Will you turn disaster into good fortune? The ancients teach how to overcome adversity

What is wisdom to overcome adversity?

What is the meaning behind the teachings of ancient people?

　It is said that the adversity we face every day has meaning, both large and small. The ancients have accepted these difficulties as "food of life" and have found opportunities for growth and development from these. Their teachings can be applied in a variety of situations even today. In particular, wisdom that has been passed down since ancient times includes ways to overcome disasters by utilizing the power of prayer and the power of "ki." By listening to these teachings, we can help to hone our hearts and open up new possibilities.

The background of the words "Major difficulty to make small difficult, small difficulty to make small difficult"

　The words "Major difficulty is made into small and small difficulties are made into safer" symbolize the wisdom of living in adversity. The phrase teaches the lesson that it is important to try to minimize the damage and impact of it, even if it is difficult to avoid major difficulties completely. For example, in the event of a natural disaster such as a typhoon, the idea that by sending prayers or "ki" weakens the power or slightly changes its course is also similar to this term. The key to "how to turn a major problem into a minor problem" is to make calm decisions, believe in yourself, and cooperate with those around you. The background to this phrase is the belief that although each individual human being has little power, it can create miracles if they come together, and this idea has resonated with today's modern times.

The basics of thinking that turns adversity into opportunities

　If we can think of adversity as a door to opportunity rather than simply as a test, then those difficulties will become a bridge to growth into the future. For example, by learning to use "ki", you can learn how to deal with disasters and anxiety and protect yourself. Additionally, having the power of prayer and beliefs creates a sense of alleviating calamity, which enables calm responses. This basic idea is based on the philosophy that "it all depends on the mind." No matter what the situation is, staying calm and working positively can turn the most difficult adversity into new opportunities.

Chapter 1: The fate that changes depending on how you hold your heart

Be prepared to turn difficulties into triggers for growth

　Difficulties and adversity are inevitable in our lives. However, if you can view this as a "start for growth," you can make a big leap. For example, let's say that a natural disaster is a typhoon. Instead of facing that destructive force, it is important to consider how to prepare and reduce its impact. Having this awareness is a step towards practicing "How to turn major difficulties into small and small difficulties into safer ways."

　Additionally, the prayer method that uses the "ki" proposed by author Yokoyama Mitsuko also gives us an awareness of the mindset to overcome difficulties. Even if each individual's strength is small, the belief that if many people unite their thoughts, they can weaken the momentum of disaster and minimize its impact, contains a strong message that turns adversity into hope.

How to control your emotions and stay calm

　It is when things are difficult that you need to be calm. This "coolness" can be said to be the ability to not only suppress emotions, but also to analyze situations and choose appropriate actions. To do this, it is essential to practice controlling your emotions on a daily basis. It's helpful to take a deep breath and calm your mind, or to have the habit of asking yourself when your emotions are high, "Is this really okay?"

　In situations where you are likely to be crushed by great anxiety, like Yokoyama's prayer for a typhoon, it is also effective to focus your attention on what you can do. Acts such as "ki" and prayer can help you subside panic and help you to regulate your mind and body. This allows for calm judgments in any disaster.

The importance of learning from Buddhism to "reduce difficulty"

　In Buddhism, suffering and difficulties are part of life, and accepting them is the first step towards enlightenment. Based on this idea, the impact of this can be reduced depending on your awareness and actions when you face difficulties. For example, it is important not to emotionally resist adversity, but to face it from the perspective of "what can we learn from this difficulty?"

　Yokoyama's "ki" work, as he talks about, can also be said to be part of shaping your inner self from the challenge of disasters. By trusting the possibility of avoiding the worst of difficulties through prayer, you can naturally remove fear and impatience in your mind. This change of consciousness, which is also understood as words such as "Major difficulty to make small difficult, and small difficult to make small difficult" can be used in everyday life.

Chapter 2: The secret to action to overcome adversity

The ability to choose actions—the importance of calm analysis

　When faced with adversity, it can be difficult to make the right decisions due to impatience and anxiety. However, as the ancients teach, it is important to stay calm in order to turn a major problem into a minor problem. The first thing you need is calm analytical skills to accurately assess the situation. Rather than being swayed by emotions, you may be able to see solutions by looking at the events that are happening objectively.

　For example, Yokoyama Mitsuko, author known for praying for typhoons, is trying to change the course of a typhoon using the power of prayer using the ki. This can be said to be an example of an attitude of "choosing actions" to guide the future in a positive direction, rather than doing nothing. Under calm analysis, determining your own actions is the first step towards overcoming adversity.

Specific examples of actions to make small difficulties safe

　As can be seen in the words "Major difficulty is made into small difficulties, and small difficulties are made safely," the more critical the situation is, the more concrete the need for action. To do this, it is important to first think about the best possible response you can do. For example, in the event of a disaster, preparations include checking stockpiles, evacuation routes, and gathering information. By preparing this kind of preparation, you can reduce the risk of a problem actually occurring.

　Also, as Yokoyama advocates, mental actions such as regulating the mind and energising are important. Each individual's actions may be small, but accumulations can make a great force. Even if difficulties arise, by accumulating concrete actions, we can see hope that we can overcome.

Steps to get rid of anxiety by setting goals

　Setting goals can help reduce anxiety in order to overcome adversity. This is because goals make our actions clear and visualize the steps we need. If your goals are clear, it will be easier to find solutions even when faced with difficulties.

　Like Yokoyama, implementing small goals while having big dreams and beliefs can help reduce anxiety. For example, by aiming for pure feelings, such as "Praying that the typhoon will change course even a little" or "Believing in Ki and taking action," you can maintain a positive mental state. Also, as you move one step at a time towards achieving your goals, small success experiences will lead to confidence and you will be able to calmly deal with even more difficulties.

Chapter 3: How to harness the powers of those around you

Seeking help is not weakness

　Many people are hesitant to seek help as they overcome difficulties and adversities. However, seeking help from those around you is not a weakness, but rather an important step towards developing yourself. In many cases, people tend to choose to solve problems on their own, but in difficult situations, the perspectives gained from the knowledge and experience of others can be a great help. When thinking about how to turn a major problem into a minor problem, having someone help you reach out will be an opportunity to regain mental stability and calmness. Even if each individual's strength is limited, it can make a major difference through synergistic effects with the support of those around them.

"Ease of mitigation" supported by the community

　Since ancient times, people have used the power of their communities to overcome adversity. The idea that "one person's prayer may be a small force, but when many people's prayers gather together, it attracts miracles" is a symbol of this. Especially from the perspective of "ki," actions and prayers that many people use in one's mind can have an effect of alienating disasters or reducing the scale of their actions. Like Yokoyama Mitsuko's activities, who practices prayers and sent ki to typhoons, individual thoughts become the strength to gather together and create the power to alleviate difficulties. Being a community and working together is one of the oldest wisdoms to prepare for disasters and is an extremely effective tool in modern times.

The impact of faith and prayer on the heart

　Faith and prayer may not have a direct physical effect, but their effects on mental stability and hope are immeasurable. To "turning a major problem into a minor problem," we need to be more calm than anything else, and faith and prayer acts help. As Yokoyama Mitsuko advocates, prayers to focus on the path and strength of the typhoon create a sense of peace and positive feelings for each individual's heart, and at the same time become a shared experience with those around them. Faith also cultivates the ability to find hope in difficult situations and gives you the courage to stand up to any situation. A world of empathy with others and praying is also a place where you can have a valuable perspective that supports you as you take the first step towards overcoming difficulties.

Chapter 4: Learning from adversity and changing the future

Thinking methods to make mistakes a source of energy

　Failure comes to everyone, but how you view it can change the future dramatically. The phrase "Major difficulty is made into small difficulties, and small difficulty is made into safer" in the teachings of ancient people does not take difficulties as mere problems, but rather teaches the importance of learning from them and using them as a source of self-growth. By calmly analyzing the cause of failure and using it for your next action, you can overcome the difficulties that are right in front of you. For example, there are many cases where people who have made repeated mistakes in the past end up achieving success by tuning their minds and adopting specific improvement measures.

Success stories of "adversity opens up new possibilities"

　The idea that adversity creates new possibilities is common to many successful stories. It is only in situations that seem difficult to overcome at first glance that people can recognize their potential and pave the way for them to pave the way. For example, there is a story that prayers proposed by Yokoyama Mitsuko using the power of "ki" have changed the impact of natural disasters from major to minor problems. It shows that each individual believes in their own power and works with others to create miraculous results. Looking at these successful examples, we can see that the attitude of viewing adversity as an opportunity is the key to changing the future.

Creating a positive life through habits

　In order to develop the ability to overcome adversity, it is important to incorporate positive habits into your daily life. For example, continuing to pray for the good fortune of yourself and those around you is not only a way to settle your mind, but also a strength to support yourself. The prayer habits and actions that Yokoyama Mitsuko practices in her daily life and conscious behavior are good examples. Furthermore, in order to practice "How to turn a major problem into a minor problem", it is important to be aware of daily training to stay calm, an attitude of trusting yourself, and the mindset to see difficulties as opportunities. These habits accumulate and eventually create a positive way of life, creating a life where you can respond positively to any adversity.

Final chapter: The ability to overcome disasters in everyday life

Key points to transfer learning to practice

　Even if you learn the wisdom and mindset to overcome adversity, there is no point in using it in your daily actions. First of all, it is important to accumulate small habits one by one. When incorporating "how to turn a major problem into a minor problem," specific practices such as breathing techniques to maintain calm and setting up prayer time to help stabilize the mind are effective. It is also important to believe in the power of "ki" that you have and use it as a tool to tackle difficulties. Repeated small success experiences will also improve your ability to respond calmly to major disasters.

The significance of having "thank you" for the future

　Overcoming difficulties and being grateful for the future that awaits us beyond that will be a great force to positively change our attitude towards adversity. It is important to imagine yourself after overcoming disasters and develop a sense of gratitude through the practice of "prayer" and "ki" every day. This gratitude extends to others and the natural environment, strengthens connections with those around you, and also contributes to increasing number of friends who can overcome difficulties together. As the author aims to create a world where people can pray, there is a possibility that a peaceful community will be built beyond gratitude.

You can see the scenery by taking one step at a time.

　The important thing when facing adversity is not to rush too hard, but to steadily move forward one step at a time. No matter how small the action is, if it continues, it will become a great result and eventually new scenery will unfold. For example, it is important to have a sense of hope through such trivial events, such as an attitude of rejoicing that the typhoon's path has been disrupted as a result of continuing to send "ki" to affect the course of the typhoon. Even if you stumble along the way, you stop for a moment, then start walking again, thanking for learning, and repeating yourself, and is the way to turn disaster into good fortune.

Shokey Hayashi

Exorcist/Radionics Technique Researcher

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Born in Aomori Prefecture in 1965, he has been suffering from troubles, illnesses and injuries caused by spiritual phenomena since childhood. However, one day, when he was 20 years old, he attended an event, had a mysterious experience at the venue, and was hit by lightning energy from the heavens, as if piercing the spinal cord from his brain, and his psychic abilities blossomed. He then began studying psychology and psychiatry, and now he has combined psychiatry and consciousness engineering. Established "Radionics exorcism" using our own radionics techniques. "It's possible to treat your fortune" beyond exorcism, memorial service, and healing.