In this chapter, the author explains why Tomekichi Taike was not explicitly mentioned in the previous book "A Second Life — This Is Your Last Chance." The decision was intentional, based on a concern that Taike's world might be misunderstood as belonging to the same category as religious leaders or spiritual authorities.
The author reflects on the difficulty of conveying these teachings, noting that even those who have studied for years do not always fully grasp their meaning. Human beings remain deeply attached to identifying themselves as physical entities, and this tendency is not easily overturned—even when intellectually understood.
Despite this challenge, the author expresses a strong desire to reach those who are seriously questioning their lives and searching for a new direction. This book is intended not only for those currently engaged in the learning, but also for future readers—those who may one day resonate with Taike's world, even if they have no connection to it now.
A key theme of the chapter is that the act of writing itself holds meaning. By directing consciousness toward Taike while writing, the author experiences it as a deeply significant process. The author believes that such intention will naturally reach others, as this is a function of the world of consciousness.
Ultimately, the chapter serves as a quiet but firm statement of purpose, grounded in sincerity rather than persuasion.
本章では、著者が前著『第二の人生 ―ラストチャンスです―』において、あえて田池留吉の名前を出さなかった理由と、本書執筆の動機が語られている。
田池の世界を宗教的指導者のように誤解されることを避けるため、直接的な表現を控えたと述べる。
また、人間は自らを肉として捉える意識が強く、心の転換は容易ではない現実にも触れている。
その上で、それでもなお自分の進むべき方向を見定めていくことの大切さを伝えたいとする。
本書は、今世で出会った人々だけでなく、将来、田池の世界に呼応してくるであろう意識に向けても書かれている。
書く行為そのものが意識を向ける時間であり、その過程で思いは伝わると確信している点が強調されている。