(Minghui.org)Reading the Minghui editorial “Starting Point,” I realized that some of the phenomena mentioned in the article exist in my mind. I was especially struck by the sentence “Some have idolized and praised others to the point where they have turned into demons, yet they remain unaware that it has happened.”
Some practitioners were persecuted yet could not find their attachments because of the praise they receive. I have weathered such lessons too. I started a project earlier than others and had gained some experience. Fellow practitioners complimented me. I got carried away and became busy sharing my experiences.
I was often in a state of doing things and did not look inward seriously. As a result, I was arrested and imprisoned.
Another practitioner in the same project received flattery too. He was later arrested and sent to a forced labor camp. He managed to leave the labor camp without giving up his belief. He has played a big role in the project. But he has suffered from sickness karma for a long time. He still cannot do the three things normally. He is frustrated and cannot find his attachment. I think it is because his cultivation is not solid.
Master said,
“Whatever it is that you encounter, the first thought should be to scrutinize yourself, and it’s called 'looking within.'” (“What is a Dafa Disciple”)
When doing my project, I often took the difficulties we encountered as interference, and my first thoughts were about how to promote the project. I missed opportunities to improve my heart.
I could not pass the tribulation when it gradually became bigger. I was clear in principle when I was locked up in a forced labor camp. But because of too many human notions, my righteous thoughts were not strong enough to deny the persecution completely.
When practitioners cooperate with each other we should not praise each other, but should remind each other to cultivate solidly. Cultivating oneself is the basis of doing things to validate Dafa. Whatever we encounter, we should first look within and correct our thoughts with Dafa before looking at the whole issue.
We should do things as practitioners and firmly believe in Master and the Fa. The power of Dafa will manifest and the issue will be resolved naturally. This is validating the Fa. We also should point out fellow practitioners' issues kindly.
Every step of a project contains elements of the cultivation of each cultivator. We should not place our human capabilities first. Whatever capability we have in a certain aspect is because we had such a wish and vow and it is given by Master. Every practitioner has his character and the capability to fulfill his vow. We have nothing to boast about or for fellow practitioner to praise us for.
During the past year, I have paid attention to getting rid of my attachment of superiority. The attachment subsequently diminished while I cooperated with others.
I realized that the power of Dafa, instead of my individual capabilities, enabled me to persist in my cultivation until today. Everyone has his or her positive side. We should see fellow practitioners' positive sides when facing an issue. I have realized that I shouldn't compare my strengths with others' weaknesses.
Category: Improving Oneself
