(Minghui.org) Many practitioners around me now realize that we should stop thinking about bad things, as well as anything that makes us overly happy. It is because such thoughts are driven by attachments and notions. We should try not to think about this or that; instead we should study the Fa more and assimilate to the Fa. Also, we should strive to do the three things steadily.
We no longer impose our own opinion on others, or argue about other people’s problems, because we know that these are mirrors of our own cultivation. Whatever we encounter are all good things. When we are uncomfortable or moved by something, it is an indication that we should look inward, and we will often gain something that helps us awaken to another truth.
When one is unbalanced, one will have all kinds of negative thoughts. Happiness and unhappiness are regular people’s sentiments that result from thoughts of contentment and resentment. The ensuing pleasure or distress will fuel selfishness, and these are all manifestations of the old forces’ control.
Subtle and Cunning Negative Thoughts
Here I want to talk about a kind of negative thought that is extremely subtle and cunning. It is also one of the worst and least noticeable manifestations of self-interest that prevents practitioners from completely assimilating to Dafa. I am referring to a fundamental persistence and clinging to what one wants. The old forces ultimately aimed at using Dafa to achieve their goal. What’s the purpose for a practitioner? To consummate and enter the new universe.
Those with this kind of self-interest think they are capable of showing that they are good. In fact, this is like a mutated goodness; it is “hypocritical,” and not the “pure goodness” one develops when assimilating to Dafa. That deep-rooted thinking is very powerful. They want what they want, but they don’t want to change themselves. They know that giving is rewarded, and they think that they are the kindest person in this world. They want to save the lives that they think are most important, and don’t pay much attention to others.
They also understand that the principles of the universe require goodness, so the image shown to people is one of goodness, but there is a very bad side in his/her heart. According to the standard of the new universe, that is a mutated “goodness.” However, this bad side has been exploring the space of Dafa, while protected from being eliminated by various obsessions. Yet this was hidden and not recognized.
Upon encountering a certain situation, the selfishness is exposed, and it can even be driven by affection (kinship, male and female relationships, offspring relationships, friendship, and human relationships). Isn't this someone who is about to be pulled down by the devil? It's very dangerous.
Category: Improving Oneself
