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The Smile Beyond Gain and Loss

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Shrine maidens cleaning the grounds of the shrine Hello. When we speak of "conscience," most of us—myself included—tend to view it through the lens of duality: good versus evil, or a "good heart" versus a "bad heart." However, upon deeper reflection, it seems that conscience is something that transcends this simple binary. We often hear phrases like, "It is important to act according to one’s conscience," or "If you consult your conscience, you will understand." But if conscience were not something universal, shared by everyone, then individual differences would arise, and we would eventually lose sight of what "conscience" truly is. It may sound as if I am studying for a legal exam, but my point is this: I believe conscience is not merely a tool for judging whether an event is "right" or "wrong." To me, it feels like something far more simple, rustic, and pure. To put it simply, I understand it as a "...

You are the Only One Who Can Save Yourself: The "System of Wa" Beyond the Exclusion of "Self-Responsibility"

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Title:  The System of "Wa": Rescuing the Self Through Divine Wisdom The Great Premise: Self-Reliance In this world, no matter who you are, the only person who can truly save you is yourself. Not parents, not siblings—only you. It sounds cold, perhaps even harsh. But do not despair just yet. The Minor Premise: Divine Wisdom We are the only beings gifted by the Creator with the wisdom to create "Something" from "Nothing." This isn't knowledge from books; it is wisdom that wells up from within. The Conclusion: The System of "Wa" (Harmony) When we apply this inner wisdom, we save not only ourselves but others as well. This is the "System of Wa." Think of water. It exists as solid ice, liquid water, and invisible vapor. Everything in this physical world (the "Visible") is born from the "Invisible" (the Void). We humans are the same. We are children of the Divine, temporary physical vessels carrying an eternal spiri...