Remembering to Look Inward When Seeing Others’ Problems

(Minghui.org) I went to my son’s home to take care of my grandson one day in 2020. I met practitioner Fen. She was very kind and diligent in cultivation, while my cultivation state was not good. She helped me form a Fa study group in my home. We read Master’s teachings and did the exercises. She also went to the streets with me to clarify the truth. As a result, my cultivation state improved a lot.

About six months later, Ms. Li joined our Fa study group. At that time, she was suffering from a sickness tribulation. Her cultivation environment in her home was not good, and no other practitioners lived near her. So Fen asked her to stay with me. She agreed immediately. Actually, I was reluctant, as I knew my xinxing level was low at the time. If we stayed under one roof, I was sure there would be some conflicts. I was afraid I wouldn’t pass a xinxing test, but I reluctantly agreed because of Fen.

I didn’t spend the three-month rent Ms. Li gave me. I thought that if we couldn’t get along with each other, I would return the money to her and she could just leave.

During our time together, Ms. Li provided many opportunities for me to improve my xinxing. The conflicts helped me discover my many human attachments, such as jealousy, fear, and looking down on others, and so on.

One morning, we started to meditate. We sat in the lotus position facing each other. She used a cloth strap to wrap her legs together to prevent them from falling down. I was confused since she crossed her legs while studying the Fa for more than two hours when she came to my home for Fa study. I was envious at that time. Why did she need to tie up her legs now? I even teased her and said the gods in the heavens were laughing at her. She said nothing, and we started meditating.

After a while, I thought, how could I laugh at her when I cultivated so poorly? Am I better than her? When practicing in the sitting meditation, other practitioners sat on thin mats, but I had to sit on a thick one. Otherwise, my spine hurt. I hadn’t overcome this tribulation after so many years.

Compared with Ms. Li, I felt I was not as good as her. I didn’t meet the requirements of a cultivator. We should not be afraid to endure hardships, but simply endure them. She is a mirror that reflects my shortcomings. After we finished the sitting meditation, I decided that I would stop using the thick mat. My spine has since no longer hurt, even though I sit on a thin mat. With just that one thought, I finally passed the sickness tribulation that had gone on for over ten years. It’s really a miracle.

Through this experience, I deeply understand that if we can look inward when seeing other’s shortcomings, as long as our xinxing agrees with the Fa, with even just one simple thought, Master will resolve the tribulations of countless lifetimes for us with his boundless compassion. I hope those practitioners who are not diligent like me will be more diligent. In the limited time of Fa rectification, we should cultivate well and fulfill our vows. We’ve waited thousands of years for this time. Let’s not disappoint Master.

Ms. Li stayed in my place for almost two months. We built a very good relationship. I sincerely thank Ms. Li for help me improve my xinxing.