Spiritual Interlude

Almost every time when I encounter an obstacle, or when things do not happen as expected, I blame heaven, Earth, the people, the circumstances, the environment, the regulations -- everything, including myself.

But when I breakthrough the obstacle, or when I become somethat enlightened in a certain aspect, I cannot help but be most grateful to the people, the event or the subject that I had blamed before. It is these things which aid me in my spiritral development. They push me to be more diligent in practice, and to understand more and remember my own nature in all sorts of circumstances; reminding me that 'Me' is not those good or bad qualities --'Me' is complete, perfect and flawless.

Then I understand what is wisdom. Although the 'Me' is perfect, the me in reality still needs to be encouraged, to be introspective, and to peel off layers of inappropriate habits that encase 'Me' in a hard shell.

Now, everything has become so close, so beautiful and so bright. Many thanks to Master's great wisdom and love for allowing me to grow everyday and get closer to the Truth.

It was not until I had received initiation from Master that I learnt to do business legally for the first time in my life. I began to import porcelain. Although the business stabilized very slowly, my conscience was very peaceful. Looking at the exquisite tableware, I had an idea: "How nice it would be if these fine wares could be taken to Hsihu." However, all the while, there was no opportunity for me to do so.

Several months ago, the liaison practitioner at the Center phoned me to tell me that Hsihu wished to borrow some tableware for some photos. When fellow practitioners came to my home to get the tableware, I was extremely touched. To be frank, though, my mouth was laughing but my eyes were swimming in tears.

Responding to the earnest request of disciples and of the multitude, our loving Master recently instructed the Hsihu publication group to release a cook book entitled "The Supreme Kitchen," which I have bought. Turning to a page of First Courses, I immediately recognized something familiar that was filled with avocado salad and sitting pretty on the paper. As I continued to turn the pages, more familiar items appeared, as I had wished. I smiled with gratitude.

This is a special love that Master gave me -- encouragement to spur this once very bad child to practice more seriously, just like the beautiful tableware holding the fresh and tempting food.