(Minghui.org) Master said in the article “Righteous Thoughts,”
“Closing your eyes and not closing your eyes both have the same effect when you send righteous thoughts. If you keep your eyes open you need to reach a state where you don't take note of anything you see in the dimension of everyday people.” (“Righteous Thoughts”)
“When you send righteous thoughts, no matter how intense things get, the surface should be serene. This especially applies when you're at your workplace or in some other particular setting; you don't need to hold your palm erect and the results will be the same. As long as you keep your righteous thoughts strong and focus your mind you can achieve the same results. But under normal circumstances you should hold your palm erect or do the lotus hand position.” (“Righteous Thoughts”)
I always remembered Master's teachings above when I participated in sending forth righteous thoughts in close proximity to places where practitioners are being persecuted. I understood more and more that they are not just the Fa principles, but also requirements for us. We must strive to achieve it.
I had trouble not taking note of the things I saw around me while sending righteous thoughts with my eyes open. After I participated in sending forth righteous thoughts in close proximity to a local detention center, I understood that that state was what we had to achieve. I let go of many notions, interference, laziness, and attachment to comfort when I sent forth righteous thoughts.
When we send forth righteous thoughts at home, the environment is usually quiet. However, one cannot choose the environment when sending forth righteous thoughts in close proximity. Sometimes we have to stand on the side of a road or face a noisy crowd. Can you send forth righteous thoughts in that environment? I understood that the noisy environment was a test of our cultivation status and strong will. We had to drive out interference and strengthen our ability of ding , or tranquility, in noisy environments.
Recently, some fellow practitioners suggested that I send forth righteous thoughts at work. I did it. Although I did not send forth righteous thoughts at work for a long time, I felt that the energy was strong if I did not take note of the things I saw. This increased my confidence in sending forth righteous thoughts in a noisy environment. In addition, I tried to calm down when I recited the Fa at home. It was rewarding, even though the duration of my state of ding was short.
Now I am able to drive out interference and stay focused in noisy environments. I understood that it is important to do well in everyday life. It is a test to see whether our cultivation is solid.
I always feel Master's encouragement when I send forth righteous thoughts in close proximity to the detention center. Sometimes I cannot focus, but I still feel the strong energy field. It is different than being at home. I hope more practitioners will participate in sending forth righteous thoughts in close proximity to places where fellow practitioners are being persecuted.
Please correct me if there is anything in my understanding that is not in accordance with the Fa.
