(Minghui.org) I began practicing Falun Dafa in 1997. Before that, and even when I was in my 30s, I suffered from many ailments and was very weak. Getting injections, taking different medications, and hospital visits were part of my daily life. My white blood cell count was more than twice the normal level, so I often had fevers and dizziness. Sometimes, I even had to carry IV bottles with me to work. I later developed gynecological problems and allergic laryngitis. In the winter, I’d lose my voice and cough incessantly if I inhaled dust. I also had a small growth on the left side of my head that often hurt. These conditions tormented me terribly. I had to take a lot of medicine and truly felt that life was worse than death.
After I began to practice Dafa, I came to understand that the true meaning of life is to return to one’s original, true self. I diligently studied the Fa and conducted myself according to the standards of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, starting with being a good person and ultimately becoming a cultivator. From Dafa, I learned that there are karmic relationships between people. From then on, I became more tolerant of others and didn’t dwell on their shortcomings. I also learned to treat people kindly, take fame and personal gain lightly, and constantly correct my xinxing. All my ailments disappeared without a trace, and I gained more than 20 pounds. For the first time in many years, I truly experienced what it felt like to be free of illness.
Being Kind and Tolerant at Work
I teach English in a public school district. I was always very career-minded, worked diligently, and did everything properly. Both my supervisors and colleagues recognized my performance. However, before practicing Dafa, I had quite a bad temper and would not let it go when I believed I was in the right. Once my temper flared up, I feared nothing and dared to confront anyone. I always had to argue over who was right and who was wrong. I could not tolerate even the slightest complaint. I was narrow-minded and intolerant.
After I became a practitioner, I conducted myself according to the standards of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. As my realm continued to elevate, I gradually eliminated my bad temper. I no longer quarreled or fought with people. I learned to be understanding, and I got along with everyone. My heart became much more open. Even after my husband had an affair, I no longer resented him and genuinely forgave him from the bottom of my heart.
I no longer cause trouble for my supervisors, and I’m willing to take on whatever task they assign me. My workload is quite heavy. Other colleagues teach only middle school or elementary school classes, whereas I teach both, and I spend more time in the classroom. However, I don’t concern myself with personal gain or loss. I have an optimistic attitude, arrive early and leave late, and do my conscientiously.
I respect my students, show them care and understanding, and offer them kind assistance. Whenever they raise questions, I always answer them patiently, and we get along very well. I also tutor them in my spare time free of charge.
When I taught English to ninth-graders, I ordered a lot of study materials for them because they were preparing for the high school entrance exam. The school’s centralized ordering of school materials came with a secret kickback for the teacher. If I refused the rebate, others might not understand. To avoid unnecessary trouble, I had to accept it temporarily. I told the students, “Next time, I’ll use this rebate to order study materials for you. If it isn’t enough, I’ll make up the difference. You won’t need to pay for anything else. I do this because I practice Falun Dafa, and I must conduct myself according to its requirements. Master Li teaches us to be good people and to be considerate of others. Your parents work hard to pay for your education, so I cannot take your money. You just need to know it isn’t that other people are bad; it’s the overall environment in society that has caused this. If I didn’t practice Falun Dafa, I would be the same way.”
Passing on the Greatness of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance
The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) slanderous propaganda about Falun Dafa has poisoned many people’s minds, including children’s. Their textbooks contain content that defames the practice. As a teacher and a Dafa practitioner, I have a responsibility to seize every opportunity to let my students know that “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good” and teach them how to conduct themselves so they can become good people and be a benefit to society.
When I was teaching English to elementary school students one day, I turned around to write on something on the chalkboard when a student shouted, “Teacher, those two are fighting!” By the time I turned back, the two students had stopped, but they were glaring at each other. The other students were waiting to see what I would do to them.
I drew upon the wisdom that Dafa gave me and calmly said, “Classmates should not fight with each other. They should be friendly and tolerant. If one of you gets hurt, wouldn’t that be bad for everyone? One side would suffer, while the other side’s parents would have to pay the medical expenses. Your parents work hard to pay for your education, and now they would have to worry about this. This wouldn’t happen if you could be a little more tolerant of each other. As classmates, you should cherish the limited time you have together before you graduate and treat each other with sincerity, tolerance, and kindness.”
The classroom went silent. The two angry students calmed down, and their expressions returned to normal. From then on, there were no more fights in that class. After that, however, the lead student reported me to the principal, who came to my office and asked, “Did you talk to the students about Falun Dafa in class?” I then explained what happened, and the principal didn’t say anything.
Another time, I was teaching a middle school class. A boy was being unruly. I told him to sit properly and stop talking. When I then turned around to write on the chalkboard, a girl sitting behind him said sarcastically, “This teacher practices Falun Dafa!” She was trying to disrupt the class. I turned around and looked at her. All the students were waiting to see how I would respond.
I thought this was just the right opportunity to tell them about Falun Dafa and let them judge for themselves whether the defamatory statements about it were true. I said, “What you said is correct. I do practice Falun Dafa. Falun Dafa teaches Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance and helps people to be good. Is there anything wrong with Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance? If I didn’t practice Falun Dafa, think about it, would I treat you this way?” The girl said nothing. The other students also sat there in silence. I handled the matter openly and honestly, which defused the situation in a positive way.
My Principal’s and Colleagues’ Kind Thoughts
I was detained several times for practicing Falun Dafa. The police sometimes came to harass me at work and tried to ruin the reputation of other practitioners, but they didn’t succeed. Everything they did influenced only a few individuals. The vast majority of my colleagues and students approved of me.
After the year-end performance reviews were completed, the principal asked me, “Why do your colleagues and students rate you so highly? In both middle school and elementary school, everyone gave you very high scores.”
I smiled and replied, “It is because I practice Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. What my coworkers and students recognize is not just how I am as an individual. What they recognize is that Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good, because Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance has taken root in the hearts of kind people. I simply demonstrate the beauty of these principles through what I say and do.”
Sharng the Truth With Thousands of Households
From the principles of Dafa, I came to understand that, although we’re being persecuted, we are walking the path to divinity, so we are not the ones to be pitied. On the other hand, if ordinary people have bad thoughts about Dafa, they will be eliminated during the great calamity. In order to save people and prevent them from being poisoned by the lies of the CCP, Dafa disciples began to clarify the truth to people, and we did so despite the pressure of persecution. We first went from street to street and from household to household to clarify the truth. We also distributed truth-clarification materials, put up posters, and made phone calls.
I went with fellow practitioners to marketplaces in the countryside. During the winter off-season for farmers, we took taxis to rural villages and went from house to house to clarify the truth. Rural people are simple, kind, and warmhearted. Some gave us hot water, while others invited us inside to warm up a bit. Most people accepted the truth and chose a beautiful future for themselves. We were truly happy for them. Each time, we were able to persuade dozens of people to withdraw from the CCP and its affiliated organizations.
When we headed home, it was usually close to noon. There were fewer taxis at that time, especially in remote villages. It’s extremely cold in the winder in northeastern China, so being outside for even a short time could be hazardous. Yet every time we left a village and reached the highway, a taxi would soon stop for us. We truly felt that Master had arranged for these kind people to come and pick us up, while also giving them an opportunity to hear the truth about Dafa. We’re grateful to Master for his compassionate salvation!
Master Saved Me From Danger Again and Again
After I began to practice Dafa, I encountered several dangerous situations. Under Master’s protection, I was safe every time. Below are just a few examples.
After I left home one time to avoid being persecuted, I rented an apartment near another city. When the landlord lost my electricity bill, I had to read the meter myself and write it down. The meter was on the side of the house, and I was not tall enough to see it clearly. Underneath the meter was a platform about half a yard wide and half a yard tall, and I had to put a stool on top of that. I climbed onto the stool, but I still couldn’t see the numbers on the meter clearly, so I bent down, and the stool tipped over. I was thrown backward and hit the ground headfirst. My head throbbed, as if being pierced by countless needles. Due to the momentum, I bounced back up before hitting the ground again. This happened so suddenly and with such force, that I had no time to think.
When I came to my senses, I found myself sitting in my neighbor’s yard. I felt as though my head had somehow been pushed down into my neck. However, my consciousness was still very clear. I thought, “I’m a Dafa disciple; nothing will happen to me.” Without thinking, I touched my neck, and my head had not been pushed into it. I knew Master had protected me. I didn’t know how I could ever express my gratitude to him. I was in my 50s, yet I was completely fine.
Another time, I was running errands on my bicycle. As I approached an intersection, the road shifted to the right, so I couldn’t clearly see what was ahead. I then heard a vehicle coming from that side. In an instant, a three-wheeled cargo vehicle came straight at me. There was no time to avoid it, so I jumped off my bicycle. The driver slammed on his brakes, and the vehicle’s rear wheel stopped right next to my left leg. My bicycle hadn’t fallen down; it was spinning in place. The driver then reached out and grabbed the handlebars of my bike.
The whole thing unfolded like a scene from a movie. I took the bike back from him and said that he could go. After I took only a few steps with my bicycle, a woman came up to me and said, “You scared me to death! Why did you just let him go like that? You didn’t even see if you were hurt!” I knew I had Master’s protection and told her, “Nothing will happen to me.” She then said, “You didn’t even look to see if your bicycle was damaged!” I replied, “The bicycle won’t be damaged either.” And it turned out to be exactly as I said.
Another situation occurred one summer evening as the sky filled with dark clouds, lightning flashed, and thunder roared—a storm was coming. There were few pedestrians out, and everyone was hurrying to their destination. As I approached an intersection on my bicycle, I saw a motorcycle some distance away speeding into the intersection from the left. Just as I reached the other side of the intersection, the motorcycle suddenly veered diagonally and came straight at me. Realizing something was wrong, I pedaled as fast as I could, but the motorcycle still hit me.
I was thrown more than four meters and landed on my back. However, my mind was completely clear. I saw the two people on the motorcycle sitting motionless and staring at me. I thought, “They’re probably terrified. I need to get up.” I struggled to get up, but I couldn’t on my first attempt. I thought, “No, I have to get up.” I mustered all my strength and got up. They then came to their senses and got off the motorcycle.
I went over to them and said, “Don’t worry, I’m fine. I practice Falun Dafa, and Dafa’s Master Li protects me. Don’t be afraid, I won’t ask you for money. Please remember, ‘Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.’ Go home quickly; it’s going to rain.” The man graciously picked up my bicycle and asked me to go first.
I tried to push it, but it wouldn’t move. I then noticed that the rear wheel rim had been bent from the impact. There was no repair shop nearby, so I said, “Sir, can you help me straighten the rim a little so I can push it home? I’ll have it repaired tomorrow.” He helped me bend it and after quite some effort, even though the wheel still rubbed against the frame, I could at least push it.
A heavy rainstorm had been predicted, and there was thunder and lightning for quite some time, yet the downpour simply did not materialize. There was only a light drizzle. I pushed the bicycle for a while, then noticed that the wheel was hardly rubbing anymore, so I simply got on and rode it. As I continued riding, it seemed as though nothing had ever happened. My bike had returned to normal. It was truly incredible! I knew it was Master protecting me once again!
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