It isn’t easy sometimes to look at our situation and be thankful or even rejoice, especially when faced with multiple and seemingly complex problems. It isn’t easy to always be rejoicing at the appearance of yet one more difficult situation. It is only by taking the test that we can pass. It is only by facing the problem will we be able to change our lives. Never giving up, always striving, holding firm faith, and steadfast practice assures us all of the great benefit of enlightenment. A practice based firmly on the Lotus Sutra assures us of an enlightenment equal to that of all the Buddhas.