Fwd: FW: Daily Guidance Thur 07/04

Today the USA Celebrates Independence Day For Today and Tomorrow Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Thursday, July 4, 2013 I place a high value on personal initiative.  Spontaneity underlies the spirit of autonomy and independence; conversely, taking action because one is told to amounts to slavery of the spirit.   Kosen-rufu will be advanced by brave people armed with the spirit of independence who voluntarily strive to fulfill the vow they made in the remotest past.  Because they struggle of their own volition, they have no complaints or grievances.  The greater the obstacles they face, the greater the courage, wisdom and power they muster from within. Buddhism Day by Day Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda Thursday, July 4, 2013 A great inner revolution in just a single individual will help achieve a change in the destiny of an entire society and, further, will cause a change in the destiny of humankind. Daily Wisdom From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Thursday, July 4, 2013 Even if it seems that, because I was born in the ruler's domain, I follow him in my actions, I will never follow him in my heart. The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 579 The Selection of the Time Written to Yui in 1275 We can not forget the original people that inhabited the land before us, and the freedom they lost so we could be free. Happy July 4th USA