- Mar 31, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 20
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Aesop’s “The Belly and the Members” teaches that society functions through mutual support, not competition. Each role complements the others, a perspective that also applies to workplace dynamics.
As life progresses, people eventually reach a “twilight” stage. Films like Driving Miss Daisy and Wild Strawberries portray the psychology of aging, while The Twilight Samurai and Unforgiven explore midlife responsibility and reflection.
Across all stages of life, the essential question may not be competition, but how we support others and choose to live.
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