We Can Turn Every Problem Into A Benefit

We are all alchemists who turn everything into gold. 

Through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo 

we turn every poison into medicine 

and infuse our world with love. 

No matter what our stuggles may be...no matter the pain...no matter the obstacles...WE have the power to transform them and create medicine for our lives, and for the rest of the world. 

This is the formula for kosen-rufu, (world peace) Each one of us is an incredible participant in each and every moment. 

How do we take a poison in your life and turn it into medicine? 

Realize that it is our mission to change our problems to benefits. Our problems EXIST just to strengthen our muscle of faith. If this obstacle is in our life we MUST overcome it. I remember growing up as a young overweight girl and thinking "I must have a mission to lose this weight and help others to do the same - otherwise I would not have this problem." We can all elevate our problems into our mission. 

Through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and having the intense desire to change our karma, we change our circumstances so that we can show actual proof of this practice and help others stop suffering. 

Whatever we are facing, whether it's 

illness, money challenges, relationship problems, job challenges, anxiety, depression, worrying about others, safety issues, hopelessness, fear, anxiety, shyness, and anything else...

Whatever we are facing we can transform it through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. 

We just have to decide that we will do it. 

We must make a fierce determination, like we are climbing up a rock wall, that NO MATTER WHAT, we will get to the top. 

And then follow the 5 keys to a successful practice:

1. Chant every day twice a day, and as much Daimoku as we like. 

2. Keep your determinations fresh, and make sure they express our desire to show actual proof so we can help others.

3. Go to our Soka Gakkai meetings to practice with our fellow travelers and deepen our understanding and compassion. 

4. Help others to the best of our ability.

5. Study the writings of Nichiren Daishonin and Daisaku Ikeda.

Daisaku Ikeda says in Faith into Action on page 140:

"Life has the capacity like flames reaching toward heaven, to transform suffering and pain into the energy needed for value-creation, into light that illuminates darkness. Like wind traversing vast spaces unhindered, life has the power to uproot and overturn all obstacles and difficulties. Like clear flowing water, it can wash away all stains and impurities. And finally, life, like the great earth that sustains all vegetation, impartially protects all people with its compassionate, nurturing force."

We can activate this life force inside you at any time and transform any suffering into gold for your life. 

We can absolutely do this. 

We are all doing it together. 

I look forward to hearing your victories. Write me at chantforhappiness@gmail.com. 

If you've used some of the power prayers, or they have strengthened your faith, please send me an email and you may be included in my next book. 

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