(Minghui.org) I’m 62 years old and I began practicing Falun Dafa in 2016. I would like to tell you about some of my cultivation experiences.
Despite my many attachments and karma, Master did not give up on me and continued to bless and guide me. In Master’s article “Why the Creator Seeks to Save All Life,” it is mentioned, “He furthermore used His own divine body to reduce and resolve the sinful karma of the multitude of lives!” This made me appreciate Master’s great compassion and immeasurable sacrifice even more.
Letting Go of Attachments and Validating Falun Dafa
In May 2024, my family had two tribulations. At the start of the month, my husband suffered a stroke and one side of his body was paralyzed. Towards the end of the month, my second daughter underwent surgery to remove a tumor from her colon and the doctor said it was stage 3. I wasn’t worried, as I know everyone has karma and we have to pay for the sins we committed in our past lifetimes.
After my husband was hospitalized for a week the neurology department’s chief physician told us, “Let him go home. He had a stroke and there’s nothing we can do to help him!” My husband practiced Falun Dafa for seven years but he hasn’t been diligent. Merciful Master still protected him, and he was able to practice the exercises after he returned home. A month later, my husband was able to walk by himself.
Towards the end of May, my second daughter underwent emergency surgery. She listened to the English translation recording of Master’s lectures. After she was discharged, she continued to study the Fa and practice the exercises with me. Although new to the practice, she quickly realized the purpose of cultivation was to repay her karma and return to her true self. It was not to cure her illness. When her doctor recommended radiation therapy, she declined.
Three months later, the doctor asked my daughter to return to the hospital for a follow up. He told her it was in her best interest to undergo radiation treatment, or she would have to wear a colostomy bag for the rest of her life. My daughter just smiled and said, “It’s okay, let’s check my condition first. If it can be repaired, let it be repaired. If not, I’m content to carry on like this for the rest of my life.” The doctor made an appointment the following day to close her colostomy. What a miracle! My daughter said, “Mom, if not for Dafa, our family would have been devastated, and I would not have found the path to salvation.”
Our family also encountered another problem. A report was lodged about the products sold by my eldest daughter and son-in-law, and the police opened an investigation into their company. Over the next seven months, they had to travel to Saigon (where their company had a warehouse) to resolve the problem. With my husband disabled by his stroke, my second daughter undergoing her second operation, and three young grandchildren (ranging from six to one years old) left at home, I was the sole able-bodied caregiver left in our family.
After their company’s problem was resolved, my eldest daughter and son-in-law returned home. My son-in-law was so moved he said, “I think Falun Dafa is great. You’ve had to take care of five dependents by yourself. My wife and I feel tired just taking care of our three children.” I replied, “That’s because I practice Falun Dafa.”
Diligence is the Path to True Progress
While my son-in-law and daughter tried to rescue their company, I shouldered the burden of caring for my husband and grandchildren. Although I tried to practice the exercises and study the Fa, I found myself slacking off. I did not do any truth clarification activities, excusing myself by saying I would make up for it later. Yet the repercussions were heavy. I started thinking and doing things like an ordinary person. All kinds of human thoughts and interference plagued my life. My thoughts became muddied and turbulent. I realized I had to return to my original, diligently cultivating state where I studied the Fa, practiced the exercises, sent forth righteous thoughts and clarified the truth to people on a regular basis.
Now I participate in group exercise practice at 3:35 a.m. every day, before studying the Fa with my husband and children. After lunch, I participate in a group Fa study session before placing truth clarification calls to people in China. Being able to practice the exercises, study the Fa and clarify the truth with fellow practitioners has become the greatest blessing in my life. Master said, “be tenacious about doing a good job with what you need to do” (“Fa Teaching Given at the Epoch Times Meeting,” Collected Teachings Given Around the World Volume X).
Everyone’s persistent efforts produced the results we enjoy today. I am determined to fulfill my true mission and meet Master’s request to “...rescue and deliver lives to the new universe.” (“Wake Up”).
Conclusion
As my cultivation progressed, Master carefully arranged for me to participate in every project, every encounter that allowed me to help a fellow practitioner and even managed my ordinary human affairs, so my cultivation path and efforts to save sentient beings were not hindered. My various skills and strengths were given by Master to ensure I could contribute to Fa rectification. I found myself able to tackle each job well.
In April 2025, I went to see Shen Yun. Watching the performances further reinforced my understanding. I must follow Master’s instruction to do the three things well and save sentient beings.
In this human world, everyone lives out their lives according to pre-established arrangements. Yet these mundane lives do not represent our true reality, and practitioners should not get lost in them. We are here to help Master save sentient beings and fulfill our prehistoric vows. Cherish every opportunity given by Master and validate the Fa in your daily life.
Master has taught the Fa for thirty-three years. Practitioners continue working hard at doing the three things and saving sentient beings. I hope that we can continue to make progress and follow Master home.
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