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[PureInsight.org] Recently I
often hear about how different Dafa projects are short of people and
about the lack of good cooperation within our Dafa project teams. I'd
like to share with you some of my thoughts on this subject.



Master does not acknowledge this persecution, and we do not cultivate
merely for the sake of opposing the persecution. Opposing the
persecution is not the goal of Dafa disciples' cultivation, nor should
our cultivation be led by the old forces' behavior. When we are
confronted with the persecution, what we think, what we do, and how we
harmonize Dafa test are all tests for Dafa disciples' xinxing and levels.



The closer it is to the end, the more it is clear to me that Dafa
disciples have more than enough abilities and power. But some
disciples' xinxing levels are
not up to par. In their hearts, they harbor attachments, such as
desiring to accomplish a task, showing-off, and enjoying comfort, of
which they themselves may not even be aware. These attachments may
become excuses for the old forces to persecute disciples in the name of
testing them. My fellow practitioners, we are here to help Master
rectify the Fa. How can we let the evil specter of the vicious Party
decide when this persecution should stop? We should keep in mind a most
determined thought that the persecution should stop right now. So what
should we do? Shouldn't we treasure every second and give our best? But
we can't just do things. We must cultivate!



Master scooped us from hell, and has given up everything for our
consummation. What can we do to repay Master's graciousness in saving
us? How should we show our respect to Master and the Fa? By picking
projects we are interested in? Or by finding faults in fellow
practitioners? Or, should we overcome every hardship and work as a
whole, even if what we do is not high-profile, even if it's not our
favorite project, or even when we are not sure about our abilities?



A life that has gained Fa is the most precious. How can we not treasure
this single opportunity for which we have waited millions of years?
Master came to this filthy human world for us. We must treasure every
moment to cultivate and return to our real homes.



At this great historical moment, the old forces are taking every
measure to smear Dafa, and to make the sentient people be disrespectful
toward Dafa, so as to block them from being saved. We disciples must
set a good example for the sentient beings so they will have righteous
thoughts and respect toward Dafa. Master reminded us again and again to
study Fa, but have we paid enough attention? The Fa is precious. The
more diligently we study, the more we will gain.



Studying the Fa hard and well is the sole way to ensure our success in
doing Dafa work, and to reach consummation. If we do not study the Fa
well, what we do will not be up to par, and what we get would be just
future blessings of ordinary people. So do not forget what is the most
important! Fellow practitioners, no matter who you are, no matter how
much ability you have, do cherish yourselves. Our real home is in the
celestial realm, to which we can return only through the cultivation of
Fa. The old forces try to keep us busy so that we don't have time for
practicing and studying the Fa. It is their greatest persecution toward
us. Let's all see through the ulterior motives of the wicked beings,
and not let the opportunity to cultivate given by Master's Zhuan Falun, which comes only once, slip away from our hands.



Besides, I'd also like to suggest that we read more "Essentials for Further Advancement" and "Essentials for Further Advancement II".
For many problems we are facing now, we can all find answers from
Master's articles. But if we do not remember what Master said when
problems occur, where are we placing Master in our heart? So, if
possible, we should memorize the Fa. If not, we should at least study
the Fa more often. If we study the Fa well, there will be no
tribulations that we cannot overcome. In conclusion, let me urge you to
please study Fa with all your heart.



Finally, let's together encourage ourselves with "Set the Mind at Ease" from "Hongyin":



The destiny is tied,

And Fa what you cultivate,

Study the book a lot,

Consummation draws near.



Translated from: http://www.zhengjian.org/zj/articles/2006/5/8/37577.html