Later,
when we returned to the downtown area , we saw pedestrians struggling against
the fierce wind and snow. Obviously, the snow, which had lasted several
hours, was not romantic for them at all. The sister heading the tour suggested,
"We have seen enough snow. Let us not ask Master for more." We
agreed immediately, and as our thoughts changed, the snowfall became lighter
after several minutes. It became sunny within half an hour.
Of
course, we were not taking this trip just to see the snow. And we did not
expect to have the same experience again. But it was a wonderful experience
to be one with the universe. At times, I have wanted to share this magnificent
feeling with non-initiated friends, but I usually have difficulty finding
words to express myself because of a gap in understanding and wisdom. This
has touched me deep down in my heart. When I see the terrified and helpless
expressions of disaster victims in movies and news reports, I feel emotionally
overwhelmed and want to announce aloud, "The Savior is here. I know
Hirm. Hes is my Master. Hes is willing to help you all!"
One
who received initiation from a Living Master, experiences essential changes
in his consciousness. His deepest terror departs, and the universe is not
a strange or immeasurable power to him any more. He is under the eternal
protection of the Master and this protection is omnipresent making him feel
at ease. Of course, he has to bear daily hardships and obstacles, in order
to train himself and grow out of them. And so, though there may be occasional
terror or uneasiness in our daily life, it is totally different than for
those who have deep terror inside their consciousness.
As
a disciple of a universal Master, we often pray in Master's name. Our faith
in Her keeps us at ease. But we often have to learn to accept "un-allowed"
arrangements, because both Master's inner and outer teachings tell us that
all of God's arrangements are for the best. Thus, sometimes we learn through
mistakes, patiently waiting in silence and realizing God's will step by
step. Surely we complain before we are perfect, and sometimes our ego or
"spiritual smell" is obvious to all, but in general, initiates
do emanate a spiritual atmosphere of the "normal heart," and I
often feel lucky about this.
There
are countless celebrations around the world and everyone has his own cherished
day. For me, my Master-Supreme Master Ching Hai-is the most precious, and
Ching Hai Day is surely a great day for the universe, so it is only right
that "the Sun and the Moon celebrate together" at that time. On
this, the seventh anniversary of Ching Hai Day, I have nothing to contribute
but this essay. Thank you, Master! Thank you for coming to this planet,
for taking away our worries, and for setting our souls free!
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