(Minghui.org) A few years ago, a practitioner from our area broke out of the evil den with righteous thoughts. However, after she returned home, she succumbed to sickness karma and died. I didn't know her, but I grieved her death.

I've heard that other practitioners are suffering similar tribulations, so I wanted to share my personal experience regarding this and how I've handled sickness karma.

“I'm not sick”

I was quite ill before I started practicing Falun Gong. Since starting cultivation, I've had sickness karma numerous times and passed these tests.

No matter what kind of symptoms I experienced, my first thought was: “I'm not sick. If Master has given me this opportunity to eliminate karma, then I will endure it. If it is not arranged by Master, then I completely deny it.”

I do whatever it is that I'm supposed to do, whether it is doing the three things that a Dafa disciple should do or completing domestic duties and housework. I don't neglect anything.

Master has told us not to acknowledge the old forces' arrangements. I am Master's disciple, so I won't acknowledge those arrangements. I will only listen to Master.

Heart palpitations stop and hemorrhoids disappear

In the spring of 2007, my heart palpitated very fast. My arms and legs trembled. I had to hold books with two hands in order to read them. In medical terms, this would be considered heart disease, but I am a practitioner and I don't have heart disease.

My attitude was, if my heart wants to palpitate, so be it. I can still do anything.

Two months passed and this incorrect state persisted. One day as I was walking home and had to cross the railroad tracks, my heart palpitated really fast. I gasped for air and my legs felt as if they would crumble underneath me.

I felt as if I were dying, but thought: “I don't have illness. Master is helping me eliminate karma and I must endure it. If this isn't Master's arrangement, then I completely deny it.”

I was then able to walk. By the time I got home, all of the symptoms disappeared.

It was just like Master said,

“Things are bound to turn around after reaching the limit!”
(Zhuan Falun)

This was the longest length of time that I suffered from sickness karma.

One afternoon about three years ago, when I was practicing the fourth exercise, my lower body felt sticky. When I went to the bathroom and wiped myself, I felt a long polyp.

The toilet paper turned bright red and there were drops of blood in the toilet. Most people would say that they had hemorrhoids, but I'm a practitioner. I wasn't frightened in the least. The next day, the hemorrhoids and the polyp were gone.

Don't let sickness karma stop you

I know practitioners firmly believe in Master and the Fa, and it's only on certain ways of doing things that they may have some misconceptions. Some people go and take a rest when they don't feel well. Others neglect their housework. Some even want their families to take care of them.

These mentalities are born of human thinking and leave an opening for the old forces to enter. This is one of the reasons that these practitioners can't overcome tribulations.

Every practitioner knows that it isn't an illness. They send righteous thoughts to disintegrate the evil elements, look inward and deny the old forces' arrangements, but their actions unwittingly conform to ordinary human behavior.

So, fellow practitioners, I urge you: No matter how unwell you feel, continue to do what you are supposed to do, and by all means don't let other people wait on you.

Another thing, remember that you are Dafa disciples. It doesn't matter what kind of illness you had before. There is nothing to fear. There is no need to fear cold or heat, not having food, or feeling too unwell to eat. You need to get rid of these notions.

Living in water for 7 months

On February 16, 2012, my next door neighbor's water pipe sprung a leak. My house, which is at a lower level, was flooded, with water rising 3-4 inches. The water company came out and searched from house to house, but couldn't find the leak. They said that perhaps the water originated from a different source. It was winter and the snow and ice were melting.

I had no choice but to tolerate it. The temperatures are frigid in February in northeast China. The water inside the house froze, and I had no way to get warm.

My neighbor said with good intentions: “Why don't you rent a place? I'm afraid with all that water you will develop rheumatism.”

I smiled and said, “No way! I practice Falun Gong!”

On June 15, 2012, the water supply was shut off and the water drained from my house. This convinced me that the water had originated from a leak in the pipes. I went to the manager of the water company and they sent someone out to investigate. They then found the source of the leak and resolved the problem.

After that, it rained continuously until September 22, 2012. My experience of living in water ended after that.

I didn't omit doing anything while living under these conditions. I practiced the exercises standing in water. I didn't develop any symptoms of sickness karma. Actually, my complexion appeared healthier and more vibrant.

Master said,

“Of course, cultivation depends on one’s own efforts, while transforming gong is done by one’s master.” (Zhuan Falun)

I hope every practitioner can practice openly and with dignity, cultivate toward divinity, reach consummation and follow Master home.