Amazing how these two go together!

"Those who make many friends have greater opportunities for growth and self-development; as such they make society a better place and lead happy, satisfying lives. In every situation, human relations--communication and personal interaction--are vital. We need to initiate and nurture friendships and contacts with many people, both within the organization and in society at large. Our lives will open and be enriched to the extent that we do so."(1) ... "But your faith alone will determine all these things. A sword will be useless in the hands of a coward. The mighty sword of the Lotus Sutra must be wielded by one courageous in faith. Then one will be as strong as a demon armed with an iron staff." (2)

(1) 30 May's For Today & Tomorrow: Daily Encouragement.
(2) 30 May's Daily Wisdom: "Reply to Kyo'o".

Of course the second one could be used for any case where some tidbit is given to give our lives direction, but I thought about how interesting that today's 'daily guidances' both fit together rather well.

Bright day, and I awoke on a weekend at 9h30A! Amazing. "Bright, sunshiny day..."