(MM from Kagoshima Prefecture/60s/Female/Housewife)
A self-inflicted accident was caused by a lack of mental peace for just a few seconds. I failed to park my car in the garden of the house I was visiting and ended up backing into the neighbor’s brick fence. There was a loud impact sound, and the rear of the car was severely damaged. My mind went blank. I’m sure my husband will scold me and say, “What on earth are you doing?!” Even though this was going through my mind, the first thing I heard when I called my husband was, “Are you hurt?” After that, he kindly and accurately instructed me to contact the police and the insurance company.
After a while, my husband and my son rushed to the scene and took action, and I was so relieved. The neighbors were also very considerate of me, and I was very grateful. What was also a blessing was that both the police officer and the doctor were surprised and said, “It’s a blessing in disguise that no one was injured in such a situation.” I feel really sorry for the family that I drove into, but I am relieved that this was all that happened.
Impatience is My Weak Point
I’ve always been a worrisome person. Because of this, I tend to become complacent and think, “Ok, I have to do it properly” or “I have to do this too.” Through Kami’s teachings, I realized that the frustration and impatience caused by this personality was the cause of bringing in an accident into my life. Last year too, I got nervous and got a fracture, so I tried to be careful, but I still hadn’t overcome my weakness… I was able to reaffirm what still had to be worked on.
Gratitude to My Husband
On the other hand, I was able to rediscover the goodness of my husband. Unlike me, my husband is the cautious type. There were times when I would get irritated because I couldn’t wait for my husband’s answer even when I asked him for some advice. But this time, I found out that he is a person I can rely on and talk to more than I thought. Moreover, he worked hard to do things for me… I was filled with gratitude and thought, “Otōsan is amazing!” and the way I put my heart into housework has changed dramatically. I am able to do housework thinking; “I want him to be healthy” and “I want him to spend time at home more comfortably.”
Lately, if my husband says he wants to eat a particular dish, I make it right away and bring it to the table because I want him to fulfill his request. Seeing my husband happy makes me even happier.
A Husband and Wife who Can Set an Example for the Children
Later on, with my husband’s consideration, I purchased the same model car. I went through a Purification Ceremony for vehicles as well. The ceremony brought out a strong desire to always drive in a calm manner and respect the path (teachings). Up until now, I had prayed every time I got behind the wheel, but I realized that I had become careless. Since then, I have been driving my car carefully, praying to Kami that I will be able to drive with a peace of mind and not be impatient.
As long as I have a reliable husband with me, I can overcome anything. This accident reaffirmed that inside me. I want to be able to show my son and daughters, who live far away, that anything can be overcome as long as husband and wife are together supporting each other through any situation. My husband and I will continue to do our best!
Finding the Principle Behind the Story from Shinji
Are you living your life sustained by the teachings?
Teachings will guide life to the correct path and protect the kokoro.
As you learn the teachings with the family and deepen the awareness, the kokoro of family members will come together, and miracles will save you.
Illnesses, accidents and misfortunes will not occur; it (family environment) will change to be an environment where the kokoro feels rested and at peace.
Shinji that Kami reveals are a teaching on how to live life in order to be happy. Because it is an unchanging principle that relates to all people, if you live according to the teachings, your life will definitely change for the better.