Good morning. I hope you’re doing well today. This is Shima from Oubaitori. This is the Morning Daimoku — 10,000 Daimoku a Day journal, entry #1,198.
A Warm Afternoon on My Day Off
Yesterday was my day off, but I worked until about two in the afternoon.
Upstairs, with sunlight filtering through the trees, the second floor was lovely and warm.
Ah, I’m worn out. So I lay down for a while.
My wife came and lay down right beside me, just the same. And we talked about nothing in particular.
Mostly about our grandchildren, as usual.
“Shall We Go for a Walk?”
After talking about this and that, we said, “Shall we go for a walk?”
But a walk with no purpose would just be aimless. So we decided to walk to the convenience store and pick up a few things.
We talked as we walked, did our shopping, and came back home.
Rice Fields After the Heavy Rain
On the way, we saw rice fields that had been underwater for some time after the recent heavy rain. They had been sitting in water so long that moss was already growing.
It must be so hard. I think the farmers may have felt there was nothing left to do but give up.
And we talked about all sorts of things — I wonder what happened to this house? — as we made our way back.
I can’t help but feel it: life is full of hardships, and it is always changing, changing.
A Small Moment That Matters
It was just a small, everyday moment. But it was a truly important time.
In the hustle and bustle of each day, being able to have a time like this — I feel it leads to harmony between husband and wife, and to harmony in the whole family.
My heart was full: I’m so glad we did this!
Saying “Thank You!” Out Loud
I’m grateful to my wife every day. I try to say “Thank you!” out loud as often as I can.
And to my family, to our home, to our children and grandchildren — I’m truly grateful.
That’s exactly why I can keep going. That’s how I felt.
Let’s Daimoku!
Today again, I’m starting out with a new challenge.
Thank you again today.
Today’s Question
Who is the person you want to say “Thank you!” to — out loud — today?
Bloom your own way, at your very best.
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