(Minghui.org) I am a new disciple, and I have practiced Dafa for three-and-a-half years. With Master's arrangement, this year I started to work in a completely new environment. In this environment I was able to encounter some new experiences that forced me to abandon my human notions. I would like to share with fellow practitioners my experiences in clarifying the truth about Falun Gong to people with compassion.
Using Work as a Tool for Cultivation
What I struggled the most with at my new workplace was the fact that people were apathetic and selfish. I really was not interested in their tedious and ordinary topics, and their pursuit of fame. When I would occasionally mention some of the evil acts committed by the communist regime, they would neither listen nor respond. I felt very isolated. What could I do to change the situation?
Their indifference further strengthened my will to be a better influence and to meld with them more. I thus became more conscious of minding my speech in order to save them according to the standards of the Fa. I did not participate in their trivial topics, but I actively greeted them and cared for them. I also fetched water and swept floors. Although some people mistakenly took me for showing off, I still adhered to my own doings because I firmly believed that Master would arrange everything.
One day, a supervisor asked my director to take me to a bank for some business. I had hardly spoken to this director because I was still new. On the way to the bank, I did not feel like chit-chatting; I just wanted to do the job well. However, on the way back, he initiated a conversation and began talking to me: “I feel that you are different from other people. From your speech and the way you act, I am sure you practice Daoism, if not Buddhism.” Amazed at how he almost seemed to know it, I told him that I practice Falun Gong. I also clarified the truth to him about the persecution and told him about the miracles and the inherent goodness of Dafa. I then helped him quit the Chinese Communist Party. At that very moment, I felt Master was right beside me.
Taking the Opportunities to Save Every Single Person
I was a cashier and my direct supervisor was an accountant. She was always dissatisfied with me and refused to answer any issues I brought up. Instead, she would either refute me or scold me. I understood that she was helping me get rid of my karma, so I always reminded myself of what Master said:
“But, usually when a conflict comes along, if it doesn't provoke you, it doesn't count, it doesn't work, and you won't be able to improve from it.” Zhuan Falun
One day, I wired money for a customer. When I faxed the remittance receipt to the customer, I inadvertently entered the wrong number because the keys on the fax machine were faded, so I mistakenly faxed it to her phone instead. My direct supervisor shouted at me in front of several other supervisors. I thought in my heart: “When you scold me, you are transferring your virtue to me.”
Superficially, I took it like nothing had happened and still smiled. Actually, I did not let it go in my heart, and I felt bitter. However, through Fa study, I realized that this incident was arranged by Master to help me improve my xinxing.
Since my direct supervisor never really talked to me, I actively attempted to talk to her. I did not talk back when she badmouthed me. It was easier said than done, but no matter how hard it was, and no matter how bad she treated me, I wanted to be friendly to her—I wanted to save her!
I just held to the thought of Master's teaching: “Able to endure suffering in the world, / Transcending the world, is Buddha” (“Tempering One's heart and Will”, Hong Yin) . A cultivator must be able to endure any hardship. With this thought in mind, I passed the test. She gradually changed her attitude toward me and started to talk to me on her own accord. When I clarified the truth, she accepted without any opposition. However, when I tried to help her quit the CCP, she still had some concerns.
I understand that I have not done well enough, but I will not give up on her.
Passing All Tests with Faith in Master and the Fa
On one occasion, I was severely scolded by our general manager because of a misunderstanding. The business manager whom was on the other end of the misunderstanding knew what had happened, but not only did he not explain the situation to the general manager, but he also sided with him in saying bad things about me.
One colleague warned me the next day to be careful about this particular business manager. I just smiled and said that there was nothing to worry about. Just as Master taught us, I would simply thank him and treat him kindly. I wanted to save him.
He drove me to the bank one day. I knew a little of his personal situation, so on the way there I asked him how his mother was doing in the hospital. I said to him that I used to have health problems and all of my diseases disappeared after I started practicing Falun Gong. Then I told him the truth about Falun Gong: about how it teaches people to be kind and that the teachings have spread to more than 100 countries. I also told him some other things about Falun Gong.
After this, he said nothing, and asked me where I lived and where my family worked. Then he made a call from his cell phone after I got out of the car to go into the bank. I was a little bit panicked, but I remembered it was just an illusion. I thus sent forth righteous thoughts to eliminate it. On the way back to the office, his attitude was much easier. He talked to me with ease, and he even praised me for my good character.
When I went out with him on business a second time, I naturally clarified the truth to him again. He repeatedly recited “Falun Dafa is good” and “Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good” with me several times. Once again, I felt the boundless power of Dafa.
We will pass all tests as long as we believe in Master and the Fa.
Following the Requirements of the Fa in Every Moment
I have been working at this place for only two months, but many other incidents with people such as these have also taken place. I have followed the requirements of Dafa to deal with them and treat them kindly. Now, they have completely changed their attitude toward me, and they have even expressed their willingness to work with me.
I have clarified the truth to each of them individually and some have quit the CCP. However, I know I have not done some things so well, so there is still a gap between us. I don't yet know why.
One night, I dreamed of Master. He looked so merciful and peaceful. He cared about me and asked me how things went. I was speechless and moved to tears. At this moment, a person who looked exactly like Master appeared with an expression of impatience. He talked to me in an uncivilized tone. I thought this person couldn't be Master because Master has never acted like that.
I carefully thought of the dream after I woke up. I knew that Master was giving me a hint for resolving the gap with benevolence. I also realized that the reason I did not feel comfortable was that I was not kind enough to people. I really enlightened to a deeper meaning of Master's poem: “Compassion can harmonize Heaven and Earth, ushering in spring/ Righteous thoughts can save the people in this world” (“The Fa Rectifies the Cosmos”, Hong Yin II)
As a new practitioner, I still have a lot of attachments to remove. I must cultivate diligently, believe in Master and Dafa, and walk on the path arranged by Master.
