(Clearwisdom.net) I am a national civil servant, who works in an administrative department of the government. I have practiced Falun Gong for 13 years, and follow Falun Gong's principle of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance in any environment and strive to be truthful to and considerate of others. In addition, I do not pursue fame nor fortune.
1. Others can lie, you cannot!
On an April Fool's Day, a colleague came to my office. I told a joke which was an obvious lie; however, he accepted it as being true. I felt embarrassed and told him that there's no such thing and I was just joking. I thought this thing was over but to my surprise, he was very upset and said, "Why do you lie? How can you possibly cheat?" I replied, "I am sorry. It's not intentional, just that today is April Fool's Day so I told a joke!" He shook his head and said, "April Fool's Day is not OK! Others can lie, you cannot!" "Why?" I asked, curious. He said, " I find that in our workplace you are the only person who never lies and is always true to your word. A person like you is so scarce in today's society, to me you represent confidence or hope. If even you are lying, I just ..." From that day on, there was no more April Fool's Day for me.
2. I put myself in your hands
Last year, a new director was appointed to my workplace. Early this year the director told me, "You will now be appointed to the Administrative Examination and Approval Section." I replied, "I don't want to work there." The director asked, "Why?" I knew he'd be surprised, because the Administrative Examination and Approval Section is the most lucrative section in my workplace and so many people want to work there. I said, "To work in that section demands a very high professional level, which I think I fall far short of, so I don't want to bring any damage to our workplace." To my surprise the director smiled and said, "Needless to say, this section is so important that one wrong administrative examination could bring disastrous consequences to our workplace and perhaps even send me to jail, so I must have someone I trust to guard this position. After observing you for one year, I find that you are righteous and selfless. You think and act from the perspective of the job instead of personal profit. I believe you are the only one here who would not betray the interest of the workplace or betray me for your personal interest. Now, I put myself in your hands!"
3. I definitely will make friends with you
One day after my new appointment was announced, I visited a business. When I was finished and about to leave, the boss of the business dragged me to his office and handed me an envelope. "We would appreciate your favorable consideration," he said. I replied with a smile, "I don't want this. Please take it back." The boss might have thought that I was just being polite, so he forced the envelope back to me. I told him, "I really mean it. To tell you the truth, I practice Falun Gong, and Falun Gong practitioners will not take any money. My Master tells me to be a good person and always think of others first. All of you are my friends. In the future, if you encounter difficulties, just come to me, and as long as it's legal I will fully support you." He asked, "How long have you practiced (Falun Gong)?" "Thirteen years," I said. He asked, doubtful, "Have you ever accepted any money (of bribes) in the past 13 years?" I said, "No." The boss became excited. He held my hands and said, "I have never met a person like you, who never accepted this kind of money, for so many years. You are a good person. I definitely will make friends with you!"
At my work place, the supervisors as well as my colleagues trust me.
Category: Improving Oneself
