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Ch 20 — The Only Path
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This situation has made the quest for new ideas a permanent trait among the Japanese. This same mindset helped them rebuild after the devastation of World War II. After the war, they reassessed their situation in light of the new conditions, formulated fresh plans, and achieved even greater success. An American author described this Japanese trait by saying they became “the masters of change rather than the victims.”
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The journey of life is never a smooth path. Life is filled with accidents and hardships that impact both individuals and nations. This is a system established by the Creator, and there is no way to avoid it.
In such circumstances, there is only one path to success: to persist despite difficulties. One must have the courage to reach their destination despite the thorns and stones along the way.
Refrain from complaining about the changes in circumstances. Instead, think of new solutions that are in line with the new conditions, and you will always remain successful.
LIVING IN THE CULTURE OF DISCOVERY
Discover something new every day. If you are an intellectually awakened person, then it is quite possible to extract new things from your observations every day and night.
If you are an intellectually awakened person, then it is quite possible to extract new things from your observations every day and night. There is a Japanese saying: ‘Discover something new every day, even if it be a new method of threading a needle.’ This saying is based on nature.
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According to nature, everyone should develop his mind. Intellectual development is a continuous process that goes on day and night.
The universe of facts is replete with points of interest. If you are an awakened person, if have a curious mind, and you are sensitive about your learning, then it is quite possible that every experience, every observation, will teach you a new lesson. Each time you cogitate, you will be able to discover a new idea. Discovery is food for the mind, just as physical items are food for the body. When we eat lunch or breakfast, we eat physical food, which energizes our bodies. Similar inputs are required for intellectual health. We must be so conscious of this fact that we should derive something new from every experience. It all depends upon our intellectual awakening. If you are an intellectually awakened person, then it is quite possible to extract new things from your observations every day and night.