As there were many major and minor construction projects going on in Hsihu, a fellow sister seized this rare opportunity to join Master's work, and stayed in Hsihu for a week. The time might have been short, but she learnt and understood a lot. There were two incidents which impressed her the most.
She was filled with romantic illusions when she went to stay in Hsihu, which were proved wrong after she had stayed there. Working in Hsihu, she had to always struggle against herself, challenging the habits accumulated through many lives. The difficulty was not only in facing her own shortcomings, but also in chopping them off and overcoming them. This demanded that she be quick, precise and determined, while upholding truthfulness and beauty.
It is very difficult to know the real situation unless one has lived in Hsihu. However, the numerous tests also brought her fast and tremendous improvement. She is extremely grateful to Master for giving her this chance.
One day, she laid turf with other fellow practitioners. As she seldom paid any attention to plants, she did not think that horticulture was a great science. It was not until she heard Master say, "When laying the turf, you have to sing to them, wish them and bless them to grow prosperously, very green and beautiful...", that the sister deeply realized her love was too small and shallow. She suddenly understood why the trees and plants in Hsihu were more prosperous and beautiful than those in other places! Because of Master's love, they have the confidence to grow!
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