Sometimes It Takes x>1 Daimokus

This morning I was watching Oprah interview Iyanla Vanzant on Oprah's Soul Food Sundays when I heard Iyanla Vanzant say, "There is no greater battle in life than the battle between the parts of you that want to be healed, and the parts of you that are comfortable and content remaining broken."  Now many may ask, "Why the hell would anyone wish to remain broken?"  I could say, "Because it's easier", but that would not fully capture the meaning.  The reason is because remaining broken does not require accountability.  Being healed requires that you be accountable for your life and your actions.  Remaining broken does not require this.  You can just behave in ways that are destructive to you, and obnoxious and or destructive to other people, blame it on ..., become envious when you see people succeeding in life and achieving what you have always wanted, and engage in pity parties about your own life.  For those who read my blogs, or have known me intimately for the past eight years, you all know that I used to be the archetype of remaining broken.  I am being healed though, slowly but surely.  How does this tie in to chanting nam myoho renge kyo?  There are things that you want, or need that will require chanting nam myoho renge kyo one time.  However, there are things that you want or need that will require chanting nam myoho renge kyo a hell of a lot more than one time.  Why?  Because when you are chanting, you are waging this battle with yourself.  So remain persistent in your chanting, and you will achieve what you are seeking, and become happier in the process.