The second step in the journey of proper meditation focuses on how we deal with the negative energy we have come to recognize within ourselves. The essential key is the warmth of the mother. Through meditating on the mother, we must awaken the memory of this warmth in our hearts, for it is none other than this warmth that reveals the true self.
Yet, this step is not easy. We all carry within us a long history of having rejected that very warmth. Most people are unaware that their lives have been shaped by this rejection. But as one begins to genuinely practice this teaching, they will confront a multitude of thoughts and energies that once turned away from love and now plead for reconnection.
By gradually shedding the psychological "armor" and defenses built from societal expectations, we begin to feel this energy more acutely. Initially overwhelming, it eventually subsides as we establish a deeper connection to the true self. Trust in this real self, built through meditation on the mother's warmth, becomes a source of unshakable strength.
However, sensitivity alone is not sufficient. Many who are sensitive may find themselves overwhelmed by darkness rather than clarity. Therefore, grounding practices like maintaining daily rhythms of sleep, nutrition, and lifestyle are emphasized. When one becomes balanced and reflective, they can finally turn toward the root causes of their internal suffering.
The author also stresses the importance of the "zero-year-old meditation." Even if we have no conscious memory, we all experienced peace in the womb and during infancy while being held by our mothers. Recalling this state of trust, warmth, and joy allows us to reconnect with the essence of who we truly are. This practice reveals how deeply entangled we've become in reliance on external powers and emotional defenses.
True meditation helps us realize that even the darkest energy—the desire to "kill Taike," as referenced—stems not from hatred but from the desperate inner cry to return to love. It is a cry of the heart, a yearning for the warmth we once knew. As this understanding deepens, the mind changes: from viewing Taike as a physical person to recognizing the resonance of his consciousness.
In the end, only by rediscovering the mother's warmth can we unravel the negative energy we've accumulated and move toward genuine happiness. To disregard this warmth is to remain lost. The path to joy begins with remembering, honoring, and returning to that warmth—the very essence of our true selves.
瞑想の第二ステップでは、心で感じた自分のマイナスエネルギーをどのように扱っていくかが問われます。その鍵となるのが「母の温もり」です。母を思う瞑想を通して、その温もりを心に蘇らせることこそが、本当の自分と出会うための絶対条件であり、心で感じるべきものだと著者は説きます。
多くの人が温もりに背いてきた歴史を持ち、それが心に深く刻まれているため、最初は困難が伴います。しかし、瞑想を重ねていくと、かつて拒否してきた温もりが、心の奥から訴えかけてくるようになります。そして、やがて自分の中に本当の自分を感じ始めることで、強烈なマイナスエネルギーは収束に向かい、自己信頼が芽生えていきます。
敏感な人は時に心の闇に振り回されやすく、苦悩も大きいですが、正しい手順を踏めば、より早く本当の喜びに至る可能性を持っています。その中で重要なのは、「ゼロ歳の時の瞑想」です。お母さんに抱かれていた記憶、母の胎内にいた安らぎの時間を心で思い出し、母の温もりを信じて委ねる喜びを再確認していくのです。
母の温もりを知ることができなければ、マイナスのエネルギーを乗り越えることは難しく、真の幸せには至れません。自らの傲慢や自負を崩し、本当の自分に戻っていく道こそが、幸せの道なのだと著者は繰り返し強調しています。