First of all, I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the earthquake at the beginning of the year.
I sincerely hope that those in the affected areas can return to their daily lives in peace as soon as possible.
Although 2023 has ended and a new year has begun, it has been a difficult year to see the painful events and come to terms with the unbearable feelings and spend each day. It is customary to pray for the health of those who have made connections with us at the first shrine visit of the year, but I hoped that normal life would return to the affected areas as soon as possible.
Early in the new year, I wrote down words of guidance and goals in my notebook.
