By
brother initiate Sunny, San Francisco, CA, U. S. A. (Originally in
English)
My
wife was extremely happy this morning, because her wish to keep me
from going to our center's weekly one day retreat had been fulfilled.
She wrongly confirmed my mistaken idea that the day was Friday, so
I unexpectedly missed the Saturday retreat!
Although
my wife practices the Convenient Method, many of our concepts about
life are totally different; for example, she always wants me to be
very devoted to my work, but I am not as interested in making money
as I used to be before practicing the Quan Yin Method. In her view,
this attitude is truly a pity, and so she often scolds me. Even though
her beliefs are different than mine, because I practice the Quan Yin
Method, we still live together in harmony.
Each
day, my wife challenges me in virtually every aspect of life, and
as long as I maintain my ego, she immediately serves as my "hell",
for whatever reason. But if I follow Master's teachings firmly and
successfully, she allows me to stay in Heaven temporarily. Through
her training, I have learned how to forgive, and have experienced
how to love one's enemy. She chose me to be her life companion, and
has ended up being my spiritual trainer without an ID! She contributes
much to my spiritual practice, and has suffered while playing her
role as my tutor. I suppose the way she treats me is just like the
way Master trained Her monks in Miaoli. I sometimes think that she
was assigned by Master to help me grow on my way Home. When I realize
this, instead of complaining, I am truly appreciative.
Although
she is not yet willing to be initiated, she happily cooks vegetarian
food for me. She also sincerely supports my practice more and more
as time goes on. This recent change in her attitude has really stunned
me, since I never thought that a stubborn person like she is would
switch to being a vegetarian after she recently got dentures.
A
short time ago, she experienced the feeling of "death" during
the extraction of 19 of her teeth in one operation. Her attitude about
life has changed unexpectedly since then, and she has become interested
in learning more about spirituality.
I
know that Master is elevating her spirit, and remember that She once
said, "A baby cannot run!" Everyone has his or her own level
and timing, and I think sooner or later my wife will step onto the
same path that I am following.
I
have treated my spouse with Master's Love from the very beginning,
and she has changed very subtly without my being aware of it. At times,
I have felt so disappointed that I have wanted to give up on her,
but my faith in Master's teachings has overridden my negative way
of thinking. I have experienced the almighty power of unconditional
love, and sincerely believe that my wife is God's messenger, sent
to give me spiritual lessons. From her I have learned how to forgive
with compassion, and how important it is to be patient and wait. Just
because I strongly believe in the law of cause and effect, the incredible
trials I have endured through her in this lifetime are my payment
with interest for what I had owed her for many lifetimes in the past.
With this awareness, I have found that to forgive anyone, including
your enemy, is not very hard after all!