December 29th

What could motivate a child's growth more than the sight of a mother who is confident, goes about her life cheerfully, is forever hopeful and optimistic and who grows and develops herself with a smile on her face. Her shining example is like the solid earth that nurtures her children and motivates them to develop their unlimited potential.

- Daisaku Ikeda

Japanese Text:
"母親が自信をもって、生き生きと人生を歩んでいく。希望に向かって、朗らかに成長していく―――。その輝く姿こそが、子どもに生きる原動力を与え、子どもの素晴らしい可能性を育む大地となっていくのです。"
(Josei ni okuru kotoba 365 nichi, pg. 388)