Security Blankets for Adults
In the rest of the world, security blankets are the sole preserve of
children. But in Japan, it has long been acceptable for adults to have them
too.
For many Japanese, everyday items from teacups to computer screen-savers,
adorned with popular Japanese cartoon characters, such as Pokemon bath mats
or Hello Kitty cell phones, have become similar to security blankets.
A psychologist, Miss Kayama suggests that people in Japan have become tired
of verbal communication and are seeking comfort in a fantasy world of silent
articles. The ordinary Japanese are increasingly tolerant of adults slipping
into regression, because of the stress that they are under.
More and more people in Japan are apparently becoming less and less sure of
themselves. They are increasingly afraid of one-to-one communication,
despite the widespread use of communication tools such as cell phones.
The majority of those in trouble said they sought solace in some kind of
item or product. The more stressed out they were, the more strongly they
are attached to their "security blankets."
Source-Kyodo News
It is important for us to place our trust in the right things.
"SOME TRUST IN CHARIOTS AND SOME IN HORSES, BUT WE TRUST
IN THE NAME OF THE LORD OUR GOD." (Psalm 20:7)
Let's trust only in the Lord our God!
Neil Verwey