 But
in order to prepare for a higher reward than just this, we should
learn the art of mastering our own destiny and our own future. We
should create our own Heaven, prepare our own future, and not let
the atmosphere or karma of other people influence us and drag us here
and there like a slave or a dog. Because we are the master. We are
the Children of the Ocean of Love, of God. We have dignity. We should
walk like a god; we should act like a god; we should think like a
god. It's not easy, because we have forgotten how to do that. But
that's only a habit, and habits can be trained; they can also be broken
with time. During our busy activities, of course it is difficult for
us to control our thoughts and train ourselves again back to the glory
of who we really are. That's why we have to choose a short time--span
during our busy schedule to be quietly alone with ourselves and with
God. At that time, we can concentrate our power of thinking. Then
we can correct the habits of our thoughts and make them positive.
And day by day like this, we will become the Children of Heaven again,
as we really are.
That's
why we should meditate every day, not just after initiation. Because
after initiation, you're liberated already. You are a free person.
You really are free. No one can touch you any more. But in order to
have a smoother life here and to enjoy Heaven while we're still breathing,
in order to re-train ourselves into being the Prince and Princess
of Heaven, we must remind ourselves every day. It's sometimes not
even enough. Because we have already been reminded, time after time,
for a long, long time, just how bad we are.
So
now we have to be reminded again of how good we really are. That's
why it takes time. It takes everyday practice to remember this. You
are not going to learn anything; you're just going to remember, because
there's nothing for you to learn. You are the King of Heaven; you
are part of Heaven, part of the whole universal power. There's nothing
you cannot do. Just take the time to remember it again. I am here
to help you to remember, and it's not as difficult as you think. It's
easier than making a living; it's easier than driving a car; it's
easier than sleeping. So it would be to our benefit to try, because
it is so easy and simple.
To
those who could devote their entire heart and mind to regaining Heaven,
we can give you the whole instruction. You meditate two to three hours
a day, or as much as you can. For example, you can cut down a little
on sleep, talk less on the phone, and watch only the important news
on TV--don't just sit there and watch whatever comes on. So then you
will have a lot of time. We find that we have a lot more time to spare
if we cut down on many of the unnecessary activities we used to do
just to kill time. Now we don't have time to kill; we use it to live.
We use it to resurrect our soul. Then, not only will we feel good
and bless ourselves, we will bless others as well.
A
habit is hard to break, we all know that. But that doesn't mean it's
impossible. Before, I couldn't drive a car. I just got a license recently.
So when I found that I could drive, my God! I felt like a human being.
I felt like everyone else on this planet. I was so proud; I wanted
everyone to see that I was driving. Because I trained myself. The
first time, I failed. The second time, I failed. But the third time,
I succeeded. Even learning to drive takes so long! It takes effort,
money and concentration. Still, we can do it. We can do this and many
other things, like learning English or even learning to walk. We were
born crawling--not even crawling, lying helpless as a baby. But as
a baby, we know how to try. We try to crawl, and then we try to stand
up, and then we try toddling around. Then we try to walk. And then
we run, and now we even fly!
So everything
is a process of learning. To a baby, it must seem impossible to
see the adult running, riding a bicycle, driving, jumping around
or dancing. But to us, it's easy, because we have tried; we have
trained ourselves. Similarly, we can train like that to go to Heaven.
It looks difficult at first, but it isn't. It is more difficult
if we try by ourselves. But it's not difficult if someone else already
knows how, and shows us by hands-on experience or teaching. It's
very simple. That's why since ancient times, God has sent a lot
of teachers to show us the way, because we have forgotten.
Being
able to show us the way doesn't mean that person is better than
us. We call him or her "teacher" just because in the beginning,
they teach us something. In this planet, we call someone a teacher
of English or professor of Mathematics, for example. But in the
order of Heaven, no one is lower or higher. There is just someone
who walks the way first and shows the one who walks later. And someone
who knows the way already can show us; it's easier, less stressful,
surer and quicker.
We could
try to walk back to Heaven by ourselves, but there are so many parts
of the road we don't know because we have forgotten, and sometimes
it could be frightening. That's why many people feel they are not
up to it. They're scared. But when you have someone walking with
you, holding your hand and protecting you, showing you the way to
walk and where to avoid, then the road is more pleasant. You have
a companion, and it's quicker and easier. So in short, I am here
in case you feel you want to remember again who you truly are. And
there's no cost and there are no conditions.
The
so-called Five Precepts are not the Five Precepts. They are a measure
of your readiness, or a way that we can measure our standard of
quality. Remember when Moses came from the mountain and handed down
the Ten Commandments? He said they were from God, so that we know
where we are and where we stand. It's not that you must follow me
"or else." It's not that. You don't even have to follow
me. I will just teach you once, and you can remember all the time.
Then you can do it alone.
After
we give you the instruction, you will know what to do. You'll be
your own master every day. The difficulty is not following one master,
or any master. The difficulty is being your own master, having the
discipline to do what you have chosen to do and what you know is
the best for your soul. 
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