"If you always have a shallow perspective
and pay attention only to trivial things,
you are sure to get bogged down
in all kinds of petty worries and concerns,
and not be able to move forward.
Even relatively minor hurdles or problems
will seem insurmountable.
But if you look at life from a broad viewpoint,
you naturally spot the way to solve
any problem you may confront.
This is true when we consider our own personal problems
as well as those of society
and even the future of
the entire world." -
Daisaku Ikeda
How do we cultivate a broad range view?
I know for me it is in keeping my eye on my mission for kosen-rufu...my mission to use my life as an example for others to have hope, and generate faith and become happier than they ever dreamed possible.
As I move through these summer days I am constantly writing the PowerPrayer book in my head, and thinking of all of you. I know there are many of you I haven't met, and some of you I correspond with frequently.
I'm constantly aware that the depression that plagued my life is absolutely GONE, and the endless suffering and longing and HUNGER for food and everything else has also lifted.
These are things I thought were impossible. They came with the package of my life, I thought. They were part of me, like breathing, and sleeping.
But, due to my fierce determination to help others and use my life as an example, I have ended the cycle of constant longing for what I cannot have. Impossible for me.
Yes, but I did it.
If you have the same spirit in your life you can raise every single problem and turn it into a mission for your life.
You can use your determination in front of the Gohonzon to change the world.
Life! I am determined to change ____________
and I know that by changing this I can inspire _____________to chant and to realize that anything is possible!
Once you solve your own problems you help other's solve their own. And you can even inspire them along the way. You can invite them to an SGI meeting so they can see the source of your strong determination, or you can invite them to join you to chant in your own home. These are powerful causes for you to make in your own life and for them.
You are an inspiration with your strong ichinen (will) alone.
When you can look at your life from this broad viewpoint the smaller problems get solved right away, wisdom flows forth from your life, and well, everything just gets easier!
