Is the defense okay? - President Ryuho Okawa's Guideline of the Heart 186 -

May 23, 2020（Last Update: June 13, 2026）

President Ryuho Okawa's "Guideline of the Heart" is serialized in the propagation magazine of Happy Science, Monthly 'Happy Science'. It is also displayed in posters at branches nationwide and is widely known as the monthly face of Happy Science.

For those who want to read the Guideline of the Heart in the monthly magazine, you can also see it in Monthly 'Happy Science' June 2020 issue.

This month's 'Guideline of the Heart' showed that in life, both 'attack' and 'defense' are important. What does it specifically mean to strengthen defense for individuals and organizations? I asked Mitsuhiro Fukumoto, the accounting officer of Happy Science, for hints.

福本光宏（ふくもとみつひろ）

幸福の科学常務理事（兼）経理局長

1971年、兵庫県生まれ。早稲田大学政治経済学部卒業後、1995年に幸福の科学に奉職。琵琶湖正心館、事務局事務部、横須賀支部、メディア文化事業局などを経て、2009年より現職。

Currently, the spread of the new coronavirus originating in China is expanding, and the world is in chaos. I thought it was necessary to consider the importance of 'defense,' which is the theme of this time.

Take measures in advance

Not limited to epidemics, various adversities come in life. To avoid breaking down in such 'crunch times' and 'defensive battles,' I believe that preparation in advance is necessary. For example, in terms of money, it could be 'withholding delicious food and saving a little every day,' or in relationships, 'being careful with words,' and there are many things that can be done. While these may involve a sense of effort, if you want to protect something important, I think it is also necessary to abandon the desire to 'do as you please,' and by doing so, I believe that 'the capacity of a person' will also grow.

Creating leeway to win

What I usually prepare as an accounting officer responsible for 'defense' is 'creating leeway to win.' When there is no leeway in accounting, the organization is put at risk, and as an accounting officer, I think that is a 'loss.' To prevent that, I always accumulate ideas for cost reduction and try to implement them early when opportunities arise.

However, that is not something I can achieve alone, so I study management-related teachings regularly, accumulate experience, and make an effort to convey my thoughts to those around me. Additionally, it is necessary to build trust by not forgetting 'gratitude' and 'humility.' Preparation is important for everything, and I believe that such steady work becomes 'offense within defense.'

Still, in a long life, there are things like company bankruptcies and sudden illnesses that cannot be helped. At such times, isn't 'prayer to the deities' necessary? I also experienced a slump in the past, and by receiving the prayers open_in_new and secret methods of Happy Science, I was able to eliminate negative thoughts and make a fresh start. From that experience, I realize that faith is also important for strengthening defense.

This content is reprinted and edited from Monthly 'Happy Science' Issue 400.

The very popular 'Guideline of the Heart' is published in Monthly 'Happy Science,' and subscriptions are also available, so please take advantage of it!