May 1st

As each day turns into another, let it be a fresh departure point for us to build a new, improved self. With each heaving new breath of life, let us feel like we are born once again, and dash forward to the best of our ability. Let us set the pace to enjoy a satisfactory today and determine to make giant strides tomorrow.

-- Daisaku Ikeda

Japanese text:

日々新たにして日に日に新たなりー

今日も生まれ変わった生命の息吹で

全力で走りゆくことだ

今日の満足と、明日への飛躍とー

HIBI ARATANISHITE HI NI HI NI ARATA NARI--

KYO MO UMAREKAWATTA SEIMEI NO IBUKI DE

ZENRYOKU DE HASHIRI YUKU KOTO DA

KYO NO MANZOKU TO, ASU E NO HIYAKU TO --

(Josei ni okuru kotoba 365 nichi, pg. 136)

May 6th

Even trees bear great flowers and gladden the hearts of those who pass by. Human beings too, must similarly dedicate their lives to the service of others.

-- Daisaku Ikeda

Japanese text:
木も大きな花を咲かせ、皆の心を楽しませてくれる。
人間も、何か人のためにならねばならない。

KI MO OOKI NA HANA O SAKASE, MINA NO KOKORO O TANOSHIMASETE KURERU.
NINGEN MO, NANI KA HITO NO TAME NI NARANEBA NARANAI.
(Josei ni okuru kotoba 365 nichi, pg. 141)

February 28th

When our heart changes, when we undergo a transformation in our sense of purpose and mission, then everything else changes too. When we devote ourselves wholeheartedly to working for others, we find ourselves on an orbit of life that shines more brilliantly than any other.

-- Daisaku Ikeda

Japanese text:
JIBUN NO KOKORO GA KAWARI, SHIMEIKAN GA KAWAREBA, SUBETE GA KAWATTE IKU.
HITO NO TAME NI, TO KODO SHITE IKU NAKA NI, MOTTOMO HIKARI KAGAYAITE IKU SEIMEI NO KIDO GA ARU.
(Josei ni okuru kotoba 365 nichi, 69 pg.)