Creating the perfect Symphony

“We often use the expression, “strike a chord in one’s heart.” The heart is like an instrument. It is the richness of the heart that determines the richness of our life experiences. Given the same circumstances, a person with a single-stringed heart might only produce and experience a monotonous music of life, while a person with a hundred-stringed heart can create and enjoy an immensely rich and deep symphony of life.” – Dr. Daisaku Ikeda

I was moved by the truth in these lines and began to enjoy my life that much more once I focused on creating the ‘hundred-stringed heart’. As a result, I am richer with a huge circle of friends I have been able to strike a chord with. We often wait for another to strike a chord in our heart. While it is impossible to create the symphony all alone, it isn’t required to wait for another to initiate it either. Pull the right chords within your heart and hear the music reverberate out into the universe. That will in turn attract what will eventually lead to the perfect symphony in your life. It boils down to the strength of the signals you send out into the universe. The greater and richer they are, the greater the frequency returned.

It is only when we focus on cultivating the inner richness of our heart that life becomes truly purposeful and full of joy. There is newness to living life this way. I say this because ‘focus on the self’ gives us a refreshing perspective to address troublesome situations. Blame and anger directed at the outside world is futile at the end of the day. It doesn’t change anything.

Focus on self improvement on the other hand is the surest path to happiness. As we build the treasures of the heart, turning anger to compassion, hatred to love and fear into courage…these very treasures become the foundation for leading a life full of rich experiences. And these are the very virtues that help us strike the perfect chord. Fine tune your heart and mind to do that and enjoy the ripple effect – a richer life experience enjoyed with an increased circle of friends; because interaction with others is what creates the perfect symphony.