Category: Message

The missionary trip to other spiritual centers was my monthly routine.
I enjoy meeting the many kamikumites from the different spiritual centers throughout the US and Canada.

I was planning to travel to New York and Boston in April and then Suza in Japan May, but then the “Stay at Home” order was issued. Now those plans are on hiatus.

By spending much time with my family, however, I came to realize this is the best time to strengthen the bond with my family, especially as I kept leaving Emi and kids at home for so long.

All schools within the district are closed until September, the new school year, following the guideline by the governor, and now Emi and I have become teachers homeschooling our children.

I never thought I would have to essentially become my son’s substitute teacher, but by spending my time teaching Manato how to read and write, I simply thank God and say to myself “how lucky I am that I didn’t miss this chance to know what he learns at the school and see his growth together.”

The pandemic confusion is surely a tragedy, however, this stay-at-home period gave me another opportunity to grow and develop within my family.

By the same token, I also have new chances to improve my missionary work in World Divine Light.

We have been hard at work producing and expanding our video content of the Divine Teachings, and I am so grateful that many of you keep giving us positive feedback.
My intention to begin the online class with you is to encourage you all Kamikumites in this challenging time and providing the opportunity to deepen your faith.

The confusion brought by the pandemic can’t be the reason that we pause on our spiritual movement, rather, the US&Canada guidance division of World Divine Light is bringing up its supporting system to the next level, thanks to information technology,

Here, I would like to make the official announcement that the US&Canada guidance division will continue to provide the online class opportunity throughout the year, regardless of the stay-home order.
After all, your opportunity to learn the series of divine teachings will be supported by two layers in World Divine Light: the online class and the on-site class.

The online classes will have two formats; the on-demand class (recorded) and the live class. The first live class launched last Saturday, and I am so glad that people loved the live talk, followed by Q&A regarding the topic that they have just talked about.

The on-site class is the traditional class that each spiritual center will hold based on their schedules (after re-opening).

Those new types of systems, the online class is one of our answers for the pandemic, and I understand that the series of learning opportunities will be a source of your spiritual enrichment.

Enjoy your life more, and stay tuned to World Divine Light.

Are there days when you are not in the mood of doing anything?  I have some of those days.  When I am not up of doing anything, I pick just one task and I do it with much care and love. 

It does not have to be anything special.  It can be anything in your everyday life, such as brushing your teeth, putting on your make-up, or making coffee. 

Even such an ordinary action would make a difference to your mood if you give them a little more love and care.  You will find yourself feeling calmed and warm. This way, you become kind to yourself.

When you master giving yourself respect and love, then you naturally you will respect and love others. Try to do something ordinary but with much affection and care for someone else.  He or she will be pleased, which will also make you happier.   

For example, sending off a family member to work with words of encouragement and good wishes, like “Be safe and have a nice day!” these words will become an unseen power and would protect him/her from accidents and misfortune. 

When I was a child, I used to look forward to the afterschool snacks and a message card that my mother always prepared for her children.  She was working part-time and very busy but managed to find the time to make snacks so that her children would not feel lonely when they get home.  They were all simple things like a homemade pancake, fruits, or chocolates and a love message, but they were good enough for me to feel her love.  

Your kind thoughts with love become a warm light that wraps up the person you care about.  Even the person does not know where it comes from, he or she will feel warm and loved. 

Even in the depth of despair, you will know that someone is always sending you vibrations of love. You will feel more secure and happier.

I believe that the bonds we establish with people through thoughts of love and care are not limited by time or space and are universal. They make a big difference in people’s lives in the present and in the future.

So, send a gift of love every day to yourself and to someone special.  I guarantee you that at the end of the day you will find yourself feeling calmed and warm. This way, you become kind to yourself and it is a way for you to believe in the importance of your existence and that of others.

Everyone born on earth are loved.

Everyone is born to live happily.

You have at least one gift from God that you are destined to bloom and share with others.

Everything has a meaning and so does our existence. Your life will start shining when you realize the meaning of your existence and believe in yourself. Encourage and keep telling yourself, “I am fine and able to overcome any challenge”, and “God never gives me a challenge that I cannot overcome”.

We are living in a turbulent time. But we have all we need to live happy life. Because the universe is filled with love and light, and everyone who was born on earth shall be blessed with them and live happily. 

With much love, in this series of essays, I will introduce you to simple and deep ideas to empower you to believe in yourself and experience more joy and happiness in your life.

A life changing encounter with a remarkable person occurs not just to special people, but to anyone. Yes, you can have a chance to meet someone who will have much influence in your life and inspire you to fulfil your dreams.  

It is especially true when you dedicate yourself to achieving your dreams.  Often you would have an unexpected encounter, which will lead you to a new world where your hidden potentials will be revealed and blossom.

In my case, it was my high school English teacher who helped me to start my life path.  In class, she praised my language talent.  Being encouraged by her compliments, I started putting more efforts into studying English though it was never my strongest subject.  As a result, my English grades went up significantly.

I then began having a dream of studying abroad though I knew it was unrealistic due to the high cost.  However, one day, my grandfather, who was not supposed to know anything about my dreams, offered support for my English studies in America!   It was unbelievable! Thanks to his help, I was able to gain many valuable experiences during my stay in America.

 From that time till now, I have ended up learning three foreign languages, including English.  My dream in high school became true and has grown much clearer in a vision to use these skills to help people in the world for their spiritual growth.

The second life changing encounter was with my spiritual mentor, who had guided me with much love in my life as a Divine Light minister. She always gave me encouragement and advice in challenging times during my missionary work in foreign countries.

At every turning point in my life, there was always such special person, who guided me to open the door to a new world. 

Through such wonderful encounters, I have realized the importance of people with unconditional love close to me at the right time in my life.

If you hang around good people, you will become like them.  On the other hand, if you hang around with bad people, you will also become like them. It is so critical who you hang out with in your life. 

If you want to improve yourself, it is desirable for you to be in company with respectable people of high character. 

Although at first you might feel uncomfortable being around such people, you will gradually blend in with their world and ideas and eventually elevate yourself to their level. 

As the saying goes, “birds of a feather flock together” you are attracting people who are at the same level as you are. So the people around you at this moment are not there by accident but because you attracted them.

If you continue making efforts to polish and push yourself toward your goal, you will find yourself meeting people who will turn your life to a better way.   

You have at least one thing you love to do or that you are destined to do. 

My friend has been working for a TV broadcasting station for over thirty years and has engaged in various type of works to convey messages through audiovisual language. 

When he is engaged in his work, it doesn’t matter to him whether it is early morning or late at night.  He would be devoted to his work so much that he sometimes forgets to eat.  However, he works hard not because he is obligated to do so but because he loves to do it. 

We were all born with a destiny that was given by God.  It is a mission that God expects you to fulfil  while you are on earth. 

When you fulfil your utmost potential, and share it with other people, you would experience the ultimate joy that comes from your soul.  The more people you share with, the more joy you will experience, which will elevate your destiny.

In other words, the ideal version of yourself already exists now and it will grow in the future. That is talent implanted by God in your soul most of us do not realize that and we wonder what should I dedicate my life to, to accomplish happiness. Perhaps this is why you are not attracted to anything else right now.  Anyway, there must be something that you really love to do or you are destined to do in your life. Those talents are already within you.

The soulful joy resides in a totally different dimension from the worldly and transient kind of joy that you typically get from eating, sleeping or playing.  It is the bliss that arouses from the deep bottom of your heart.

Unfortunately, many people are not doing what they really love to do.  Sometimes we give up before we even try and blame others for our unhappiness.  Then we look for excuses, saying I am no longer young or talented.

There is no short cut to realize your destiny.  For some, it could take a long time or even a whole life of suffering.  For some, it might just come out of the blue. 

It is totally up to you whether you grab a chance or miss it.   What you picture in your mind will materialize, even though it might take a long time.  All of us are in a position where we can realize our dreams if we choose to do so.  God would not ask you to do anything beyond your abilities.  It all depends on you believing in yourself and God’s given talents.