Question: How do I discover my mission in life?
Answer (President Ikeda): First, I want to repeat that you do not find it by standing still. What's important is that you challenge yourself in something, it does not matter what. Then by making most consistent effort, the direction you should take, will open up before you naturally. It's important, therefore, to have the courage to ask yourself what you should be doing now, this very moment.
The key, in other words, is to climb the mountain that is right before you. As you ascend its slopes, you will develop your muscles, increasing your strength and endurance. Such training will enable you to challenge still higher mountains. It is vital that you continue to make such efforts.
Climb the mountain in front of you. When you reach the summit, wide new horizons will stretch out before you. Little by little, you will understand your mission.
Those who remember they have a unique mission are the strong ones. Whatever their problems, they will never be defeated. They can transform all of their problems into catalysts for growth towards a hope filled future.
Life is about scaling one mountain, and then facing the next one, followed by the one after that. Those who persevere and finally succeed in conquering the highest mountain are victors in life. On the other hand, those who avoid such challenges and take the easy route, descending into valleys, will end in defeat. To put it simply, we have two choices in life: We can either climb the mountain before us, or descend into the valley.
Source: 'The Way of Youth - Buddhist Common Sense for Handling Life's Questions (Pg. 92)'
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