(Minghui.org) Two colleagues who work in my office have become my close friends, with whom I share everything. In March, I put extra effort into making eight buns filled with a vegetable stuffing. I was happy with the results. I ate one myself, brought five to my in-laws, and two to the office for my friends. Both of them liked them and thought they were delicious.
The next morning, my friends accompanied me while I made a stop at my in-laws’ home. I noticed that many of my buns were still there. Then my father-in-law, in front of my sister-in-law and my friends, blurted out, “The buns are no good, undercooked. Throw them away!” My in-laws are normally too frugal to throw anything away. I couldn’t believe he’d say that! I felt very disappointed and angry, though I kept my composure on the surface. My sister-in-law and my friends all immediately offered to take them. I responded sarcastically, “They are supposed to be thrown away. I should take them myself.”
After leaving my in-laws’ place, I couldn’t help but vent to my friends about the negative side of my in-laws. I knew, as a cultivator, I should at least maintain a higher standard. But I just couldn’t stop myself. Afterward, I realized that my character had dropped to the level of everyday people, and I felt deep regret.
That evening, I studied the Fa earnestly. I scrutinized myself against the teachings of the Fa, and discovered many hidden attachments such as resentment, feelings of unfairness, arrogance, combative mentality, pursuit of fame, strong complacency, inclination to impose my views on others, and a tendency to exaggerate. I also always liked to carry out everything personally and regarded my ways of doing things as the best. I resolved to eliminate these human attachments, along with their self-centered foundation. Furthermore, I must hold myself to ever higher standards to become a person who serves others. After a night of Fa study, bathed in Dafa, my negative emotions and foul mood vanished completely, leaving me feeling clearheaded and refreshed.
Feeling refreshed and radiant the next day at work, I shared my transformation with my two friends. I apologized for my complaining the day before, which ruined their mood and I wanted to share my joy with them. They were astonished that I had dropped the feeling of being wronged and resentful, and wondered how. I told them that I studied the Fa last night and that the Fa principles transformed my thinking. I understood now that I just need to be kind to others at all times. I also thanked my father-in-law for helping me uncover so many negative thoughts. Master must have seen my determination to cultivate away my human attachments and my desire to elevate myself, and removed those negative elements from me.
They were still puzzled as to how a book could make such a difference. I immediately brought out the book Zhuan Falun for them to read. They read the first topic of Lecture Four, “Loss and Gain,” with great care, and both happily exclaimed how wonderful it was written upon finishing. Both of them decided that they would like to copy the entire book. I was so excited about their decision and bought them suitable notebooks. From that day on, they began copying the book carefully and neatly, following the original format.
A few days ago, one of them said to me, “Today I didn’t handle something well. I realized it’s because I wasn’t kind enough.” I praised her for learning to look inward when facing conflicts. I encouraged my friends to continue their study of Zhuan Falun, and that they would then surely elevate their moral character and become even better people. Seeing them bathed in the light of the Fa, I’m truly happy for them! Anyone who obtains Dafa experiences great happiness—the Buddha Fa is boundless!
As a Dafa disciple for 26 years, I am able to walk this far solely through Master Li’s meticulous protection. I am so very grateful to Master and Falun Dafa!
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