(Minghui.org) There are times when I ask myself: “What would my life be like if I did not practice Falun Dafa?”
Two thoughts kept running through my mind:
First, I would have divorced my wife because I used to think that she was not good enough for me. It bothered me so much that I even tried to commit suicide. That thought still frightens me.
Second, I would still be known as a tough guy. I practiced martial arts from a young age, so I could defend myself when someone bullied me. I fought with and injured three people and was known for being a tough guy. I always got revenge for perceived wrongs, regardless of how much time had passed.
Fortunately, I started practicing Falun Dafa. I changed, which affected my environment positively.
Master said, “Divorce isn’t a good thing, after all.” (“Teaching the Fa at the Conference in the Midwest-U.S.”)
I realized that I should not ask for a divorce. If I did, my wife and child would be harmed, and I would not be following the requirements of Falun Dafa. I sincerely told my wife that I would never divorce her, because I practiced Falun Dafa. Her eyes were filled with appreciation for Dafa.
Our family life became harmonious. She did the household chores and took good care of our elderly parents and children. I worked hard for my business, and it was booming.
My family witnessed that the headaches that used to bother me disappeared after I practiced Falun Dafa. Thus, they supported my practice and often recited “Falun Dafa is good; Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.”
My neighbor’s house caught on fire during the 2008 Lantern Festival. People just stood there watching. As a practitioner I could not just watch, but had to help put out the fire.
Master said:
“If you really encounter some very bad people or horrendous things, when major matters of principle are involved such as murder or arson, and you ignore them, then I would say your xinxing is poor.” (“Teaching the Fa and Answering Questions in Guangzhou” from Zhuan Falun Fajie)
I picked up two water buckets and started to put out the fire. A few more people joined in, and we soon had put out the fire. People all glanced at me with approving eyes. I knew that if I did not practice Falun Dafa, I would not have helped.
My neighbor to the West was always on bad terms with us, but they did not dare offend me.
After we had cleaned our roof during a huge snowfall, I lent the snow shovel to my West neighbor's wife, but she did no return it the next day. She had left it on the roof and promised to get it. I stopped her and climbed up to get it for her. I did not want her to slip or get hurt.
My wife could not understand why I did this. I told her what Master said:
“If you cannot love your enemy, then you cannot reach Consummation.” (“Teaching the Fa at the Fa Conference in Australia”)
It was such a trivial thing, but that neighbor was very grateful.
Her husband greeted me from a distance when he came back for the Chinese New Year. The problem between our two families had disappeared.
I feel fortunate to practice Falun Dafa. But I also feel pity for people who were deceived by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) lies. I hope these people will have more chances to hear the facts about Falun Dafa and decide to quit the CCP to have a good future.