today I am studying the "mirror guidance" again.
I think I may have been missing the point for a while. here is what I saw today.
one quote from this teaching is: "In short, the environment that you find yourself in, whether favorable or not, is the product of your own life."
this can feel punitive. or like I need to be searching for what the hell is wrong with me that I have manifested this particular environment.
here is a different perspective: as I observe a reflection of the depths of my life, looking into a clear mirror (chanting nam myoho renge kyo in front of the Gohonzon is my practice) I see my life and the universe exactly as it is, perceiving that buddhahood is a part of the true aspect of my life and all life.
when my perspective changes, when I see the true nature of life, starting with mine, I see others and my environment differently too.
so, what appeared before as ugliness, challenge and impossible circumstances, when seen in a clear mirror can be reflected as the mud that will bring forth the beautiful lotus, the opportunity that will build strength in my life enabling me to climb mountains to new vistas, the field of actions that will make the seemingly impossible possible.
"once the sun rises in our lives, we can illuminate everything"
see what is.
celebrate it.
