(Clearwisdom.net) As practitioners we must do certain things. The state of being "free of intention" that Dafa requires is essentially different from the one other cultivation practices require. This state that Falun Gong teaches does not mean to do nothing. This is especially so during the Fa-rectification period, because clarifying the facts and saving sentient beings is our grand vow. We should not only do this, but also do it well and as much as possible. Teacher told us that, by doing the three things well, everything will be encompassed.
The mentality of needing to accomplish something reflects a need to satisfy oneself when doing things. On the surface one is doing things in order to validate Dafa. However, his or her starting point is not according to Dafa's needs, the needs of cultivation, or what is needed to save sentient beings. Usually, it is mixed with feelings of a need to sense achievement, such as "I want" and "I like."
When doing things, it is easy to have this mentality of accomplishment, especially when one is doing many different things, and it is easy to fall into this trap without being aware of it. Of course, doing more things doesn't necessarily mean one has this need-to-accomplish mentality, while doing less does not necessarily mean one doesn't have it. Similarly, if someone has never seen the opposite sex, it doesn't mean he or she does not understand lust.
In conclusion, cultivation is to cultivate our hearts, not superficially doing things or not doing things. When we let go of the mentality of the need to accomplish things while simply doing the three things with righteous thoughts, we will meet Teacher's requirements and do more to help Teacher to rectify the Fa.
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