140/While on the Path/Liberation in this Lifetime

For a long time I was obsessed with the idea of becoming a nun because I thought that it was the only way for me to progress quickly in my spiritual practice. Through Master's arrangement, however, I have learned differently.

Master has put me in a number of situations and environments over the past few years that have dispelled this pre-conceived idea. For example, I have experienced both living in a center for some time and living in the outside world. I have also stayed in major cities with large group meditation gatherings and small country towns with only a handful of initiates. What I have found is that the Master Power is everywhere, and that my spiritual progress is guaranteed, regardless of where I live.

In addition, I have come to see that a sincere and devoted heart, self-discipline and determination to practice the Quan Yin Method and study Master's teachings are all I need in order to realize God. This understanding has helped me liberate the part of myself that was so attached to the notions of being a nun and of practicing in a certain place that I thought they were necessary for enlightenment. I have also overcome the concept that I need to attend a large center in order to feel blessed and elevated. By contrast, my experience is that group meditation in a small center can also be an uplifting and powerful experience. I now feel the purity and devotion of the initiates sitting together are more important than the number of people in attendance.

In addition, I have come to realize that Master arranges diverse experiences for everyone in order to help each individual cope with his or her unique collection of mental "baggage." From this I have developed a more tolerant attitude toward others, knowing that what is right for me is not necessarily right for everyone else, and vice versa.

Truly, this experience must be what Master means by liberation in one lifetime and creation of Heaven anywhere one lives. The more I practice, the more I drop my preconceived ideas, and consequently, the fewer struggles and the greater freedom I feel as Master has shown me that She is always with me. No matter where I am, Her Power is there, constantly cleansing my soul, and loving me. Infinite thanks to you, Master, for being the best friend I always desired but never had before!