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I Learned to Consider Others First After Practicing Dafa

July 18, 2025 |   By a Falun Dafa practitioner from mainland China

(Minghui.org) I grew up in a wealthy family and was spoiled and pampered by my parents from a young age. As a result, I was used to squandering money and hadn’t learned to endure hardships. However, I fell in love with a young man from a poor background and we got married, despite my parents' strong opposition.

My husband and I lived a difficult life in the remote countryside. The struggles of poverty drained my love for him, and I regretted marrying him. The hardships of life seemed never-ending. I became frugal because I wanted to save money to raise children.

We often fought over conflicts about daily necessities because I didn’t consider his basic needs. He complained about my stinginess, and I thought he was incapable because he worked hard yet earned little.

Recalling my mother’s words, I wrote a letter to complain about my husband and told her of my decision to divorce. However, my mother’s attitude changed completely.

“Marriage is predestined. Don’t get divorced easily. Both of you come back and find work here…” My mother replied.

In 1999, we returned to my hometown. My parents warmly accepted my husband because they both practice Falun Gong. Inspired by their commitment, I began practicing Falun Gong, as well. Every day, practitioners visited my parents’ home to practice, study the Fa, and share their experiences. We exchanged many wonderful stories about the physical and mental transformations we experienced through practicing Dafa. The atmosphere was one of happiness and harmony.

I diligently studied Zhuan Falun and reflected on the conflicts between my husband and me. I came to realize that I hadn’t fully considered his feelings. He dropped out of elementary school to work with his father, which had made him quite good at household chores. He can even repair eaves. He never complains about dirty work, hard labor, or working overtime; neither does he smoke, drink, gamble, and he is faithful to me. I recognize that Master has blessed me with a good husband. Therefore, I began to focus on his feelings and make sure he is happy.

After observing the changes in me, my husband remarked, “Falun Gong is truly wonderful, not only improving one's health but also transforming one’s character. You’ve become so good. I fully support you in saving people and clarifying the truth. If anyone dares to oppose it, I'll deal with it....” When I returned home late after clarifying the truth, he cooked noodles for himself without complaining. I am grateful to Master for giving me a warm and supportive partner.

Master said,

“To be able to regard anyone and everyone with compassion, to have love for all people,” (“A Wake-Up Call”)

So I tried to achieve it. My husband’s older brother planted his trees in our field. My husband was upset and wanted to pull the trees out. I said, “You are siblings. We should not lose harmony over small matters. He wouldn't bully us. Why not just give him this piece of land? Isn't it better?” He calmed down and said, “You are truly a Dafa disciple! I’ll just do what you said.”

It is Dafa that transforms me, teaching me to think of others first. I want to share Dafa with more people in the world.