(Minghui.org) I’ve been a Falun Dafa practitioner since 2007. As early as 1998, a relative of mine recommended the book Zhuan Falun to me. I read it a couple of times, but I didn’t get much out of it and only knew it was about becoming a good person. My strong attachment to personal interests blocked me from Falun Dafa.

Before I began cultivation practice, I used to be ill-tempered and focused on my own interests. My wife and I often fought with each other. I hurt her feelings and even accidentally hurt her foot due to our conflicts. In 2003, I managed to tap into our electricity line to get free electricity. An electrician discovered what I was doing and fined me 3,300 yuan. 

After I learned Falun Dafa, I repented thoroughly and stopped gaining at other people’s expense. I deeply regretted my past wrongdoings, which cost me a lot of virtue. 

As Master has told us, 

“But there’s a law in this universe, called "a person doesn’t gain anything if he doesn’t lose"—to gain, you have to lose, and if you don’t lose you’ll be made to lose. Who enforces this? It’s the nature of the universe that does. So only wanting to gain just won’t do it.” (The First Talk, Zhuan Falun) 

One day in December, 2007, I went shopping at the farmer’s market. A vendor got so busy that he forgot to let me pay. I forgot too, but suddenly realized that I hadn’t paid after I walked about 300 feet away. I hurried back to pay. A friend saw me and asked, “Forget to get something?” I replied, “There were so many people at the vendor that I forgot to pay. I’m heading back.” 

My friend laughed, “He must have forgotten. Just go home.” I shook my head, “It’s not easy for him to make a little money. He would lose a lot if I don’t pay. I have to think of him.” My friend told me, “You have changed a lot since you practiced Falun Dafa. I know you wouldn’t have done this the way you were before.” I explained, “Master Li (the founder of Falun Dafa) told us to be good and considerate people.”

I went back and told the vendor that I hadn’t paid. It dawned on him that he hadn’t told me how much it was. He calculated the amount while beating his forehead. “I’m lucky to have you today! I could have lost money after working a whole day!”

What I bought cost 95 yuan, but he thanked me profusely and said 90 would do. I said, “No, you don’t have to. I know a small business doesn’t make much.” I paid 95 yuan and he was very appreciative. My fellow villagers who witnessed the incident said I was no longer greedy.

I felt great that day. With deep gratitude to Master, I watched the exercise-teaching video and did the meditation, which made me feel so comfortable and relaxed.

Before I practiced Falun Dafa, I suffered painful aches in my arms, and insomnia due to heavy farm work. Sometimes I couldn’t work in the field. After I started practicing, I became energetic, as if I would never get tired.

I hand copied the book Zhuan Falun so that I could follow the principles better. Many principles of Falun Dafa dawned on me as I copied it. I learned the meaning of self-cultivation and life. My wife has also benefited from my changes and is supportive of my cultivation. 

Falun Dafa has completely changed my life! I would like to become a genuine Falun Dafa practitioner. Thank you, Master, for your salvation! Thank you, fellow practitioners, for all your help!