Today, Mount Fuji gleamed silvery white, its beauty deeply encouraging me, clearing my heart as a refreshing breeze swept through. Closing my eyes and listening to messages carried by the wind, birds suddenly began to sing at once, and the chirping responding to my voice conveyed that we are all living together. I then brewed “Tamashii” (soul) coffee, and as I sensed the soul within, my heart grew calm and relieved, my spiritual state settling into peace. In the mornings, I feel various energies within me that cause reactions such as gloominess, heaviness, discomfort. Because of this, I make it a priority to begin by brewing “Tamashii” coffee. Once my heart has settled, I open my notebook from the three-piece set wrapped in a leather cover and, sensing the depths of my inner being, I write down the words that are born. At that moment, I feel the very center of my spirit most clearly and find profound peace. I can see that if I live here, problems are resolved and the future is built; yet in reality, many things occur, and past habits and past words that cloud the vital core of life quickly arise, creating situations in which I suffer and cause others to suffer as well. Because I am now desperately striving to acquire a new way of living, I notice these moments quickly, take a deep breath, and practice feeling love—the center of life itself—as the first step toward resolution. When I feel peaceful, I feel united with all life, and the heart grows rich and solid. Today, I did marbling at my staff’s atelier. Located on the rooftop of a building, the atelier offers views of the evening sky glowing at sunset as the wind blows through and, when night falls, stars shine brightly, as if watching over us. Today again, beautiful marbling patterns were born. When drying them, they looked like light flowers in bloom. I feel that the sight of people wearing these light flowers and walking beautifully will bring about hope in this world. Living with a beautiful inner state, wearing clothing that resonates with that inner beauty, and moving through life as though light flowers themselves are walking—this, I can see, will transform the world. Constant sorting of the inner state is essential. Since encountering Master Idaki Shin, I have continued to look within, to question, to reflect, and to write the words that arise in my notebook, carving my life open. Even now, determined to open my life through words, I write them down every morning, every night, and whenever they suddenly arise. The words of life open the future. Thank you.