Even after losing the function of my left brain, hope did not disappear! 【Personal Experience】

It was eight years ago. I was living a life where I could only sleep for three hours due to my job in caregiving and taking care of my mother-in-law, leading to days where I took out my stress on my family.
I began to suffer from headaches, and when I went to the hospital, I was diagnosed with a "cerebral aneurysm."

I heard that it could be treated with a simple surgery, so I decided to undergo catheter surgery.

I can't speak, my body won't move!

On the day of the surgery. As the anesthesia took effect, I lost consciousness and when I came to, I found myself in a bed in the intensive care unit.

(The surgery is over. Thank goodness...)

However, my relief was short-lived—.

(Huh? Something's wrong. My body, my body won't move! ...I can't speak either!)

As I moved my gaze, I saw my husband with tears in his eyes. He looked at me and said, "It's okay, it's okay."

(Am I going to be like this forever...?)

All I could understand was that "I can't do anything by myself." When faced with that situation, what welled up from the depths of my heart was regret for my life up to that point.

(I still haven't been able to repay God, my family, or those around me...)

My life changed in an instant—. However, what supported my heart was the faith in the Science of Happiness.

(Surely, there is meaning in this event. The fact that I am still alive means there must be something I can do—)

Having learned in the Science of Happiness that "Life is a problem set," "Any event can be nourishment for the soul", I was able to think positively about the situation that had befallen me.

As I continued with rehabilitation...

A month after the surgery, as my condition stabilized, I left the intensive care unit and rehabilitation began.
With the support of two nurses, I practiced sitting up and making sounds while looking at pictures on cards. However, what I wanted to say and what I was saying became mismatched.

Even though I didn't recover immediately, I kept in mind the teaching of President Okawa, "Life has various events, and there are worries and sufferings, but as much as possible, face the happy side and create smiles" (※1), and every day I expressed gratitude to the nurses and tried to smile.

(If I believe in God and make an effort, surely, I can talk and walk—)

According to my husband, I had a cerebral hemorrhage during the catheter surgery for the aneurysm, and an immediate craniotomy was performed.

However, the function of my left brain was lost, resulting in paralysis on my right side and aphasia... The doctor told my husband, "It depends on rehabilitation, but it may be difficult for her to talk or walk like before," and my husband seemed to be in considerable shock.

(I worried my family a lot... When I get better, I will live a life of gratitude. I will convey the teachings of the Science of Happiness to many people.)

With such hope, I engaged in rehabilitation, and a few months later, I was able to stand up from my wheelchair and walk using a cane, and I could slowly convey my thoughts. The doctor was very surprised at my rapid recovery.

※1: ‘The Miracle of Overcoming Cancer—Awakening the Unknown Healing Power—’ open_in_new (Authored by Takashi Okawa, published by the Science of Happiness)

Confronted with reality

After about eight months of hospitalization, I was discharged in April when the spring breeze felt pleasant.

(Finally, I can go home! I'm so happy!)

Back home after a long time. I was delighted to return to my old life, but what awaited me there was...

(Huh? I can't do what I could do before at all.)

I thought I had recovered quite a bit in rehabilitation, but when I actually returned home, I realized I couldn't even do simple housework. My body wouldn't cooperate, and I spilled boiling water from the kettle and burned myself... I was confronted with the harshness of reality and felt disheartened.

(At this rate, I can't even take care of myself, let alone be of help to others.)

When my husband went to work and I was alone, I cried out of frustration at my inability to do anything.

President Okawa appeared before me—

One day, I was too heavy to get up and was suffering in bed. I managed to reach for my phone and called the branch manager of the Science of Happiness, whom I relied on...

"Branch manager, help me... I'm feeling unwell"
"M, are you okay? Just wait. I'll pray for you."

As soon as I hung up the phone, to my surprise, President Okawa 'appeared' right in front of me.

--It's okay. Absolutely, it's okay--

The president embraced me and spoke to me gently. Wrapped in that divine light, my suffering began to ease.

(Ah, I am loved by God too...)

In that mystical experience, my anxiety disappeared, and I was filled with a sense of peace.

(I want to learn more about the teachings of the Science of Happiness. And I want to deliver God's love to many people—)

From that event onward, I began to feel that God was always watching over me, and I became more engaged in both teachings and rehabilitation.

I typed out each character of President Okawa's book ‘The Rebirth of Buddha’ open_in_new on the computer, which I had previously practiced copying, and listened to his lectures multiple times.
For the speech therapist who visited me for my rehabilitation, I presented them with books from the Science of Happiness that suited them to convey the truth of the Dharma.

Through continuing teaching, preaching, and rehabilitation, I became able to speak fluently, and during morning and evening prayers, I was able to open the 'Prayer Text' (※2) and pray aloud.

I was grateful to be able to pray in my own words, and before I knew it, tears were streaming down my cheeks.

※2: A scripture awarded to those who have taken the Three Returns Oath in Happy Science.

My heart changed through faith.

As I continued my faith life, I reflected on my past self before I became ill and began to reconsider. What came to mind were numerous self-centered thoughts and actions.

I have a strong-willed personality, and when my husband expressed a different opinion from mine, I would become unhappy, often imposing my opinions on my daughter, saying, 'It's for your sake.' I would immediately voice my thoughts, not allowing others to speak, and I hurt others as well.

(I have acted thinking it was for the good of those around me, but did I really think about the other person...? I might have been doing it for my own sake.)

When I became unable to move or speak, I finally began to consider other people's feelings.
God taught me the importance of considering others' feelings and what true love is.

As my reflections progressed, my health improved rapidly. Now, visiting local people to share the teachings of Happy Science and making phone calls to friends and relatives for conversations has become my daily joy.

I used to be self-centered and always lived in a hurry, but now that I realize I am 'being lived by God,' it has become my greatest joy to slowly consider the feelings of others and deepen relationships.

From now on, I will continue to share this sense of happiness and God's love with many people.

'The Law of Bronze - Awakening to Humanity's Roots and Living in Love' open_in_new (by Ryuho Okawa / Happy Science Publishing)

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