Daisaku IkedaLeave behind the passive dreaming of a rose-tinted future. The energy of happiness exists in living today with roots sunk firmly in reality's soil.
About This Quote
The idea that to be happy one must focus on what is to come rather than what has already happened is a common misconception. Rather, the power of happiness comes from accepting the present situation as it is. It is not until we are ready to accept the present situation as it is are we truly ready to face the future. Only when we are ready to face our current reality can we embrace our future possibilities.
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