---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Speaking in an easily comprehensible way that reaches people and touches their hearts--this is a vital point for a successful dialogue and an important quality for leaders to have.
"Also, when you're standing in front of a large crowd, you don't need to shout at them or speak in an exaggeratedly forceful manner. Look at your audience with genuine warmth and smile at them when you speak. Your spirit should be to inspire everyone to join in and work harmoniously alongside you. When you shout or speak too forcefully, you may think you're demonstrating your impassioned commitment, but all your audience sees is a frightening grimace!
"The great Japanese educator and reformer Yoshida Shoin (1830-59) instructed his students on how they should address others: 'In your everyday conversations with people, speak in a tone closer to that of a gentle, refined woman. That way, at a crucial moment, you can make your voice ring out with powerful vigour.' He urged them to smile at people warmly. Given the stern visage with which Yoshida Shoin is often depicted in portraits, many of you must be astonished that he would say such a thing! But truly accomplished leaders put people at ease and impress them with their warmth, gentleness, and consideration. You need to have a generous and open spirit that makes people feel able to say anything to you, even to complain.
"I would especially like the leaders of the youth division, on whose shoulders the future will rest, to take this to heart."
"Also, when you're standing in front of a large crowd, you don't need to shout at them or speak in an exaggeratedly forceful manner. Look at your audience with genuine warmth and smile at them when you speak. Your spirit should be to inspire everyone to join in and work harmoniously alongside you. When you shout or speak too forcefully, you may think you're demonstrating your impassioned commitment, but all your audience sees is a frightening grimace!
"The great Japanese educator and reformer Yoshida Shoin (1830-59) instructed his students on how they should address others: 'In your everyday conversations with people, speak in a tone closer to that of a gentle, refined woman. That way, at a crucial moment, you can make your voice ring out with powerful vigour.' He urged them to smile at people warmly. Given the stern visage with which Yoshida Shoin is often depicted in portraits, many of you must be astonished that he would say such a thing! But truly accomplished leaders put people at ease and impress them with their warmth, gentleness, and consideration. You need to have a generous and open spirit that makes people feel able to say anything to you, even to complain.
"I would especially like the leaders of the youth division, on whose shoulders the future will rest, to take this to heart."
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Our minds are like the water. Faith that is weak is like muddy water, while faith that is brave is like clear water."
(Reply to the Lay Nun Nichigon - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1079)
(Reply to the Lay Nun Nichigon - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1079)
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