MEANING OF ‘RESOLUTIONS’

Shaku, and these are his disciplines that he shared with pupils when he came to America.

1. In the morning before dressing, light incense and meditate. It just means one should take out time for a routine of some sort of spiritual practice in the morning according to their respective religions.

2. Retire at a regular hour. A good regular sleeping habit can save so many problems in life.

3. Partake of food at regular intervals. Eat with moderation and never to the point of
satisfaction.

4. Receive a guest with the same attitude you have when alone. When alone, maintain the same attitude you have in receiving guests.

5. Watch what you say, and whatever you say, practice it.

6. When an opportunity comes do not let it pass you by, yet always think twice before acting.

7. Do not regret the past. Look to the future.

8. Have the fearless attitude of a hero and the loving heart of a child.

9. Exercise regularly and take care of the one body you have been given.

10. Upon retiring, sleep as if you had entered your last sleep. Upon awakening, leave your bed behind you instantly as if you had cast away a pair of old shoes.

We all could have certain issues that we need to work on. We need to pick up where we are weak and strengthen those points. Yet working on and maintaining the strengths we already have.