PL 21 PRINCIPLES

I shall live paying careful attention, putting Makoto into all I say and do.

I shall not have complaints about others, matters, nor the weather. Rather I shall always be creative and shall look for short commings in my own thinking and actions.

I shall live with a mind of appreciation toward others and things.

I shall live with the spirit of Misasage (devotion), working for the happiness of others.

I shall not get angry at anyone or anything.

I shall not be stubborn, being captured by my own opinion.

I shall not have hasty mind, worry, nor have a pessimistic feeling.

I shall not have a greedy mind.

I shall not have a mind to be dishonest.

I shall live in perfect harmony with my spouse.

Realizing that children are God's children, I shall raise my child to become a useful citizen for men and society. Realizing also that a child is a mirror of his parents, I shall raise my child without indulging in my own emotions and just wanting to satisfy my feelings of love.

I shall get up pleasantly in the morning.

I shall no have complaints, likes and dislikes, nor preferences about food; nor shall I overeat, overdrink, nor eat irregularly.

I shall not have a lazy mind. I shall not have complaints while working, nor be overly concerned and complain about others.

I shall not do anything overly.

I shall not have a mind to be arrogant, nor conceited.

I shall not say, nor do things that hurt others.

I shall not have a mind to slight others.

I shall not forget to do Hosho.

I shall make every effort to do Shingei to show my appreciation.

I shall make never forget the Grace of God and Oshieoyasama.