Shortly
after I purchased a piece of Celestial Jewelry designed by Master,
I acquired a dream house situated in beautiful surroundings. Both
my husband (who is also an initiate) and I agreed that this was
due to Master's and God's grace. Our house stands against a hill,
facing the sea and flanked by a forest on one side. Here, we can
hear the birds singing sweetly. There is even a spa bath in the
house. Every day we thank God for having given us such a wonderful
house that is ideal for meditation.
One
day, I was watching the seascape from the balcony, but my view was
partially obstructed by a big tree right in front. I thought selfishly,
"How nice it would be without this tree!" The thought
only flashed across my mind. Unexpectedly, several months later,
the management office chopped down this big tree, leaving only a
short stump. When typhoons came, without this big tree to shield
the house from the wind, the rain hit directly onto the windows.
Water seeped in around them and we had to collect the dripping water
with mugs.
Painfully
I regretted having that bad thought for which we now have to bear
the bad consequences. I am so ashamed each time I see the tree stump
that I apologize to it with my whole heart, "I am so sorry!
Please forgive me!" To compensate for my wrongdoing, I have
decided to plant two trees. Dear Master, You once said, "Natural
disasters and human calamities are created by our bad thoughts."
Only now have I realized this fact. Fellow practitioners, please
take heed of my painful lesson; on our spiritual path, we must keep
our acts, speech and thoughts pure.