Correcting My Cultivation Path

(Minghui.org) I’ve practiced Falun Dafa for 25 years, and I’d like to tell you about some of my recent cultivation experiences.

Cultivating in a New Environment

I passed the stage of experiencing intolerable pain when I meditated years ago. But there was a period of time when my legs ached badly. I grit my teeth and persisted, but I had to put my legs down when it reached 40 minutes. I thought this happened because I had cultivation issues, so I looked within and found many attachments. However, the situation did not improve. Instead, my legs became increasingly painful when I meditated.

My daughter, who lives in southern China, called me to come and help take care of her child. She often urged me to stay with her, but I did not want to leave the cultivation environment in my village because there are many practitioners and truth clarification projects. This time she insisted, so I agreed. I thought I wouldn’t be there very long.

The first time I did the exercises after I went to my daughter’s house, my legs did not hurt when I meditated, and I was able to meditate for an hour. From this experience, I understood that this was where I should be because there were many cultivation opportunities here. However, I had to do so many things that I wondered if I’d have time for the three things.

I believed whatever Master arranged for me must be the best. Whenever I had some free time, I memorized the Fa and sent forth righteous thoughts. I always reminded myself that I’m a cultivator. I listened to the cultivation experience-sharing articles on Minghui radio while I cleaned the house. When I went shopping, I memorized Hong Yin VI and Zhuan Falun. I read Zhuan Falun every day. When I felt my cultivation state was not that good, I read three lectures of Zhuan Falun. I did not forget to do the three things that Master asked of us, no matter how busy I was.

Writing Letters

I wrote letters to clarify the truth and I mailed them to people who persecuted Falun Dafa practitioners.

I maintained righteous thoughts while I wrote these letters. I wanted the police officers who received these letters to read the entire letter before passing it to their coworkers to read. I thought of how to write the letters so they could clearly clarify the truth about Dafa and the persecution. Because I wished to save sentient beings, Master and Dafa gave me wisdom and hints about how I could improve the content of my letters so that they were effective.

I had a dream in which the police were not arrogant. Instead, they came to me in groups and asked for the truth-clarifying letters. I knew this was Master’s encouragement to do better and save more sentient beings.

Saving the People Around Me

I often go to a breakfast shop near my daughter’s home, and I noticed the owner’s hands were deformed. I waited for a chance to clarify the truth to her. When she wasn’t busy, I asked what happened to her hands. She said, “Rheumatism.” I then told her that there was a good method that did not require money. She was elated and said, “That’s great. I’ve taken too much medicine.”

I clarified the truth about Falun Dafa and asked her to recite the auspicious phrases “Falun Dafa is Good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is Good” sincerely and abide by the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance to be a good person. I also helped her quit the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its affiliated organizations. She asked me to write the phrases on a piece of paper. I did and asked her to try to recite them frequently.

I saw her a few days later and she excitedly told me, “I feel much better! I haven’t taken medication for two days. Thank you!” I said, “Thank Falun Dafa’s Master. Falun Dafa is here to save people.”

I talked to another woman a few times who said she liked listening to me. I clarified the truth to her before and helped her quit the CCP. One day, she said, “I need to go to the hospital tomorrow to see a doctor. My left breast is in pain, and I may need surgery. I’m very worried and feel as though I’m going to explode.” I replied, “In that case, you should quickly recite the auspicious phrases! Recite them frequently and you’ll get better.” She said, “Why didn’t I remember this?”

I said, “Keep reciting the phrases and it will definitely help.” The next day, she told me, “I feel so much better now.” I replied, “Please keep reciting, ‘Falun Dafa is Good,’ and it will get better.” She nodded in agreement. Later, she sent me a message saying that she is so much better that she didn’t need to go to the hospital. She texted me again a few days later and said the pain was gone.

Cultivating and Improving Myself During a Family Conflict

I was busy cooking, shopping, and cleaning the house. I also had to pick up the two children from school and take them to extra-curricular classes every day. The family’s attitude towards me was cold, so I occasionally felt upset.

When my daughter spoke to me in a harsh tone I was sometimes so angry that I went to a nearby hotel. I just wanted to go home. However, I reminded myself that I’m a cultivator so I needed to look within during conflicts to see where I needed to improve. When I stayed at the hotel, I read the Fa and sent righteous thoughts.

My heart gradually calmed down—I examined myself and found some attachments. Because I was her mother, I felt my daughter should respect me. I realized this was an attachment to family relationships. Because of the way she treated me, I felt wronged and unhappy. When I looked inward, I realized that this was an opportunity to help me let go of my attachment to family relationships!

I stopped complaining and returned to my daughter’s home. They were very happy to see me. My xinxing improved. I no longer have any complaints, and the children’s attitude towards me also changed. The meals that I prepared taste better, and my daughter even said that I’m a chef. My son-in-law helps me wash the bowls after we eat. All these changes happened as I improved in my cultivation and xinxing. Being able to cultivate is really great.

I later had a dream in which I was busy working at my daughter’s home, but I felt like I was in another realm. A being appeared and said, “You killed this family.” I was surprised to learn that in another lifetime, I killed my daughter’s family so I was repaying the debt I owed. If I hadn’t practiced Falun Dafa and Master did not save me, I would have needed to repay all my debts with my life. Because I practice Falun Dafa, my tribulations are only repaying a very small portion of the debts I owe—Master has shouldered most of it.

I am so lucky to be able to practice Falun Dafa in this lifetime! The more I cultivate, the more I feel the precious nature of Dafa. There is no way I can repay Master’s vast benevolence and salvation. I can only put in more effort to cultivate diligently and do well the three things to repay Master for saving me and follow him home.