Gothenburg, Sweden: Sincere Wishes and Gratitude

(Minghui.org) Catrine, who lives in metropolitan Gothenburg, is cheerful and sincere. Born into a comfortable and traditional Swedish family, she currently operates a health care business in Sweden. On the occasion of the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival, Catrine and her family wish Master Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Gong, a happy Mid-Autumn festival.

Catrine and her husband have three children. Two sons have already started their own families, and Catrine had five grandchildren. She is healthy and energetic, has a successful career and a harmonious family, and can be described as a “winner in life”.

Catrine: “Master, thank you and happy Mid-Autumn festival!”

Catrine said: “All the happiness and well-being today is due to the fact that I began to practice Falun Gong (also known as Falun Dafa) three years ago. Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance pointed the way for me that I finally found peace of heart and joy. This is something that no amount of money can buy!”

From an outsider’s point of view, she seemed to have everything. “But in the past, I was chasing fame and fortune, and my heart was empty, anxious, and uneasy. The precious book Zhuan Falun answered the doubts and puzzles in my heart and showed me the true meaning of life.” She added,

She not only focuses on her career but also gives great importance to her family, including her parents and brothers. When her mother suffered from a nervous system disease, Catrine’s mind and body also suffered for about 15 years. “I was a very emotional person, and demanding of myself and others. I became restless when things didn’t go my way. I was sad when my relationship with my father and brothers was strained during my mother’s illness. I believed in God, but I couldn’t find an answer to these pains and troubles.” She recalled.

She noticed her mind and body were parting farther and farther and sometimes couldn’t find where her real self was. So she spent a lot of time and money studying various courses and reading books, trying in vain to release the pressure and find peace and tranquility in her soul.

Her life took a turn in the fall of 2019 when she heard about Falun Gong from a friend. Curiosity made her go to a Falun Gong practice site in a park. “The peaceful scene of Falun Gong practitioners deeply moved me,” she said. “Without hesitation, I bought a copy of Zhuan Falun, a precious book that guides cultivation.”

She felt quite interested when she found the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, and when she read Zhuan Falun for the first time. She was happy to have a principle to guide her since she often worried about making mistakes. Then she read more online on the Falun Dafa website and found free teaching videos and audio there. She watched and loved the videos of Master Li giving 9-day lectures.

“When I watched the lecture given on the third day, I started to vomit and had diarrhea. But amazingly I felt very comfortable and refreshed. Later, the menstrual flow also increased. I realized that this was because I had been exposed to a lot of bad things in the past. Those things were like poisons to me. Master was helping me adjust and clean my body. I was very happy.” She remembered.

She felt fortunate that she came across Falun Gong, a priceless practice that best suits her. She soon became involved in the group Fa study and practice in Gothenburg, as well as various activities to promote the practice, and clarifying the truth.

She attended all the 9-day lectures held in Gothenburg during the past three years, wind or snow. She said, “Every time I attended the 9-day lectures, I benefited a lot. Master not only purified my body many times, but also gave me a deeper understanding of the Fa. I learned to follow the principle of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance in my work and life. I look inward when I encounter problems. I feel that my body is relaxed, my mood is happy, my mind is clear, and there is always a joy that I never had before. I am very happy to follow the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.”

She realized that she had a lot to improve, for example, she quit her decades-long drinking hobby. At first she thought it could be a challenge as she was the only practitioner in the family, but she soon realized that people were supportive, including her husband and children, as soon as she made up her mind.

She let go of more attachments than drinking, including fame, fortune, jealousy and greed. “In the past. I didn’t realize that my attachments would hurt others. Fortunately, now I can cultivate and rid myself of these bad things. What makes me happiest is that the estrangement between me and my father and brothers for many years has disappeared. We can get along in a harmonious way now.” She said that this was the magic of Dafa, and the power of looking inward.

Catrine became calm, peaceful, and confident since practicing Falun Gong. Seeing her changes, the whole family said that Falun Dafa is good. Some of the family members are reading Dafa books, and some start to do the exercises.

Her relationship with the family became more harmonious. Her mother passed away peacefully a year ago. Catrine and her family accompanied her to the end of her life in a harmonious atmosphere.

The cheerful Catrine especially likes to share happiness and joy with others wherever she goes. She took part in an activity in Stockholm, clarifying the truth to people face to face, on July 20, 2022.

The city where Catrine lives is about 45 minutes by car from Gothenburg. In order to provide a convenient place for local practitioners, she offered her home for people to practice the exercises, study the Fa, and share their experiences.

She said that although she has not practiced Falun Dafa for long, she has personally witnessed the power of Dafa and Master’s compassion.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Falun Dafa’s introduction to the public. “By telling my personal experiences, I just want to tell people around the world that Falun Dafa is good and Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.” Catrine remarked.