(Minghui.org) Greetings, Master. Greetings, fellow practitioners.
I’m a young practitioner and I work in Mexico. It is my greatest honor that Revered Master gave me the opportunity to contribute to Shen Yun Performing Arts in 2025. I’d like to tell you about my experiences. Throughout the process, I experienced many improvements in my xinxing, looked inward to find my shortcomings, and I denied the old forces’ arrangements.
Cultivation Opportunities While Introducing Shen Yun
Shen Yun performed in two cities in Mexico last year: Mexico City and Guadalajara, and the performances began in May. I’m not fluent in Spanish, but I decided to learn some more Spanish so I could talk to people about Shen Yun. I asked a practitioner to teach me some Spanish. Everything went smoothly, but I wasn’t able to memorize all the sentences.
We opened a ticket booth in a mall in Mexico City at the beginning of February. I was shy and had no confidence because it was the first time I’d introduced Shen Yun in Spanish. I reminded myself that I’m a practitioner—Master would give me wisdom and help me. I needed to let go of my attachment to shyness and anxiety. Even though my language skills were limited, with a friendly heart, the mall visitors stopped and listened. When a visitor bought two tickets, I realized that Master was encouraging me. When I let go of my attachment to shyness, a miracle happened and I felt confident.
In March, we opened a ticket booth at a large supermarket near my workplace. I went there after work even if it was only for one or two hours each day. I knew Master made this wonderful arrangement. However, there were many obstacles, especially at work. One day, I was extremely busy and I felt exhausted. But I remembered what Master said, “After passing the shady willow trees, there will be bright flowers and another village ahead!” (Lecture 9, Zhuan Falun)
I strengthened my righteous thoughts because I had to fulfill my mission, and I knew people were waiting to be saved. With Master’s help, I finally arrived at the ticket booth. I saw the hard work of fellow practitioners who’d sold tickets from morning until night—they are truly remarkable. Practitioners from neighboring countries also came to help in Mexico. I felt that it must not have been easy for them to travel. Some were Chinese who could not speak Spanish, yet with firm determination and righteous thoughts, they were able to help sell tickets.
When a Chinese practitioner and I distributed brochures one day, no one bought tickets. I asked Master for help so that people would purchase tickets, see the show, and be saved. Soon after, we met a family of three who did not speak English. I tried explaining Shen Yun in Spanish as best as I could. Initially, they did not seem very interested, but their child was very interested. They said they’d go shopping first. The other practitioner used a translation app and showed them a video. They asked us to stop the video and asked to see the theater seating map. They then bought three tickets. We happily helped them choose seats. I was deeply grateful to compassionate Master for allowing us to meet people who had predestined ties to Shen Yun. I realized that our language limitations were not obstacles in assisting Master to save people. Master would provide us with wisdom.
Letting Go of the Attachment to Pursuit
I was part of the security team the first day Shen Yun performed, and I was assigned to help backstage. I witnessed the hard work and dedication of the production team as they prepared the stage with great attention to detail.
While sending forth righteous thoughts, I felt extremely sleepy. I realized it was interference and I tried to break through it and strengthen my main consciousness. But I became so sleepy that I almost fell over. As soon as the show started, I no longer felt sleepy; instead, I felt refreshed.
While I wrote this article, I realized that I hadn’t strengthened my main consciousness when I sent forth righteous thoughts—so my thoughts were scattered and ineffective in eliminating the interference. I carefully read a Minghui article about sending forth righteous thoughts, which helped me greatly.
Several incidents also occurred during the performances. One Shen Yun artist experienced severe vomiting during the show, yet with Dafa’s power, the performance continued smoothly. On the second day, similar incidents happened. Coordinators and catering staff calmly handled the situation. One security team member had an accident at the theater, resulting in a fractured finger. Practitioners at the ticket booth also felt that the field was very heavy.
The security coordinator reminded us to concentrate on sending forth righteous thoughts and not leave our assigned posts, as we had responsibilities there. In other dimensions, the battle between good and evil might be even more intense. Master had already blocked much of it, and whatever manifested on the surface was just these incidents. We needed to look inward and purify the field.
Afterward, we studied the Fa and sent forth righteous thoughts together at the scheduled times. The situation improved quickly. When I looked inward, I realized I had resentment and felt I’d been treated unfairly because I was assigned to the backstage instead of inside the theater. This caused me to be restless and sometimes to leave my post. Afterwards, I was deeply regretful. My attachment to pursuit was still present. After recognizing and letting it go, my heart became calm. Soon after, I was assigned inside the theater. I was surprised and grateful.
We held signs inside the theater announcing that photography and video recording was prohibited. I realized that security inside was not as easy as I thought. Towards the end of a show, I stopped an audience member who was trying to record a video. At first he seemed unhappy. I soon realized I needed to be more compassionate. He smiled when I thanked him politely.
Deeply Moved by Shen Yun
We were also given the opportunity to watch Shen Yun. While waiting in the lobby, I saw many audience members arriving and I was deeply moved. These were people who would be saved. I held back tears.
Inside, almost all the seats were filled. I was deeply grateful to Master. When the performance began, during the scene where the Creator decrees that kings and heavenly beings descend to earth to save sentient beings, my tears flowed uncontrollably. I was deeply grateful to Master for saving me and reminding me of my mission and giving me the precious opportunity to practice Falun Dafa.
One dance titled “Iluminación” (“Enlightenment”) depicted four monks meditating. Three were disturbed, but one remained steadfast and eventually attained Buddhahood. I realized these monks were like Falun Dafa practitioners who cultivate among ordinary people—we face many tests and disturbances, but through steadfast cultivation, we can attain true fruition.
Many audience members were moved. A woman who sat next to me cried at the beginning and said she enjoyed the show greatly. She commented that one dancer’s costume resembled traditional Mexican attire and said perhaps Mexican traditional costumes were inspired by them. I was moved by her observation and her happiness.
Cultivation Insights
My residence permit had to be renewed when Shen Yun was scheduled to perform in another city. Initially, my manager did not allow me to travel due to possible immigration requirements. I was upset, but I prepared to take leave of my job to help with Shen Yun. Fellow practitioners suggested I send forth righteous thoughts. After I did, I contacted immigration and received a travel permit. I happily informed my manager. Unexpectedly, he became angry and said I should have gone through him first.
Although I was polite, I felt anger in my heart. He refused to give me permission to go.
For days, I tried persuading him without success. While studying the Fa online with practitioners, I realized from Master’s teaching about “wuwei” (non-action) that I had been pursuing things to fit my desires instead of trusting Master. Everything has cause and effect and is well arranged by Master.
I also realized I harbored resentment toward my manager. Yet I remembered that he had been supportive when I introduced Shen Yun and clarified the truth about the persecution in China. He is an ordinary person who is kind, but the old forces exploited my attachments. I denied their arrangement and I only wanted him to have a bright future by supporting Shen Yun and Dafa.
The next day, I was asked to work on my day off due to staff shortage. My manager thanked me and asked about Shen Yun’s schedule. He then permitted me to travel. I was surprised. A friend helped me buy a bus ticket. Tears of gratitude filled my eyes as I rode the bus. I was deeply thankful for Master’s compassion in giving me another chance.
This is the treasure of cultivation, looking inward. It helped me let go of attachments and improve.
Practitioners were surprised and happy to see me when I arrived. We strengthened our righteous thoughts and we cooperated well.
Through this process, I realized the importance of wuwei, trusting Master, and of cultivating diligently. I also understood that the difficulties I encountered were due to karmic debts. Master helped eliminate them and increase my cultivation energy.
I regret that previously I did not study the Fa enough or practice the exercises diligently, which made it hard for me to maintain my xinxing during cultivation tests. In the future, I resolve to cultivate more diligently and not have any regrets.
I express my deepest gratitude to Revered Master and fellow practitioners for their support, and the opportunity to fulfill our prehistoric vows together in assisting Master to save sentient beings.
The above are my experiences and understandings at my current level. Please kindly point out anything not in accordance with the Fa.
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