(Minghui.org) I’ve practicing Falun Dafa for 24 years. I feel humble and grateful to Master for giving me this opportunity. I’m now physically and mentally healthy and I incorporate Falun Dafa’s guiding principles: Truth, Compassion, and Forbearance in everything I do.
I realize the hardships I encounter are opportunities to elevate my character, and transforms them into blessings. The obstacles I face have become a driving force in my cultivation. Falun Dafa has refined me, and helped me realize that true happiness in this world comes from being immersed in the Fa.
On June 17, 2024, I assumed the role of accounting director and took on financial responsibilities at a high school in Taiwan. The school was experiencing serious financial difficulties, and communication and collaboration among staff were strained. I felt it would be challenging to resolve the situation.
First, I looked within and identified attachments to self-interest and then I worked to eliminate them. I prioritized others before myself. I remained calm and I was able to resolve many challenges with wisdom. This March I received the Outstanding Financial Officer Award from the Accounting Office of Taoyuan City Government in Taiwan. Out of over 200 schools in the city, I was the only recipient. I knew that if I did not practice Falun Dafa I would never have received this honor.
Promoting Cooperation Resolves Problems
When I began working at the school I found serious issues with the accounts. For example, funds that the principal worked hard to raise were diverted for other purposes, and projects completed several years ago still appeared as advance payments in the accounts. The principal was so angry that he reported these problems to the Education Bureau. The director of the Education Bureau’s accounting office asked me to quickly identify and correct the errors left by the previous accounting director.
In addition to serious accounting issues, there was a lack of coordination among the administrative team members. For example, utility bills were often paid after the due date resulting in fines. Funding for various projects was also frequently delayed, causing a cycle of blame-shifting between departments and the accounting office, with everyone assuming it was someone else’s fault.
The former accounting director told me she had a stamp made, which was used to mark the time all official documents were received in the accounting office to protect herself. When other departments sent documents, they also stamped them and recorded the time to cover themselves. Everyone was afraid of being held responsible, and the atmosphere was very tense.
I informed the school’s administrative staff that I would not treat them as enemies. I processed official documents efficiently, typically finishing the work on the same day. I restored communication and collaboration between departments. I took responsibility for my mistakes and did not pass the buck. I encouraged everyone to work together and do a good job. As a result, the tension between the departments and the accounting department disappeared, and the atmosphere became harmonious.
Applying Falun Dafa’s Principles At Work
When I first arrived at this school, my colleagues said the administrative staff targeted the accounting staff.
During my first month on the job I reconciled the accounts with a staffer named Ming, who pointed out that the accounts did not match up but she could not find the problem. However, she took the afternoon off even though the accounts for that month were not yet balanced, which would impact next month’s accounts. I took the books home, checked them, and informed Ming the next day where the error lay.
For the next two months, problems with the month-end reconciliation persisted. Ming still couldn’t identify the problem, and she again took the afternoon off at a critical time. Her attitude toward work made me feel frustrated and resentful. But I soon realized this was an incorrect state, and I corrected myself. I reminded myself that no matter what, I should behave according to Falun Dafa’s principles: Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.
I told Ming that the key to balancing the accounts was to reconcile them regularly with external financial statements to verify they matched and to ensure there were no mistakes at the end of the month. After showing her how to do it, she was able to balance the accounts smoothly each month and prepare a statement explaining any discrepancies. She had this position for more than four years but I showed her how to do it properly.
At the beginning of May, it was time to reconcile the accounts for April. One afternoon, Ming came into my office, handed me a receipt, and said, “I finally figured it out.” I noticed that she missed an entry on the 10th. I smiled and said, “You’re amazing! You figured it out.”
The previously tense relationship between me, as the accountant, and the other staff improved because I applied Falun Dafa’s principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance. This led to more harmonious relationships among colleagues.
Look Within During Family Conflicts
I’ve had conflicts with my husband and daughter for the last six months and I felt like something wasn’t quite right, but I haven’t been able to identify my underlying attachments. To help myself look inward I’ve been memorizing the Fa, and I’ve noticed it’s having a positive effect. I understand the principles, but in actual practice, I’m deeply aware that I’m falling far short of meeting the Fa’s requirements.
Memorizing the Fa has unexpectedly elevated my thoughts. Every morning after memorizing the Fa is the most peaceful time because my mind and body are realigned. One morning, I felt exceptionally calm and just then realized the root cause of the conflicts with my family over the past six months.
I saw my human nature—I couldn’t let go of my attachment to my family and enjoyed meddling in their affairs and correcting them. Although my intentions were good, my family didn’t appreciate it, and I couldn’t maintain my composure, which led to conflicts.
On the surface, it seemed like my family was to blame, but in reality, it was my heart causing the conflict, which is why they argued with me. In short, the conflicts were rooted in my attachments and stubbornness. Once I realized where I was wrong, I had to act quickly to make corrections, purify my heart, and then my family would be happy and harmonious.
Master Protects Us at All Times
I’ve practiced Falun Dafa for more than 20 years, and I often feel Master is by my side. From April 23 to 27 this year, Shen Yun performed at the Taoyuan Performing Arts Center in Taiwan. I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to see two Shen Yun performances.
On the morning of April 25, I first went to the Taoyuan City Government to deliver official documents. I took the elevator to the 15th floor and as soon as I stepped out I saw two women pushing a cart.
I asked, “Excuse me, where is the Science Department of the Junior High School?” One of them immediately replied, “It’s over there. Are you looking for me? Are you here to deliver official documents to Mr. Xu?” I replied, “Yes!” This was such a coincidence and I was deeply grateful to Master for arranging this.
After delivering the documents, I rushed to the performance venue, hoping to arrive before 1:30 p.m. It was raining that day, so I wanted to find a parking lot close to the building. As we drove past a parking lot, I told my husband to park there since it seemed closer. He said he couldn’t see any available spots and we had to keep looking. Eventually, we found a parking lot with three spots left.
After we parked we walked to the theater and realized the lot where we parked was close to the venue. This was another coincidence, and I felt deeply grateful to Master.
In the dance, “Unprecedented Crime,” because a couple is persecuted because they are guided by their belief in Truth, Compassion, and Tolerance. The husband overcame the ordeal and eventually reunited with his wife.
The husband was persecuted in a labor camp for his faith, and had his corneas removed. Although he survived he was blind. During his lowest point, Master restored his sight. As I watched the performance tears welled up in my eyes. I felt Master’s unwavering protection. Master is always watching over us practitioners.
I deeply feel how fortunate I am to be alive at this critical moment in history and practice Falun Dafa. I will strive to improve myself, assimilate to the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, cultivate myself, help Master save sentient beings, and repay Master’s saving grace.
Thank you, Master. Thank you, fellow practitioners.
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