(Minghui.org) I realized that the cultivation state of a Dafa practitioner, including every single thought, is very important and will affect what he does as well as the surrounding environment. If we look within when facing issues, cultivate ourselves well, and improve our realm, it will help stop interference and rectify incorrect states. 

If we are in the middle of a tribulation and feel that our righteous thoughts aren’t strong enough, cannot find the reason for the tribulation, or don’t look within, we can talk with other practitioners and ask them to send righteous thoughts for us. The same is true when projects to expose the persecution face severe interference. 

However, interference and tribulations are tied to one’s xinxing. This applies to any attachment, when we don’t walk our paths well or don’t do truth-clarification projects well. If we can look within, cultivate ourselves, and correct things from the root when facing issues, we will make the environment better. 

Studying the Fa well is extremely important. I have memorized and recited Zhuan Falun for more than 20 years. Difficult issues would be solved and my wisdom came forth after I recited the Fa and practiced the exercises. Reciting the Fa allows me to study the Fa with a calm mind and assimilate to it. I recall relevant Fa passages when facing issues. I also make good use of my time and recite the Fa when I’m walking. 

I've had several serious physical tribulations. When I achieved a state of selflessness and altruism, I was able to make a breakthrough. The rest were overcome after I looked within, studied the Fa, and strengthened my faith in Master. I would ask Master for help when I felt things were difficult. 

My understanding is that we must pay attention to the actual effect when studying the Fa and sending forth righteous thoughts. Master taught us, 

“If you’re going to study, you need to set aside everything else that’s on your mind, keep your mind steady, quiet your mind, and truly study. Even if you just study a few paragraphs [this way], it’s better than reading the entire book with a restless mind. When you study the Fa, you have to absorb it.” (“Fa Teaching Given at the Meeting with Asia-Pacific Practitioners,” Collected Teachings Given Around the World Volume VI)

When sending righteous thoughts, do we truly believe that five minutes will work? Do we truly believe the following teaching?

“Actually, when you can truly be tranquil, one thought is more than enough to shake Heaven and Earth, there is nothing that it can’t do, and it’s as if it immediately immobilizes and restrains everything covered by your domain;” (“Fa Teaching Given at the Metropolitan New York Fa Conference,” Collected Teachings Given Around the World Volume III)

When we send forth righteous thoughts at the four scheduled times, are our minds peaceful and focused enough to achieve the desired effect? Have we obtained the Fa when studying the Fa? I realized whether studying the Fa or sending righteous thoughts, we must treasure the time we have been given and truly play our roles. We should use the four times to send righteous thoughts to cleanse ourselves and our environments, and cultivate unshakable righteous thoughts in the Fa. With a wandering mind, we’re wasting our time; formalities don’t work. 

I think sending righteous thoughts is not limited to the state of sitting and having our palm erect. When we face issues, our first thought must be righteous. If the thought conforms to the Fa and is compassionate, strong and altruistic, it would be reinforced by Dafa and the divine. If the thought is in line with Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, it can manifest magical power that is incomparable. It can eliminate demons and interference, and correct bad states.

Our cultivation and clarifying the truth to save people all depend on Dafa and Master. If we completely believe in Master and the Fa, study the Fa well, look within, and cultivate well, Master will protect us and can do anything for us.