While On The Path

I have been following Master spiritually for years. There have been ups and downs, setbacks and successes. Nevertheless, God's light has shone upon me all the way, penetrating the obscure darkness that has grown over eons. The Quan Yin sound stream flows constantly, washing away the dirt and filth from every inch of me. I have come through many catharses feeling so uplifted, unconfined and blissful that it is beyond description.

As I recall, I had braved the winds and storms of life, pursuing fame and gold, long entrapped in sensuality and passion. When contented, my mind had become totally muddled and paralyzed, and I had moved on as my karma decreed. When conceited, my swollen head had assumed full control and dictated with arrogance. When defeated, I had been all in a fluster and cried for God's help. When discontented, my resentment had filled the air, leaving no room for God.

Bragging that destiny lay in my own hands, I clung to my way obstinately and fought for it. I was trampled upon and fooled by devils. I had to swallow the bitter fruit of my own harvest. I smiled with tears and cheered as I sobbed.

I questioned heaven again and again: "The world is beset with pain and suffering. Where then is the infinitely merciful God?" Arrogance obscured my vision, disabling me from recognizing a living Master. My "free will" ran wild; I chose my own path to my destination. Even the saints could do nothing but weep sympathetically over my ignorance. Having wandered astray for such a long distance, when would I turn back?

A misstep had pushed me into the darkness and the devil's snare for eons. Now, a turn of thought would lead me to God's boundless and everlasting love. I finally realized that God does not discriminate against anyone. It was I who confined myself with fake aloofness. God's light shines everywhere at all times. It was I who blinded myself with prejudices, spinning a cocoon around myself.

I hope that, from now on, we will all open our minds to embrace God. Let the heavenly sound soothe our lonely and weary hearts. Let the heavenly light brighten up the road leading us back to the source from which we came.