(Minghui.org) I understand through cultivating in Falun Dafa that the universal characteristics of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are the only standards for measuring good and bad people. I have therefore changed my bad habit of being fussy about details in my daily life and in my interactions with my neighbors. I consciously try to be a good person with integrity and virtue. I’d share some of my cultivation experiences.
Using My Own Money to Clear Away Construction Waste
My apartment had its security door replaced, which resulted in some waste. When I contacted the waste collector to come and help me get rid of it, he said that he would charge 20 yuan for it. My neighbor on the sixth floor had renovated their roof, which also resulted in some waste that was left beside the trash can. I asked the waste collector to take that as well, and he said that would cost 100 yuan. I asked him why it cost so much, and he replied that the waste from my house was little, and he could throw the broken bricks secretly by the roadside or at the edge of a field. However, their waste was quite a lot, so it would need to be transported to the designated place, which was very far away.
I said, “In that case, I will give you 100 yuan and you can take both piles of waste to the designated area together.” The waste collector said, “Why would you do that?” I said, “Everyone has a part to play in maintaining the environment. Our Master teaches us to be good people, no matter where we are,” (I had told him about Falun Dafa before). He looked at me with respect.
A few years have passed, but every time we meet, he always smiles and greets me. His smile signifies his agreement with Falun Dafa and his respect for Dafa practitioners!
“Sister, I Am Convinced About Falun Dafa”
My home is on the second floor, and the third floor neighbor’s water pipe in their kitchen had been leaking, causing our kitchen wall to be wet and the plaster to flake. I asked the third floor neighbor to come and see, so that we could discuss getting it repaired. I asked him to find a repair person, and said that I would pay half the cost.
The neighbor is very kind, but he kept dragging his feet on the matter. His son-in-law later found someone to repair the pipe, and the repair fee was 400 yuan. When the repair man was doing the repair in my home, his son-in-law was watching, and he complained to me that his father-in-law was stingy and did not like to spend money. He said his house’s water pipe had leaked and caused damage to my house, so he should repair it quickly, and all the more he should not ask me to pay for half of the cost. I said, “No matter who pays, it’s fine as long as it gets repaired. I’m not good at looking for a repair man, so I am thankful to you for finding one.”
During the repair, the worker and the neighbor’s son-in-law were full of praise for me. I said, “I became a good person after practicing Falun Dafa. Master Li taught us to think of others when things happen. Before cultivating Falun Dafa, I was not like that. When I bought things, I would bargain, and I would feel like I was at the losing end if I didn’t gain an advantage from the deal. It is Falun Dafa that made me become more magnanimous...” They listened very seriously.
What I did not expect was that when the third floor neighbor came down, he said in a testing tone, “I can give you 200 yuan.” At that time, I was a little surprised. I could see that he was unwilling to fork out that money, so I replied, “It’s okay. I can pay 400 yuan.” He did not reject my offer.
I did not want to let the neighbor blame himself, and neither did I want his son-in-law to have any bad impressions of him. A few days later, I gave the third floor neighbor and his wife some of our homemade pickled vegetables, and they were very happy.
A few more days later, their son-in-law came and knocked at my door. When he entered, he said, “Sister, through the repair of the water pipe, I am convinced about Falun Dafa. My wife watched the thumb drive that you gave me. Can you give me another one? I want to study it thoroughly.”
After some time, the third floor neighbor agreed to install New Tang Dynasty Television on his television during an “accidental” opportunity! I believe that the NTD Television programs will bring his family unexpected rewards.
Although I spent 400 yuan, this matter gained these sentient beings’ acknowledgment of Falun Dafa, and more people wanted to learn about the practice. I did what a Dafa practitioner should do, and I felt very comforted!
I Spent My Money to Repair the Sewer Pipes
A city development project was started in 2023, and the urban construction department paved cement slabs in front of the gate in our community. However, the workers accidentally damaged the sewer pipes during construction, causing the sewage water to flow out. The residents living near the sewage water leak went to look for the community staff, and they came to inspect the situation. There was no more news after that. Over time, the sewage around that area started to accumulate, making the ground dirty and wet, causing inconvenience to everyone’s lives.
Repairing the sewer pipes would affect six houses, and three of the families were new residents who had moved in not long before. If we paid for someone to come and repair the pipes, the first floor apartment was vacant, and the rest of the people were unwilling to fork out the money. The young neighbor, who lived near the pipe leakage outlet, thus felt helpless about the situation.
I told the young man one day, “You find someone to come and repair it, and I will pay the money for the first floor.” He said that it would cost at least 1000 yuan. I said that I could pay 320 yuan. The other four families could pay 170 yuan each. He agreed with a little embarrassment (I had been to his home once and had thus clarified the truth to him before).
However, a few days went by and nothing happened. I asked him for the reason, and he said, “I voiced it in the chat group, but no one is willing to fork out the money. I’m afraid that no one will pay after I ask someone to come and repair it.” I told him that I would give him 1000 yuan first, and he could get someone to come and repair it. The young man found someone and the sewer pipes were repaired very quickly.
An uncle above me insisted on giving me 200 yuan, and I accepted 170 yuan. The young man who called for the repair came to my house with another neighbor, saying that they wanted to transfer money to me. I told them that I did not have WeChat, so we could talk later. If it was inconvenient for them, then they could forget about it. They all said that this wouldn’t do, and they couldn’t bear for me to pay for it all. Another family had not responded all this while. The two families, who came to transfer payment to me, may have felt this was unfair. When we met again, they said that they had no cash and would give me money when there was a chance next time. I replied that I did not want it and asked them not to take it to heart. The young man was surprised, and said, “Why don’t you want it?” I replied calmly, “My expenses are less than yours.” He was very touched.
When we met the next time, he was very polite. I later returned the 170 yuan to the uncle from the floor above me. I was very gratified to see the clean ground bringing convenience to everyone.
Paying for Repairs to the Corridor Lights
A portion of the lights in our building’s corridor had been broken for a long time. I asked the person on the first floor to find someone to repair the lights and I would pay him. He agreed but there was no action after that. I asked him why, and he said, “The people on the third floor are bad. We can’t let them gain the advantage without paying. Let’s wait for them to agree to fork out the money before we proceed with the repair!”
As the repair was electrical, there were safety issues involved, and we could not find someone to come and repair the lights. Seeing that the New Year was around the corner, I could only ask my relative to find someone to come and repair them. However, my relative did not agree with me “being nosy.” I said, “I can ask everyone for money after the repair is completed.” I promised him that I would pay him the same amount as I paid the electrician after the repair. When the repair was finally completed, I paid the electrician 150 yuan and also bought the relative nearly 200 yuan worth of food (He has a job, so he refused to take the money).
Seeing that I found an electrician to come and repair the lights, a neighbor said, “You are a good person. After the repair is done, calculate the cost and send a message about it in the group chat.” I said, “No need. I can pay for it myself.” One of the neighbors insisted on giving me money, so I could only accept it. A few days after that, I returned the money to her. I also gave her a truth-clarification calendar and a truth-clarification weekly publication. She was very touched and also understood the wonderful nature of Falun Dafa.
I am writing about these experiences because I was also once a person who did not want to incur losses. It is cultivation in Falun Dafa that changed me into a person who is willing to give and think of others. I hope that more sentient beings can benefit from the universe’s Dafa. Please remember, “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good!”
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