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【日本樂散步】精彩的「定年」

 

Chion

 

「定年」是日本文退休或退職的意思。

Chion 1現代人類的生命力及健康情況來看,雖然六十多歲的人士還是處於壯長期,但在法定退休年齡限制下,大部分在職人士都要在工作岡位退下來。退休的職業婦女會比男士更容易投入新階段,因為平日上班後也忙於家事及交際,比獨沽一味工作的他更容易適應退休生活。習慣長時間工作不休息的日本男性們,會如何過渡過人生的下半場,原來很有趣!

種花種菜、盡情看電視看報紙、和妻子兒女四處旅遊、幫忙照顧孫子女或寵物、行山健身或午後就去居酒屋飲酒消磨時間等,都是期待已久一般正常的退休生活。長久過著這等優閒、沒有什麼方向的生活,對一向以目標前進、繁繁忙忙的男人來說,終會出現有點無聊及失焦。

停不下來的他,就開始各種的新形態「定年」後生活。

充滿好奇心的他,就開設研究所,不是大型的,而是在家中一小角的書桌上開始。日本人真的很好學又專注,男男女女很愛用手製作東西,多了自由時間的男人就全心投入研究自己的興趣。小型不註冊的研究所,在住宅區閒逛經常會遇到。有位伯伯專攻研究自動傘,傘套完全收入傘裡、自動開關等,還在家的二樓平台加設潑水器,天天下人造雨臨床實驗他的最新出品,有些已成出售中的商品!還有在家開設歷史免費博物館,把他們長期研究的東西展示,如介紹本區出名的事蹟古物,古埃及文明,木雕藝術,附近的清水再生等。如你在日本見到手寫的研究所招牌,不妨入去看看,白髮研究所長定會非常樂意同你談談他的新發明。

現在日本人材短缺,曾在大公司工作過,臨場豐富的技術人員退休後如還有意繼續工作,是很受各中小型企業歡迎(因小公司彈性大,不介意有能力退休者的年齡),甚至有專為這類退休人材的守獵公司及進職講座。現在 72 歲的坂本先生,退休之後加入不年輕的音響及工程師組成的公司,工作到今已經拿到 300 個特許專利權。更打破已經 100 年歷史的傳統喇叭組合,發明全新的曲線震動板喇叭!音響擴大效果很好,又輕便,深受有聽覺障礙或退化的長者歡迎,小小喇叭能讓他們能清楚聽到電視的聲音,令公公婆婆很開心高興,連帶發明者也很滿足能用技術幫助到別人。那曲線喇叭已經給廣告公司採用於宣傳廣告板中,並電車公司將用作廣報喇叭,令聽覺障礙者容易收聽清楚到最新現場電車消息。坂本先生打算繼續他的研究及發明,直到他不能工作的一天!

幾年前,在台場國際展示場的大型手作展上,遇到一對白髮型公公酷婆婆,他們賣的手作品是 3D 立體印刷幾何圖案的純白色耳環及飾品,在一片花布金銀木的軟性手作品中非常特出,令人印象深刻。當時家用立體印刷還不是非常流行,這位有著玩具及雜貨設計經驗的年長設計師,為挑戰新事物而自學立體印刷。學到老,繼續探索無止境的創作領域,他的退休生活絕不單調!

74 歲的田澤先生是現職 LINE 貼紙設計師,他設計的 Line 貼字非常獨特,有濃濃的昭和風格、團塊(戰後出生的第一代)氣氛、河童天地、舊時代廣告術語變化貼字等,非常有趣的用詞加簡單不太精美的繪圖,勝在親切因全是公公婆婆年代的用語,使用智能手機長者們很多都是他的支持者。已經設計了 63 套,畫了 2500 貼字在線上賣,更出版漫畫小冊 どんぐり 君。70 歳在 IT 界退職,沒有生活樂趣,孫子就鼓勵他創作。家人很支持,經常與他商討哪些些貼紙有趣、哪些要修改。他一步一步來,開始是因有趣而創作,繼續變成驚人的「凄い(好勁)」。70 歳還不遲,努力後還是有機會成功,田澤先生的貼紙現在還是 SNS 的熱門話題。

舊約聖經中摩西 80 歳才帶領以色列人出埃及、過紅海,為神做大事,如詩篇92:13-14 ,像栽在上主聖殿裏的樹,在我們上帝的庭院中繁茂,年老之時仍然結出果實,枝葉茂盛,長綠不衰。所以「定年」不是結束,是另一種精彩的開始。爸爸們勞碌一生,在退休之後才有自由的時間休息一下,但是沒有寄託使命地生活未必是好事,多幫助及鼓勵父親們去尋找夢想,過一個愉快得力的晚年。

男士們,謝謝你們辛勤工作,養妻活兒,祝父親節快樂!

 

      聖經金句 (Bible Verses)

喜樂 Joy

喜樂的心乃是良藥;憂傷的靈使骨枯乾。箴言 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

然而,我要因耶和華歡欣,因救我的 神喜樂。哈巴谷書 3:18
yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18

要常常喜樂,不住的禱告,凡事謝恩。帖撒羅尼迦前書 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

饒恕 Forgiveness

主啊,你本為良善,樂意饒恕人,有豐盛的慈愛賜給凡求告你的人。詩篇 86:5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

你不要說:“我要以惡報惡”;要等候耶和華,他必拯救你。箴言 20:22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 6:14

你們饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必饒恕你們的過犯;馬太福音 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14

你們不饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必不饒恕你們的過犯。馬太福音 6:15
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15

你們各人若不從心裡饒恕你的弟兄,我天父也要這樣待你們了。馬太福音 18:35
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. Matthew 18:35

謙卑 Humility

敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨;尊榮以前,必有謙卑。箴言 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33

敬畏耶和華心存謙卑,就得富有、尊榮、生命為賞賜。箴言 22:4
Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4

凡事不可結黨,不可貪圖虛浮的榮耀;只要存心謙卑,各人看別人比自己強。腓立比書 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

驕傲 Pride

驕傲來,羞恥也來;謙遜人卻有智慧。箴言 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

驕傲只啟爭競;聽勸言的,卻有智慧。箴言 13:10
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Proverbs 13:10

驕傲在敗壞以先;狂心在跌倒之前。箴言 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

忍耐 Patience

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

並且你們要為我的名,被眾人恨惡,惟有忍耐到底的,必然得救。馬可福音 13:13
Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13

不但如此,就是在患難中也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Romans 5:3

我們行善,不可喪志;若不灰心,到了時候就要收成加拉太書 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

你們也當忍耐,堅固你們的心,因為主來的日子近了。雅各書 5:8
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8

溫柔 Meekness

回答柔和,使怒消退;言語暴戾,觸動怒氣。箴言 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

溫柔的人有福了,因為他們必承受地土。馬太福音 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

用溫柔勸戒那抵擋的人;或者 神給他們悔改的心,可以明白真道。提摩太後書 2:25
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:25

只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾;這在 神面前是極寶貴的。彼得前書 3:4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4

嫉妒 Envy

不要為作惡的心懷不平,也不要向那行不義的生出嫉妒。詩篇 37:1
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. Psalm 37:1

心中安靜是肉體的生命;嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。箴言 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

在何處有嫉妒、紛爭,就在何處有擾亂和各樣的壞事。雅各書 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16

生氣 Anger

當止住怒氣,離棄忿怒;不要心懷不平,以致作惡。詩篇 37:8
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8

好生氣的人,不可與他結交;暴怒的人,不可與他來往。箴言 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered. Proverbs 22:24

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

生氣卻不要犯罪.不可含怒到日落。以弗所書 4:26
In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

我親愛的弟兄們,這是你們所知道的,但你們各人要快快的聽,慢慢的說,慢慢的動怒,因為人的怒氣並不成就 神的義。雅各書 1:19,20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19,20

災難 Calamity

謹守口與舌的、就保守自己免受災難。箴言 21:23
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23

民要攻打民、國要攻打國、多處必有地震、饑荒.這都是災難的起頭。馬可福音 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Mark 13:8

憂愁 Worry

你們不要憂愁、因靠耶和華而得的喜樂是你們的力量。尼希米記 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

主雖使人憂愁, 還要照他諸般的慈愛發憐憫。耶利米哀歌 3:32
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32

凡勞苦擔重擔的人,可以到我這裡來,我就使你們得安息。馬太福音 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

我留下平安給你們、我將我的平安賜給你們.我所賜的、不像世人所賜的.你們心裏不要憂愁、也不要膽怯。約翰福音 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

應當一無掛慮,只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝,將你們所要的告訴神。神所賜出人意外的平安,必在基督耶穌裡,保守你們的心懷意念。腓立比書 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

因此, 你們是大有喜樂, 但如今, 在百般的試煉中暫時憂愁。彼得前書 1:6
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6

患難 Trouble, Suffering

義人多有苦難,但耶和華救他脫離這一切。詩篇 34:19
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19

神是我們的避難所,是我們的力量,是我們在患難中隨時的幫助!詩篇 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

耶和華本為善,在患難的日子為人的保障,並且認得那些投靠他的人。那鴻書 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

為義受逼迫的人有福了,因為天國是他們的。馬太福音 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

不但如此,就是在患難中,也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3

我想現在的苦楚,若比將來要顯於我們的榮耀,就不足介意了。羅馬書 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

因為你們蒙恩,不但得以信服基督,並要為他受苦。腓立比書 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29

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