(Minghui.org) I used to have a bad temper. I pursued fame and profit with much emotion. As long as I felt I was in the right, I never gave in. Others regarded me as a shrew. At work I frequently had conflicts with my colleagues. My benefit was the only thing I was interested in, even at the expense of the organisation I worked for. I was the Production Department head, and used this to my advantage, being reimbursed for twice the amount of actual purchases and trips. I also took stuff home from work. My behavior at home was equally deplorable. I quarrelled with my husband frequently, even over the most trivial thing. I would get so angry with my husband that I did not want any children with him. If I got pregnant, I would end the pregnancy with an abortion. After six abortions, I was no longer able to become pregnant. The hospital had no cure to offer me for this condition.
I was frequently out with officials and work associates; sometimes I went to the dance hall. My husband was unhappy about my absence and would then indulge in alcohol. We quarrelled a lot and talked of getting a divorce. I was not on good terms with my in-laws either, and we quarrelled frequently. My in-laws did not like the way I behaved or even how I dressed, and they complained that I did not even cook. They were disappointed that I did not seem interested in having children, and knew about my many abortions, and subsequent inability to conceive. My in-laws told me they would encourage their son to divorce me.
In 1997, I started to practice Falun Dafa. I came to understand what Master Li told us:
“One practitioner works in a textile factory in X city of Shandong Province. After studying Falun Dafa, he taught other coworkers to practice. As a result, the factory has taken on a new look. He used to take home pieces of towels from the textile factory, and so did the rest of the employees. After practicing Dafa, instead of taking things home he brought back to the factory what he took home before. When others saw his actions, nobody would take things home anymore. Some employees also returned to the factory what they previously took home. This situation occurred throughout the entire factory.” (Zhuan Falun).
So I returned to my company what I had taken home. I also returned the wallet I found. I followed the principles of Dafa, and became a person of high moral standards. My health then improved quickly and I gained weight. I was previously 77 pounds, after practicing I weighed over 110 pounds. I had rosy cheeks, felt healthy and light. As a result of being healthy physically, I also became happy. Only three months after I began practicing Falun Dafa, I got pregnant, and had a baby boy. And then later, I gave birth to a baby girl.
One day I had an accident while on my bicycle. I remained unconscious for quite some time. I felt awful. I thought of my mother, and my son who was not even a year old yet. I thought of Master and asked him to save me. When I woke up, many people had surrounded me. One of them said: “You are so lucky, we didn't think you would make it. Even the other driver thought you were killed in the accident." My leg was swollen and I was unable to walk. My bicycle was completely destroyed. I didn't know what to do. Master said “good or evil comes from a person’s spontaneous thought” (Zhuan Falun). So I thought to myself: I am a Dafa practitioner, I am not hurt. When I returned home, I studied the Fa and did the exercises. In just a few days, I recovered completely. Dafa gave me a second chance. I was more determined than ever to cultivate well.
I now not only have good health, but my temper has improved drastically. I have learned to look out for others. Whenever I see anyone who needs help, I don't hesitate to be there for them. For example, In my hometown, when I saw an older person who had trouble carrying a bucket of water, I carried it to their home for them. When I saw anyone disabled, I greeted them with a smile and offered to help them. At all times, I was considerate and followed the principles of Truth-Compassion-Forbearance.
One day I noticed a woman waiting for the bus. She was carrying her child, who had a high fever and was vomiting. It was raining hard, and it looked as if she had been waiting for a long time. I immediately put them on my motorbike and drove them to the hospital. On the way I told her stories of how people benefit from practicing Falun Gong and told her to repeat “Falun Dafa is good” and “Truth-Compassion-Forbearance is good” over and over. I also gave her an amulet of “Falun Dafa is good.”. When we arrived at the hospital, the woman tried to pay me for helping her, but I refused the money. She said: “Please, you have spent so much time and effort for me, and in the rain. You are cold and wet. I would like to pay you for the kindness you have given to me and my child." I said to her: “It is okay. Our Master tells us to be good according to the principles of Truth-Compassion-Forbearance. She was very touched and said: “Thank you so much! Falun Gong practitioners are good people, not like what is reported on the TV.” She and her child came to know that Falun Dafa is good and she withdrew from the CCP. She chose a good future for herself and her family.
One day I saw an elderly man pulling a cart of coal uphill. He was exhausted and unable to go any further. Although this was in the cold of Winter, his face was covered in sweat. I stopped my motorbike to help him, but together we still could not move the cart. So I asked a young man passing by to help us. The slope was just too steep, and the three of us could not get the cart up the hill. I then asked the elderly man to recite “Falun Dafa is good” with me. Miraculously the cart moved forward. The young man said: “It is a miracle. How did you know it would help to recite “Falun Dafa is good”? I said: “Because I practice Falun Gong. Falun Gong is an advanced cultivation way of the Buddha school.” Then I told him my story of how I began the practice of Falun Gong, and the many benefits I have received. After listening to my story, he felt this was a good practice and he too wanted to learn. He also withdrew from the CCP.
There was a mentally retarded man who lived in our village. Most people kept him at a distance. When I saw him eat some rotten vegetables, I gave him some good apples. Some of the villagers said I was foolish for this. I clarified the truth to them. They were beginning to see that Falun Gong people were really kind hearted. My in-laws didn't complain any more about me, or encourage their son to divorce me, because they could see the miraculous changes. My health had greatly improved, I was no longer on any medication, I was kind, and had given birth to a son and daughter. Also the family finances had improved. Over time they came to realize that these changes were due to my practice and they no longer opposed Falun Gong. Every time I saw them, I would remind them “Falun Dafa is good” and “Truth-Compassion-Forbearance is good.” They now believe in Dafa. My mother-in-law gives Dafa amulets to villagers. My father-in-law has started to study the Fa.
In 2007 there was a big flood in the village and many people died. Many of those who didn't believe in Dafa drowned. My seventy year old in-laws and my four year old niece, were at my home. My in-laws carried my niece and floated in the flood until they came across a big tree lying across the road. They climbed up the tree with other villagers and were safe. People said that God protected them. The flood waters washed away all the property of the villagers and their houses fell apart. But at my home the walls did not collapse and I did not lose any valuables, including the jade bracelet that I gave to my mother-in-law as a gift. Many families that did not believe in Dafa were lost in the flood, including strong young men. The villagers now know that Falun Dafa saved them. Many people request the Dafa amulets.
One day while I was in my in-laws home, I overheard a villager say to my mother-in-law: “I know who stole your firewood. It was xxx.” My mother-in-law was very angry and said: “Let's go and confront him. I will curse him to death. How could a young man steal the firewood from an elderly lady. I said to her with a smile: “Don't be angry. What's done is done. No loss, no gain. He gave you a big chunk of de. Master said: 'It is said in religion that with de one can become a high-ranking official or make a big fortune in the next life.' Please do not get angry, it will only hurt you, causing ill health. With good health, you are still capable of replacing your firewood yourself. God bless you. Maybe this young man was having financial problems. I will give you enough money to buy firewood." This villager said to my mother-in-law: “Your daughter-in-law is very good and kind hearted. Falun Gong people are so different.” My mother-in-law smiled and said: “She has changed so much since she began the practice of Falun Gong. Every time she comes home, she gives me plenty of money, clothing, blankets and other goods. She even bought me a pair of jade bracelets, made with real jade. She takes good care of us.”
When my family observed that I had changed so completely, all members of the family, including my father-in-law started to practice Falun Gong. They have benefited a lot from Dafa. Some of my colleagues and villagers saw how I and my family changed, and knew it was the greatness of Dafa. Many of them too, have started to practice Falun Gong.
In this filthy world, I could not imagine what would have happened to me if I didn't practice Falun Gong. Master and Dafa have truly saved me. The boundless power of Dafa continues to change me for the better every day. I have become a Dafa practitioner with high moral standards, where I once was a shrew. How lucky I am! My gratitude to Master is beyond any words. Regardless how rampant the evil becomes, our whole family will continue to cultivate Dafa, clarify the truth, and show the world the wonder and glory of Dafa.
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