Inspiring Quotes from Daisaku Ikeda

These quotes are from Ikedaquotes.org, 

The Power of the Heart by Daisaku Ikeda:

When the doors of your heart are shut

and you feel dark and isolated, 

look up to the sky and greet the clouds. 

Let the blue expanse open wide 

the window to your heart 

and let in beauty and light. 

Climb upon the clouds and 

let your heart soar freely in the open air!

The human spirit is as expansive as the cosmos. This is why it is so tragic to belittle yourself or to question your worth. No matter what happens, continue to push back the boundaries of your inner life. The confidence to prevail over any problem, the strength to overcome adversity and unbounded hope—all reside within you.

My mentor would often tell me, “So much about a person can be learned from their voice.” Treasure your voice. It is a powerful force that can give courage and comfort to others. That is why we should strengthen and refine the inner core of our lives from which our voice emanates.

To lead a life in which we are inspired and can inspire others, our hearts have to be alive; they have to be filled with passion and enthusiasm. To achieve that, we need the courage to live true to ourselves. Rather than borrowing from or imitating others, we need the conviction to be able to think for ourselves and to take action out of our own sense of responsibility.