As it is year’s end, perhaps for that reason, when I walked through the city, I suddenly inhaled dark air, and my heart filled with various emotions including heaviness and loneliness. If I don't do anything, darkness deepens, so I took deep breaths and sensed the far beyond. When I connected with the far beyond, my heart became clear and regained calm. The inner state of human beings creates space and atmosphere. When one’s inner state is quiet and bright, the air too feels serene and peaceful. Each time I go out, I keenly realize that I must continually restore this connection with the far beyond. That is how deeply I feel that this world is unwell, and that people are living in difficult conditions. The more I feel this, the more strongly the wish arises to share Master Idaki Shin’s concerts. I keep thinking, with a sense of prayer, of how to convey that hope exists here, so that a light of hope may be kindled in each person’s heart. Acting on the wishes that are born within me, carrying out what I see as it is, and creating a path brings me joy. This is because it is a path on which I can walk by being connected to the far beyond and receiving the workings of Great Being. Captivated by the stars shining in the clear night sky, my heart becomes transparent and pure. The moon, too, is shining beautifully. I am taught that those who live in a beautiful world have beautiful hearts. Thank you for today.