Right now I am experiencing the longest string of continual happiness I can ever remember in my life. I have permanently changed my life state.
I have heard of this happening to many other Buddhists.
A dark level of unhappiness has permanently left my life. I have, indeed "raised my life condition".
We talk about this phrase all the time, and what I am experiencing right now is the proof of this phrase.
I'll describe it like this:
When you have a problem or sadness it's as if it is in front of you like a wall. When you "raise your life condition" you elevate yourself so high above that wall, that you look down on it thinking "I can't believe that wall ever loomed so large in my life...look at how tiny it is now."
That deep level of sadness and despair that I have battled my whole life has just gone poof. I have even made it through the usual cycle where I feel it again....and no...I'm still happy.
PERMANENT, FOUNDATIONAL CHANGE IN YOUR STATE OF LIFE IS POSSIBLE...if only you keep going and DON"T GIVE UP. No. Matter. What.
Here I am, once again, living in paradise, paying my own bills, having my own life. I see my boys often and have a great time with them. Ben and Aaron have both spent the night here at different times this week. I have something fun to do every single night...and when I don't, I've been going to yoga and I'm going to start really working out again with a trainer. I'm about to get in the best shape I've ever been.
And I am so content. Some of you remember the reason I began this blog...and my sad, broken heart. Well...there has been the opportunity for that sadness to resurface lately...and it hasn't. I just keep chanting to continue opening my life to the happiness and appreciation I feel in my heart. I am chanting in appreciation for my health, my mind...my self...and of course to make a tremendous contribution at work...for all doors to open...and for all my precious fellow members and friends and YOU!
Everything is possible.
It's a gorgeous summer day here in the Chicago Area...if your'e HERE, enjoy the day.
And wherever you are....enjoy each moment...as the Daishonin says: "Suffer what there is to suffer and enjoy what there is to enjoy, and continue chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo no matter what happens. Then you will experience boundless joy from the law."
I am experiencing Boundless joy from the law~~~!!! And so can YOU!!!
i have been reading your blog and the wonderful things that you have achieved in life by chanting are just amazing.
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