1) Always feeling satisfied.

Even though one has the feeling of having Fortune with Blessings, other circumstances may be unfavorable. Suffering, such as hardships at home, problems with children and a husband's serious shortcomings are not wanted by anybody. In those situations there is nothing one can do, but face the circumstances while feeling at peace and do what one can to feel contented.

2) Fortune with Blessings can heal.

If we do not understand why we get sick, it is difficult to get better by ourselves. We make our own diseases. Why do I say that? We should think of the six causes of why we get sick:

The first cause is connected with one's spirit. A negative state of mind resulting from anger, jealousy or overwork can make one ill.

The second cause is related to what we eat and drink. Wrong food, diet low in quality, and excessive amounts of food and drink will make us sick.

The third cause is related to either too much or not enough physical exercise.

The fourth cause is not enough sleep.

The fifth cause is being physically wounded or hurt.

The sixth cause is reckless sexual activity.

We can, furthermore, get infected through viruses or germs, but after a careful examination we see that we make ourselves ill. People may not know the causes, but a disease grows from seeds. We should understand this, be grateful and appreciate those who, though ill, remain joyful, acting as if nothing has happened. Those patients have Fortune with Blessings.

3) An example of an actual cure using Fortune with Blessings.

There was a man of about sixty, suffering from high blood pressure. After hearing and reading about The Way of Fortune with Blessings, he focused especially on the chapter about the cure of disease. His disease did not get cured quickly; however, he still considered himself to have Fortune with Blessings. He did not think about good or bad, birth or death, etc. He just let it be and felt peaceful and delighted in body both and spirit. Since then his health improved gradually, and now his recovery is complete.

The Way of Fortune with Blessings is inconceivably wonderful. It can treat many diseases, and it is no surprise that its good reputation is growing. One can truly say that if one has Fortune with Blessings, one recovers faster.

4) An irresponsible son turned into a dutiful one.

If one has the misfortune of having an irresponsible son, it is best to let it be resolved naturally, practicing the three principles of Fortune with Blessings, considering him still "number one" and caring about him. Even though irresponsible, he can still become dutiful; and I can prove it.

What is the cause of a problematical child? It comes originally from parents who sowed the seeds and now they reap the result. To sow the seeds is a happy activity. The farmer's mind is happy when he sows, thinking about the harvest. To reap is to take the effect as, for example, when the child we brought into this world and reared grows up.

The result is bad because of bad causes created somewhere along the way, whether you know it or not. It makes no difference. The original reason is the parents. Even though you understand there is nothing you can do, just let it be, accepting adversity philosophically. Hoping your son some day will be a good son, you should just create increasingly favorable circumstances. Then you will truly have Fortune with blessings,

5) In all matters let nature take its course.

A certain businessman's son turned out to be a playboy. Though married at thirty, he still "played the field" in exotic summer resorts for weeks at a time. After he squandered his money, he would return home. Although his family was very well off, his frequent leisure trips made them feel the pinch. One day his whole family called a meeting to decide what to do. They decided he was hopeless and that the matter should be put into a lawyer's hands. Then they asked my advice. I said: "Everything you said is common sense, but there is another way, based on different principles, called The Way of Fortune with Blessings. According to that Way, in this matter you should let nature take its course." When they asked about the method, I just told them: "Let it be."

All of them, astonished, wondered if that method would result in all their property being rapidly squandered? They met together to prevent that from happening. I said: "I will tell you about The Way of Fortune with Blessings, but the rest is up to you. If your only concern is about your property, you will drive this son away from home, turn him into a criminal and, thus, destroy him. You want to give up a son to protect your property, but when the parents grow old, who will look after it? Think carefully." They debated until two o'clock in the morning and finally decided to let nature take its course. His parents rejoiced over the decision.

They now helped their son in every way to start his own business according to The Way of Fortune with Blessings. He, in turn, changed his attitude and became responsible, warmhearted, prudent and respectful to his parents. His business increasingly prospered. Thus, we can see that The Way of Fortune with Blessings is inclusive of all things.

6) Patience is not the meaning of The Way of Fortune with Blessings.

Mrs. T'ien was in the tenth year of her second marriage. Her present husband liked to socialize and drink heavily. Entertaining, he would spend up to a few hundred thousand dollars a month while the money lasted. Than he would try to save up again. This happened several times during those ten years.

When at home, he abused her physically to the point where she decided to divorce him. She came to see me and said: "I have listened to The Way of Fortune with Blessings for five years, but now I have come to talk to you about divorce. It is so embarrassing. Please listen to my story."

I listened, thought and than told her: "Mrs. T'ien, The Way of Fortune with Blessings does not involve patience. Being or not being able to bear it has nothing to do with letting matters take their natural course and letting it be." The lady understood instantly. She said she had only thought of patience while she listened. Presently, however, she understood how to use the method of just letting it be naturally, realizing that any way is all right.

Gradually, her attitude toward her husband changed as she learned to take things philosophically. She was happy, since she was no longer suffering. She came to enjoy The Way of the Fortune with Blessings. A month later, her husband became serious about his business and gave up alcohol. A year later he not only settled all his debts but also was able to put some money aside. His temper improved and he even helped his wife with chores occasionally. Mrs. T'ien told me recently that she was as happy as if she were living in the Western Paradise. "Before July of last year I suffered as if I were in hell," she added. This is a very good example of acquiring Fortune with Blessings.

7) Having Fortune with Blessings improves the circumstances.

All this time, what I have been saying is that The Way of Fortune with Blessings begins with the spirit and then changes circumstances into reality.

Mr. Chien, who lives in the city of Kobe is a warm- hearted member of The Way of Fortune with Blessings. After he became a member, he listened to three lectures and then he quit. He felt they were all alike.

Three months later he became ill with neuralgia; and although he spent a month in hospital and received various kinds of treatment, nothing seemed to improve his condition. Then he began to think about The Way of Fortune with Blessings. He looked again at the book on The way of Fortune with Blessings, reading the chapter on illness and self-cure three times over. He focused on the sentence: "One's own disease should be treated by oneself." There is a powerful instinct in the body that will overpower the disease with superior strength. Disease will subside if the mind has Fortune with Blessings. This is very important to remember. Do not be preoccupied, thinking constantly about whether the disease is serious and worrying about your recovery, but fill your mind with gratitude and obtain Fortune with Blessings. He applied this method in a concentrated way, and one week later completely recovered from neuralgia.

8) Do not seek favorable circumstances on purpose.

If we practice the three principles of Fortune with Blessings, we shall obtain Fortune with Blessings right away and, along with it, an inconceivable awareness, the good feeling and the benefit of responding to opportunity and favorable circumstances. Examples of this are too many to be cited. However, you need to be careful not to look for favorable circumstances on purpose, such as trying to speed up the process of healing. If in one month your condition has improved, so much the better; but do not try to force it, because it does not work.

All of the foregoing has been an extensive explanation of the three principles of Fortune with Blessings: absence of anger, good words and harmonious family life. Practicing them results in Fortune with Blessings instantly.

Now, let's explore how to practice these three principles correctly and intelligently to get the greatest benefit quickly.