(Minghui.org) I was born in 1959, and I was always healthy. I liked to play basketball and did other intensive activities. In June 2022 I was playing basketball when my chest suddenly felt tight and I had to stop.
I went to the hospital for a check up. I was shocked when the doctor told me that there was a blood clot in one of my arteries and I could have a stroke if I did anything strenuous. My blood pressure was also elevated. I couldn’t accept this. I had always been healthy, why was I now facing a life-threatening condition?
My friends suggested I get a second opinion. My sisters suggested I practice Falun Dafa, an ancient spiritual and meditation discipline.
My sisters practiced Falun Dafa for over 20 years. They often told me about Falun Dafa and its health benefits. They also told me the touching stories about how Master Li, the founder of Falun Dafa, taught practitioners through his own noble deeds. I decided to give it a try.
My sisters were happy to help. They took turns reading Zhuan Falun, the main book of Falun Dafa, to me, and taught me the exercises. Incredibly, all my symptoms were gone in less than one month. No words can describe my joy and gratitude. I was able to play basketball again.
My friends couldn’t believe that I recovered in such a short time. Another friend was diagnosed with a similar condition. She never improved and was hospitalized after contracting COVID. We had lunch after she was discharged. She fainted in the restaurant and I took her back to the hospital.
I was later infected with COVID. I developed a fever. My body was hot and dry and I couldn’t fall asleep. I thought “Since I can’t sleep, why not do the Falun Dafa exercises?” After I finished all five exercises, I began to read Zhuan Falun. When I read page 160, it was dawn, and I realized my fever was gone. My mind was clear and I felt better than if I slept all night.
It was amazing! I recovered from the infection in one night by doing the Falun Dafa exercises and reading the book! It’s incredible and wonderful!
Character Improvement
In just a few months, Master saved my life twice! However, the benefits of practicing Falun Dafa is not limited to physical health. Through reading Zhuan Falun, I understood the meaning of life. It is not just to be happy every day or to live well. We come to this world with a mission, and life has a deeper purpose. The more I read the Falun Dafa book, the more my soul was purified.
I have three older sisters and I am my parents’ oldest son. Influenced by the concept of son preference in China, my mother’s love for me is unique. My sisters were not allowed to enter my room. I was given priority in everything. I began thinking highly of myself. I looked down on everyone and my jealousy was strong. I became even bossier at work and I was in charge of a team of over 300 people. All the workers were afraid of me and they privately referred to me as the, “Big Boss.”
After I began to practice Falun Dafa, I knew that jealousy was a strong attachment and that I had to eliminate it. I felt guilty for not treating my sisters respectfully. Before I practiced I had “road rage” and I often cursed people who drove slowly. Now I take it as an opportunity to improve my patience. I try to treat everyone kindly. Both my family and friends all noticed my changes. They stopped calling me by my nick name “Big Boss” and wondered how I changed into a happy and kind person.
When I had dinner at my second sister’s home, I badmouthed someone. That night I realized that I shouldn’t talk about people behind their backs. Master asked us to mind our speech.
Another time I went on a trip with some friends. When I went downstairs in the morning to have breakfast in the hotel, I was stopped by the hotel employee, as I couldn’t find my breakfast coupon. If I hadn’t practiced Falun Dafa, I would have argued and created a scene. But I didn’t say anything and went back to my room and ate some crackers.
I benefited greatly from practicing Falun Dafa, both physically and mentally. I am always happy now, because I know the meaning of life.
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