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FAITH IS TRIUMPHING OVER REALITY
A young woman whose leg was disabled by polio and who was suffering from financial problems took guidance on her future career from Shin'ichi (President Ikeda). Shin'ichi said in a firm tone of voice wishing her to nurture a strong heart:
"FAITH ISN'T SENTIMENTALITY.
CRYING WON'T SOLVE ANYTHING!"
"You have the Gohonzon !
You mustn't be swayed. What good is it to feel sorry for yourself because of your disability?
No matter how much you pity yourself,
it won't change anything.
Everyone has some kind of problem to deal with. There is not one person in the world blessed with everything. To be a Soka Gakkai member is to bravely challenge every situation and circumstance and become a victor in life. THE QUESTION IS NOT WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOU; IT'S WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO MAKE HAPPEN."
You mustn't be swayed. What good is it to feel sorry for yourself because of your disability?
No matter how much you pity yourself,
it won't change anything.
Everyone has some kind of problem to deal with. There is not one person in the world blessed with everything. To be a Soka Gakkai member is to bravely challenge every situation and circumstance and become a victor in life. THE QUESTION IS NOT WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOU; IT'S WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO MAKE HAPPEN."
"If you really wish to be a teacher, then decide that you're going to, no matter what. If you don't have the money for college, you can work part time to pay for it. Or you can work during the day and go to night school.
"Dedicating your life to your mission is not some kind of idealistic talk, It isn't an intellectual game. Faith is realizing where you are and triumphing over reality. The light of faith shines in a person who surmounts difficulties.
"Your mission
is to become the strongest,
brightest,
and most pure hearted of all,
regardless of your circumstances,
and to live a life
in which you can declare
that you are supremely happy."
Excerpt from The New Human Revolution - vol 9
is to become the strongest,
brightest,
and most pure hearted of all,
regardless of your circumstances,
and to live a life
in which you can declare
that you are supremely happy."
Excerpt from The New Human Revolution - vol 9
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