There is a Buddhist writing that says, “Winter always turns to spring.” But when your life is in the season of winter, sometimes if can feel unending. Today’s guest, Everton Carvahlo, of Baton Rouge, tells the story of how his most challenging year was followed by his most joyful.
We discuss:
00:00 Introduction
02:10 Culture shock as an international student
08:00 Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to afford college
13:35 Sometimes you have to fight until the last moment
17:39 Chanting gives you clarity
20:48 The most difficult year of Everton’s life
28:40 Every day, every moment, was a struggle
33:25 Learning the power he has over his life
36:38 The best year of his life
39:13 Unemployed and expecting a baby
47:44 No year is exclusively good or bad
Resources:
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, pp. 538, 1027.
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