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Finished finally Historical Reality or Metaphoric Expression by Michael Wachutka and also Myths of Light: Eastern Metaphors of the Eternal by Joseph Campbell.

I have this to say to anyone who is joining me on the research, these books are not for the faint of heart, in truth, I will tell you this much, they are hard and complex reading. Then again, Michael Wachutka's work has actually paid off in the end and I do understand the interpretations that aer important to make this book I am writing more possible than ever.

As I did tell people the goals are different only slightly, and some of the words of the wise is that Japan in itself is still rebuilding from the massive tsunami back in April, but again, strong people. There are many things to be said as I read and also realize that much of Japanese mythology is much like the people, but considering some of the places I wish to go are now underwater, there are many things I do wonder. Is Japan going to allow preservation groups come in with the intention to help save parts of the history and rebuild as best they can some recreated places? Are they going to allow anthropologists to come in and examine the historical areas and hope to restore everything to their former glory? I'm so curious and hopeful that with each step I take to get my book published that I hope something contributes to this.

I worry very much about the shrines that are affected by this because there is a great deal of historical worth and also the manuscripts that are inside are very important, it tells the story of the history and lives of the past leaders and it would be such a shame to lose something like that.

As far the book, yes its on track, but I'm going to say this again, as soon as some kind of discussion can be brought together, I am going to worry on and work on more information gathering.