What is remarkable in the claim of "doing nothing" is the teachings of the Jomon period.

The activities of people and the peace of the world are created by human effort. They do not happen automatically.

As the Jomon people would say, things like "if you do nothing, you will be given" are just fantasies.

・It is a transformed form of the desire for power.
・The Jomon period was not a world of divine harmony, but rather a world where human desires to exclude gods and act selfishly were directly realized.
・In a sense, it is a world of beautiful power dynamics.
・The Jomon period was a society where a large number of people were equal to an absolute strong person.
・It was a "fiction" devised by the rulers to alleviate the harsh and difficult hunting life, a fiction that "things are given even without doing anything," which is completely the opposite of reality.
・People who were the ruling class at that time often reminisce about the life where "things were given even without doing anything."
・The reality where "everyone can live without doing anything" will never come.
・It is a society with social pressure to believe in the fiction that "things are already given even without doing anything," imposed by the rulers.
・A charismatic leader leads, creates a group of obedient people who "give," and makes them serve the rulers.
・It is a distorted form of the "law of attraction," where others are implicitly exploited with their consent.
・In a sense, everyone played a certain role in that society (which is the same as today).
・Things that were possible in the past, when the population was small and isolated communities had little contact, are now impossible due to the increased population.
・The hunting life that was possible when the population was small and nature was abundant is now impossible.
・The current hunting life is a structure where some people exploit the majority of ordinary people, treating them as slaves.
・Although the Jomon period is often described as peaceful, in reality, the origin of power-based domination was in the Jomon period.
・The Jomon period was the prototype of a society of nobles and slaves.
・It was an era without cleverness, where power-based domination existed directly.
・There is an intention to revive that straightforward power-based domination with clever logic.

In the realm of spirituality and cults, things are often promoted and people are misled into believing that things will happen without any effort, and inaction is justified. However, in reality, nothing will change unless someone takes action, and the world is heading towards destruction. Action is necessary.

This is the opposite of the irresponsible claims of some spiritual leaders who say, "We will have a society without leaders, a free society," or "You don't have to do anything." Some spiritual leaders mock and ridicule the world, and try to undermine the efforts of leaders who are trying to guide people, suppress the actions of others, and try to place themselves in a superior position through clever words. For those who are actively trying to change reality, it may be difficult to accept the idea that "someday, a desired life will be realized without doing anything."

Recently, there has been a trend of embracing the Jomon philosophy, which suggests that everything will be provided by nature. However, this is only possible when there is more nature than people, or when the population is very small and nature relatively increases. Sometimes, those who advocate for Jomon are unknowingly endorsing population reduction (even if they deny it verbally or in their minds). When people dream of and seek a society where "there is plenty of nature and few people, and everything is provided without doing anything," that world will not come unless there is a population decline, because the Earth's resources and land are finite. However, some in the spiritual community are ignoring this fact and dreaming of a reality where, even with an increasing population, nature provides everything, which is a fanciful and unrealistic notion. Yet, they preach the importance of life and avoid getting their hands dirty. This is why the world is not changing, because there are so many spiritual people who ignore reality, rely on imagination, and preach empty platitudes.

It is possible that someone who truly believes in the teachings of Jomon might seize land where it is possible (such as Okinawa or the South) and try to realize it. In that case, imagine what would happen to the people who originally lived there. In other words, when everyone proposes something that is impossible and creates a fantasy, and then tries to get someone to act on it, it foreshadows another period of conflict. A paradise for a select few would be created, while others are excluded. Wouldn't it be better to create a world where everyone can live happily, in their own way? This is not about everyone being able to live as they please, like in the Jomon era, but something that is created through wisdom.

In order to change this world, substantial changes are necessary.

The kind of world this world should be heading towards is not a "live as you please" lifestyle, as some spiritual people promote the lifestyle of the Jomon period, but rather a state where order exists beautifully in a hierarchical structure.

Sometimes, when spiritual people talk about the Jomon period or freedom, they lead people in the wrong direction. It can be said that even in the Jomon period, there was no freedom. First of all, it absolutely depends on external factors such as climate and nature, which eliminates freedom. In order to live a Jomon-style life, there must be abundant nature, a warm climate, and a small population. However, it is obvious that this is impossible. The population continues to increase, and nature decreases. There is also a limited amount of warm climate. It is obvious to anyone that the lifestyle that people in Okinawa and other tropical regions enjoy cannot be replicated in other regions, yet some people, while living in a warm place, naively say that everyone should live the same way. Perhaps, because it is impossible to live a life without hardship in this society, the romance of seeking that impossibility is what leads to such claims. Claiming the impossible seems like a kind of deception that brings disillusionment. Perhaps, it is more important to show people the reality and improve this world by creating order in a hierarchical structure.

Also, there is a misunderstanding that there were no leaders in Jomon society, but it seems more accurate to say that there was a kind of leader who could not be opposed. The argument against having a second-in-command is discussed by Machiavelli, and it seems that in the Jomon period, there was only a number one, and everyone else was equal, so that society was almost equal under that number one. The difference between the Jomon period and the Yayoi period, when the absolute power of that number one emerged, is the scope of their influence. While the Yayoi period certainly had greater power, the basic structure was the same as the Jomon period. In the Jomon period, there was no one like a second-in-command, but in the Yayoi period, there were many second-in-commands, which led to conflicts. Spreading the lie that there were no leaders in the Jomon period, without recognizing this, is a common situation where "people only see what they want to see."

If there were leaders in the Jomon period, there were also leaders in the Yayoi period. Therefore, the reason for conflicts after the Yayoi period is that there were forces that sought to establish order (where 1 controls 2-5), and there were also forces that sought to dominate others through desire (where 5 controls 1-4), and these forces were in a state of equilibrium.

If the hierarchy of order is from top (1) to bottom (2-5), then it can be said to be correct governance. On the other hand, if the bottom (5) dominates the top (1-4), it can be said to be incorrect governance. It can also be said to be the dominance of good over evil, and such an incorrect order needs to be corrected.

Therefore, conflicts arise when those in power become corrupt, in order to restore order. It can also be said to be a righteous fight.

However, there are people who use this kind of excuse or justification to dominate others. In reality, almost everyone on Earth is at roughly the same level, so it is not appropriate for countries or organizations to use this as an excuse to dominate others. If Japanese people are said to be slightly higher in terms of vibration, that doesn't mean that other countries will accept it, so it is better to think that everyone is at the same level on Earth. Therefore, forces that try to justify their dominance with this kind of excuse often have some kind of deception. That being said, there are appropriate leaders. It is not about clever or righteous people, but there is truly a hierarchy of order.

In the past, there have been many cases where those in power (1) at the top level yielded their power to the pressure from the bottom (5) due to force. However, this spread an incorrect order (5) to the world, and it should not have been done. This is a point of reflection. In some eras, it was mistakenly said that force is justice. And we can see the suffering of the weak leaders (1) at that time.

Things are actually quite simple. The one who knows the principles (1) should govern. If the one who knows the principles governs, then those who do not know the principles will be somewhat satisfied. Those who do not know the principles will resort to force, so force is also necessary to repel them. However, basically, it is best for the one who knows the principles to govern the country.

If this can be achieved, it does not necessarily have to be a democracy, but currently, within the scope of adhering to this basic principle, democracy is considered a good system.

It can be said that democracy, which can propose a new and better order, is, in a sense, superior in the long term compared to a dynasty of dictators continuing to hold power. The first dictator may often be excellent, but not all subsequent members of the dynasty are necessarily excellent. Democracy, on the other hand, can select excellent people from the majority. While democracy is not perfect, people have the responsibility to choose the future through elections, which increases the possibility of selecting excellent people in various ways. This area offers a variety of choices, and it is not necessary to think about the workings of this world with fixed ideas. Ultimately, the question is whether it is governed properly by morality and ethics. A benevolent dictatorship is acceptable, and a benevolent democracy is also good.

In a democracy, there is a risk of electing eloquent or cunning people. To prevent the abuse of power, it is important to adhere to the basic principle of "realizing what is declared in policies and manifestos (and not doing other things at will)," as I mentioned before. Current politics places importance on "words," but the basic form of democratic politics is still one that trusts "people." It is necessary to shift towards a system that places more emphasis on "words."

As the Bible says, "In the beginning was the Word," and that is the truth of the beginning of everything. In politics, the "first words" are the policies and manifestos declared when running for office, which are the "light" (words). It is necessary to be faithful to those words in the future. Words contain great meaning and power.

Therefore, as a basic framework, a structure of governance is necessary, with people who know morality at the top. And words should be considered the "first light," and faithfulness to those words is essential.

If the world becomes like this, peace will prevail, and conflicts will disappear.

The essence of the Jomon period is "harmony" and not a hierarchical structure.

However, there are people who focus only on the aspect of "living freely" that the Jomon period emphasizes, and prioritize "living freely by simply receiving what is given, like the Jomon period." Indeed, in the Jomon period, with its warm climate and a small human population relative to nature, that may have been possible. However, it is clear that it is not possible in the modern world.

Jomon Points:
A. The existing state of affairs. This is a point to learn (but it varies from person to person).
B. Living by accepting what is given by nature. This is limited in modern times. Pursuing this leads to a society of nobles and slaves, and justifies the struggle to seize good land and the enslavement of others. Therefore, although it is something that is impossible in modern times, many spiritual groups emphasize this as an important point.

I believe that when we talk about Jomon, there are different combinations of arguments regarding the above two points:
- Only A
- Only B
- Both A and B

It seems that the argument of "only A" is not common. However, I believe that only the argument of A is what can be learned from Jomon. It seems impossible for everyone to realize B in the modern era.

It is clear that living only on what is given by nature is impossible in the modern era. Therefore, if we want to revive Jomon as B, it would require a structure where there are "nobles" who are given everything and a large number of "slaves" who support them. In reality, a certain cult that claims to be like Jomon, where everything is given, mocks ordinary people as "people of the lower realm" or "(energetic) slaves" and considers themselves to be royalty. This cult has a tendency to have a flashy and rigid appearance in terms of "the existing state of affairs" like A, but it is not Jomon-like, and it is only extracting the B part of Jomon. If the structure of "nobles and slaves" is the ultimate destination of B-like Jomon in the modern era, then no matter how much you dream of it, everyone will not be happy. Because, if you are only given things, where are the people who will give them to you? Instead of giving and supporting each other, if it is a Jomon-like idea that says "you will be given everything without doing anything," it is simply a society of nobles and slaves, and people are only looking at the convenient aspects while ignoring the structure, or, like the example above, they are simply enjoying themselves by looking down on others and putting themselves in a superior position. What a boring people they are. There are people who ignore the structure and say nice things.

Plants, even if left unattended, can sometimes grow on their own, but most require care. Who will provide that care? Furthermore, land is necessary. If we were to produce food by simply neglecting it, it is obvious that not everyone could secure such a vast amount of land. If we were to neglect it as in the Jomon period, the yield per unit area would be lower than in modern times, so a vast amount of land would be needed to secure the yield. The arguments of type B are flawed, yet people only see what they want to see. Only the aspects of type A are possible. It is natural that some management is necessary to effectively utilize limited land and grow crops, rather than a free-for-all approach. However, people who advocate for type B ignore this. In some extreme cases, they think that slaves will take care of it. And they say to the slaves, "You can do it too, just like me." There is a separation there.

If no one notices this structure, and if someone desires a life where they are given everything without doing anything, and if those around them allow it, then a social structure of nobles and slaves, as it was in the past, will be realized and sustained. It will be a situation where only some people do not have to work, just as the leadership class in the Jomon period was. In a sense, it will be a reproduction of a noble life supported by the labor of many common people. Although the leadership class in the Jomon period was not as glamorous or as noble as the modern concept of nobility, the structure of a ruling class is reproduced in modern times as nobility. Many common people are oblivious to this, and naively believe that they too will one day become like that, and agree with such policies. Once a social consensus is reached, the social structure of nobles and slaves will become fixed. Then, the common people will be forced to work as those who provide, and they will realize that the "society where one can obtain everything without working" that they were promised will never come, and they will despair at the reality before their eyes. Only some people will be able to live without doing anything, and many people will feel betrayed, but at the same time, they will gradually discover an absolute wall that has been created, and they will realize that they have done something irreversible and despair. However, eventually, they will give up and despair, and at the same time, the despair of the common people will be glossed over and ignored, and eventually, they will no longer question the situation with the hierarchical structure of nobles and slaves. If people easily agree to this without realizing it, this will happen. Therefore, it is essential not to agree to easy and sweet promises.

As was the case with the former Reich's timeline, when people deceive others into slavery while simultaneously justifying it as a good thing, God will not allow that society to continue. At that time, the world will either be destroyed or the timeline will be rewound and restarted. The tragedy of a discarded timeline will be repeated. God will not allow such a deceptive society to exist. If it were allowed to continue, the problem would spread and leave resentment for future generations. Therefore, it is necessary to reset the world and start over. God has made this judgment many times in the past. When slavery is fixed as a hierarchical structure in society, that society will not be allowed to continue.

In the Jomon period, it can be argued that everyone was free, but in reality, they were enslaved, and their way of life was almost completely fixed, with no freedom. However, for some reason, those who talk about the Jomon period often talk about freedom. While there was no freedom in individual lives, there was indeed a "freedom" in the sense of "being," but even that was restricted by the Jomon people's way of life. This is the essence of the Jomon period being "A." In such a situation, there is no need to create a hierarchical structure of nobles and slaves, yet those who talk about the Jomon period often talk about "living by being given" rather than the original "freedom," either explicitly or implicitly. If you do not notice this structure, when you talk about the Jomon period, it may be referring to an absolute hierarchical society. It may simply be wrapped in the term "Jomon."

Think about it. The fact that people were hunting during the Jomon period means that they were essentially doing what modern-day hunters do. This was certainly hard work. Without modern firearms, it would have been quite difficult to hunt with a bow. Looking at the Ainu people until the Meiji era, it is certain that they were highly trained hunters. However, when people talk about the Jomon period, they often say that it was a time when "nothing was done and everything was given," and many spiritually inclined people often believe this without question. It was likely a difficult situation where they had to do heavy labor and could not eat anything if they did not catch anything while hunting. There would have been years of good harvests and years of bad harvests. Yet, there are still a certain number of people who believe in the fiction that "in the Jomon period, nature gave everything without anyone doing anything."

In reality, the person who first proposed such things was often someone who lived as a leader in the Jomon period, and who themselves did not go hunting, but lived a life of "doing nothing" as a "village elder" in the Jomon period. Such a person would certainly miss the "Jomon period where one could live without doing anything." Of course, this was supported by a large number of ordinary people, and the village elder was able to live a life where they didn't have to do anything because of the support of the general public. It's sometimes nice to hear such nostalgic stories, but not everyone can live that way.

If we apply this to the modern era, it would be like the relationship between nobles and slaves. There are a certain number of people who are trying to revive such a hierarchical structure, using the term "Jomon" as a euphemism. Sometimes the person is aware of this structure, and sometimes they are not, and sometimes they may simply be unintelligent and have no malicious intent, but the situation where one can do nothing is supported by the general public or slaves. I think it started with a situation where the person began to say such things in order to revive themselves as a king or village elder. As the claim of the "Jomon period" spread, the situation became unclear. Ultimately, it is clear that there was a structure of "village elder and other general public," which is no different from the modern structure of "ruling class and general public." The difference is simply that the scale was smaller and the power was smaller compared to the Yayoi period and later. In the Jomon period, the relationships were close because of the small scale, and there was a sense of emotion and family. However, as the scale increased in the Yayoi period and later, the relationships became distant. Therefore, the structure of the Jomon period can be said to be a prototype of the "noble and slave" structure that would come later, and at the same time, it could also be a prototype of a "familial nation." In either case, there was a hierarchy, and it was not an "equal society" as claimed by some people who talk about the Jomon period. What they call "equality" is only "equality among the common people," and there was a hierarchical structure. On the other hand, while there are indeed aspects of the Jomon period that offer clues to a familial society, the structure was hierarchical, and there was a ruling class.

This relationship is acceptable if the village elder is someone with excellent ethics, wisdom, and morality. On the other hand, if it is maintained by force, it is a form of domination, which creates disharmony. I think both of these existed in the Jomon period. The former is the correct way to govern, while the latter, such as domination, is a wrong way and creates nobles and slaves. Unless the structure is based on the three principles of Guna, led by someone who understands common sense and reason, even if people talk about the Jomon period, the hierarchy will inevitably become a structure of "nobles and slaves." This is something to be careful about.

The concept of equality among the Jomon people often refers to equality among commoners, and there were instances where the goal was a society where the ruling class could live comfortably without doing anything.

Long before the Jomon period became a topic of spiritual discussion, I, whether it was myself or someone else, had a vivid memory of the Jomon era, and I occasionally remembered it. Let's explore that.

From what I saw, the Jomon people were very greedy. Women, while generally considered kind, were also greedy. Men were rough and used violence and pressure to get what they wanted from others, including women. In that era, even if someone talked about ethics or philosophy, almost 99% of the people were not interested in such things and were only interested in what was necessary for their daily lives. Women were attracted to "fighting men" and felt resentment or contempt towards "men who didn't fight." Therefore, men directly exerted power, and women benefited by making men fight each other, so it could be said that women also indirectly exerted power, and ultimately, the Jomon period affirmed power. It's not necessarily bad, but the Jomon period was an era of domination by power. Both men and women were greedy in that era.

It seems that the greedy nature of the Jomon people still exists in modern times, perhaps in 5% to 10% of the population. Furthermore, the basic nature of this, while not as extreme as in the past, is not that different from the Jomon period, and it doesn't seem particularly different from how spiritual people talk about the Jomon period.

Long ago, it seems that the gods tried to enlighten the people even in the primitive Jomon era by sending a divine spirit (male). However, in the simple society of the Jomon period, spiritual talks were not understood. Men were overwhelmed by the pressure, and even when spiritual talks were given, they were dismissed as "useless for daily life." As for women, they were initially interested in the gentle divine spirit, but then a strong man appeared, and he threatened the divine spirit and tried to take the woman, and the woman turned her back on the divine spirit and sided with the strong man. Both men sought strength, and women were swayed by strong men. That was the Jomon period.

Perhaps because of this, the gods once abandoned the world of the Jomon period. They thought, "It is useless to talk about ethics in a primitive and greedy world where power is everything," so they waited until a certain level of civilization was achieved. Or rather, since the gods can transcend time and space, it was not so much a waiting period as a leap to a later era. In that sense, the Jomon period was a time when the gods abandoned it, a time when humans like beasts were in power.

Besides, there may have been other entities claiming to be gods, but at least, I don't know of any gods. Of course, a universal god that exists beyond space and time is always present, and angels can transcend space and time, so it could be said that they were present at that time, but during the Jomon (and Stone Age) period, the gods did not actively intervene.

Regarding the understanding and involvement of a certain god in the Jomon period, it was something like that.

Therefore, for a considerable period of the Jomon period, there was no contact with the gods. So, longing for the Jomon period may be a desire to live freely and according to one's desires without being interfered with by the gods, and a longing for a time when that was possible.

"Ah, in the Jomon era, there were no gods who would say annoying things, and we could live freely. I want to go back to that era."

Sometimes, when I see people praising the Jomon period, it sounds like they are saying that.

It can even be said that the conflict between gods and humans exists, and that the human desire to live as one pleases is longing for a "free society" called "Jomon." When it comes to spirituality, it may be imagined that everything is the will of God, but here, when we talk about "Jomon," it is more about human will, which is desire.

The Jomon period was not a peaceful world, but rather a world where human desires were expressed directly. The people of that time had their desires fulfilled directly, just like a bear. In modern times, bears are wild, strong, and majestic, and beautiful. Similarly, the people of the Jomon period were beautiful in their wildness, strength, and directness of desire. When I see a bear, I feel that it somehow resembles the Jomon period. Of course, the people of the Jomon period were much more human because they could speak, but there is something in common with bears in terms of wildness, strength, and the beauty of being direct with one's desires.

In that sense, the fundamental nature of human beings, in terms of desires, may not be that different from modern times, although the degree may vary. In modern times, education is provided, and understanding of culture has spread to some extent, but some uneducated people are greedy and only interested in things that are visible and close by. In modern times, there are people who are as barbaric, vulgar, and materialistic as the Jomon period. Perhaps, in terms of being direct with one's desires, some people in modern times should learn from the Jomon period. And the basic nature of men and women, which is to prefer strength, has not changed from the Jomon period to the present. So, what is the point of saying that it is "a society we should aim for"? When you compare it to reality, it is very strange that there are so many people who praise the Jomon period.

Therefore, recently, phrases like "reviving the Jomon period" or "a peaceful Jomon era" have appeared in spiritual contexts, and I wondered what to make of it. It is quite different from the reality. If the word "Jomon" is simply used as a marketing tool, attracting people without them knowing the actual facts, then it may not be so harmful. However, when it is spoken as if it was truly that way, it is quite perplexing.

If the Jomon period was a system of domination by force, then "Jomon" means a system in which a small group of people benefit by exploiting the majority, who are kept in a state of "equality as commoners."

In that case, it is as if someone is saying, "I will live without doing anything in the Jomon period, so you commoners should support my life." Such claims are often heard from people around a strong "village chief." The beautiful wife of the village chief, or those around her, who lived a comfortable life without doing anything, may be trying to recreate that easy time and position. When someone uses "Jomon" to belittle others, the virtual position they take is often that of the general public, looking down on others as people who support their privileged class. I sometimes see such an image. When people talk about "Jomon," it often contains a desire to return to a privileged class. The desire for domination can be seen in the thinking of those who talk about "Jomon."

It can also be said to be a distorted form of the "law of attraction." When someone desires a life where they don't have to work, they attract the things and people necessary to achieve that. Then, "people who contribute" and "people who work" appear to support that kind of life, and in some cases, it actually happens. In that case, the people who are attracted are those who are unaware and not fully conscious. They are, in a sense, being manipulated, like hypnosis. As a result, people who contribute without complaint appear, and a small number of people enjoy that, creating a certain pattern.

It may seem happy at first glance, but it is a life of nobles and slaves.

However, the people who are "slaves" who contribute often have little soul and are simply manipulated, moving like machines. Slaves are somewhat like that.

The question I want to raise is, "Are you, as a noble, truly happy with this kind of life?" Is it possible that you are overflowing with a desire for control, and that you are trying to disguise it under the guise of being a noble or royal? Perhaps people with a strong desire for control are happy even with that.

As people grow, they not only consider their own happiness, but also whether the people around them are living fulfilling and happy lives. If the people around you are only slaves, obedient and without any inconvenience, is that truly a happy life? That is what I want to question.

If you say that is happiness, then it is nothing more than justifying slavery and the conquest of others, simply covered up by the appearance of being a noble or royal.

In order to aim for a society without domination, it is necessary to reveal and correct such deceptive feelings and desires.

However, these words often do not reach many people, and generally, people are straightforward with their desires. Therefore, when I say these things, some people who are devoted to the Jomon period may think, "What are you talking about?" and not only will they ignore me, but they may even adopt a mocking attitude towards those who point it out. For example, they may laugh and look down on those who talk about the gap between the rich and the poor, or they may try to assert their own position by showing off. And they may be so busy being happy that they have found someone to look down on that they may not notice or turn a blind eye to such structures. There are also people who are simply happy to be able to live a life of "doing nothing like the Jomon period." They only see and hear what they want to see and hear, and they mock those who try to point things out, saying "That's not relevant," or arrogantly think that "ordinary people don't understand my thoughts," and distance themselves. They do not change their own arguments, and they do not listen to the opinions of others. They talk about "freedom" in words, but in reality, they deprive others of their freedom and enjoy freedom for themselves, and when they are told something, they repeat the same words about "the freedom of all people" to deceive others and protect their own position as beneficiaries, and they show off to maintain that position. It's impossible to have a conversation. Combined with the inherent nature of blindly believing that their own thoughts are completely correct, that blind faith is given a grand justification of "Jomon," which expands and becomes a delusion. In such an arrogant state, they will block out and ignore any situation that is inconvenient to their desires. If their desires are not met, they will gradually become irritated and hysterical. When those around them try to show concern and fulfill their wishes, they may temporarily feel happy, but when those wishes are fulfilled, they will have even more desires, and if those desires are not met, they will become irritated again, and if they are not fulfilled, they will ignore it, repeating this cycle. Occasionally, they may be in a position where they can "continue to receive" enough to believe in the fiction of "Jomon," and they will never let go of that position. They try to maintain a good relationship with the people around them and try to maintain a position of "only receiving" from others, like a young lady or a noble. And what supports this is the common people, but they will not question the structure of "giving and receiving." If they do not receive, they become unhappy and ignore it, and when they do receive, they enjoy a brief moment of happiness. If this cycle of desire and striving to fulfill it is the ultimate destination for those who believe in "Jomon," then what is so ideal about that society? Is it not the same as the current society? Perhaps, because they are less intelligent, the situation may be even worse than it is now.

Once someone establishes themselves as a beneficiary, they will not abandon that position, and they will permanently place those they exploit in that position, trying to maintain a state of "being given everything without doing anything, like the Jomon people." This is what I believe is the underlying desire and their view of others for those unpleasant people who are currently snickering and showing off using the word "Jomon." It's not a pleasant feeling. The underlying reason for those who promote or are swayed by vague phrases like "a free society where everyone is given everything without doing anything, like the Jomon people" is likely something like this. Of course, they cannot say this openly, so they often express it in veiled terms. I sometimes sense such intentions.

However, I believe that 80% of people simply naively believe in the Jomon period, while the remaining 20% are either hiding their true nature with two-facedness or are simply unaware of the reality. Therefore, pointing this out may only provoke resentment from the naive 80%, so it feels like a futile effort. Nevertheless, since the Jomon period is inherently like this, it is unavoidable, and someone has to say it.

Also, the word "Jomon" is often associated with peace.

Indeed, Jomon society was limited to villages and did not build large-scale power. Therefore, it may seem, at first glance, that there was no domination and thus peace. However, as mentioned above, the people of the Jomon period were greedy and strong. They were like the greedy and tough people of the Showa era, but even more greedy, by a factor of three to ten. They would obtain what they wanted through force, intimidating or pressuring others, and sometimes resorting to violence to force them to submit, making the power hierarchy clear. Therefore, power relationships existed within the village society, and men with power could obtain women and marry them.

The society created by such greedy people developed into the Yayoi and modern societies. Therefore, while the Jomon period did not have large-scale wars due to its small population, it cannot be said that the Jomon village society was a peaceful era. It was only the ruling class that thought so. The common people had to work and were not necessarily satisfied like today. In reality, it was the origin of domination by force.

In such a way, the image of the dominated serving the dominator with a certain degree of acceptance seems unchanged from modern times. Therefore, if that is the origin of domination by force, it is not so different from the present. Simply put, it is not that different from the present, except for the absence of large-scale wars.

Therefore, if the origin of domination by force existed there, it is quite different from the "peaceful and conflict-free Jomon period" that spiritual people talk about. In spirituality, the Jomon period is described as an ideal society that is "different" and "disconnected" from the modern era, but in reality, the origin of conflicts in modern society existed in the Jomon period.

Wars do not occur solely through the schemes of politicians and capitalists; fundamentally, they arise when feelings of resentment among the people become so strong that the country can no longer suppress them, leading to war. While someone may incite war, fundamentally, it is individual emotional entanglements and feelings of resentment that create war. Therefore, in that sense, saying that there were feelings of conflict among people in the Jomon period means that the seeds of war were already sown in the Jomon period. This is an undeniable fact. Omitting this point and naively saying that "the Jomon period was a peaceful era without conflict" is not only a deviation from reality but also a misdirection, and it may seem like a form of self-defense by one's ego, affirming one's own state. Some people seem to be using the Jomon period to cover up the reality of domination by force with euphemisms, imagining a reality that does not exist as a form of ego's self-defense.

Therefore, when we talk about the Jomon period, things often become unclear. When a person's imagination and self-defense mechanisms are common to others, the phrase evokes empathy, but in most cases, the word "Jomon" does not contain the essence.

However, even if that is the case, one thing that can be said is that in the Jomon period, people did not enslave others (directly through institutions). They generally did what they could themselves, and yet, they adopted a strong attitude towards others. Therefore, if we focus on that aspect, it is not impossible to say that there were no slaves in the Jomon period, and it was indeed equal in that both the hardships and the joys were shared. There was a village elder who was involved in joint work. Therefore, while it was not slavery in the sense of the word, it was certainly not an era where one could live without doing anything. The vast majority of ordinary people were not slaves, but nothing was given to them without effort, and each person had a role, and the village elder was in a position to give instructions.

Simply, it can be said that the structure was divided by "roles," even if the way of seeing things is different. What part of this is the Jomon society where "things are given even without doing anything"? Isn't it simply that everyone in the village is sharing the burden of hard labor through role division? Even with water, it was difficult to go and fetch it, and there must have been rain, and there must have been days of drought. Since everyone was having a hard time, it might be said that the villagers needed to believe in the fiction that "things are given even without doing anything." Rather, it seems that that is the truth. Because it was very difficult, the people of the Jomon period needed to believe in the fiction that "things will be given even if you don't do anything."

It seems that the village chief could live without doing anything during times of good harvest. The village chief was entrusted with the survival of the group, and it seems that some consideration was necessary. Therefore, it can also be said that the Jomon period was a relatively difficult time. On the other hand, when talking about the Jomon period in modern times, it seems to focus only on the aspects that people want to see, without paying attention to the difficult parts.

Leaders and rulers have always used rhetoric to appease or distract the common people's dissatisfaction. Here, in the Jomon period, the hypothesis that such words were used to make people accept the heavy labor and to distract them is quite plausible.

Sometimes, I hear stories like, "The Jomon period was warm, so the forests were rich," but in reality, it seems that such things were not so important. Rather, it seems that the increase in population led to a decrease in the amount of resources available.

Furthermore, when the Jomon period or some ideology is discussed, there are often cases where the souls of people who actually experienced life in such a society are speaking, drawn by their experiences. They talk about memories and good aspects. However, that was something that was possible in that environment, and most of it is not possible in modern times. Nevertheless, they talk about things that are impossible in modern times as if they were possible. That is irresponsible. Sometimes, it is said with great confidence, in a way that looks down on others. There are many causes for this, but often, it is because they are ignorant and cannot adapt to modern society, so they look down on others to satisfy their self-esteem. There is no point in seriously dealing with such people. They will simply be tossed around for someone else's benefit. They dream, but the society they dream of will never come. Because a society with a lot of nature and few people, like the Jomon period, is at least impossible for "everyone" in this lifetime. It is of course possible for some people to be in such a situation, and if it is only for one's own sake, then it is fine to do as one pleases. The listeners dream of a society where "many people, everyone, can live that kind of life," while the speakers irresponsibly say, "only some people, those who want to, can do so." There is a gap in understanding. Many people think that they should be able to live comfortably by themselves. The end result of that is a society of nobles and slaves. Is there a beautiful future there?

Such a society, where nobles and slaves exist, with everything given without working, is not happier than a society where everyone works appropriately, and many people are in the middle class. The spiritual idea of "everything is given in the Jomon era" is expressed in a veiled way as if it were a harmonious integration with nature, but in reality, it is just a transformed version of the "early retirement" desire represented by "Rich Dad," etc. Just like many people attend seminars to earn money, only to end up losing the high seminar fees and gaining nothing, there are many people who dream of not working in the Jomon era, attend expensive seminars, listen to what the spiritual instructors say, feel good, but ultimately end up with their usual lives, wandering between dreams and reality. In such a way, Jomon and spiritual instructors who talk about dreams that will never be realized are safe because they are on the side of exploitation, but the many fan groups who support them will never have an easy life. Such a society, where dreams are talked about but only a few benefit, creates a distorted situation.

Under the slogan of "everything is given without doing anything," those who participate in the activities with enthusiasm are placed in a situation where they are given a mountain of work. Furthermore, they are forced by those around them to "joyfully and cheerfully accept" that work, and if they don't, they will be ostracized, targeted for boasting, or treated as "lower-class citizens." On the other hand, a noble class will emerge, where some people enjoy the benefits and literally "receive everything without doing anything," and they will use various arguments and unspoken pressure to keep others as "eternal workers." It is similar to the situation where modern NPOs and NGOs, or environmental activists, are actually just exploiting people's enthusiasm while promoting some beautiful ideas. Objectively, they are just working, but they dream of a life where they can "receive everything without doing anything," and their turn may never come, and eventually they will be disillusioned. The phenomenon of people involved in environmental activities, NPOs, and NGOs eventually realizing the reality and returning to their senses and leaving is also seen here, in the "Jomon" era.

In every age, there are those who stir things up, those who enjoy the benefits, and those who are deceived. Under the pretext of participating with enthusiasm, they work for a while, "dreaming," and then become disillusioned and leave. That is where the "Jomon" era will lead.

Furthermore, wouldn't a normal society where each person does what they should do and contributes appropriately to others be healthier? In such a society, there is nothing like "being given things without doing anything," but rather, each person does what they should do, has a role, and lives a life with purpose.

Many "easy ways" talked about in spirituality are often just expressions of the desire for ease. There is no essence of spirituality in that. If you associate with people who talk about such desires and dreams, you will only be exploited. You will waste your time and money. There are many cults and spiritual leaders who give good-sounding speeches and hold expensive seminars. While they may be able to live a good life supported by the tuition fees of expensive seminars, most of the people who attend will not end up in the same situation. If such a lecturer is doing it knowingly, they are a villain; if they are doing it unknowingly, they are simply foolish. It would be foolish to believe in the glamorous dreams that such people talk about.

Furthermore, as mentioned earlier, we must also be wary of those who use something as a justification to dominate others.

If something is described as "familial" in the Jomon era, a certain number of people may think, "Maybe that's true." However, if the structure actually implicitly presupposes a hierarchy of nobles and slaves, we must be wary of those who try to manipulate others and enjoy profits using such clever justifications. If the person who says such things is truly moral and their actions are appropriate, their words and actions will be consistent, but if they only say good things but their actions are lacking, it means they simply want to enslave others, so we must not be deceived. In reality, it is not always so obvious, and as the saying goes, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions," so the tricks of clever people are often subtle, and it takes considerable life experience to see through them.

Based on the above, if a society where everyone freely chooses to form a hierarchy truly emerges, peace will come to the world. This is a rather mundane story. It requires intelligence. It requires wisdom.

However, in many cases, people are drawn to stories that promise quick profits or easy ways, and they fail to realize that most of today's spirituality is just a changed form of information products or fraudulent business practices, and they waste their time and money.

Separately, there is also what is truly spiritual. However, nowadays, there are many seminars that claim to offer the "real" thing, but only teach a superficial introduction through expensive seminars, and the students gratefully attend them, believing they are receiving something valuable. They are being taught something simple at a high price. True, higher teachings cannot be obtained with money, but people mistakenly believe that they can obtain "true teachings" through expensive seminars.

Ultimately, the essence of spirituality is fulfilling one's role, and that role is work. Therefore, doing one's job diligently is the most important thing, but many spiritual teachings do not say that.

If you are seeking a superficial spirituality that promises "you don't need to work and you can live easily," you will end up having your money taken by expensive seminars and achieving nothing, and ending your life that way. Alternatively, you might end up on the side that runs the seminars and exploits others, earning a lot of money. If it's a fraudulent business, there will be refunds or complaints, but with spiritual seminars, there are cases where people don't feel any effect, while some people mistakenly believe they feel something, and some share their feelings, which convinces other people. That's why it's less likely to result in complaints. In this way, there are many cases where people make money through spiritual seminars, irresponsibly change or lead others, and those who take it seriously are deceived.

While there are genuine spiritual teachings mixed in, in many cases, true spiritual teachings are innate, and it seems that it is not very common for people to awaken after birth. This is because spiritual growth seems to take generations.

However, many people are lured into spiritual seminars by the "freedom and no need to work" ideology, and are tempted by the claim that they will achieve dramatic growth, but in the end, they don't achieve much growth and become a source of funding for some kind of cult organization. And if you don't have money, you will be abandoned by the cult. There are cults that are so heartless, where the relationship ends when the money runs out. This is a trap of spirituality.

This is not about the traps of spirituality, but if there are people who work healthily, there are roles, and society is structured hierarchically, people will be able to live with confidence. That hierarchy must be moral and something that people can understand and accept.

If we are to determine who is trustworthy, we must examine whether their words and actions align. As a spiritual trap, there are situations where people say the right things but their true intentions are different. It takes life experience to discern whether words and actions are consistent. In many cases, people are deceived by spiritual matters, and as a result, a certain number of people become disillusioned with spirituality.

If most people only see spirituality as a means to make money easily, then peace will never come to this world. In that case, it might be better to forget about spirituality. It is easier to let go of dogma.

On the other hand, it is better to work hard in a normal job than to dabble in spirituality.

This is a simple story, but when society is structured based on morality, peace will come to this world.

To achieve this, it is first necessary for each individual to be moral. And when politicians further embody morality, the world will be guided in a positive direction. This may seem like a fantasy now, but reforms are needed to aim for that ideal.

In reality, in a branched timeline, the Earth has already been destroyed, and people temporarily evacuated in a spaceship and returned to Earth, trying to rebuild in small communities. There, a village society similar to the Jomon period has emerged, and if nature returns, it will be abundant, and with support from extraterrestrials, people seem to be living a life that is quite close to their desires. So, if you want, you might be reborn in that timeline. However, in that world, people are quite stubborn, and the situation is reproduced as if there is a stubborn, unintelligent person in the countryside of Japan, which may be quite troublesome. Even so, those who seek the Jomon period may want to go there, but the situation with few people is like a rural area in Japan, and if the people there are good people, that's fine, but there are also strange people, and living in a small community with such people is like living in an inescapable rural area, so I don't really recommend it. There are also people who are mistaken about spirituality, who believe in distorted teachings of the Jomon period, or who believe in the illusions of New Age and spirituality, and have a sense of being chosen, which is quite a troublesome situation. If seeking the Jomon period leads to a timeline of destruction and regeneration, I don't think it would be a happy situation.

Rather than that, wouldn't it be happier to improve the world and choose a life with diversity in the current timeline? That is more recommended than living a homogeneous life in the Jomon period. However, that is something each individual chooses, so I have no right to comment on it.