My Understanding of Using Various Software

(Minghui.org) It has been several years since Minghui.org published the announcement urging Falun Dafa practitioners not to use some software such as WeChat. Many practitioners used different excuses to keep using them. Some might have uninstalled them first but then found it inconvenient and reinstalled them later. The ultimate reason is an attachment to fame, gain and sentimentality. With the software, it is easier to talk to friends and family, shop online, or use it for work. However, not every practitioner realized that the evil’s ultimate goal is to use extraterrestrial culture to harm the human race.

Master has said,

“As I’ve said, everything that happens today in the ordinary society is the result of Dafa disciples’ thoughts. Even though the old forces do exist, if you don’t have those thoughts they can’t do anything. When your righteous thoughts are strong enough the old forces can’t do a thing.” (“Teaching the Fa at the 2002 Fa Conference in Philadelphia, U.S.A.,” Collected Fa Teachings, Vol. II)

I saw a sharing article online that a fellow practitioner’s workplace required everybody to use WeChat. This practitioner followed Minghui’s instructions and uninstalled WeChat and quit the job. Not long after, this practitioner found another job not requiring the use of WeChat. The new job is more relaxing, allows more time for cultivation, and even offers higher pay.

Another practitioner uninstalled WeChat and made it clear that he would not use it anymore. He used phone calls and text messages to process orders with his clients with no issues.

A local white-collar practitioner’s company required everybody to use smartphones. He refused to use one. The management told its employees to answer some questions using WeChat. He refused to. It turned out he was granted an exemption and did not have to answer those useless questions. He was able to use that time to study the Fa and do the exercises instead.

These practitioners all made up their minds to follow Minghui’s instructions not to use that software. They are able to let go of the attachment to fame, wealth, and sentimentality and were not afraid of losing anything. However, there are still too many who cannot do it.

Master has said,

“Speaking from another angle, my disciples, when the old forces are able to do what they want to do, isn’t that because you have silently consented to what they want to do?” (Teachings Given on Lantern Festival Day, 2003)

When I changed back to using a flip phone, I first felt embarrassed in public. Once I was doing business in a public area, and a staff member asked a 50-year-old man for his cell phone number. The man said with confidence, “I do not have a cell phone.” I felt it was Master giving me a hint. The man with no cell phone said it in such confidence–why would I feel embarrassed for having a flip phone?

After that, I even felt proud of having a flip phone. When somebody asked me why I do not have a smartphone, I said, “It is easy to get addicted. It is not good for your eyes and necks. It makes you waste time on unimportant things.” Some would compliment me and say, “You are so disciplined.”

Last year, when pandemic restrictions were loosened up, it was required to scan a health bar code via WeChat to ride public transportation. I refused to reinstall WeChat, so I decided to take taxis only. However, only a couple of days later, everybody complained about the inconvenience of using the barcode, so it was no longer required.

Prior to the Chinese New Year this year, everybody was required to be tested for COVID-19 using the bar code on WeChat. Otherwise, one could not go anywhere. I thought, “COVID-19 has nothing to do with Dafa practitioners to begin with. I will not participate in the test.” All stores at that time had postings about barcode scanning. Without the barcode, one really was not allowed to enter the stores.

My bank deposit expired, and without the barcode, I could not even get inside the bank. I could not take out the interest earned to redeposit it. I let go of my attachment to money and decided not to worry about it. We did not have much food left at home. I thought there would be solutions when the time came.

Master said,

“What does “the Buddha Fa is boundless” mean? It has unlimited ways;” (“Teaching the Fa in New York City,” Lectures in the United States)

Some people started driving around residential areas to sell groceries, so I immediately bought some food. A few days later, I overheard somebody mention that people with no smartphones could go to the local government office to get a pass to gain access to stores. It turned out that I did not even need to go to the office; a relative got me a pass. I was able to access my bank and stores with no issues.

Master said,

“When it seems impossible to do, or just hard to do, give it a try and see just what you can do. And when you can really do it, just like that worn and weary traveler, you’ll see, “the shade of willows, the blooms of flowers, a place to rest my head”!” (The Ninth Talk, Zhuan Falun)

Master has also said,

“As people’s hearts change for the better, things will take a positive turn.” (“Rationality”)

It is critical for us to have a clear understanding to truly let go of fame, gain and sentimentality to avoid giving more energy to the extraterrestrial culture controlled by the evil. It may be inconvenient at first. If Dafa disciples can all pay attention to this and do well, then the evil will destroy itself.