(Minghui.org) I began practicing Falun Dafa in 1998 to rid myself of illnesses and to keep fit. My health was very poor at that time. I had hyperthyroidism, nephritis, and neurasthenia, which left me weak and frail. I couldn’t hold a job or do any housework. My face was covered in freckles, my complexion was sallow, and my hair was dry. If I washed my hair too often, a lot of it would fall out.
Soon after I began practicing Dafa, all my ailments went away. I felt cheerful, walked briskly, and even felt like skipping. I could carry my bicycle up the stairs and not feel tired. My complexion glowed and my freckles disappeared. My hair, which was dry and yellowish, became thick, shiny, and dark. Falun Dafa gave me a new life, and my outlook on life changed.
Because I changed so much physically and looked younger, people frequently complimented me. I took this opportunity to clarify the facts to them to validate the beauty of Dafa.
My Hair Impresses a Barber
I went to a barbershop to get a haircut, and the owner, a young man, greeted me politely. He put a cape on me and tied a white paper band around my neck to keep the collar of the cape from coming into contact with my skin. I noticed this detail and complimented him on his thoughtfulness and customer-oriented approach. He responded, “It’s my duty.”
He picked up his scissors and, while inquiring about how I wanted my hair cut, asked, “Your hair looks really good—how do you keep it so dark and shiny?”
I replied, “My skin and hair were not always like this. My face was covered in freckles, my complexion was poor, and my hair was like hay. It broke easily. I lost large amounts of hair every time I washed it, so I seldom did.”
He asked, “How did you get it to improve?”
I said, “I was plagued by illnesses beginning in my 30s, and I’m now in my 60s. Although hyperthyroidism and nephritis aren’t as serious as cancer, they left me feeling weak, and I had back pain and insomnia. I tried traditional Chinese medicine, Western medicine, and folk remedies, but nothing worked. I couldn’t hold a job and ended up in bed. I began practicing Falun Dafa in 1998. In just over a month, all my ailments disappeared. I became so healthy that my complexion glowed, and my hair grew in dark.”
He told me that people in his hometown had practiced Falun Dafa, but they had to stop, or they would be persecuted.
I told him, “Dafa teaches people to be good by following the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. We are not to be greedy or take advantage of others. When conflicts arise, we look for our own faults, consider others first in everything we do, are kind, and maintain a good attitude. Since practitioners are good people, we pay attention to morality, suffer losses for others, and don’t harm anyone for our own benefit. That’s why our health is good. Many people’s complicated illnesses were resolved after they started practicing Falun Dafa. Later, more people began practicing, including entire families. Through word of mouth, the number of people practiticing it exceeded 100 million.”
“Why aren’t people allowed to practice now?” he asked
I replied, “At the time, there were more people practicing Dafa than there were members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Out of jealousy, Jiang Zemin [a former CCP leader] insisted on suppressing it. Jiang and the Party made up lies to frame Dafa. For instance, they fabricated the “self-immolation hoax on Tiananmen Square.” Television and newspapers continue to spread lies and propaganda, and people don’t dare mention Falun Dafa because they are afraid of inviting trouble.”
He said, “Dafa does benefit people’s health, but you can’t go against the CCP.”
I responded, “Have you ever heard about the June 4th Tiananmen Massacre in 1989? So many innocent students were killed, yet the news on TV claimed not a single shot was fired nor a single person killed. The night before, someone who lived nearby stepped outside to watch the protests and was shot. The CCP went on a rampage, a killing spree. The CCP lied and deceived the world. Who could trust a Party like that?
“Dafa is being maligned. Many people like me who benefited from practicing it stood up to tell the truth about Dafa and clarify the facts, not to oppose the CCP, but because we know it’s correct to clarify the facts to restore the reputation of Dafa and Master Li. One must have a conscience and distinguish between good and evil!”
The man said, “What you said makes sense. One has to have a conscience.”
“We have a predestined relationship,” I continued. “I see that you are kind and honest. The CCP is rife with corruption, suppresses good people, and confuses right and wrong. If this continues, society will be in chaos and people’s hearts will become corrupt. If people don’t do the right thing, God will intervene, and mankind will face disaster!”
He exclaimed, “True! There are so many disasters nowadays.”
I continued, “Let me tell you how to keep safe and escape calamities. You need to do two things. First, remember the phrases ‘Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.’ This can help you escape danger and bring you blessings. Second, renounce the oath you took when you joined the CCP and its youth organizations. Renounce it from the bottom of your heart, so you won’t be implicated for its crimes.”
He told me that he’d only joined the Young Pioneers. I gave him a pseudonym to quit, and he thanked me.
Woman Taken Aback by My Dark Hair
I greeted an elderly woman and said, “You look very stylish. Are you a teacher?” She told me that she was 80 years old and was a retired teacher.
She asked me how old I was. When I told her that I was already 63, she said, “I don’t believe it. You look so healthy and your hair is dark and shiny. How do you do it?”
I replied, “You seem to be a nice person. Let me be perfectly honest with you, I became healthy only by practicing Falun Dafa.” She looked at me in surprise and asked if I really practiced Dafa. I said, “Yes, I do! I had many ailments when I was in my 30s. I couldn’t work and nothing I tried helped. After I began to practice Falun Dafa, I became illness-free. Twenty-seven years have passed, and I haven’t taken any medications or seen a doctor even once during that time.”
She told me a coworker had practiced Dafa. When she was told she was not allowed to practice it, she refused to give it up and ended up being fired. I said, “Jiang Zemin was responsible for that. When he saw that more people practiced Dafa than were members of the CCP, he was so jealous that he made up lies to persecute its practitioners. Many people were thrown into jails and cruelly tortured. Some even had their organs harvested while they were alive.
“The CCP’s persecution of Dafa has no legal basis. The CCP used propaganda to slander and frame Dafa. It aimed to eliminate Falun Dafa and practitioners within three months. More than 20 years have passed, and Falun Dafa now is practiced all over the world in more than 100 countries. Its main teaching, Zhuan Falun, has been translated into over 50 languages.
“The CCP’s justification for the suppression was based on Jiang Zemin’s orders and the media propaganda and is illegal. Dafa’s principles are Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance. It teaches people to be good, to improve their moral standards, to not fight, to not be greedy or take advantage of others, to look for one’s own shortcomings when conflicts arise, to consider others first when encountering problems, and to be calm and tolerant. In addition, with the five exercises, one’s physical condition keeps improving, so one is free of illnesses. Would you say this practice is good or not?”
She said, “I have heard things about Dafa that were not like what’s shown on TV. But what can an ordinary person like me do? There are so many injustices in society. We’re both old now and don’t want to worry about so many things anymore. We just need to take care of ourselves.”
I said, “I think people must have a conscience and be clear about the different between good and bad. Having a conscience and moral standards is rooted in our traditional Chinese culture. The pandemic is on the rise again, and this time it’s coming with great force. I think it’s targeting the CCP. The CCP fights against heaven, earth, people, and gods—and it persecutes Falun Dafa. God will eliminate it. You were a teacher, so you must have joined the Party. Did you?” She said she had.
I said, “Think about it. The Party makes people swear to devote their lives to it and fight for it for the rest of their lives. How awful! If you don’t renounce this oath, you, too, will be held accountable for the CCP’s crimes. When God destroys the Party, as a member of it, you will be implicated. It’s like this big tree (I pointed to a nearby dead tree). Its roots are rotten, and one day the whole thing will fall down. Then all its leaves and branches will die, too. The CCP is like a ship that is full of holes and about to sink. I advise you to abandon that ship and escape danger. Quit the Party and abolish the oath to ensure your safety. Would you not agree?” She agreed.
I added, “Just quit it with a pseudonym. Kind people like you will be blessed by God. Your life will be saved and your safety will be ensured.”
She responded, “Yes, please ensure my safety. Thank you.”
I said, “Please don’t thank me. It’s Master Li who showed us what to do. Since you are a good person, you will be blessed with good fortune for following Heaven’s will.” The lady thanked me again and shook my hand.
Dafa has not only given me a healthy body and youthful looks, it has also shown me the meaning of life. I no longer waste my time. I elevate myself by holding fast to the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance so that I can reach a higher realm. Dafa also gave me courage and wisdom, so I have been able to withstand the pressures forced upon me by the CCP. I continue to cultivate, to be a good person, and to help Master save sentient beings that have been deceived by the CCP’s lies.
My cultivation journey is a reflection of Master’s compassion, hard work, protection, and enlightenment. I bow in gratitude to Master!
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