Lion's Roar

Advice to a Young Woman Teacher

Myokei Caine-Barrett (Bishop of the Nicheren Shu Order of North America):

I would say to follow your heart, because we are all uniquely equipped. Rather than looking elsewhere, you’ll need to go deep into yourself, find your own strengths, and learn to rely on those pretty exclusively. You’ll also need a good support system, other women just to talk to, to let it all out. You need the freedom to

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