A prescription for a weary heart! What comforting words can support and reassure you?
Have you ever felt a moment when someone’s kind words sink in and resonate just when your heart is tired?
In daily life, we all feel anxiety and worries—sometimes the weight of it all presses heavily on our hearts.
At times like that, even the smallest phrase can melt a heart that’s gone cold.
In this article, we’ll share gentle words that stand by you and quietly support you when your heart is weary.
As you recall the warmth of words once given by someone dear, I hope your heart feels even a little lighter.
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A prescription for a tired heart! Comforting words that will support you (11–20)
If you don’t give up on yourself, there is no such thing as losing in life.Shigeta Saitō
Do you know the program “Mota-san no ‘Kotoba’”? It’s a picture-book-style read-aloud show that aired on NHK One-Seg 2.
The books featured on the program were written by Dr.
Shigeta Saito, a psychiatrist.
If you’re interested, definitely try looking for it.
Mota-san’s words are like Coach Anzai from Slam Dunk, who says, “If you give up, the game is over.” They really remind me how important it is not to give up.
I recommend it for when your heart feels tired, and the words naturally make you want to share them with others.
In this world of humans, there’s no such thing as failure.Ryoma Sakamoto
Do you remember when it briefly became a hot topic that “Sakamoto Ryoma’s name might disappear from textbooks”? It turns out it’s not the case for all textbooks.
There are various explanations, but it seems the judgment was that his main contribution—working tirelessly to forge the Satsuma-Choshu Alliance—wasn’t enough on its own.
Perhaps behind-the-scenes contributors are harder to evaluate in history, which feels a bit disappointing.
Ryoma’s words, however, are very forward-looking: we can learn from any failure.
Defeat in a match, a deal that fell through—setbacks are part of life.
Now that we know Ryoma’s words, we don’t want to let these failures remain mere failures.
It’s okay, it’s okay—one day the time will come when we get out of here.Banana Yoshimoto
Banana Yoshimoto is a writer who tells stories that gently scoop up the pain and sense of loss woven into everyday life.
Her words have the power to quietly cradle a wounded heart.
In life, we sometimes wander into stretches of time where no exit is in sight.
Even on days when all you can do is stop because you can’t see the way forward, those hours do come to an end, and a day will surely arrive when you can move ahead, even if only a little at a time.
Her gaze teaches us that we don’t have to force ourselves to try so hard right now.
These are words full of warmth and hope, ones that stay close when your heart is tired.
I can imagine that many people are still struggling emotionally and mentally. So let’s keep supporting one another.Lady Gaga
This is a message Lady Gaga sent to the disaster-affected areas in 2021, ten years after the Great East Japan Earthquake.
It shows her affection for Japan by acknowledging that recovery is still not complete even after so much time, and that emotional support is still needed.
By standing firmly with those who are suffering and grieving while encouraging them to move forward, she gives many people courage and strength.
It also conveys the impression of a message that we must not let the passage of time erode or fade the memory of their pain.
Earthquakes will strike again and again. To prevent severe damage, we will build parks and roads.Shinpei Gotō
I would like to introduce a famous quote left by Shinpei Goto: “Earthquakes will come again and again.
To prevent great damage, we must build parks and roads.” From this saying, one can sense his conviction to protect human life.
Shinpei Goto devoted himself to the reconstruction after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, making present-day Tokyo a city resilient to disasters.
Immediately after the earthquake, he became Minister of Home Affairs and then Minister for Reconstruction to rebuild Tokyo, which had suffered immense damage.
Along with the quote, he conceived reconstruction measures, but at the time he faced criticism from those around him.
It is said that enormous funds were required to put them into action, and landowners opposed the purchase of tracts that had been reduced to burned-out fields by the quake.
Although his budget was cut, Goto poured his efforts into building a disaster-resilient city.
Thanks to those efforts, Tokyo became stronger against earthquakes than it had been in the past.
It’s okay to be kinder to yourself.Adrienne Rich
Adrienne Rich, an American poet and a leading figure in feminism, left behind numerous works such as Of Woman Born and used the power of language to continually question society.
The words she left us are a gentle cheer for modern people who tend to drive themselves to the brink in the pursuit of perfection.
When you bend too much to meet someone’s expectations or conform to common norms and your own heart gets left behind, her message urges you not to forget to be kind to yourself.
It’s a calm, compassionate quote that quietly stays by the side of anyone who tries too hard.
A prescription for a tired heart! Comforting words that will support you (21–30)
Your life is worth far more than gold could ever be.Bob Marley
Bob Marley, known as the father of reggae, was someone who consistently called for peace, love, and freedom through his music.
His words carry a deep respect for the fundamental value of human beings.
When we become bound by society’s values and lose confidence in our own existence, his message can profoundly move the heart.
Realizing the irreplaceable preciousness of life—something that cannot be measured by wealth or status—becomes a strength beyond anything else.
These soul-stirring words remind us that, no matter the circumstances, our very existence holds immeasurable value.
In conclusion
The reassuring words we introduced this time are like small lights glowing in your heart.
When you’re tired or anxious, I hope you’ve found words that stay by your side in each moment.
Tuck these words gently into a drawer in your heart, and recall them when you need them.
Surely, they will softly light the way for your next step toward tomorrow.