Most people feel this way at one time or another. When we are faced with an obstacle or challenge, our insecurities rise up within us. Some of this fear is of being different, but what is important is how we express our differences and how we accept others differences.
Diversity is one of the greatest gifts the world has to offer.
There would be little or no growth in society because no fresh ideas would be expressed. Simply put, each one of us contributes one own unique qualities through the role we play in society. The Daishonin uses the example of the cherry, plum, peach and damson flowers to make his point. According to an old Chinese tradition, peaches are said to bring longevity and ward off evil. The damson flower s appearance is different from the others, but it is associated with assiduousness and perseverance.