Plain Living and High Thinking as Your Principle of Life

Plain Living and High Thinking

In times of rapid change, it is good to have a principle and a motto. 

I recommend to have a principle of life, “plain living and high thinking.” 

This principle is almighty. 

Whatever happens in the real world, it has shown me what action to take. 

There is a nice Japanese idiomatic phrase that combines "plain living" and "high thinking". 

"yu u zu u mu ge"

This is also my favorite motto. 

In this phrase, "yu u zu u" means "being flexible." 

On the other hand, “mu ge” means “unobstructed.”

"Yu u zu u mu ge" has various interpretations as follows:

• Great flexibility and no obstruction exist at all on the behavior.
• Mutually communicate heterogeneity without any obstacles.
• Things go smoothly without any obstacles.
•  Don't stick to one way of thinking, see things freely and deal with them better.

Either way, it teaches us that flexibility matters. 

I am convinced that there is real freedom beyond reason. To do so,

Therefore, I want to value the flexible sensibility that makes it possible.

 

"Serendipity" suggests that sensitivity is more important than reason 

The force of seizing the chance of good luck is known as "serendipity." 

Serendipity is essentially the same as "yu u zu u mu ge". 

Many scientists and artists prefer this phrase though, "serendipity" is also beneficial to the general public. 

The origin of "serendipity is "The Three Princes of Serendip,'' an old Persian fairy tale dating back over a thousand years.

The point is that if we use our sensibilities every day, there will be unexpected new discoveries other than those predicted, and they will become important in the future. 

If many people exercise their “serendipity” and generate unexpected ideas and discoveries, it may be possible to create a happier society than expected.

　

Practice of Plain Living and High Thinking 

The practice of “Plain Living and High Thinking” is to stop habitual reactions. 

Make sure you don't get involved in messy relationships. This practice is also effective in helping the four families live together. 

Changes in lifestyles due to coronasWe live in urban areas and our living space is more compact than in rural areas, so it is difficult to secure a private space. Finally my two children started a quarrel. 

I tried not to get involved in this messy relationship. 

In front of their serious quarrel, I took a deep breath and intuitively understood what I was supposed to do. I didn't stop the quarrel directly. 

Following my intuition, I began to throw away unnecessary things. Then, I cleaned up and started to create a space. 

                       

In the process, I found foods near their expiration date and used them to cook. 

In the meantime, we invited them and enjoyed the dishes they cooked one by one. Mysteriously, when the living space was prepared, a smiley communication occurred to them.  That is synchronicity.　A dynamic absolute harmony, often appears in front of us as synchronicity. 

I realized that the living space was being purified. I worked 100% positively for absolute harmony, even near the battle. 

Conclusion

“Plain living and high thinking” is a useful principle in a chaotic and rapidly changing world. The practice of this principle requires both flexibility and not losing sight of yourself. In particular, to keep your mind peaceful even if conflicts occur around you. Let's flexibly follow the path of absolute harmony without being bound by reason. There is nothing else.

The Future is Non-linear, Bright Society Depends on Your Choice, Imagination and Creation

Future depends on your choice

In the doctrine of the Tendai sect, a school of Buddhism, "ichi nen san zen". It means that the three thousand realms are contained in one mind.

It is regarded as the ultimate principle of the Tendai sect among others.

In my interpretation, it means that people's thoughts include all possibilities. In other words, your future will change depending on which timeline you steer. 

So if you vaguely live without thinking, that's a big problem. It is very effective to draw a vision for the future that is as clear as possible. 

As for me, when I was in high school, I drew an image of my future home. It's a clean, modern living, and I live with my husband and two children. Twenty years later, I realized that was a reality. 

Life is not linear. Multiple future time lines spread in front of you in parallel. What future do you choose? Be aware of your future choices. You choose the future.

Imagination and Creation for Ideal Future: Better Paradigm Shift

We should reconsider the "image of a uniform future" that has been imagined as an extension of modernization and science and technology development, as an image of the "future" with multiple possibilities. In other words, by aiming for a better paradigm shift, we can choose a time line that leads to a brighter society and proceed. 

We are now in paradigm shift. 

Paradigm shift has the following meaning:

"a time when the usual and accepted way of doing or thinking about something changes completely'' (Definition of paradigm shift from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

"a situation in which the usual and accepted way of doing or thinking about something changes completely: The widespread use of social media represents a paradigm shift in the way we communicate.'' (Definition of paradigm shift from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Paradigm shift is more important than it is now. So it's the worst to be vaguely tossed. This means that each person is responsible for the future of society. 

The future of the individual is closely related to the future of society. 

Therefore, for the sake of your happy future, many people would like to choose a timeline that will lead to a desirable global environment and social system.

Now we are in a wonderful paradigm shift like a miracle

Some people realize that a wonderful paradigm shift like a miracle is happening now. 

Mankind has been repeating wars, but I also feel that the current society is shifting to utopia. 

New possibilities are emerging for creating a sustainable and happy society.　Otherwise, humankind will be extinct. 

I feel that a wonderful future another story already exists potentially. It is a society in which Basic Income that eliminates economic disparities, free energy that creates inexhaustible wealth, ecological industries are commonplace and flying cars.

The idea that each person has another reality, apart from this reality, creates a new era by imagining.

I was surprised last week when I found a site where Joseph Gregory Hallett was actually a real King of England. 

source:  https://www.kingof.uk/

I think there are many other stories out there. 

I realize that the times that were so heavy until now are already past. 

Conclusion

The doctrine of Buddhism teaches us that the three thousand realms are contained in one mind. In other words, the most important thing is to set the direction of your feeling vector to the brighter one. Then, a miraculous future will become a reality. That is true even in society.

Being Happy Through Synchronicity with Cosmic Will

Benefits of meditation to access Cosmic Will 

Shinto says that if you follow Cosmic Will, you will get what you need, when you need it, and when you need it, through connections with society and people. 

In order to access Cosmic Will, daily meditation is effective. 

Cosmic Will is a dynamic absolute harmony in that what you need comes while you don't store what you don't need. 

Continuing meditation on a daily basis improves your intuition for the dynamic absolute harmony.

 

Cosmic Will Appears as Synchronicity

Cosmic Will, a dynamic absolute harmony, appears in front of us as synchronicity. Synchronicity is simply defined as "meaningful coincidence." Synchronicity, although not yet scientifically proven, is something that many people experience. For example:

• Contact from someone who wants to meet,
• The other person suggests what you wanted to do, 
• See repdigit continuously Meet unexpected people

 

Synchronicity: Tips for keeping the subconscious with Cosmic Will 

Synchronicity is also the key to keep the subconscious with Cosmic Will. So it's a real signal from yourself. 

When your subconscious mind is with Cosmic Will, a miracle-like event happens to you. It looks like a coincidence, but it is an inevitable event. 

We can find out about our wonderful state of subconsciousness by encountering a series of favorable synchronicities.

 

Make synchronicity your side for prosperity 

It would be great if we could take advantage of synchronicity and upgrade to a happier life. 

In fact, synchronicity hides the message of trying to make life better. So, if you put synchronicity on your side, the universe will support you every day like a mysterious miracle. 

A coincidence means a spiritual sign. It's an amazing sequence of synchronicities, a reflection of your own spiritual world. 

Depending on your subconsciousness, freedom, abundance and joy will come to you. So be proactive and bring Cosmos to your side and enjoy a joyful life. 

Cosmos is hoping that people with Cosmic Will will prosper.

 

Tips for Synchronicity

In order to prosper in a series of miracles called synchronicity, in addition to meditation, you need a well-balanced state in every sense. 

For example:

• Do not overeat,
• Regular life
• Do not be angry
• Not too pessimistic
• Minimize screen time
• Do not forcefully desire
• Don't stick to the results
• Make your way of thinking flexible
• Deepen feeling happy
• Do not hold or collect unnecessary things

 

I haven't fully accomplished all of the above, but I've done much better than before. This made life much easier for me than before. And, more often, in my daily life, I am more thankful and inspiring. 

In other words, it can be said that my flow of time is in the torrent of prosperity, the "Cosmic Zone." 

Originally, we can accept this "Cosmic Zone" as the "Base Position". That is very natural in nature.

 

Summary

Shinto says that if you follow Cosmic Will through social and human connections, you will get what you need, when you need it, and when you need it. 

Cosmic Will appears in front of us as synchronicity. 

Cosmos hopes that people with Cosmic Will will prosper. 

In order to prosper in a series of miracles called synchronicity, in addition to meditation, a well-balanced state in every sense is required.

 

Less Screen Time Means a Better Mind and Body

Less Screen Time Means a Better Mind and Body

The great people who lived a happy life wrote down how important the optimal lifestyle is for a lucky life: Luigi Cornaro (1464-1566) and Mizuno Namboku (1760 to 1834), who Improved their destinies by eating less. 

                 

But that is not enough now. What we have to keep in mind is also how to shorten the screen time. Because we cannot live without screen time now. But it has negative impact on both mind and body. 

When I was little, my parents advised me to stay five meters away from the TV screen. However, now the PC screen is only about 30 cm away from my face. As for the iPhone and iPad, I am touching the screen, and the screen and I are in close contact.  What does that mean!

Radio waves that stiffen a relaxing sense that harmonizes with nature

While walking through the forest, I could enjoy the wonder of nature. 

However, now that I always have a mobile phone in my hand, which locks in my true freedom of mind.

It is like the iron sand is forced to form by magnets.  In other words, without a magnet, mind tunes to the beautiful vibrations of nature.

Negative impact of screen time on mind and body

You should be aware of minimizing screen time. Otherwise, you'll waste your life. 

Let me introduce my recent mistakes.　Last weekend, I spent 12 hours surfing the internet.  However, my primitive body is not accustomed to the rays from electronic devices. Therefore, the next morning, I felt a physical sickness as well as self-loathing.

I know that especially screen time is not good for children. Moreover, I often see that screen time is not good for children's growth. 

Conclusion

It is beneficial to decide to make a No Screen Time Day and limit the screen time of the day. The rest is how much you can tame yourself at your will.

Tips for Fortune Suggested by Shrine Mirrors

Shrine mirrors suggest God we encounter deep in our inner consciousness

There are no god statues at shinto shrines. Instead, there is a round mirror in a shrine. 

So in that mirror you see your own face, not the deity.

Once at a shrine, I saw my face in the mirror and experienced the wonders of this world.  And I was impressed by the idea of ​​the ancients. 

What they wanted to pass on to posterity is, in the end, God will appear when we deepen our inner consciousness. 

And we will find that the God who appeared is ourselves. Thus, in Shinto, people approach God.

Fortunate life depends on where you focus your attention

Fortunate life depends on where you turn your "consciousness". Then, the situation in the world changes according to the direction of consciousness.

Don't confuse "consciousness" with "thinking." 　Being conscious is not the same as the will to forcefully change the surroundings.　This is because "consciousness" and "thinking" are two different things. 　It is the consciousness, not the will to forcefully change the surroundings that can change the surroundings into a desirable world.  

So if you can control your "consciousness," you can transform your surroundings as you wish.  That is, your soul goes where you are aware, and the world around you changes accordingly.

Therefore, controlling "consciousness" is the essence of happiness. 

So the first step is to be aware of what you are aware of. 　Once you can control your "consciousness," your life becomes more comfortable.

Tips to control "Awareness" 

If you can control what you are aware of, you can make your life more comfortable. So how can we do that? Here are some tips for controlling what you're aware of:

• Focus on a fascinating future
• Focus on your breathing (especially exhaling)
• Write your thoughts in a notebook and check your thoughts

Why don't you try to do the things you can while arranging the above?

The secret to entrust to the subconscious

The ultimate ideal way of life is to leave it to the subconscious. 

The subconscious here is not the consciousness of others, but our own deep consciousness, which is God. 

Subconsciousness works on everything we are aware of. For example, if you wake up in the morning and feel the gratitude of having a new day, it will be a wonderful day. 

On the contrary, if you feel uncomfortable from the morning, something unpleasant happens. Using the subconscious is not simple. 

The reason for changing reality is that negative reactions often occur. First, accept as it is. Then, through the dialogue with the subconscious, you will find comfort from them. 

When in good harmony with the subconscious mind, unnatural powers and thoughts disappear, eventually leading you to the desired stage of life.

Do not let the ego rule your mind

To control the subconscious, it is important not to let the ego control the mind. 

The ego is a strong concentration of consciousness. 

Since it is an unnatural force, a reaction occurs. Reactions, even temporary desired outcomes, ultimately result in illness, incompatibility, conflict, and so on. 

So we have to distinguish between ego and harmonious peace. 

Harmonious peace is based on a natural sense. On the other hand, the ego is a selfish force that is separated from harmony. 

We must not let the ego destroy ourselves. 

To keep your mind from being controlled by the ego, you should occasionally relax your brain and body.

Summary

Shrine mirrors eventually suggest that God appears when we deepen our inner consciousness. And controlling consciousness is the sign of happiness. 

First, accept as it is. 

And through dialogue with the subconscious you will find harmonious peace in the world around you. 

When in good harmony with the subconscious mind, unnatural powers and thoughts disappear, eventually leading you to the desired stage of life. 

The important thing is to keep a soft subconscious mind, not unnatural concentration.

How to Accumulate Virtue by Eating for Fortune

A good way to live is a trick

The most important thing to live is how much you can accumulate virtue in this life. A good way to live is a trick. If you don't know this rule, it will be a big problem later. However, usually people don't notice the cause and effect.

Virtue does not mean taking a high social position or acquiring a huge fortune. 　In other words, virtue is accumulated by daily attitudes and has nothing to do with the results achieved. 　

And the amount of virtue you accumulate will determine how lucky you are in the next life. But we tend to value results. Too much concerning the result reduces the amount of virtue.  

In fact, it's easy to accumulate virtue by optimizing your daily living attitude.

Premortal virtue and luck in this world

We are born into this world, taking over the virtues of the previous life.

If the amount of virtue in the previous life was small, the fortune of this life becomes bad. Therefore, some people are lucky and some are unlucky since they were born. 

The law of nature is equal. It doesn't favor anyone. 

So don't overestimate good luck just because you're lucky in this world. 

If you are living a terrible life, you will quickly run out of your fortunes saved in your previous life.

saving virtue

wasting virtue

How to Improve your Destiny by Eating

Any fate can be changed with a proper diet for three years. Nanboku Mizuno (1760–1834), a Japanese master of physiognomy, proved that. 

Nanboku Mizuno was born in a poor family. He sinned and entered prison. However, he improved his tragic fate by eating and chewing well. 

Despite his lowly status, he established a high degree of credibility and advised many high-ranking aristocrats and lords, including the Emperor. 

And he put together a book on how to improve your destiny with food. This is more relevant content today.

He recommends three good ways to eat for good luck:

1. Eat less and eat less
2. Eat at a fixed time
3. Chew well when eating

Summary

It's easy to get lucky. That is how to eat. 

This life is only once. But you will still exist after death. 

Even if you are unlucky in this world because you didn't have the virtues of the previous life, it's okay. 

All you have to do is practice a good meal for three years. 

If you do that, you'll definitely be in luck.

Accepting Things as They Are for Fortune

Accepting Things as They Are to get out of Karma

In Shinto, recommend us to live "with the gods" or "as the will of God." This means to accept things as they are. 

So don't force things to be as you want them to be. 

For instance, the more you reject the disagreeable, unpleasant environment, the closer they are to you. And you can't get out of that karma anymore. 

Or, if your wishes are too strong, you weaken your focus on the present. Moreover, wishing strongly makes feelings un-pure. 

After all, doing nothing creates positive power to change. Understanding that is the first step.

 

Wisdom to live a peaceful life

Here are some specific tips on how to live:

1. Spend calm,
2. Accept as it is,
3. Don't judge what's good or bad about what's happening in front of you 
4. See "as is" in the middle of "good" and "bad"
5. Focus on “now”
6. Have flexibility 

In this way, Shinto is basically based on the idea of harmony. In other words, to accept as it is, to respect it, to appreciate it, and to try to blend in. 

You will deeply understand your soul to approach fortune by the way to accept things as they are. 

Closer to God in a peaceful way of life

To live in a peaceful way of life based on Shinto makes you closer to God.  This God differs from "Homo Deus" of Yuval Noah Harari.  This God is the essence of the world and your source.　So you don't need rejuvenation with high technology to become God, Homo Deus.

Please accept as it is. And your soul connect with the "God" who protects you at the same time you will be more "God." Shinto finds God in nature and worships and respects nature as God. 

In other words, you as a child of God, are said to gradually approach God by enhancing your spirituality.

Exquisite adjustment

There is an exquisite adjustment. If you try to change it forcibly, it will be useless.

The followings are not good:

• to waste energy by trying to change others.
• to invest so much energy into situations that you strongly hope.

To avoid the above don't force things to be as you want them to be. Just accept as they are.  

But please note that there is an exquisite adjustment is in the middle of "as it is" and "as you hope."  So see "as is" in the middle of "as it is" and "as you hope."  This avoids wasting extra energy.　

Conclusion

The more you reject the unpleasant, the closer they are to you. To break the vicious circle, in Shinto suggests to live as the will of God. In other words, accept things as they are not as you want them to be. There is an exquisite adjustment: see "as is" in the middle of "as it is" and "as you hope."  By this you will be more peaceful and happy.