It took more than 7 hours for Father to select the holy ground in Syria. For this reason, Syria is the most memorable place of all the holy grounds. When Father visited that country, there was a global exposition being held, centered on East Europe. Russia's satellite countries were exhibiting all their special products. I visited the exhibit room of Russia and still cannot forget the impression that I received from that experience.

In the Arabic nations, since I could not select the holy grounds during the day time but only at night time, much time was consumed. Some people, if they saw Christians praying during the day time would attempt to stone them to death. The memory is so vivid that I feel like the event took place only yesterday. Yet I did that, for I was interested in the spiritual level of Muslim culture. (18-232)

During the first 7-year course, I had to select 120 holy grounds in 40 nations throughout the world, and establish them with dirt and stones brought from Korea. Therefore, during sleeping time, I placed those underneath my head, using them as my pillow. I did so because had I lost them, the providence would have been prolonged into three stages. Whenever I visited a land for the establishment of a holy ground, I had to love its people more than the people of Korea. Korea will be more recognized the more it humbles itself.

When I had returned from the world tour, I was grateful for the safe journey back. However, the family members who were supposed to greet me at the airport did not show up. No one would fathom the feeling that I experienced at that time. (21-286)