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Cultivating and Improving Myself in the Process of Clarifying the Truth

Sept. 16, 2011 |   By a practitioner from Beijing

(Clearwisdom.net) When I first decided to step forward toclarify the facts to people, I had no clue about how to do it and felt it was a very difficult task. To ease myself into it, I started out by going to places that joggers and gym-goers frequented. There were usually many bicycles parked in those places, so I could leave truth-clarifying materials in the bike baskets. When I later spotted a police officer removing these materials from the bike baskets, I figured it was probably time for me to find a better way to distribute these precious materials. I decided to switch my focus to residential buildings. My fear however, surfaced the first time I was preparing to do this. I thought to myself, “I am doing the most righteous thing. Only the evil who oppose this should feel afraid.” I was able to remain calm, and I started my journey. I kept sending forth righteous thoughts as I visited different buildings to distribute truth-clarifying materials.

As I began feeling more comfortable with myself, I explored other ways to clarify the facts. I started to mail truth-clarifying materials to people whose contact information I found via various channels. One day a fellow practitioner asked me happily, “Was it you who mailed a letter to a certain bicycle mechanic? When I went to him to have my bike repaired a few days ago, he bowed and kept saying thanks. We should make sure to cooperate well with each other on Dafa projects.”

Many people I have encountered didn't know the truth about the persecution of Falun Gong, let alone the importance of quitting the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its affiliate organizations. Some were even offended when I brought up the subject. On the other hand, I did see many fellow practitioners who were able to persuade many people to withdraw from the CCP and its affiliated organizations, and I felt disappointed in myself.

I realized through Fa study that my fear of talking to people about quitting the party was not me at all. I was determined not to acknowledge the old forces, and only walk the path arranged by Master.

Since I needed to take a taxi a couple of times per month, I made good use of this opportunity to clarify the facts and explain the three withdrawals to the drivers. I once met a driver who was in his forties, and I sent forth righteous thoughts before telling him about the CCP’s organ harvesting from living practitioners. Twice he wiped away tears with his hand and said, “I feel so sad listening to these stories.”

Every time I had a chance to talk to people, I reflected on it afterwards to see where I didn’t do well. I realized that sometimes I was too pushy when telling people everything, and inadvertently drove them away. I also noticed that people quickly lost interest when I talked at too high a level. I knew this was indeed my human notions at play, and immediately corrected myself. I felt the process of helping to save sentient beings was also one of cultivating myself.

Another time when I took a taxi I found out the driver was also a police officer. I immediately sent forth righteous thoughts to eradicate any evil influence on him, and asked Master to strengthen me so his knowing side would listen. After a few casual words, I began telling him about the lawsuits filed overseas against former CCP head Jiang Zemin and his accomplices. He remained silent, but I was not deterred. I next brought up the subject of withdrawing from the CCP and its affiliated organizations, and pointed out that in 2005 several dozen people from the CCP Party School all quit the CCP, and that in another year all CCP members in a certain police department also announced their withdrawals from the CCP. I kept sending forth righteous thoughts during the whole process. I took a break in the middle of my talking and asked if he had been driving for a long time since the trip went so smoothly. His demeanor changed considerably. Then I told him stories about evil police officers receiving retribution and good officers receiving good fortune. He interrupted me sternly, “How do you know so much?” I replied, “Actually what I know is not that much. Many people already know what I have told you. You are a driver so safety is your top priority. Choosing to side with goodness will bring you a safe future.” He did not say much after that, but I felt that his knowing side had learned the truth and I truly hope he positions himself well.