It's my life all alone
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Life Exploration Essays by 'Nonna', born in 1952, and 'Gyeongsin', born in 1982 About your present self and your future adulthood From how to make the most of life on your own to how to love as much as possible together. There are two people here. One person says he found a turning point in his life in his 40s, while another says he can still live an exciting life every day even in his 70s. They met as content planners and creators, breaking down the barrier of 'ageism' and quickly captivating our eyes and ears with the narrative of 'refreshing aging'. The two people are Lee Gyeong-sin (Gyeong-sin) and Jang Myeong-suk (Nonna), the authors of this book and the creators of the YouTube channel “Milanonna.” If I were to define their relationship in one word, it would be 'those who met through work and now share their lives', 'those who acknowledge, understand, and enjoy the generational difference'. "It's Only My Life" is a book of life exploration in which two people ponder 'how to live happily while respecting themselves and others.' This is Milanonna's masterpiece, published three years after the bestseller "The Sunshine is Bright and Life is Precious," which was loved by 180,000 readers. The title of the book, 'It's Only My Life', is a phrase that Nonna often uses, and it doesn't mean 'Let's live as we please, thinking only of ourselves', but 'Let's live without harming others and achieving what we want'. This is a saying that we should not lose our current self, because “if I disappear, the entire universe will perish.” But it's never easy to maintain your own identity, so how can you live with your dignity? The book, divided into seven parts, covers seven major topics including 'Growing Old', 'Managing', 'Speaking', 'Thinking', 'Dressing, Eating, Living', 'Working Together', and 'Loving', and seventy-seven subtopics ranging from 'How to Become a Guilty Person' to 'How to Live as a Couple for Half a Century', clearly presenting ways to live while maintaining one's own subjectivity. Keep your distance from admonishment or interference. I hope that each of us can draw the image of the adult we dream of and the various forms of life we pursue, be free from the confines of the words "it should be this way," and find the answers to our own concerns. |
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Nonna's Story | A Life of Realization through Emptying
A Story of Renewal | A Heartwarming Love Story
Part 1: Growing Old
“I’m wondering how to pamper myself.”
Guilty
How to discover your taste
last moment
A few requests
Because old age comes suddenly
About being single
What is a hobby?
Distance from children
If you don't know, ask
When you collect dust
After gaining financial freedom
Aging beautifully
Decision to choose
Governing Part 2
“Equanimity makes the mind a field of grass.”
Cover yourself with a cotton blanket
Practice loving myself
Emotion Dictionary
Don't live with this tight grip
When anxiety rings the alarm
Everyone seems happy except me
Courage to challenge
The trap of self-pity
A relationship of the times
Monday without the Monday blues
A moderately satisfying life
Will sincerity always prevail?
A Brief Reflection on Fire
Part 3 Speaking
“Words can become sparks or flower seeds.”
Sophisticated advice
The power of words
Adult fight
How to Talk to Strangers
Indigestion of praise
Nagging and bitter words
There is no freedom of hate speech
Etiquette and common sense
The invention of comfort
Thinking about Part 4
“Even spring water takes time to rise.”
Happy scenery
If
About Burnout
Wish list
The vast world of books
emotional hunger
The weight of life
Will there be a time of luck?
Lessons from the journey
A person who studies people
Living off of 5-piece clothing
“I should be comfortable rather than imitating others.”
A day when you want to look really cool
If you have a closet full of only black clothes
Clothes with history
Weight management methods
Three Meals a Day
Food for the Weary Mind
Why I like junk
Things to consider when buying something
Separate collection
Proud of being a nerd
Organizing method
Part 6 Working Together
“Don’t pay attention to what people say when they don’t share.”
A woman with a strong spirit
How to avoid becoming a jerk
Seniority
To those who hate me
Dramatic changes in human relationships
happy individualist
Hurt and Forgiveness
Synergy of sincerity
I can't get close to you, I can't get close to you
Adult manners
Part 7: Loving
“Live life to the fullest and love to your heart’s content every moment.”
vulnerable parents and children
The Uses of Apples
How to Break Up Less Hurtfully
Violence in the name of love
Differences between drama and reality
Father's gift
About parenting
How to find your match
Divorce customs
The relationship must continue
To live as a couple for half a century
A Story of Renewal | A Heartwarming Love Story
Part 1: Growing Old
“I’m wondering how to pamper myself.”
Guilty
How to discover your taste
last moment
A few requests
Because old age comes suddenly
About being single
What is a hobby?
Distance from children
If you don't know, ask
When you collect dust
After gaining financial freedom
Aging beautifully
Decision to choose
Governing Part 2
“Equanimity makes the mind a field of grass.”
Cover yourself with a cotton blanket
Practice loving myself
Emotion Dictionary
Don't live with this tight grip
When anxiety rings the alarm
Everyone seems happy except me
Courage to challenge
The trap of self-pity
A relationship of the times
Monday without the Monday blues
A moderately satisfying life
Will sincerity always prevail?
A Brief Reflection on Fire
Part 3 Speaking
“Words can become sparks or flower seeds.”
Sophisticated advice
The power of words
Adult fight
How to Talk to Strangers
Indigestion of praise
Nagging and bitter words
There is no freedom of hate speech
Etiquette and common sense
The invention of comfort
Thinking about Part 4
“Even spring water takes time to rise.”
Happy scenery
If
About Burnout
Wish list
The vast world of books
emotional hunger
The weight of life
Will there be a time of luck?
Lessons from the journey
A person who studies people
Living off of 5-piece clothing
“I should be comfortable rather than imitating others.”
A day when you want to look really cool
If you have a closet full of only black clothes
Clothes with history
Weight management methods
Three Meals a Day
Food for the Weary Mind
Why I like junk
Things to consider when buying something
Separate collection
Proud of being a nerd
Organizing method
Part 6 Working Together
“Don’t pay attention to what people say when they don’t share.”
A woman with a strong spirit
How to avoid becoming a jerk
Seniority
To those who hate me
Dramatic changes in human relationships
happy individualist
Hurt and Forgiveness
Synergy of sincerity
I can't get close to you, I can't get close to you
Adult manners
Part 7: Loving
“Live life to the fullest and love to your heart’s content every moment.”
vulnerable parents and children
The Uses of Apples
How to Break Up Less Hurtfully
Violence in the name of love
Differences between drama and reality
Father's gift
About parenting
How to find your match
Divorce customs
The relationship must continue
To live as a couple for half a century
Detailed image
Into the book
I must put myself at the center and not make my mind a hell.
If I disappear, the entire universe will be destroyed.
--- p.11 Nonna, from “Nonna’s Story”
Often times, the most wonderful answers are hidden in mothers who seem to have no special answers.
I used to pretend not to know and turn away, looking for answers outside.
--- p.15 Gyeongsin, from "Gyeongsin Story"
I want to tell young people.
Self-esteem is restored when you stop beating yourself up and acknowledge your limitations.
Set a standard of 'it should be like this' and don't get caught up in that standard.
There must be a comfort in accepting yourself as you are.
I am one of a kind in the world.
It may be a familiar saying, but it really is true.
--- p.82 Nonna, from “Practice of Loving Myself”
Around that time, my teacher also told me that I needed a rest.
And the company gave me time to get my body and mind in order.
Watching things from a distance helped me regain my focus.
I realized that my evaluation at work was not an evaluation of my life.
After I burned away all the gloomy energy in my heart, I gradually felt the energy to start again.
--- p.169 Gyeongsin, from “On Burnout”
There is no perfect decision.
Bad decisions and adversity are a part of life.
Even if you fail, believe that there is a chance to recover next time.
If there had been no next opportunity, all the biographies of the world's great men would not have been published.
--- p.73 Nonna, from “Decision to Choose”
Let me tell you a funny story. Since I met you, I haven't been getting my fortune told anymore.
Even though I've been to fortune tellers several times, I haven't been able to get a clear answer to the question, 'When will my opportunity come?'
But then I saw the teacher and realized something.
If you live every moment with sincerity, you will not be left behind when luck comes.
--- p.188 Gyeongsin, from “Will There Be a Time of Luck?”
After dealing with people for a long time, I realized that the more I tried to reach out to people who didn't like me, the more difficult it became for me.
Anyone who hates me, please erase them from my life.
If it's someone you can't erase, distance yourself from them in your heart.
Life is not enough to spend time with people who like me.
--- p.256 Nonna, from “To Those Who Hate Me”
People who are guilty have something in common.
They are generally laid-back and friendly.
Show a consistent attitude toward everyone, regardless of status.
Dress neatly without being flashy.
It gives the feeling that I am not being limited by the brand, but rather using the brand to express my own style.
Moderation is a way of life, and I take good care of my body.
--- p.26 Gyeongsin, from “Guilty”
Are a couple one body? They are two bodies.
If I'm sick, does my husband get sick too? No, of course not.
You shouldn't think of them as the same person.
A couple is just different people with different bodies and different minds.
I felt a little better when I let go of my expectations and accepted that it was natural for other people to not know my true feelings.
--- p.319 Nonna, from “To Live as a Couple for Half a Century”
You can be happy living in a small studio apartment, and there are people who are happy living as homeless wanderers.
Although a minimum level of economic power is required to solve the problem of food, clothing, and shelter, it does not mean that one must have maximum economic power to be satisfied.
Owning a house with high economic value, a car with a large engine displacement, or expensive luxury goods doesn't make your life infinitely happy.
If I disappear, the entire universe will be destroyed.
--- p.11 Nonna, from “Nonna’s Story”
Often times, the most wonderful answers are hidden in mothers who seem to have no special answers.
I used to pretend not to know and turn away, looking for answers outside.
--- p.15 Gyeongsin, from "Gyeongsin Story"
I want to tell young people.
Self-esteem is restored when you stop beating yourself up and acknowledge your limitations.
Set a standard of 'it should be like this' and don't get caught up in that standard.
There must be a comfort in accepting yourself as you are.
I am one of a kind in the world.
It may be a familiar saying, but it really is true.
--- p.82 Nonna, from “Practice of Loving Myself”
Around that time, my teacher also told me that I needed a rest.
And the company gave me time to get my body and mind in order.
Watching things from a distance helped me regain my focus.
I realized that my evaluation at work was not an evaluation of my life.
After I burned away all the gloomy energy in my heart, I gradually felt the energy to start again.
--- p.169 Gyeongsin, from “On Burnout”
There is no perfect decision.
Bad decisions and adversity are a part of life.
Even if you fail, believe that there is a chance to recover next time.
If there had been no next opportunity, all the biographies of the world's great men would not have been published.
--- p.73 Nonna, from “Decision to Choose”
Let me tell you a funny story. Since I met you, I haven't been getting my fortune told anymore.
Even though I've been to fortune tellers several times, I haven't been able to get a clear answer to the question, 'When will my opportunity come?'
But then I saw the teacher and realized something.
If you live every moment with sincerity, you will not be left behind when luck comes.
--- p.188 Gyeongsin, from “Will There Be a Time of Luck?”
After dealing with people for a long time, I realized that the more I tried to reach out to people who didn't like me, the more difficult it became for me.
Anyone who hates me, please erase them from my life.
If it's someone you can't erase, distance yourself from them in your heart.
Life is not enough to spend time with people who like me.
--- p.256 Nonna, from “To Those Who Hate Me”
People who are guilty have something in common.
They are generally laid-back and friendly.
Show a consistent attitude toward everyone, regardless of status.
Dress neatly without being flashy.
It gives the feeling that I am not being limited by the brand, but rather using the brand to express my own style.
Moderation is a way of life, and I take good care of my body.
--- p.26 Gyeongsin, from “Guilty”
Are a couple one body? They are two bodies.
If I'm sick, does my husband get sick too? No, of course not.
You shouldn't think of them as the same person.
A couple is just different people with different bodies and different minds.
I felt a little better when I let go of my expectations and accepted that it was natural for other people to not know my true feelings.
--- p.319 Nonna, from “To Live as a Couple for Half a Century”
You can be happy living in a small studio apartment, and there are people who are happy living as homeless wanderers.
Although a minimum level of economic power is required to solve the problem of food, clothing, and shelter, it does not mean that one must have maximum economic power to be satisfied.
Owning a house with high economic value, a car with a large engine displacement, or expensive luxury goods doesn't make your life infinitely happy.
--- p.113 Gyeongsin, from “A Life of Moderate Satisfaction”
Publisher's Review
Why we are listening to the story of 'Milanonna' now!
Adult words that breathe life into a life that is like a deflated balloon.
The life exploration essays of 'Milanonna' Jang Myeong-suk (Nonna), born in 1952, and 'Milanonna' producer Lee Gyeong-sin (Gyeong-sin), born in 1982, have been published by Kim Young-sa.
Since first meeting in 2019, the two authors have shared a variety of stories, from secrets to worldly tales, and began writing a book that seeks answers to life's questions.
Among the hundreds of thousands of comments left by 900,000 subscribers, ranging from children to the elderly, many asked, "How should I live?" I felt sorry that I could not answer each and every one of those questions.
There were many things I wanted to share with the people who are struggling to survive in this land.
So, I have put my thoughts on various concerns and thoughts I want to share with readers into this book.
The title of the book, "It's Only My Life," written by two people who seem to have an age difference of 30 years and are good at reading each other's inner vibrations and shadows, does not mean "Let's live as we please, thinking only of ourselves," but rather "Let's live without harming others and achieving what we want."
This is a saying that says, “If I disappear, the whole universe will be destroyed,” so let’s live without losing our current selves.
“Being yourself is the best.
It's okay to abandon a relationship that my body rejects.
“There is no need to be swayed by other people’s opinions.” These words of Nona help us to straighten our center of gravity, which is shaken by the waves of the world.
But living while maintaining your own identity is by no means easy.
So how can we live with dignity? This book offers clues through seven major themes: how to age well, how to care for your heart, how to communicate, how to think, how to live a life of food, clothing, shelter, working together, and how to love.
Nonna and Gyeongsin do not forget to cultivate not only 'self-respect', which should be raised as much as possible, but also 'respect for others', which should be maintained at a minimum.
Nonna refers to the philosophy of “let me live my life and let them live theirs,” and says, “I can only be free if I set others free.”
Meanwhile, Gyeongsin emphasizes that we should not fall into the trap of self-pity, saying that “the value of what we earn through effort is greater than what we are born with.”
Bookstores and libraries are filled with books offering guidance on life. Why should we read them? Because they offer practical insights into real-world issues.
If you have conflicts at work, the direct advice of “don’t mind what people say when they don’t share the burden”, the wisdom of “even when you’re older, you should learn from younger people” if you don’t want to be an old fart, and the insight of “two minds, one body” that if you can’t become “one mind, one body”, you must acknowledge that humans are inherently different are not vague, but concise and refreshing.
Let us be free from the shackles of stuffy words.
Nonna, who was bullied at home as a child for having a big mouth and being skinny, said that one day, in her 40s, while working in the glamorous world of fashion, she washed her face and looked in the mirror, and her bare face looked fine.
At that time, “I was not good at acknowledging myself.
It's not other people's approval that matters.
I realized that the most important thing is that I think I'm cool.
Gyeongsin, who was busy living in the world of work and had not taken care of herself, felt that “the time I spend being polite to myself accumulates and my value becomes precious and shines brightly” as she closely observed Nona, who treated her with the utmost care.
These words, unlike the stern admonitions that fill the air, are sincere and enter both ears and touch deep into the heart.
Milanonna's worldview, which depicts the image of an adult and the various forms of life needed in this era, is compressed into 'subjectivity.'
“Even if others don’t comfort me or love me, I must keep myself at the center and not make my heart a living hell.” “Understanding myself and taking my side is the first step toward breaking free from the pain that imprisons me.” “If I love them, I must let them live the way they want to live.” That’s right.
While others may influence an individual's optimism and pessimism, it is solely subjective that determines it.
This book, which contains questions about humanity and life, is based on the humanities.
I am looking for the answer in ‘subjective studies’ that ask ‘how can I make myself comfortable?’
I urge you not to trample on yourself even when others trample on you, not to end your life until it's over, and to live frugally and faithfully, and to love to your heart's content.
I dream that self-respect will lead to respect for others, and then to respect for the community.
We hope to live in hospitality, not only for ourselves but also for this world.
Adult words that breathe life into a life that is like a deflated balloon.
The life exploration essays of 'Milanonna' Jang Myeong-suk (Nonna), born in 1952, and 'Milanonna' producer Lee Gyeong-sin (Gyeong-sin), born in 1982, have been published by Kim Young-sa.
Since first meeting in 2019, the two authors have shared a variety of stories, from secrets to worldly tales, and began writing a book that seeks answers to life's questions.
Among the hundreds of thousands of comments left by 900,000 subscribers, ranging from children to the elderly, many asked, "How should I live?" I felt sorry that I could not answer each and every one of those questions.
There were many things I wanted to share with the people who are struggling to survive in this land.
So, I have put my thoughts on various concerns and thoughts I want to share with readers into this book.
The title of the book, "It's Only My Life," written by two people who seem to have an age difference of 30 years and are good at reading each other's inner vibrations and shadows, does not mean "Let's live as we please, thinking only of ourselves," but rather "Let's live without harming others and achieving what we want."
This is a saying that says, “If I disappear, the whole universe will be destroyed,” so let’s live without losing our current selves.
“Being yourself is the best.
It's okay to abandon a relationship that my body rejects.
“There is no need to be swayed by other people’s opinions.” These words of Nona help us to straighten our center of gravity, which is shaken by the waves of the world.
But living while maintaining your own identity is by no means easy.
So how can we live with dignity? This book offers clues through seven major themes: how to age well, how to care for your heart, how to communicate, how to think, how to live a life of food, clothing, shelter, working together, and how to love.
Nonna and Gyeongsin do not forget to cultivate not only 'self-respect', which should be raised as much as possible, but also 'respect for others', which should be maintained at a minimum.
Nonna refers to the philosophy of “let me live my life and let them live theirs,” and says, “I can only be free if I set others free.”
Meanwhile, Gyeongsin emphasizes that we should not fall into the trap of self-pity, saying that “the value of what we earn through effort is greater than what we are born with.”
Bookstores and libraries are filled with books offering guidance on life. Why should we read them? Because they offer practical insights into real-world issues.
If you have conflicts at work, the direct advice of “don’t mind what people say when they don’t share the burden”, the wisdom of “even when you’re older, you should learn from younger people” if you don’t want to be an old fart, and the insight of “two minds, one body” that if you can’t become “one mind, one body”, you must acknowledge that humans are inherently different are not vague, but concise and refreshing.
Let us be free from the shackles of stuffy words.
Nonna, who was bullied at home as a child for having a big mouth and being skinny, said that one day, in her 40s, while working in the glamorous world of fashion, she washed her face and looked in the mirror, and her bare face looked fine.
At that time, “I was not good at acknowledging myself.
It's not other people's approval that matters.
I realized that the most important thing is that I think I'm cool.
Gyeongsin, who was busy living in the world of work and had not taken care of herself, felt that “the time I spend being polite to myself accumulates and my value becomes precious and shines brightly” as she closely observed Nona, who treated her with the utmost care.
These words, unlike the stern admonitions that fill the air, are sincere and enter both ears and touch deep into the heart.
Milanonna's worldview, which depicts the image of an adult and the various forms of life needed in this era, is compressed into 'subjectivity.'
“Even if others don’t comfort me or love me, I must keep myself at the center and not make my heart a living hell.” “Understanding myself and taking my side is the first step toward breaking free from the pain that imprisons me.” “If I love them, I must let them live the way they want to live.” That’s right.
While others may influence an individual's optimism and pessimism, it is solely subjective that determines it.
This book, which contains questions about humanity and life, is based on the humanities.
I am looking for the answer in ‘subjective studies’ that ask ‘how can I make myself comfortable?’
I urge you not to trample on yourself even when others trample on you, not to end your life until it's over, and to live frugally and faithfully, and to love to your heart's content.
I dream that self-respect will lead to respect for others, and then to respect for the community.
We hope to live in hospitality, not only for ourselves but also for this world.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: August 28, 2024
- Page count, weight, size: 320 pages | 498g | 135*210*20mm
- ISBN13: 9788934918950
- ISBN10: 8934918950
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