July 27th

"Having a mission in life" and "becoming aware of one's mission in life" are two different things. It's a pity that many people lose the chance to discover what their missions in life could be, and allow themselves to go downhill. On the other hand, unlimited vitality and energy bursts forth from within the lives of those who have arrived at an awareness of their unique missions.

- Daisaku Ikeda

Japanese text:
「使命がある」ことと「使命を自覚する」こととは違う。自覚しないままに、自分をダメにしては、あまりにももったいない。
使命を自覚すれば、無限の活力が沸く。
(Josei ni okuru kotoba 365 nichi, pg. 226)