Soopsum, your sound

This post is written in English and Korean :) 이 글은 영어와 한글 버전으로 작성되었습니다.   This morning, I spent an hour pulling weeds in the garden. Since last fall, the garden had been left unattended, a complete mess. Because our gardener, N, had to rest due to back pain, I decided to take care of the garden myself — one hour, twice a day. With an empty mind, I pulled weeds. Why does the sound of the hoe feel so beautiful? I love weeding. Truly, I do. Looking at the soil, the plants, and the surrounding nature, my mind quietly clears itself — it feels like a beautiful meditation. Perhaps because it’s not a duty, but a moment where I simply exist as myself. Before I knew it, the garden was overflowing with weeds, and nameless flowers had bloomed in profusion. It was truly beautiful. I recorded the sound of the hoe, captured videos of the flowers around me, petted Momo the cat who came up to me, and simply enjoyed that time fully. Suddenly, I thought — my own heart is just like this garden. I had ...

 안녕하세요.  숲섬에 오신 것을 환영합니다. soopsum은 숨과 쉼을 위한 조용한 섬입니다. 이곳은 오직 당신의 영혼을 위한 공간입니다. 숲섬에는 마음을 다독이는 음악, 지친 하루를 감싸는 이야기, 조용히 숨을 고를 수 있는  여유가 있습니다. 숲섬에 사는 저는 soop입니다. 언제나 그랬듯이 당신과  좀 더 가까워지고 싶습니다. 🌿 이곳에서 조용히 부드럽게 그러나 꾸준하게, 서로의 마음에  작은 위로가 되어주기를  소망합니다. 숲섬에서 만나요. Hello. Welcome to Soopsum. Soopsum is a quiet island  for your breath and rest. It is a place made only for your soul. Here in Soopsum,  you will find music to soothe your heart, soft stories to embrace your weary days, and little spaces where you can simply breathe. I'm soop, living in Soopsum. I'd like to get closer to you, as always. 🌿 In this space, quietly and gently, but steadily, I hope we can be small comforts  to each other's hearts. See you in Soopsum.