(Minghui.org) In 1996, during my junior year of college, I began practicing Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong). As my life progressed from bachelorhood to fatherhood, and with my children in college, I steadfastly practiced Dafa despite the Chinese Communist Party’s persecution. I felt I transcended this troubled world and lived an increasingly happy life.
Throughout my cultivation journey I felt Master’s compassionate protection, the profound nature of Dafa, and the wonders of cultivation. I want to share some of my experiences and insights, which are a testament to the beauty of Falun Dafa.
My Illnesses are Resolved
I was a diligent student and excelled in school. Nonetheless, I had low self-esteem and struggled mentally because I stuttered and had many allergies. Luckily, one of my classmates told me about Falun Dafa in 1994. I read the book Falun Gong once. Although I stopped practicing after a while due to my school work and my limited understanding of Dafa, I believed that Falun Dafa was good.
By 1996, Falun Dafa was very popular in China. I resumed practicing because of my health problems. I borrowed the book Zhuan Falun and immersed myself in it. It resonated deeply with me. I felt Master was filling me with energy, and I felt streams of warmth penetrating my entire body.
That night, as I lay in bed, I felt a profound sense of lightness. The next day, during classes, I felt a small Falun (Law Wheel) spinning above my head, cleansing me, the same way the phenomenon is described in Zhuan Falun. From that moment on, I was wholeheartedly committed to cultivating myself and improving my character. The ailments that plagued me for years vanished in days. Within a year, even my stuttering, a communication barrier that previously tormented me, dissolved, and paved the way for a new chapter of my life. I also improved my character and no longer pursued fame and fortune.
After I began practicing I did not set foot in a hospital. I’m now nearly fifty, but I feel as energetic as a young man.
Wisdom Bestowed by Dafa
After I graduated I began working for a government enterprise. My job was managing electricity billing for numerous townships. I had to interact with people and answer phone calls. Despite the challenges, Dafa endowed me with wisdom and resilience and enabled me to easily navigate the complexities of my job.
By upholding the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance in Dafa along with consistent Fa study, I fixed some injustices in the billing system. I removed the settings in the billing software that secretly overcharged customers and the free accounts employees set up to benefit their families and friends.
My dedication and integrity were noticed and earned me opportunities beyond my role. Even though I lacked formal training in computer science, I assumed responsibility for computer management and training for the company. I was able to grasp the technology quickly and launched a computer training program for the employees.
One time, for various reasons, I did not have time to prepare the class well. But I did not panic even though a young director with computer knowledge sat right in front of me. I outlined the class on the blackboard and gave a clear presentation suitable for all levels of the audience, which the management praised. I knew that my concern for the audience, rather than for my fame, aligned with the Fa and Master inspired me to come up with a clear and logical training presentation.
Today, in my role of overseeing technical and regulatory affairs for a private enterprise, I continue to uphold Dafa’s principles. I constantly remind myself to put aside my selfishness and ego and I consider the interests of both the company and its employees. Being righteous and responsible, I navigate complex interpersonal dynamics with grace, while Master equips me with the wisdom to resolve technical and managerial challenges. All of my mistakes and oversights were dissolved in a timely manner with the help of my colleagues, and thus, I successfully avoided any trouble or loss. The company management was satisfied with my performance.
Master’s Compassionate Protection
Throughout more than two decades of cultivation, I’ve encountered trials and tribulations. It would have been impossible to make it this far without Master’s protection, and I always felt the boundless power of Dafa.
While I was transitioning to a new job in 2015, I suddenly felt excruciating pain in my lower back and as though a strong force from another dimension was pushing me. The pain worsened and became unbearable. I lay on the bed and managed to send a text message to another practitioner, asking him to send righteous thoughts for me. I also sent righteous thoughts to eliminate the evil that was attacking me. I also looked inward to find my shortcomings.
I saw my attachment to lust and eliminated it immediately. The pain subsided as if the strong force was gradually receding. Then, it disappeared altogether.
However, about half an hour later, the unbearable pain started again. I looked inward further and saw my strong attachments to fame and personal interest that surfaced when I was looking for a new job. I let go of these attachments and the pain disappeared. I relaxed. The pain did not return.
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