Los Angeles, California: Falun Dafa Practitioners Grateful to Master Li Ahead of the Chinese New Year

(Minghui.org) To celebrate the upcoming 2022 Chinese New Year, some Falun Dafa practitioners in Los Angeles gathered at Barnes Park on January 23 to do the exercises together and introduce the practice to the public. They also wished Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa, a Happy Chinese New Year.

Falun Dafa practitioners doing the exercises together in Barnes Park in Los Angeles on January 23

Practitioners wish Master Li a Happy Chinese New Year

The participants were of all ages and from all walks of life, yet they have one thing in common, Falun Dafa, which they credit for their good health, peace of mind, and renewed hope for the future.

New Practitioner: A Better Career and a Better Life

Rudy Blalock recovered from Tourette syndrome after he began to practice Falun Dafa less than two years ago.

Rudy Blalock was born in the 1990s and used to suffer from Tourette syndrome. The uncontrolled tics made his life a misery and he was in despair. He relied on daily medication and smoking. But all this changed on May 13, 2020.

At that time, he was on vacation in an Airbnb rental property. “The owners of the house were very nice. They told me that May 13 was Falun Dafa Day and also the birthday of Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa. They brought me a piece of tiramisu cake,” Blalock recalled.

The owners also brought him a copy of Zhuan Falun, the main teachings of Falun Dafa. “I started reading it and was immediately drawn to it,” he said. “The contents are very profound, and they answered all my questions about life.”

Blalock decided to practice following the book. He was very glad when his tics and anxiety started to disappear in a short time. In fact, he no longer needed medication or smoking to relieve stress.

The changes were so dramatic that Blalock felt as if he’d been reborn. In the past, he was very introverted. He felt insecure and didn’t like to talk to people. When his anxiety got really bad, he couldn’t even go to the grocery store. “But since I started to practice Falun Dafa over a year ago, I have gained more and more confidence,” he added. “My life is filled with hope and I know where I am heading.”

Blalock now has a steady job and a happy marriage. “I am no longer frustrated or stressed out, because there is no need to find ways to make myself successful or happy. As a Falun Dafa practitioner, I’ve discovered that life is filled with blessings.”

That is why he is grateful to Master Li for his new life. “Thank you, Master,” he said, “for introducing the practice and allowing me and other practitioners to benefit so much from it.”

A Realtor Who Does Not Fight with Others

Frank Tsai, a real estate agent, is fortunate to be a Falun Dafa practitioner.

The real estate business is very competitive, but Frank Tsai, a realtor in Los Angeles, discovered it does not have to be that way. That is because of the practice of Falun Dafa that he found out about 23 years ago.

It was late 1998 and Tsai heard about Falun Dafa through a practitioner. After reading Zhuan Falun, he decided to practice it without hesitation. “Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is so good—I really like them,” he said.

As he strove to live by those principles, Tsai found he was able to view things from a different angle. “As realtors, many people are trying all kinds of ways to compete for contracts. But the teachings of Falun Dafa tell me not be attached to fame or material gains,” he said.

As a result, he was able to be considerate of others and maintain a calm mind. “Interestingly, I found out that, when a person just does his or her job well instead of taking advantage of others, you will not lose anything. Whatever you deserve will still be yours,” he added.

Looking back on these 23 years, Tsai said he always feels fortunate to be a Falun Dafa practitioner. “I really cherish this opportunity to know Falun Dafa and follow the path of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. Thank you, Master, and Happy New Year!”