Abstract

What is the meaning of our lives, of life, of being human?
After more than ninety years of living, I think I have found the answer. (From the "Introduction" of this book)

What is the meaning of our life, while suffering from human relations, feeling inferior to others, and going through painful and sad events?
When we break a bone, we say "thank you" before we say "ouch,
When we are scammed, we rejoice in the feeling that we have stepped up to the plate. ......
The granddaughter of Eiichi Shibusawa, a ninety-three year old man who is grateful for every event in his life, talks about her "Theory of Life.

She is grateful for every event.
Each of our circumstances is a stage we have chosen in order to improve our hearts.
It is not what you think, but how you think.
Your body does not belong to you.
All is "me.
(Some excerpts from the headlines of this book)

Difficult partners, painful experiences, feelings of inferiority, and unsatisfactory circumstances: ......
How can we take these negative events and transform them into feelings of gratitude?

We will share with you a new "outlook on life" that will surely make your life easier.

Author’s Information

Sumiko Samejima
Essayist. Born in Asukayama, Tokyo (now Nishigahara, Kita-ku) in 1922. His grandfather was Eiichi Shibusawa, who laid the foundation of Japanese capitalism. His father was Eiichi's third son, businessman Masao Shibusawa. After graduating from a women's study school, he married Kazushige, a great-grandson of Tomomi Iwakura, at the age of 20 (in 1942). They had three boys. Inheriting the spirit of Shibusawa Eiichi, she continued to practice the frugal lifestyle of her childhood even after marriage. She learned dressmaking and made most of her husband's personal clothes, her children's clothes, and her own clothes by hand, and she is always full of wisdom in all aspects of life and living. She experienced a major air raid in Nagoya, where her husband worked. After her husband retired, she and her husband took a morning walk and practiced daily health tips and positive mental attitude. She is also noted for her youthful beauty, which has never been affected by illness. Her books include "What I Learned from My Grandfather Eiichi Shibusawa," "Don't Forget the Seasons and the Japanese Spirit," "Then, Now, and Now...," and "Everyday, Iki Iki, Sukoyaka. He also gives lectures and contributes to many magazines.