Everyone at the share office was working briskly even in the first week of the year — the people around you really do shape your motivation. At lunchtime I made my first shrine visit of the year and placed the new ofuda on my home altar, ready for the year ahead.
| 環境 | かんきょう | environment |
| 刺激 | しげき | stimulus, inspiration |
| 初詣 | はつもうで | first shrine visit of the year |
| 恒例 | こうれい | annual custom |
| 神棚 | かみだな | household altar |
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