The day after the Entrepreneur Salon dawned clear and bright, and Mount Fuji revealed its beautiful presence. It felt like an auspicious day. At the Entrepreneur Salon, I became aware that long-held patterns of reaction had been healed and transformed, which made me rejoice. I have long borne a habitual response of constantly being attentive to others, something I believe many people share, yet I have felt how deeply exhausting it can be. Today, I realized that this reaction had been healed and was no longer present, and I felt remarkably light in body, with a buoyant and relaxed heart. Gratitude overflowed from the depths of my being. From the bottom of my stomach, the things I truly wish to do began to arise. I felt that nothing is impossible and that there are no limits, and I was filled with joy and happiness as the power to keep moving forward overflowed from within. When I stepped outside, plum blossoms were in bloom. The nearing arrival of spring made my life rejoice. Plum blossoms are also called the harbingers of spring; they are truly flowers that announce its coming. When I find plum blossoms blooming in the cold, my heart flutters with the joy of coming spring , and courage is born to endure a cold winter. The plum blossoms taught me that even if the present is painful, spring will surely come. Across the world, countless precious lives have been lost, and conditions in which people cannot live in health and peace continue. As I was drawn by the fragrance of the plum blossoms, my heart opened toward the future, with resolve that, just as nature’s life lives toward spring, we too can move toward spring and overcome this suffering. I could also hear the messages of my ancestors’ souls, and as I understood the present time, a pillar was established within me to live my true self for the peace of the world. Yesterday, at Master Idaki Shin’s Entrepreneur Salon, his life story raised a pillar of light at the very center of life. By meeting Master Idaki Shin, the being of each and every one of us is manifested. I am deeply grateful for a life in which such an irreplaceable experience is possible, and from my heart I wish to engage in work that will be of service to the world. Thank you.