While On The Path Live Earnestly
Without Losing The Light-Heartedness
By Fellow initiate Hsu, Taipei, Formosa
From experiencing the passing away of my mother, I learned to really respect life! I also started to be serious about the quality of life! Everyday, I reminded myself to live earnestly at every moment and I tried my best to manage everything well in a light-hearted way. However, in the bits and pieces of complicated matters, I lost control of myself, crossed the line, forgot to 'brake', forgot to 'change gears', and exhausted myself completely!
My bad habits were that I treated everything as urgent and I always kept pushing myself. I wanted to learn to relax and be patient. During each meditation, I prayed to Master to help me to break my habits. I constantly reflected inwardly and completed the practicing diary hoping for an early change. However, my personality was extremely hard to change. Whenever there was work or a mission, I would immerse myself in it and use up all my energy. Thus, day after day, my health got worse and this resulted in more torture.
One Sunday, I watched Master's celestial fashion show video at Hsihu Center. Following the to and fro steps of the models, together with the jumping movements of the musical rhythms, I seemed to place myself on stage, becoming one of the performers. I felt the wonders of putting on each and every piece of celestial clothing. While watching the introduction at the side of the video screen, I was suddenly deeply moved by the degree of Master's earnest life! The quality of life that Master was emphasizing was very fine and delicate! At last, I had a little bit of enlightenment -- put on smart suits for working hours; change to casual long gowns for walking; choose suitable clothing for shopping; use another set of designs for afternoon tea; take special sportswear and beachwear for outdoor activities; and at formal dinners, wear a gorgeous and romantic silk evening gown! To shock the world, don't forget the Ducks' Feet outfit!
I finally thought it through! You are such an ever-changing lady with a thousand faces! So unnecessary is a never changing impression for others! Through fashion, the image of a person can be changed. Wow! With so much variety and color, one can change and play different roles in one day. Fantastic! Why do I need to wear my work-day face to scare my family and friends hours after hours! I must try, by "designing" and "changing" to an "evening gown or casual wear", to change my mood to become more light-hearted and relaxed!
Apart from teaching us how to react correctly to every moment, I found that Master always treats each day in a positive way! Every time I went back to Hsihu, the Center became more beautiful. This gave great comfort and confidence to people. I very much like the lifestyle of Master. She always sets an example, leading us through Her actions. Only then can we be imbued with deep feeling and complete understanding.
Master! You are a perfect Master of life. I hope I can quickly learn how to change my 'outer coat of mood', swiftly and appropriately, according to circumstances! I also need to learn to enjoy the leisurely and elegant pace of life; to be full of hope each day; to try my best, but effortlessly, to achieve the best results! Many thanks to Master for teaching by example!
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