After spiritual perceptions or divine affirmation, how can I avoid complacency and overlooking others’ contributions?

Spiritual perceptions, divine affirmation or a sense of progress still call for humility. The program shared how arrogance and an inflated ego cost someone many learning opportunities until a low period brought reflection. Ability should be used well, not constantly prove superiority.

Completing something often involves deities, Buddhas, teachers, fellow practitioners and many others. Choosing service does not make expecting everyone’s compliance a form of building good connections. At religious events, food, toilets and other assistance are offered kindly, not owed to you. A deity’s name cannot replace respect for people’s wishes. Virtue remains visible in everyday treatment of others and responsibility.

Blessings also call for sharing. When praised at work, remember colleagues’ contributions. Sheng Zhen Men’s spiritual center and services were not achieved by me alone. Through the Heavenly Official’s blessings, I discuss filial care, kindness and shared good fortune to encourage helping others benefit after receiving help. Miao Nian discussed money circulating and willingly contributing money and effort when means allow and people need help. That is her understanding of giving, not a guarantee donations return multiplied.

Humility need not deny yourself. Keep developing skills, admit what you do not know and correct mistakes. Respect and judge different teachers and methods without competing over pride and creating opposition. Divine affirmation can encourage further practice, not qualify you to stop learning and decide for everyone.