(Minghui.org) Because my celestial eye is open, many practitioners in my area like to ask me about things in other dimensions and their reincarnations. I have written some articles on these topics.
When practitioners initially asked me about these things, I more or less told them what I had seen. But I later found that people's desires were never satisfied. When practitioners asked me about the previous lives and reincarnations of their friends or family members, I felt uncomfortable.
I knew that many of those things should not be discussed, and knowing these things were of no use to practitioners. They just wanted to satisfy their curiosity. The most important thing was that these practitioners could not see their strong attachments and human notions when they asked me these questions. Facing these situations, I felt great pain. I blamed fellow practitioners.
However, my thoughts were “looking outward.” I didn't realize that for a few years, and I suffered a lot from that pain. My heart always pounded when fellow practitioners called me.
I tried not to talk too much when they asked me questions, but I was often blamed as “not cooperating” or “closing up.” Some practitioners even made up rumors to attack me. When practitioners with strong personalities forced me to talk to them, I felt as if I was on trial in front of policemen. If I refused to talk, I would have to face unexpected consequences. Some bad things did actually happen. I developed fear, and hoped to walk well on the narrow path.
I said to myself that this situation should not continue, that I should not always go along with them, and that it would not do them any good, either.
I recently studied the Fa intensively.
In The Sixth Talk of Zhuan Falun, Master said:
“As soon as he falls asleep, somebody comes to him for a match or a fight, and this keeps him from getting a good night’s rest. But in fact, this is exactly the time for him to get rid of his attachment to being competitive. If he doesn’t get rid of his attachment to being competitive and he always stays this way, then after being stuck for years he still won’t be able to go beyond this level, even after it’s dragged on like that for years. The result will be that he can’t practice anymore, and his physical body won’t be able to take it, either, he’ll have spent just too much energy, and in the worst case scenario he could even be left powerless.”
This paragraph woke me up. I was shocked. My heart lightened up. I realized that this teaching was targeting my situation.
All external interference comes from one's impurity and unrighteousness. I wrote many articles about cultivating with the celestial eye open, so I was more or less proud of my “achievements.” I sometimes had zealotry and the attachment to validating myself while sharing with fellow practitioners. I often forgot to cultivate my speech. Although I often felt that it was wrong to talk about these things, and I felt uncomfortable seeing practitioners become attached to those things, I still told them, just because I didn't want to offend them, or I didn't want to lose face, or I was afraid that they would make up rumors attacking me if I didn't satisfy them.
Ultimately, I was afraid that my fame or “reputation” would be damaged.
I realized that this is a process for me to get rid of my own attachments. When fellow practitioners use all means to ask me about these topics, I should look inward. I should let go of my fears, worries, and attachments. I should correct the shortcomings in my personality, including being an easygoing pushover and often forgetting about the Fa principles. I should not be interfered with by external factors, or moved by human notions. In contrast, I should seriously and rigorously walk well my own path of cultivation—validating the Fa with my supernormal abilities. Only doing so is truly cherishing the opportunity of cultivation, truly not betraying Master's salvation, and truly being responsible to fellow practitioners.
Last night, after I wrote this sharing, I received a text message from a fellow practitioner in which he asked me about something from his previous life. I smiled. I thanked Master for another chance to get rid of my human notions. I believe I am now able to handle these situations seriously and compassionately. When interference comes, if we look inward, any bad thing can become a good thing.
Category: Improving Oneself
