Osashizu 1892-01
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January 11, 1892, night
I have always explained by using the metaphor of instruments. When instruments are damaged, you need to bring understanding to them at that time. You are to repair such instruments step by step. Even old instruments can continue to be used if repaired. When old instruments are damaged, what about new instruments, given the truth of mutuality? There is no damage to the new instruments, yet they could be damaged, depending on that truth. You think that new instruments will not be damaged, yet they might be damaged depending on the truth. It is easier to bring understanding to someone about positive things; it is difficult to bring understanding to someone about negative things. So you procrastinate once, twice, thrice, thus gradually delaying the truth. You say, “It is all right not to address the issue this month, or next month.” If you cannot bring it up, you cannot be said to be supervising properly. One cannot say that things will settle down. Damage calls for study; I urge you to quickly focus on studying. This is no small matter. Once extensive damage is done, repair will no longer be possible. Once repair becomes impossible, reorganization will be necessary.[1]
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January 13, 1892, 5:30pm
I have had things settled through My Directions. Until now, over a little period of time, I have bestowed the Sazuke day after day as I have passed through each day...At this time, quickly, you need to put this matter on the agenda for a meeting, as I told you before. About instruments, instruments, they are damaged fairly badly. Day after day, in the shade and in the sun...[2]
