Compass of the Times
Sailing uncharted waters of this era, we earnestly aspire to pave a path by applying the insights from the Study of the Soul to human beings and the world. Keiko Takahashi shows us the path to take by illuminating the past, present, and the future.In response to each individual’s wish to pursue more of the Study of the Soul, Takahashi Sensei provides us with Words of the Month and Compass of the Times each month, which, interrelated to each other, serve not only as clues for our studies and practice, but also as monthly guidelines for living our lives.
December 2019 Compass of the Times 189
To Maintain Our Inner Order
Reflecting on the Progress of This YearThe end of the year is approaching again.
How has the progress of the year been for you?
November 2019 Compass of the Times 188
The Turn of the Internal Cycle
Daily RequirementsIt is now November, and we only have two months left until the end of this year.
October 2019 Compass of the Times 187
The Change of Dimensions
Life Begins with the Aspiration to Be BornWe live in an era of turbulence in which our society changes at tremendous speed.
September 2019 Compass of the Times 186
The Change of Dimensions
To Live in Three DimensionsThere are only four months left in the year. How has your journey been as the end of the year approaches?
August 2019 Compass of the Times 185
Focus on the Initiative
Why Do You Take Self-Destructive Actions?Human beings can be strange creatures because some keep taking actions that are seen to be ruinous to themselves.
July 2019 Compass of the Times 184
To Burn Our Energy of Life
The Workings of Nature Follow a LawWe are having another hot summer season this year.
It has been pointed out that Japan’s climate is becoming subtropical due to global warming in recent years.
June 2019 Compass of the Times 183
Opening Up a Canal
A Canal That Can Rejuvenate Barrenness in NatureThe cultivation of barren and deserted lands in nature and plowing such rejuvenated fields can be described as the challenge that human beings have repeatedly taken on throughout history. In particular, the idea of creating a canal to irrigate paddy fields has been a great undertaking that has influenced the future of many people in multiple eras.
May 2019 Compass of the Times 182
To Nurture Our Mind
Humans Travel Jippo Sekai— the World of Ten DirectionsA distinguishing characteristic of being human is that we can live by our own free will. It means that we can live by following our feelings and thoughts.
April 2019 Compass of the Times 181
To Become Zenyu (Good Friends)
Think about ZenyuEvery April we hold the Zenyu Gathering in commemoration of the anniversary of GLA. Although I have referred to the meaning of Zenyu several times in the past, I would like to look back on it once again.
March 2019 Compass of the Times 180
To Live Together
The Issue of the 21st Century Called “Loneliness”In January of 2018, news made headlines around the world that Theresa May, the Prime Minister of the UK, which is in the turmoil of Brexit, “created a new post called minister for loneliness.
February 2019 Compass of the Times 179
To Change
The Truth of Inner-Outer UnificationIt has been a month since the beginning of the new year. I believe many of you are now entering the time when you need to take steps in advancing your goals for the new year in full force. This month, I would like to take up one of the Divine Truths that will support you on your path this year.
January 2019 Compass of the Times 178
To Start
The Door to the New YearHappy new year.
This is the beginning of the new year 2019.
Now that you opened its door, what kind of feeling do you have? Are you envisioning the first step that is appropriate for the beginning of the year?