(Minghui.org) This year we celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Falun Dafa's introduction to the public. I was fortunate to start cultivating in Dafa in 1998. Since then, my family and I have gained improvement in all aspects of our lives through the practice.
My mother passed away in the spring of 1998. My husband was having an affair, and I was weak and sickly. I used to take injections and medications every 2 to 3 days. I was only 28 years old, but I had to rest twice before I could manage to get up to the second floor. I was also debt-ridden, as we had borrowed 10,000 yuan to repair our house. My daughter could not go to kindergarten because we were unable to pay for her fees. The difficulties of life made me feel both emotionally and physically drained. My illnesses made everyday life a painful experience. My heart felt empty. I just wanted to lie in bed and die in my sleep. My husband and daughter tried everything to make me eat and get out of bed, but I did not budge.
After being in bed for 5 days, my sister came to visit me. She said: “Sister, I know that you like to read boods. Take a look, this book is very good.” I was reluctant but started to flip through the pages of Zhuan Falun. I happened to turn to the section “Loss and Gain” in Lecture Four. I was very curious and wanted to know what the book said about loss and gain. I read this precious book 3 times while still in bed. After that, I got out of bed. I was very grateful to Master from the bottom of my heart. It was Master who let me know the meaning of life.
I practiced the exercises several times a day and read at least 3 lectures every day. After I started to practice Falun Dafa, my weak and sickly body became better and better day by day. My complexion became rosy and my heart was filled with joy. My quick temper also improved to the point that my husband could easily see the difference. He said: “My wife, this practice you are doing is so good. You are a changed person. Your health has improved and your temper is much better. I’ve decided to support you in your practice.” I was not the only one who changed. My family members were also changing.
As I became tolerant, patient and gentle, my husband stopped his affairs. He also started helping with the housework. In this way, I had more time to study the Fa and do the exercises. My financial situation also unexpectedly improved. My life was no longer as difficult as before. My family members saw the change in me and deeply believed that Falun Dafa was good.
In my every word and action, I required myself to assimilate to the standard of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. As I required myself to be a good person, my husband, daughter and siblings all witnessed my transformation. Thus, when my family members saw the slander and lies perpetrated against Dafa by the Chinese Communist Party, they did not believe them.
Bit by bit, I shared with my family my understandings of the Fa. Gradually, they also changed the way they treated others. They would think of others first and consider if the other person would be hurt or suffer losses. They learned what it meant to be a good person, as well as some aspects regarding loss and gain in everyday interactions. They also understood the heavenly principle of “good begets good and evil begets evil.”
My family members began to treat one another more kindly, like guests, and as a result, my family became more and more harmonious. After I started cultivation, I also no longer needed to take any medication. I looked younger than before and was a living proof of a person greatly benefiting from cultivation in Dafa. This is truly the magnificence and grace of Falun Dafa and Master!
I would like to give some additional examples of how my family and I have benefited from my cultivation in Dafa.
In 2003, I managed to get informational materials to clarify the truth about Falun Dafa. I would go with my husband and daughter to distribute them. Sometimes my husband had the flu or a headache, but every time he went out to distribute the truth-clarifying materials, he felt very comfortable and did not have any symptoms. Sometimes, [due to the persecution] I would be fearful and nervous when distributing the materials and did not post them properly. My husband would say: “You have to put them up properly. You are doing the most righteous thing. What is there to be afraid of?”
One day, my daughter came back from primary school and told me that her teacher had said that Falun Dafa is not good and instructed the class not to believe in it. I told my daughter, “Then, take a look at the changes that you and your mother have experienced. This is your first-hand experience.” My daughter said: “Mom, when you hadn't practiced Falun Dafa in the past, you needed to have injections and take medication every week. You also scolded me. Over these past few years, you haven't needed any injections or medication, and your temper is much better. In the past, when I was memorizing the vowels, I could not remember them well. However, now my memory is much better, and I can even remember English words after looking at them only once. Thank you, Mom! I believe in Falun Dafa.”
On one afternoon in 2011, I received a call from the hospital that my husband was involved a car accident. I rushed to the hospital. In the taxi, the driver saw that I looked like I was in a hurry and asked, “Ma'am, do you have an emergency?” I said, “My husband went out to buy some things in the afternoon, and just now the hospital called to say that he was in a car accident.” The driver asked, “Did your husband ride a black motorbike?” I said, “Yes, he did.” The driver said: “Half an hour ago, with my own eyes I saw a man who rode a black motorbike flip twice and crash. The motorbike is certainly damaged. The people who witnessed the incident all said that the driver would most likely die.” I thought in my heart: “This is not possible. My husband will be fine. We are protected by Master.”
When I reached the hospital, the doctor had done a CAT scan, X-rays and all kinds of tests on my husband. Besides some scratches on his leg, my husband was fine, but the doctor still wanted him to be hospitalized for a few days for observation. My husband told the doctor: “Since I am fine, I will not stay in the hospital. Just give me some medication and let me go.”
The person whose vehicle collided with my husband also tried to persuade my husband to stay in the hospital: “Sir, you should stay in the hospital. My house has just been acquired by the government, and I was paid some compensation. I am able to pay for your medical expenses.” My husband said: “I am fine. Why should I stay in the hospital? The living expenses are very high nowadays. Your money can be used to buy life insurance or medical insurance, send your child to school, or renovate your new house.”
My husband does not practice Falun Dafa, but he understands the facts about Dafa and the persecution. He believes in Falun Dafa and supports my cultivation practice. Thus, when he had this accident, Master protected him.
Our whole family is under the protection of Falun Dafa and we are happy. Now, my daughter is already at a university. Our family lives harmoniously, and our business is very prosperous. Our neighbours, friends and relatives are envious of us. Our family would like to express our gratitude to Master for His compassionate salvation. Thank You, Master!
From the Call for Submissions to Commemorate the Twentieth Anniversary of Falun Dafa’s Introduction
