Today's Spiritual Message [2024/10/26]

Good morning, this is Mafuyu.

Today is October 26, 2024—"Kishimen Day". Kishimen, enjoyed for its smooth texture, is one of the flavors of autumn and is widely loved in Aichi Prefecture. It is also "Denim Day", a day to appreciate the diversity and durability of denim, a symbol of fashion. Furthermore, today is also "Austria's National Day". It is a historic day marking when Austria declared itself a permanently neutral country, and it is an opportunity to renew our commitment to peace.

Today's Spiritual Message

Let's make today a day to move forward at your own pace. In honor of "Kishimen Day" and "Denim Day," try to feel the joy found in simplicity and gratitude for the things that fit into your daily life. Denim is a fashion item loved for a long time, and kishimen is something you can enjoy casually. Our hearts can also
stay calm and natural by focusing on the things close to us.

In honor of Austria's "National Day," let's also keep the spirit of peace and neutrality in our hearts. The path to peace may seem long, but each of us cultivating inner peace is the first step toward spreading a positive influence to those around us.

Today's Meditation Theme: Daily Calm and Peace

In today's meditation, let's focus on calmness and inner peace. While taking deep breaths, hold an image of your heart settling down, and release the tension accumulated in your body one by one. Like denim, imagine yourself as simple yet strong, and
feel the strength to live each day with a calm heart. A peaceful heart will spread around you, and you will be able to feel a quiet sense of fulfillment.

May today be a calm and gratitude-filled day for you. While feeling the small happiness that tends to get buried in daily life, please cherish taking calm, authentic steps. Have a wonderful day.

—Mafuyu Ayase