Bathed in the morning light, I start running again.
Since the house has windows everywhere, the morning sunlight serves as a wake-up call.
Rubbing their sleepy eyes, the three of them, each holding a mug, slowly made their way out onto the deck. Bathed in the light streaming through the gaps between the trees, they took deep breaths of the refreshing air.
During this two-day, one-night trip, the three of them didn’t start doing anything new. Rather, they simply tried doing the things they usually do in a slightly different setting.
Run. Eat. Sleep. Listen to music. Maintain my gear. Take photos. Read books. Drink and talk.
“If you look at each element individually, none of them is particularly special. But, as Tsuchida mentioned, in a 〈BESS〉 home, you can somehow focus on a single activity, and the sense of depth is completely different. I think this is partly due to the warmth of the wood and the proximity to nature, which keeps out any unnecessary distractions,” (Masuda)
“Also, in today’s world—where civilization has advanced and digital technology is everywhere—I think people tend to focus their interests on things other than what’s necessary for survival. We have smartphones and computers, and information is everywhere. While these things enrich our lives, the ‘things we truly need’ have become so taken for granted that we don’t even think about them. This experience gave me a chance to reflect on that all over again,” (Nagashima)
“It’s true—the two days and one night I spent at the house gave me time to refocus on the basic human activities—moving my body, eating, and sleeping—that had become hard to notice in my everyday life. If I were to buy a house, this is the kind I’d want—though I have no idea when that might happen (laughs).” (Tsuchida)
After finishing their morning coffee, the three of them put on their running shoes again and headed back to Lake Yamanaka.
