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“You suffer because you remember too much.”
The surest way to live the rest of your life with peace of mind
: I will 'moderately' forget both the things I don't like and the things I like and go my own way.

It is said that at a certain psychiatric clinic in Kyoto, Japan, they always say this greeting when seeing off a patient.
“Please take care of yourself and take care of yourself.” Hearing these words, the patient closes the door and goes home, mulling them over.
'Am I taking good care of myself?'

Hideko Fujii, the director of Fujii Hospital, is a 94-year-old grandmother doctor who still works six days a week, wholeheartedly caring for physically and mentally exhausted patients.
The reason I ask patients to say this at the end of their treatment is because, over the years of my career as a doctor, I have met many patients who are struggling with overwhelming emotions that are difficult to handle on their own.
People who visited Representative Fujii were always working hard and making efforts for someone else rather than themselves.
So, from now on, I hope you take care of yourself more than anything else.

The solution that author Hideko found is to 'forget appropriately'.
Perhaps the reason humans suffer is because they remember too much.
Whether you're agonizing over the past or worrying about something that hasn't happened yet, to bring your mind back to the present, you need to let go of things you don't like, expectations about someone, and even past glories.
Now, for those who are tired of regret and anxiety, I am sending you 71 prescriptions for the mind to live the rest of your life with peace of mind.

The closer you are to your family, the better your relationship can be if you are polite.
This does not mean that you should act awkwardly like a stranger, but rather that you should 'express your thoughts clearly at the time' as if you were dealing with other people.
---「08 Forget “Because we’re family”」

Even if you are half-hearted, when you open a new door, things can go in an unexpected direction.
When things don't go as planned, simply trying a different approach can unexpectedly turn out well.
Isn't life surprisingly like that?
---「14 Forget the "way things have been done so far"」

The philosophy of Oriental medicine is 'mind and body are one'.
It means that the mind and body are deeply connected.
Most problems that appear on the body cannot be solved by looking at that part alone.
If your health is deteriorating, the cause may be in your mind.
---From "17 Find the "Real Cause""

Become sensitive to your own condition by regularly pressing on your body or checking various parts of your body, including your tongue, in the mirror.
Even the smallest physical abnormalities and worries of the mind can be managed to some extent before they become serious.
---From "18 Be sensitive to "my changes""

For patients with depression or persistent grief disorder (a psychological condition characterized by persistent grief after the loss of a loved one), consuming omega-3 fatty acids from blue-backed fish is recommended.
---From "27 Eat the "Blue Fish""

Many people worry about developing dementia as they age, but improving lifestyle habits, such as "chewing thoroughly," to activate the brain can help reduce the risk of developing dementia.
It is said that chewing thoroughly stimulates the hippocampus, which is called the command center of memory, and helps retain short-term memory, thereby reducing the risk of dementia.
It has also been confirmed that it reduces stress and increases the secretion of serotonin, which calms the mind.
It's full of only beneficial things.
---「Remember that the number 30 is the “entrance to life”」

As I get older, I realize that longevity is a realistic thing.
Could it be said that 'having a small bottle or two actually helps you take care of your health and ultimately leads to a longer life?'
---「32 「Please take care of your health」」 from

It goes without saying that we should not dwell on the bad things that happened in the past, such as our own failures and those of others, but we should also let go of the good things that happened in the past to live happily.
Of course, your past dazzling achievements, accomplishments, and experiences are undoubtedly treasures that you have painstakingly accumulated.
But rather than wearing it around like a medal, it's better to occasionally hear stories and think, "That happened too."
---「44 Forget the “good past” as well」

When I lost my husband about 10 years ago, I still had outstanding loans for my children's education.
My honest feelings at the time were that I had no time to be sad because my husband said, “I’ll leave it to you.”
Even though I lost my husband, I had no choice but to continue working.
At that time, I just desperately faced the patients in front of me every day.
Now that I look back, I sometimes wonder if that debt was left behind by my husband, who didn't want me to live a life of constant regret.
---From "52 Forget Regrets"

To maintain a healthy body and mind, it is important to me not to place age limits on myself.
Age restrictions are actually a way to avoid doing things you want to do, blaming your age.
---From "57 Do What You Want to Do"

I feel so old when I'm called 'Grandma', so I make my children and grandchildren call me 'Hiko-san'.
Since it's a name I hear all the time, I want to be called by a name that sounds good to me.
---From "58 Call Me by the Name You Want to Hear"

The knowledge you learn for fun may save you somewhere in your future life.
It may bring about an unexpected turning point.
And above all, learning is fun.
I can feel myself changing little by little.
---From "61 Immerse yourself in "Learning""

No matter when, there is only ‘now’ before our eyes.
Do what you want to do now.
If you're going to spend money, prioritize experiences and memories over material things.
If it's something you want to do, you can put aside the thought of 'would it be helpful?'
---From "62 Spend Money on "Experience""

Nowadays, it is easy to research anything.
When I don't know something, I immediately search the Internet, but in this age of information overload, what's needed is not the research itself, but the ability to make choices after obtaining information.
Rather than blindly accepting information, you should research and choose a trustworthy doctor or treatment method yourself.
If it wasn't your choice, you might regret the outcome, but you can trust and accept the decision you made yourself.

---From "63 Find out for yourself and decide"