(Minghui.org) I’m 74 years old. Practicing Falun Dafa freed me from illnesses, and I’m now healthy, happy, and blessed. When I understood that the true meaning of life is to return to one’s original, true self, I was determined to cultivate and follow Master home. This wish accompanied me through more than twenty years of ups and downs, as I steadfastly walked the path of assisting Master in rectifying the Fa.
Steadfast Despite the Persecution
On July 20, 1999, former Chinese Communist Party (CCP) head Jiang Zemin ordered the persecution of Falun Dafa. When the persecution escalated I did not back off. I went out with other practitioners to distribute flyers and clarify the truth about the persecution. We also went to government offices to appeal for Dafa. In order to save more sentient beings who were poisoned by the CCP’s lies I began producing truth clarification materials in my home.
I always kept Dafa in my heart and remembered my mission to save more people. As soon as I stepped out of my home I told the people I met how wonderful Falun Dafa is. Whenever I asked for directions or I shopped I used these opportunities to clarify the truth to people, and encourage them to withdraw from the CCP and its affiliated organizations. When I rode the bus I often voluntarily gave up my seat, and then told the other passengers the truth about the persecution. Most people gladly agreed to withdraw from the CCP.
When I had the wish to save more people, Master brought groups of people to me. When I looked for someone to talk to one day, before I knew it I had walked to a construction site where there were more than ten workers. I greeted them and said, “You must be very tired. How much do you earn?” They replied, “Not much.” I said, “All the money we earn is taken by the corrupt CCP officials!” They immediately agreed. I told them about the CCP’s true nature, and that it’s crimes were monstrous. Anyone who joined the Young Pioneers or the Youth League would be held accountable for its crimes. I asked them to quickly declare their withdrawal from the CCP organizations to ensure their safety. They all agreed, and I helped each one choose pseudonyms to quit the Party.
Another time, I brought over 20 copies of The Ultimate Goal of Communism to distribute. I arrived at a park and saw a group of people. Some played chess, some watched, and others rested. I greeted them, “Hello! I have a book that will definitely benefit you. It will help you understand many things.” As I handed out the books, I briefly introduced the contents to them. They were surprised. When they asked questions I said, “Everything you want to know is in the book.” They carefully stored them away. One person kindly warned me, “Distribute them quickly and leave. Be careful – one man over there is a police officer.”
I distributed all 20-plus copies, and then walked home. As I crossed a frozen river, I felt as if I were gliding effortlessly, and before I knew it, I quickly reached the other side. I was so happy I could hardly believe it. Northerners all know that walking on ice requires extreme caution to avoid slipping, but I genuinely felt that Master was strengthening and encouraging me. In my heart, I said to Master, “Thank you, Master! I will do better, save more sentient beings, and fulfill my mission.”
The CCP persecutes Falun Dafa by poisoning ordinary people with lies, dragging the entire population down. Some people are deeply deceived, and they refuse to accept the truth, and some maliciously report Falun Dafa practitioners. In China, practitioners who clarify the truth face tremendous pressure from all sides, but they have never stopped validating Dafa, and they continue telling people the truth about the persecution.
I went to the ninth floor of an apartment building, intending to distribute materials from the top floor down. Just as I placed a booklet on a resident’s door, it suddenly opened and three men walked out. I was nervous but I silently asked Master to protect me. Sure enough, they walked past me as if they didn’t see me, and chatted as they walked downstairs. I followed them. When we reached the seventh floor, I reminded myself: Why am I here? I came to save people. I can’t just leave like this! My mind was filled with righteous thoughts. As I continued down the stairs, I placed the truth-clarification materials at each door. By the time I got to the last home on the first floor, I distributed all the materials I brought. With tears in my eyes, I thanked Master, and I deeply felt the boundless power of the Fa. Just as Master told us,
“Disciples’ righteous thoughts are strongMaster has the power to turn the tide” (“Master-Disciple Grace” Hong Yin II)
In recent years, compassionate Master led predestined people to me. I seize every opportunity to assist Master in saving them. I feel very happy for them when I see them so moved when they understand the truth.
When I rode the bus a lady asked me how old I was. When I said I was in my 70s, she was surprised and said, “You look like someone in their 50s!” I told her, “I practice Dafa, and this is all thanks to Dafa.” She asked what that meant, so I told her the benefits of practicing Falun Dafa. After she understood, she said, “So Dafa isn’t at all like what’s shown on TV?” I said the CCP persecutes Dafa, it suppresses good people, and Heaven does not tolerate this. I explained that members of the CCP and its affiliated organizations will be held accountable for its crimes. She told me she was a CCP member, so I said, “You should withdraw from it to ensure your safety.” I helped her choose a pseudonym, and she happily accepted. She was so excited that she held me very tightly.
During the COVID lockdown I seized every opportunity to go out and talk to people. At that time, taking the bus required scanning a QR code with a mobile phone, but since I never carried my phone while clarifying the truth, the driver asked me to get off the bus. After I got off, I chatted with a woman sitting at the bus stop. I told her about all the CCP’s past political movements and crimes, and that more than 80 million Chinese people died of unnatural causes. She listened attentively, and occasionally asked me questions. In the end, I helped her quit the CCP. She repeatedly thanked me.
While walking home, I stopped by a supermarket and saw two people delivering and receiving goods. I took the opportunity to clarify the truth to both the delivery person and the store employee. They understood and happily withdrew from the CCP organizations, and repeatedly expressed their gratitude. As the delivery person walked away, he said loudly, “Falun Dafa is good!” I realized the reason I was told to get off the bus: Master arranged for these predestined people to hear the truth. I was very grateful for Master’s guidance, he has pushed me forward every step of the way.
For over 20 years, I’ve gone out almost every day to clarify the truth and distribute materials. Another practitioner said, “You must have helped ten thousand people quit the CCP.” In reality, it was probably far more than ten thousand. I’ve never counted – I just focus on saving as many as I can. As Dafa practitioners, we must unconditionally fulfill what Master asks us to do, be worthy of his compassionate arrangements, and fulfill our responsibilities to save sentient beings.
Letting Go of Familial Affection
I was persecuted for more than a year, which dealt my daughter a heavy emotional blow. The two of us lived together, and while I was illegally detained my pension was taken away by the social security office. My daughter also lost her job. On top of that, she had to bear the immense pressure of trying to rescue me, which led to her suffering from depression. After I returned home, she threw tantrums and smashed things. Whenever she was upset she hit me and sometimes hit herself. She wouldn’t let me read Dafa books and she even threatened to burn them. She wouldn’t let me display Master’s picture, and when I did, she cursed and assaulted me. If she saw a simple Dafa amulet she threw it into the trash can.
I knew she was being manipulated by negative entities, and I couldn’t allow her to commit sins against Dafa. I carefully hid my Dafa books and pictures of Master. For more than two years, I endured this humiliation and suffering and it was a huge tribulation. But I reminded myself that I had Master and Dafa. My daughter’s behavior made me more clear-headed and rational—but I realized I hadn’t completely let go of my attachment to sentimentality. Only by eliminating this deeply rooted attachment could I truly save my family with compassion and cultivate myself well.
One day, while we went out together, she suddenly started hitting me. She then grabbed her own hair and turned to hit me while cursing loudly. She demanded that I get out of the car. I remained unmoved and kept sending forth righteous thoughts while comforting her. She stopped the car and told me that if I gave up cultivation, she would go home with me and we could live harmoniously like before. I knew this was a trick of the old forces who were trying to destroy us both. When she saw that I was not moved, she shouted, “If you don’t give up cultivation, then get out of the car! The moment you step out, we are no longer mother and daughter!”
I responded firmly, “Are you the one saying this?” With unwavering righteous thoughts, I silently told the old forces, “I will never let you succeed! I will not let you destroy me or ruin my child, who is a sentient being awaiting salvation!” This truly was a battle between righteousness and evil. I stepped out of the car, shouting in my mind the verses for sending forth righteous thoughts. I said to Master, “I will follow you to the very end.” Without looking back, I started walking, mentally preparing myself for any consequences.
The next day, my daughter called me. I thought she was going to take me to the notary office to formally sever ties, but instead, she was crying and said, “Mom, I was wrong!” She repeatedly apologized and said she was afraid due to the persecution and that her depression made her treat me that way. I knew then that the evil had been defeated and disintegrated. As long as we have unwavering faith in Master and the Fa, as long as we are determined to follow him to the end, there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome.
After that, peace returned to our home, and my daughter returned to normal. She no longer stops me from doing the three things and frequently reminds me to be cautious. I always reassure her, “Don’t worry. Master is watching over me.”
Cultivating Diligently
I’ve repeatedly seen the same scene in my dreams or when I meditate: Vehicles pass in front of me. Some are full of people, while others only have a few passengers. Occasionally, a vehicle stops and waits for me to get in. Once, the bus was very crowded, but when I walked toward the middle, I saw an empty seat. Someone told me it was reserved for me, and I happily sat down. On another occasion, I desperately squeezed onto a bus but nearly fell out of the door. I was terrified! Upon waking, I reflected on my cultivation and realized that I still had attachments: sentimentality, the desire to show off, competitiveness, and concerns about money. I knew I had to eliminate these human attachments quickly to avoid falling behind.
I climbed steep mountains in my dreams. I slowly ascended and I was drenched in sweat. I almost reached the summit a few times but I couldn’t go over the top. I came so close to the peak that I saw a heavenly window. If I just pushed it open, I could ascend to the heavens. I didn’t and I deeply regretted it. In another dream, I was halfway up the mountain and was about to reach the summit. When I looked back, the mist below was endless, and if I moved even slightly, I would fall into the abyss. I was terrified and I froze. Just then, I felt someone firmly hold my feet and give me a push upward. Finally, I reached the summit. When I turned around and looked back, I saw many others climbing. When I woke up, I was overwhelmed with gratitude. I knew it was Master who helped me.
I saw my divine mother in the celestial world while I meditated. She was holy and magnificent, and she stretched out her arms to embrace me. But no matter how hard I tried, I could not reach her. I understood that I still had a significant gap to bridge in meeting Master’s expectations. I must let go of all human attachments and notions, cultivate myself well, and save more sentient beings.
I will never disappoint Master’s compassionate salvation. I will continue to forge ahead on this divine path of assisting Master in Fa-rectification and fulfilling my sacred vows and return my true home.
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