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Work means……..

In Japanese hataraku means work. If you divide the word, you get hata, which means 3rd person, and raku, which is translated as relax.  Hataraku could literally mean effort that makes the surrounding people comfortable. How unique, working to make … Continue reading

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Sweep evil from your hearts

There are people who are sincere, and truly believe in helping others. There are also people who are only concerned about themselves, and do not care what others think about themselves. There are also people who pretend to care about … Continue reading

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Buy dearly and sell cheaply

Our foundress once told a merchant  “A businessman must buy dearly and sell cheaply.”  The merchant wondered if I buy from someone at a high price, and sell my goods cheaply, I will certainly run myself out of business. But it is … Continue reading

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Arrogance

Most people believe that arrogance is a negative trait. But what is arrogance, and how do we know we have it.  Arrogance is the feeling that one is superior than others due to wealth, race, education, etc.…  One way to … Continue reading

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Cause and Effect

There is a verse in the Tip of the Writing Brush that people may be reluctant to accept as true. Never think in the least that curses, demons, or evil spirits exist in this world. 14-16 With the recent tragedies … Continue reading

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Arrogance

I remember once when I was much younger, and when I had much more hair.  I had just finished driving 4 aggravating hours on the freeways of Southern California. With my disheveled appearance, looking upwards above my official military style … Continue reading

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The Purpose of Life is………

Some one once said “The purpose of life is to have a purpose in life”.  How profound this statement is. When we have a purpose, it gives us energy and hope; and when we don’t have a purpose, the world … Continue reading

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God’s Guidance

George grew up in the southeast part of Fresno California. He was raised in an one parent home. He was the youngest of the siblings. His mother was in and out of drug rehabilitation; and he was in and out … Continue reading

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The Purpose of life/addition to

There is a  hexagonal stone pillar, when completed, the heavens will open and golden nectar will flow, overflowing the special vessel placed on top of the structure. When this occurs, mankind will be able to live as long as he … Continue reading

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The Purpose of Life

There is a  hexagonal stone pillar, when completed, the heavens will open and golden nectar will flow, overflowing the special vessel placed on top of the structure. When this occurs, mankind will be able to live as long as he … Continue reading

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