At my recent Shinkiko lesson, I forgot to bring the necessary equipment and my computer, which I usually bring with me. I had assumed that I wouldn’t need my computer today because it was just a session, so I didn’t bring it with me. Perhaps it was a message from the positive energy telling me to “check carefully once more.” This incident reminded me once again of the importance of checking carefully.
Fortunately, even though I didn’t have computers, I had smartphones and tablets, so I managed to get through it, although it may have been a little hard to hear and caused inconvenience to the participants. If you think flexibly and use what you have on hand, you can get by. However, it remains important to check everything thoroughly.
Recently, I feel like I’m trying to get everything done in a short amount of time, which has resulted in me skipping work, such as checking emails. I’m approaching the elderly age range, but I think it’s important not to blame it on my age.
In fact, research has shown that the influence of negative Ki can cause people to age faster than their actual age. According to a study by Nara Medical University, elderly people who feel that they are “mentally older than their actual age” are 3.33 times more likely to experience a decline in their daily functions and become dependent on care. This is a scientific fact proven by a three-year follow-up study.
Looking at this mechanism from the perspective of Ki, negative Ki that has entered the gaps in people’s minds, such as “I might be getting old” or “I’m already old,” is robbing them of their Ki energy and making them appear older. Conversely, the same research has also shown that people who feel “younger than their actual age” have a lower risk of needing care.
Negative energy creeps in when we feel weak or give up. The moment we think, “It can’t be helped, I’m getting old,” it becomes a perfect opportunity for negative energy to creep in, resulting in a loss of energy and making the person’s mind and body age more than they actually do.
This incident has taught me the importance of the basic principle of not neglecting to check things, as well as the ability to respond flexibly, and above all, the mindset of not blaming age. I would like to use Hi Genki daily, develop the habit of checking things carefully, and at the same time maintain a positive attitude that does not give in to my age. This will lead to a way of life that keeps negative energy away and attracts positive energy.