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YOU ARE WHAT YOU THINK　a brief comment

　　Gratitude breeds gratitude; discontent spawns discontent. These are true and honest words. For a grateful heart rises straight to God while a discontented heart finds only the evil spirits of Hell. Because of this, people whose hearts are ever grateful are naturally fortunate and happy, but people who are discontented or who grumble are unfortunate and miserable. This is a fact. In the teachings of the Omoto-kyo religion there is the following:

　　"Be joyful and joy will come unto you."

　　These are words of truth and wisdom.

Hikari, No.25, September 3rd, 1949 (the 24th year of Showa)
(06/8/31 UL)

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This essay has previously appeared in translation twice. The citations are given below for reference.

“You Are What You Feel,” Foundation of Paradise, 1984, page 303.

“You Are What You Think,” A Hundred Teachings of Meishusama, page 135, no date.