(Minghui.org) I’m a high school sophomore and all my family members practice Falun Dafa. This provided me with an excellent environment for cultivation since I was very young. After I started high school, I held myself to the standards of a practitioner and cultivated diligently. I want to share my recent experiences in improving my character.
Falun Dafa Unlocks My Wisdom
After I began diligently studying the Fa, I feel my character steadily elevate and that Master opened my wisdom. This was especially evident when my abilities in mathematics and geography quickly improved, as they were my weakest subjects. My math scores in middle school ranged from 40 to 50 points. I scored only 40 points in my first semester of high school. These mediocre scores brought down my overall average, causing me great distress. Despite trying various methods, I saw no progress and thought I had no aptitude for mathematics, but my academic performance recently improved significantly.
During a math exam my mind suddenly became exceptionally clear. Concepts that were previously confusing started connecting seamlessly. As I continued writing the test more ideas flowed into my mind. My answer sheet, which usually had large blank spaces, was completely filled this time. Although my classmates complained about the difficulty of the exam, I found solving the problems was effortless, as if their complexities were greatly reduced. My math scores soared dramatically and hovered around 110 points. As high school coursework grew more demanding many parents spent large sums on tutors for their children. Yet my parents didn’t spend a penny on extra lessons for me. The wisdom bestowed by Master propelled me to the top ranks.
However, geography remained a subject that lowered my scores. When choosing my high school track I opted for liberal arts which included geography classes. My geography teacher took a particular interest in me because my overall grades were high and he hoped I would do well in his class. He frequently called on me during lessons to ensure I paid attention. I didn’t want to disappoint him and focused on my studies. However, my test scores didn’t improve. This led my teacher to believe my study methods were flawed and he seemed to be disappointed in me. I began to doubt my aptitude for, and ability to learn geography.
I persisted in studying the Fa with my family every night after school. I let go of my fixation on my geography grades, and instead focused on increasing my Fa study and fulfilling my duties as a student. My mother had a dream in which a teacher gave me a huge geographical map. I realized the teacher must have been Master. When I took the geography exam a month later my score leaped from the bottom of the class to second place in the entire grade! It was unbelievable. I recall approaching the exam with the same ease as tackling the math problems—I no longer needed to strain my brain—instead my wisdom flow effortlessly. Writing became easy.
These miracles defied human logic. Dafa unlocked my wisdom and enabled me to perform well without exhausting myself and giving me more time to study the Fa and fulfill my duties as a practitioner. I am grateful to Master.
Overcoming Restlessness
Empowered by the Fa’s extraordinary wisdom I repeatedly ranked among the top students in my grade and even received a rare scholarship from the school. I was overjoyed but failed to realize what was happening or promptly correct myself. I allowed this mindset to grow which led to a steady decline in my academic performance. I seldom paid attention in class, missed assignment deadlines, and even tried to be clever by reviewing unrelated subjects during lectures right before exams. As a result, my performance fell to its lowest point ever. When the test scores were posted, I feared I would be mocked by classmates and I felt terrible. My mood plummeted. I wondered why this happened even though I studied the Fa every day—the answer eluded me.
I realized that my restless mindset affected me and I was unable to fulfill my duties as a student. I neglected my studies, and instead prioritized leisure and entertainment. How could I expect a good outcome? A practitioner should follow the standards of the Fa.
I came to understand that Dafa practitioners cultivate in ordinary society, and we are not detached from the world. Each of us has our roles in society and should diligently fulfill our duties. We should demonstrate that we are good citizens while continually improving our character and ultimately transcending the human realm. This understanding helped me calm my restless mind and I began diligently fulfilling my responsibilities as a student.
I also helped classmates with their questions. One student often asked me questions, which I patiently answered without complaint. Although others regarded my doing this was a waste of time I believed a Dafa practitioner should be selfless. I wanted to lay the groundwork so I could clarify the facts about Falun Dafa to this student in the future.
I continued studying the Fa every day with my family after school, spent more time sending forth righteous thoughts, and no longer wasted time on my phone. I soon achieved second place in my grade, trailing the top student by only eight points, which shocked both my teachers and my classmates, since this top student consistently outperformed others by a large margin. I knew that my achievements came from Falun Dafa's extraordinary wisdom and power.
Family Members Improve Together Through Group Fa Study
When I read Master’s teachings on the importance of group Fa study, I realized its profound meaning and significance. I suggested to my mother and grandmother that we start a group Fa study. We began reading the Fa together and this helped each of us.
We primarily study Zhuan Falun. Each time we finish the book, we read Master’s other lectures or poems in Hong Yin. We also discuss our cultivation experiences. When someone feels drowsy or is not focused, we remind and correct each other. Our cultivation has improved and our minds are filled with the Fa. Our thoughts are clear and solemn and filled with righteous thoughts.
Conclusion
Time is pressing. I hope fellow practitioners, especially young ones like myself, speed up their cultivation efforts and actively participate in the Fa rectification by doing the three things well to fulfill our responsibilities.
These are my personal understandings. Please kindly point out anything that is not aligned with the Fa.
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