By Chian Chian, Formosa
Master
often delivers lectures overseas, many of them in English. When
I watch or listen to Her teachings every day, I often hear new words
and read the Chinese subtitles. In this way, without any conscious
effort, I have gradually come to understand about sixty to seventy
percent of Master's English lectures.
I
usually feel that I am listening with my soul and immersed in the
beautiful vibrations of Her voice. As my mind has recorded Her tone
and choice of words, my English has become more fluent. And I have
just picked it up naturally. The positive meaning of Master's lecture
titles has also been imprinted on my subconscious and elevated my
positive thinking.
With
this experience, I no longer intend to learn any skills purposefully.
I will learn them naturally when the situation requires it. Although
I may not be very good, the skills I pick up are adequate to serve
my needs. After having the chance to practice my skills, I have
asked myself whether I am competent enough. But I have not received
a definite answer. I did not think that I was proficient in anything,
having no specific grounds for making an answer. Silently I vowed
that I would use every one of my skills, however weak, to uphold
the noble ideal of serving humankind. With this thought in mind,
I have discovered that skills I had once been unable to master have
become much easier, and I have gradually been able to gain good
command of them.