Dear Journal,
I have a lot of work to do, but today I am in an introspective mood as you draw me to you. I know I shall finish all my work well in time and do it well today.
This has been on my mind since distancing myself from the Gakkai. I guess organised religion just isn't for me. The only thing that I took back from Nichiren Buddhism is that earthly desires are enlightenment. Mainstream Buddhism teaches you that one must negate desires to ease pain and suffering, and the Lotus Sutra made me realise that this is a fallacious thought. Not entirely, but you get the premise.
The Lotus Sutra taught me that appreciation and gratitude lead to happiness; wishing other beings well leads to contentment and that forgiveness, understanding, compassion and love are the only ways to ease suffering. That's my religion.
Only love transforms; and as Stephen Covey taught me love requires effort.
So what have I learnt? For one that take the best and rely only on reason and logic. There is no need to believe that blind faith can move mountains-- something evil that is propogated by organised religion, including the Soka Gakkai.
Secondly, that we all seek only happiness and organised religion, including the Soka Gakka, prey on those who are suffering. So beware.
And thirdly, my religion is kindness, love, forgiveness and effort. Seeking to understand and "making all beings equal to me." A big take back.
Never again will I embrace organised religion. Here is to a life of activity, love, health and multitudes of friends.
I am grateful that I held my Halasana for 20 counts today.
I am grateful that I sat and meditated today (I simply adore Yoga and meditation).
I must forgive. I am grateful that I want to and I can and I will.
I am grateful for all children.
I'm grateful that Shilpa agreed to study English with me. I hope to teach more people.
I am grateful for my good health.
I'm grateful for my job, and the money I am making.
I am grateful to love.
Love
Me.
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