(Clearwisdom.net) I read an article called "Sharing on Clarifying the Truth from a Financial Perspective." From it I realized that financial difficulties are a regular problem among our practitioners. Even though we know that practitioners should be fortunate, since the persecution began, the old forces have negatively impacted practitioner's finances. This phenomenon disturbs Dafa practitioners' ability to assist Teacher in Fa rectification. I want to share my experiences to warn fellow practitioners.
My family was in the middle or lower income level. Although we couldn't afford to eat out regularly, we had enough food at home. After I found a job, we had a bit of extra money. The salary at this first job was not high and the work was physically demanding. I didn't have the mindset of saving money in case it was needed for repairs to the car or house. I freely spent my money whenever the situation arose. Many people my age save money daily but at the end of the year, I have saved more than they. They said I was the "happiness person." Actually, I don't have the concept of managing finances.
Later, I got another job and became very busy. I relaxed my Fa standards, and didn't practice regularly. Meanwhile, I got into financial difficulty, which made me unhappy. Now I realize that I had become trapped in ordinary people's emotions. The old forces wanted to drag down me down and away from Dafa. At that time, although I was working harder, I was actually earning less money than before. The most important point was that I was unable to study the Fa or exercise regularly.
Eventually, I decided to find a new job. I thought: "Dafa gives me wisdom. I work efficiently, and I'm sure I can find a higher paying job with stable working hours." In less than a month I found a new job. My salary is higher, which helps me live a more regular lifestyle and to have time to study the Fa regularly.
Now, I can support my family and a truth-clarification materials production site. At the end of last year I distributed some of my savings to my relatives and some to fellow practitioners for making truth-clarification materials. I am glad to help Teacher by offering some money wherever it is needed. I am very calm without any attachments. I appreciate the life that Teacher has arranged for me.
My understanding is that when we have money problems, we should not listen to what the evil says. If we always think about what the evil is promoting, we might be admitting that it is able to persecute us. We are Dafa practitioners and we cultivate in a open and upright manner. We need to support our parents and children, and we need to buy computers and printers to make truth-clarifying materials. We should not allow the old forces to disturb us. Everything in this world exists to assist the Fa-rectification. Money is only a piece of paper. How can it bind our practitioners? When we negate financial persecution, we also deny the old forces arrangements.
The above is only my personal understanding and limited by my own level. Please kindly point out anything improper.
