"There may be times
when life seems gloomy and dull.
When we feel stuck in some situation or other,
when we are negative toward everything,
when we feel lost and bewildered,
not sure which way to turn ---
at such times we must transform our passive mind-set
and determine,
"I will proceed along this path,"
"I will pursue my mission today."
When we do so a genuine spring-time arrives in our hearts, and flowers start to blossom."
Daisaku Ikeda
I just finished the most delicious daimoku (chanting of Nam Myoho Renge Kyo)! I have to share it with you quickly before I head off to my wonderful job.
I chanted and hour and a half straight...only stopping to fill my mug of Earl Grey tea and milk!
I could feel the power welling from within my body...chanting from the "bottom of my heart" felt even more like chanting from deep within my body.
I chanted in appreciation for my life, I chanted to fulfill my mission for Kosen Rufu (a world that DIGNIFIES all of life), I chanted to be an inspiration to people...and to somehow strengthen my faith that I can accomplish my goals...I will be healthy, and pain free, I will be able to wear size 8 clothing, I will fulfill my goals, I chanted with faith in my own power to create my own life...in other words...enlightenment! I chanted for all the people I have on the wall by my altar...for all of them to be incredibly happy, I chanted for my family ...for my sons to RUN FREE and be strong and have great Cross Country seasons and create life-long memories. I chanted for the Community I work in, and the town I live in! I chanted for the leaders of our country to have wisdom and make the best decisions. And I chanted for my own sparkling day today...that I be bright and productive and that I appreciate and enjoy every minute. I chanted for this blog to inspire and reach people everywhere! I chanted for you!
You can see why I never wanted this daimoku to end!
I hope you have an exhilarating and magnificent day!
