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 As
the only son in a traditional old-fashioned family, with the elders'
overprotection and blind love, I grew into the kind of thinking that
'only I alone am the authority'. I had a high income, too, from my liberal
profession practice, making tons of money. I often could not help feeling
bloated with my ambition and success that caused me too belittle others
even more.
After marriage, my
wife, of course, took care of all the household duties. As for myself,
as a typical male chauvinist I simply just extended my hand when tea
was served and opened my mouth when meals were ready. That unavoidably
caused my wife to have some complaints. However, my old-fashioned ma
loved me, her only son, so much that she just praised and loved me more
than before. This further strengthened my authority as 'head of the
household'.
As a male chauvinist
I had no idea of how to deal with the friction and conflict between
my two beloved women (Ma and my wife), therefore I simply adopted an
attitude of ignorance, not wanting to know or ask about it. However,
as time passed, the conflict between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law
escalated and finally exploded. It was like in a series of nightmares
from which I could not wake up. My home was no longer home sweet home.
And I, the chauvinist was too afraid of losing my dignity to try to
understand them, to comfort them or to communicate with them. Furthermore,
the greater my wealth had become, the farther I became from happiness
and satisfaction.
In the past, I have
lost several hundred million dollars several times and incurred heavy
debts because of some unforeseeable events. Even with such tidal wave-like
impacts, I have been lucky and able to stage comebacks. However, to
soothe the war between Ma and my wife was harder for me than trying
to ascend to heaven.
After I was initiated,
Master's power changed everything. I put Her teachings into my daily
practice; I took off my male chauvinist mantle and became a happy spiritual
practitioner. From Master's teachings, I learned to change my family
members through love, to become a humble, nice husband and a considerate
and filial son. Through my meditation and many of Master's teachings,
I started to adjust and change myself. I cooked, mopped, swept floors,
did the laundry, and cleaned the environment; I helped as much as I
could. Meanwhile I tried to understand my wife's and ma's thinking and
to do my best to bridge the gaps.
Thanks to the blessing
of the Quan Yin Method, now my family is often filled with a warm, peaceful
and happy atmosphere. I very grateful Master for giving me the chance
to learn so many lessons and for making me capable of dealing with people
and affairs in a smoother and more appropriate manner.
 A
Great Man Should Be Flexible
Pure
And Honest Thoughts
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While
On The Path