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Immortal Weng Ruipei
Someone with extraordinary abilities once said, "Everyone possesses another power that is different from ordinary people, but they haven't brought it out, nor do they know how to bring it out." Those who choose to bring it out will experience improvement, which is one of the reasons they embark on the path of spiritual practice. The principle of spiritual practice is to cultivate from the heart, to correct one's bad habits, and to ascend to a higher realm.
People don't cultivate themselves because they're already quite good and don't need to. So, they only start cultivating themselves when things get bad—it's truly pathetic! In today's society, because of the emergence of certain problems, some people are beginning to discuss these issues. Here, I'd like to say to everyone: "Everyone comes into this world with a purpose, but worldly affairs have divided them, so they no longer have the heart to pursue that purpose."
Spiritual practice requires everyone to participate, not just one person. Being a good person is something we cultivate ourselves; if we cannot be good people, then we cannot succeed. So, since we are human, let us seize the present moment. Everyone should understand the mystery behind this. The ignorance and stubbornness of the world have created the current unease. Overcoming this is not difficult; it's just that you are unwilling to do so.
Setting clear goals and improving oneself is one method; one's heart should be set on this principle. We live in a fragmented era, where people are restless in body and mind. To expand our community, we must use the right methods, like managing a blueprint for life, taking each step steadily and firmly. For those who lack this intention, it is up to fate.
The purpose of all this is to warn everyone: life can be very different. Don't be indifferent like some people; this is my advice. People, don't be too self-righteous. Similarly, everyone will experience different circumstances, and some will learn something from them. However, whether you interpret it positively or negatively is anyone's guess.
To fall into the mortal world and remain untainted by its filth is extremely rare. I advise everyone that the path you walk is neither long nor short, but everything depends on your own choices. I have this opportunity to tell you all this today in the hope that you will all have good thoughts and actions—this is cultivation.
Those who are destined to embark on the path of spiritual practice are truly blessed; this applies to everyone, and those with experience should understand this better than anyone else. Today, I'm sharing this wisdom with you, hoping it can help you all. At the same time, I want to remind everyone not to take things too seriously or too lightly; strive for a middle ground.
What falls into our hands is treasure, but not everyone can obtain it, so we hope to view it with a calm mind. Everyone must also agree with this. In the future, we will encounter many more different things, so please view them with a calm mind and treat them as natural phenomena.
Finally, I'd like to say something to everyone: unusual weather phenomena and continuous disasters are signs of change and are also known as the end times. However, there's no need to panic too much; this is everyone's collective karma.