BookBrief Logo
SM

Shoji Morimoto

Book summaries for books written by Shoji Morimoto

Quotes

I’m not particularly good at anything, but I can be there.

Shoji Morimoto

presenceself-worthcompanionship

People often want someone who will just listen, without judgment or advice.

Shoji Morimoto

listeningacceptancecompanionship

Sometimes, the act of being present is more powerful than words.

Shoji Morimoto

presencesupportsilence

I do nothing, but maybe that’s what people need sometimes.

Shoji Morimoto

supportcompanionshipacceptance

It’s amazing how loneliness can be eased by sharing a quiet moment.

Shoji Morimoto

lonelinesscompanionshippresence

The world is full of people who need a neutral presence.

Shoji Morimoto

neutralitycompanionshipsupport

I am a blank slate; people can project whatever they need onto me.

Shoji Morimoto

identitysupportneutrality

If doing nothing helps someone, then maybe it’s not nothing after all.

Shoji Morimoto

purposesupportmeaning

Sometimes, people just want to be seen and acknowledged.

Shoji Morimoto

recognitioncompanionshiploneliness

There is value in simply existing alongside someone else.

Shoji Morimoto

existencecompanionshipsupport

I don’t offer advice or opinions, just my presence.

Shoji Morimoto

neutralitysupportpresence

To do nothing is not to be worthless.

Shoji Morimoto

self-worthmeaningsupport