(Minghui.org) While doing the Falun Dafa exercises this morning, I remembered how I recovered from physical pain a few days ago. Taking this as a hint from Master Li, I decided to write out my experiences and share them with my fellow practitioners.

I had back pain for some time, which became worse a few days ago. I did not enlighten to the cause based on the Fa, and I just endured the discomfort.

Then, one day, I realized that as a cultivator, I should not suffer this pain like an ordinary person, as that won’t accomplish anything.

Master told us:

“Whatever you experience during your cultivation—whether good or bad—is good, for it comes about only because you are cultivating.” (“To the Chicago Fa Conference,” The Essentials of Diligent Progress III)

How should I, as a practitioner, understand this statement? How can I view back pain as a good thing?

People view things that make them happy or provide benefits as good, such as praise or receiving a bonus at work, while they consider anything that upsets them, makes them feel unwell, or makes them feel mistreated, as bad.

However, as a disciple of Dafa, I should unconditionally accept what Master says as correct. Therefore, I should change my human notion and view back pain to be a positive thing.

Then I thought, Master is purifying my body, transforming the cells into high-energy matter. This is part of the process of transforming my human body into a divine one, which is manifesting as back pain. It is indeed a good thing, and I should thank Master.

I had a misconception about this issue. I used to believe that whenever Master purifies a disciple’s body, one feels a warm current flowing through the body, providing a comfortable sensation. Now, I understand that when Master purifies our bodies, one might feel either comfortable or uncomfortable. Moreover, different people experience different sensations. For example, some people may experience pain, itching, or swelling, among many possible manifestations.

In other words, no matter what kind of discomfort or unpleasant feeling we have, we should regard it as Master purifying our bodies.

Why do some disciples experience comfort while others feel discomfort? When we feel comfort, it indicates that our previous or recent cultivation has been good, and Master is using this method to encourage us. When we feel discomfort, we should regard it as a reminder from Master that we have a xinxing problem, and we need to look inward to identify and eliminate our attachments.

Physical pain will disappear when we let go of our attachments and elevate our xinxing. No matter what the situation is, Master wants his disciples to elevate and cultivate to perfection as soon as possible and return home with Him.

After changing my perspective, I gained a new understanding of back pain. When I experience back pain, I say to myself: “This is a good thing. Master is purifying my body. Another layer of my physical body is being cleansed. Thank you, Master.” I repeat these words over and over, disregarding the pain. Gradually, the ache in my back starts to diminish.

I recall what Master said:

“This is to remove your karma fundamentally. Thus, you will have reactions. Some people may have physical reactions somewhere. Some may feel uncomfortable in one way or another, as different kinds of discomfort will manifest. These are all normal.” (Lecture Two, Zhuan Falun)

Since Master mentioned that all kinds of discomfort are normal, I felt less afraid. My confidence in practicing increased, and my righteous thoughts became stronger and stronger. When I did the exercises the next day, my back didn’t hurt.

When I changed my notion and had righteous thinking, the back pain that had been tormenting me for some time vanished just like that. After this breakthrough, I realized the wonder and extraordinariness of Dafa, and my confidence in cultivation became stronger.