[Selected Submission] A Good Reputation

(Minghui.org) I am a deputy supervisor at work. I have been practicing Falun Dafa for sixteen years now, having started in May of 1996.

Before cultivation, I had many difficult and chronic diseases. Even after long term treatment, I did not recover from any of them. I was also attached to reputation and profit, pursuing self interest all the time. Even in my dreams, I was afraid of losing. At work my colleagues called me "iron abacus," a nickname which means "being good at calculating."

After cultivating Dafa in 1996, I changed. I came to understand the purpose for living in this world, and how we should live. Now I follow Master's teaching of Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance in everything. I now think of others first, and I don't care about fame and profit. I learned to look within, find my own shortcomings, and treat everyone with patience and compassion.

After just a few months of cultivation, all my colleagues at work noticed that I had changed and seemed like a whole new person. Physically I changed from a frail and failing "old man" to a "young man" who walked briskly. In terms of conduct, I changed from being a "very shrewd person pursuing fame and profit" to "an official that emerged unstained from the filth and was free from corruption." People view me completely different now. My current good reputation was not something I pursued; it happened naturally after I became a Falun Dafa practitioner.

The Accountant's View

The head accountant at work, a woman, has been in this position for over ten years. Nowadays people commonly believe that they give much more than they get. One day, this accountant, a cashier, some other employees and myself were having a discussion. This accountant said, "Can you believe it, our supervisor (referring to me) has never turned in an expense report that was not honest and accurate in all the ten years I have been here. This kind of supervisor, I have never heard of before. He paid all his expenses from his own pocket, never profiting from others. I used to feel that I was always at a disadvantage, and was not paid enough. I used to get angry easily, and could hardly let it go. Now, because of the example of this supervisor, I do not get angry any more. Because of him, I now can easily let go of what I thought were injustices. Look at him: how many disadvantages he has, but he is always happy all day long. It is actually good to cultivate Dafa."

Hearing this, other people also sai,: "It is definitely different for those who cultivate Dafa. They do their job without asking for anything. They never show off, and never make excuses. If even just half of the government officials cultivated Dafa, how that would improve the environment. Bribes of gifts would no longer exist, and it wouldn't be necessary to have officials check up on them."

My Superior's Feeling

Our chief supervisor has a high degree of education, and has published professional books. He excels with logic and complex issues. Because of the corrupt environment, he tends to be selfish. At work, he is interested in profit at all costs, and as a result some employees have a poor opinion of him. They have even compared us saying "Our second boss cultivates Dafa and is very honest; while our chief boss does not cultivate and is very greedy." Since they talked a lot, he overheard them. He disliked those who spoke poorly about him and whenever possible would make life difficult for them at work. He made excuses to delay the things that he was supposed to do. Although I did not talk against him, he also became angry with me. He thought that it was somehow my fault that he had a poor reputation. As a result, he tried to find something wrong with my behavior or how I did my job. Whenever this occurred, I would face it calmly without getting angry. I never found excuses for myself; instead I would listen to him with all my attention. Whenever it was necessary, I would apologize and find my own shortcomings. And I decided to do my job better in the future.

Gradually, this chief boss changed his attitude towards me. He talked to me very calmly. If there was anything difficult to be done, he would always talk it over with me. He asked for my opinion and highly respected it. He would follow whatever suggestions I made. He said, "Dafa practitioners give suggestions that are effective, without any negative after-effects."

Two years ago this supervisor lost his job. His supervisor said he had reached the cut-off age, and was too old for the position. After leaving his job, he felt he was unworthy and walked the streets with his head down, avoiding people whenever he could. He believed that people treated others depending on whether they were successful or not, and he felt that he was now a failure. When everyone ignored him, I still treated him the same as I always did. When his son and daughter got married, I helped him out as much as I could. This old boss held my hand, leaned in close and said, "As distance tests a horse's strength, so time reveals a person's heart. After I left the job, you treated me as well as family. After dozens of years in this job, eventually I put it in your hands. Looking back over the past, I did not admire anyone; but your temperament and personality, I do admire."

The Employees' Thoughts

After cultivating Dafa for over ten years, the changes I experienced were tremendous. Since the employees have a lot contact with me, they have a different opinion of me also. One employee talked to his colleague in his office: "He has cultivated Dafa, and because of that he is now different. He has made us feel that he is a righteous person in everything he does. He is always honest and upright."

Some employees comment that I am now very sincere, when I listen, talk, and the way in which I help others. When they hear me talk, they know that I am telling the truth and not exaggerating in the least. When I need to correct them, they know it is sincere, and only for their benefit. When I help them solve their problems, I don't ask for anything in return. I am happy to help, and they honestly feel it too.

Some other employees comment that I am kind, always offering help to others, even before they ask. When it is raining, there is a driver that is suppose to pick me up and take me home. I always offer the ride to the female employees, especially those with children, so that they can get home to them. I would then ride my bicycle and use an umbrella. I always take responsibility when there is an error at work. The employees that work for me say that the atmosphere is relaxed, it is a peaceful environment and no one is dishonest.

My superior and all employees have witnessed the beauty of Dafa. I am sure there are undeserved comments in their words. What I said or how I behave, compared to the pure standard of Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance of Dafa, is more than poles apart. However, I am determined and confident to overcome my shortcomings, constantly rectify and purify myself so that I can bring the happiness of Dafa to everyone that I have contact with. My hope is that everyone has a beautiful future.

From the Call for Submissions to Commemorate the Twentieth Anniversary of Falun Dafa’s Introduction