Falun Dafa Taught Me to Be Selfless

(Minghui.org) I vividly remember answering a knock on the door one spring day in 1998. When I opened it I was stunned. It was my sister. Due to end-stage uremia, she asked me to arrange her funeral. Yet there she was—healthy and happy, and her complexion glowed. Incredible! I hurriedly invited her in.

She told me that she was no longer dying. I wondered how her situation changed so quickly.

She said, “I’ve begun practicing Falun Dafa. It’s amazing. You’re only 38 years old, but your health is poor, why not learn how to practice?” I agreed immediately.

I Begin Practicing Falun Dafa

We went to a bookstore. At that time, Falun Dafa books were scarce. But to my surprise, the bookstore had all six Dafa books published back then plus one set of audio tapes of the lectures in Guangzhou by Master Li Hongzhi, founder of Falun Dafa. It was as if they were waiting for me. I bought them all! My sister said I had a great predestined relationship with Dafa, and we were delighted.

My sister also taught me how to do the exercises. She reminded me to wash my hands before I read the Dafa books to show my respect. She said that each time I read, I would gain more understanding. I was so excited that I had a Master now!

But when I started to read, I fell asleep. I slept for several hours, and woke up feeling relaxed and comfortable. I had insomnia for a long time and nothing I tried helped. In addition, my heart would skip beats at times and I was startled easily. I often woke up in the morning with chest pain, and my hands and feet were always cold. I began having pain all over. I went to various hospitals for all sorts of tests but the doctors could not find the cause. I was able to sleep after reading just a few pages of Zhuan Falun!

I began to do the Falun Dafa exercises. Since my body was so weak, exercises were quite challenging, but I persevered. My sister’s recovery greatly inspired me; I studied the Fa (teachings) and did the exercised every day. From the Fa I understood why people have illnesses. It is caused by their karma. They have done wrong over their many lifetimes, and they have to repay the debts. So, no matter how hard it was, I persevered and did the exercises.

I followed Dafa’s principles to be a good person. I take good care of my mother-in-law and no longer got upset when problems or conflicts surface.

After several months, I discovered that I was completely healed. My insomnia was gone, my face took on a healthy glow, and I no longer had pain. I truly experienced being illness free! I enjoyed reading Zhuan Falun even more.

I remember one night while studying Zhuan Falun attentively. I suddenly saw colorful golden lights radiating outward, they were beautiful. It was so real and so vivid. I was excited.

A Practitioner’s Demeanor

Practicing Dafa gave me a healthy body and mind, I also began measuring my words and deeds with Dafa’s principles. Master said,

“Of course, while cultivating in ordinary human society, we should be good to our parents and look after our children. Under all circumstances, we must be good and kind to others, not to mention to our family members. We should treat everyone in the same way. We must be good to our parents and children and be considerate of others in all respects.” (Lecture Six, Zhuan Falun)

When my husband was laid off, we did not have a stable income. Nonetheless, I allowed my mother-in-law to use my pension regularly. Whenever it is her birthday or holiday, I visit them and bring gifts. When she was hospitalized out of town, I gave her 60,000 yuan towards her medical bill. My kindness deeply moved them.

My husband is proud of his Falun Dafa practitioner wife. He manages our fiances even though he has not been working for a while, and my trust and respect towards him touched his heart. He once spent 1000 yuan on a sweater for me, but I returned it because we still had a mortgage. I told him that I appreciated his thoughtfulness.

My behavior also influenced my son. Besides having respect for his parents and teachers, he is kind and friendly toward his friends as well. From time to time, I also guided him with Dafa principles.

Even though what I do seems ordinary, had I not practiced Falun Dafa, I would not behave as I do now. Dafa transformed me from a sickly person to someone who is healthy, kind, considerate, and good.

I will continue diligently cultivating, save more people, and fulfill my responsibilities.

Thank you, compassionate Master!