Anastasia, the mystical woman of the Siberian taiga
Introduced to the world by Vladimir Megre, Anastasia, the mystical woman of the Siberian taiga, has captivated the hearts and minds of many people around the world. Vladimir Megre is a Russian entrepreneur and writer best known as the author of the Ringing Cedars of Russia (also known as Anastasia) series of books. Megre's book has also been translated into Japanese. Her teachings focus on nature, spirituality, and sustainable living, inspiring people to live in harmony with the Earth. Anastasia's message has also rwhere oresonated in Japan, ganizations such as Anastasia Japan have been formed. I will delve into the essence of Anastasia's philosophy and how it can be adapted to our situation, including my personal attempts to put these teachings into practice on a small scale.
A spiritual connection to the earth
Anastasia's view revolves around a deep connection to nature, simple living, and the importance of creating a sustainable future for future generations. She rejects excessive materialism and advocates a life of growing one's own land, producing food, and living self-sufficiently. The concept of a "home land," a hectare of land that each family can cultivate and call home, is at the heart of her vision. This not only symbolizes self-reliance, but also fosters a spiritual connection to the earth.
Anastasia's impact on the world
Since Vladimir Megret introduced Anastasia's story, her message has spread around the world, inspiring people to rethink their relationship with nature and each other. Her emphasis on love, the wisdom of nature, and the power of individual consciousness to shape a better future has inspired numerous movements and ecovillages in Europe and North America.
Anastasia's Philosophy in Japan
Although the extensive family land that is the basis of Anastasia's teachings is difficult to secure in Japan, where land is scarce and the challenges of urbanization are prominent, it resonates with traditional Japanese values such as Satoyama (the coexistence of humans and nature in the Japanese countryside). Anastasia Japan has been organized to bring her message to a Japanese audience and translate her books, and every year, it publishes Vladimir Megre's New Year's Messages. The message is thought-provoking and very informative.
Seeking harmony with nature in Japan (a small personal challenge)
I plan to build a small house, plant vegetables, and grow a few trees in a 300m2 space. Although 300m2 of land is much smaller than the 1 hectare she advocates, it is enough to plant a variety of vegetables and fruit trees and create a small nurturing environment. I have been looking for a large piece of land as she advocates and have not been able to find it, but I hope to realize peace, a concrete connection with nature by the summer of 2025. To do this, I would like to modify her proposal to relate the concept of "less is more". Not only is this limited space easy to manage, but it also allows me to experience the joy of growing my own food and contributing to a small natural ecosystem.
