(Continuation from yesterday)

It might be true that Ninomiya Sontoku was both reading and studying to save time, but it was not a main reason.

I think he knew the following very well.

(1)Being able to concentrate reading

During walking, I cannot access another information except for reading.

I can attain a state of perfect self-effacement walking at a uniform pace.

(2)Efficient performance

Needless to say, he could do three things at the same time, (a)reading books, (b)carrying firewoods, (c)building a strong body, keep his good health. These activities might have given him his rich life within limited life time.

(3)Pleasure

I can enjoy seasonable view and climate, and "smell of the air " gives me joy, in particular.

Not only plum and cheery cherry, but tender green, snow, sunshine in hot day, frigid climate in cold might. Everyday, every time, when I stop walking to notice changes of the smells, I feel happy very much.

(So, I am pretty spoiled at the day when a smoker walks ahead of me less than 500 meters.)

(To be continued)