Proverb / Kotowaza
諦めは心の養生
Accepting what cannot be changed is vital for maintaining mental health.
Resignation is the health care of the heart
Quick Answer
Accepting what cannot be changed is vital for maintaining mental health.
- Literal Image
- Resignation is the health care of the heart
- How to Use It
- Used when advising someone to stop dwelling on a failure or when describing how someone moved on from a difficult situation to protect their peace of mind.
Meaning
When faced with circumstances beyond one's control, choosing to let go rather than dwelling on regret is essential for emotional well-being. Letting go of attachments prevents mental exhaustion and allows for a healthier perspective.
Literal Image
Resignation is the health care of the heart
How to Use It
Used when advising someone to stop dwelling on a failure or when describing how someone moved on from a difficult situation to protect their peace of mind.
Tone
Reassuring and advisory.
Examples
長年目指してきた夢が叶わなかったが、諦めは心の養生と気持ちを切り替え、新たな目標に向かって歩みを始めた。
Although my long-held dream didn't come true, I told myself that letting go is for the good of my mental health, shifted my perspective, and started moving toward a new goal.
Learning Notes
Key Vocabulary
Uses particles but includes the specific vocabulary word 'youjou' which is encountered at higher levels.
諦め
あきらめ / akirame
resignation, giving up
心
こころ / kokoro
heart, mind
養生
ようじょう / youjou
health care, maintenance of health
Usage Profile
Usage note: Ensure you use this to support someone's mental peace, rather than appearing to dismiss their efforts.
Misread Risk
Do not use this to encourage laziness or quitting early on tasks that can be completed; it specifically refers to letting go of things that are truly beyond one's control.
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Origin
The term "youjou" (養生) refers to the maintenance of physical and mental health. This proverb teaches that dwelling on attachments and regrets can erode one's spirit, and that making a clean break from such thoughts is necessary for emotional well-being.
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