How should one reply when asked, what is the most important thing to aspire to in one’s training? Let me try to answer: “Pure will (shōnen) in every moment.” Many neglect this attitude. When one is pure in heart, a vivacious expression appears on one’s face. Something special manifests in one’s heart when completely sincere in one’s undertakings. If this is directed at one’s lord, it is loyalty (chū), and filial piety (kō) to one’s parents, or valor (yū) in war. It is applicable in all things. It is hard to find this special “thing,” and it is even more difficult to hold on to when you have it. The only approach is to throw your heart into the moment, now.