(Minghui.org) Over 20 years ago, I met an elderly lady who lived in my son’s neighborhood. We chatted and after several encounters, became well-acquainted. She was eager to talk each time we met.
However, when I mentioned Falun Dafa her demeanor immediately changed—she screamed and cursed and people began gathering. I realized she was influenced by Chinese Communist Party (CCP) propaganda and I decided to walk away. I thought she made her choice to align with the CCP and would go down with it in the future. Just then, I had another thought which I felt was a hint from Master: “No compassion.”
Reflecting on our interactions, I wondered why she reacted so violently when I mentioned Falun Dafa. She was in her 70s and obviously influenced by the CCP’s lies, but her irrational response seemed unusual. Could it be anything I did? I examined my behavior and realized my heart was not pure at the time. I was full of human thoughts—I looked down on her. I was unwilling to fully clarify the truth to her because I had fear.
As a Falun Dafa practitioner, it’s my responsibility to clarify the truth about Dafa to her and fulfill my mission. However, I hadn’t made a sincere effort to do that. My words were mere formality, and lacked compassion. Had I genuinely cared for her and wished her a good future, things might have turned out differently. My thought that she would go down with the CCP was wrong, because she might have been a great being in the past.
The Situation Changes When I Do
I resolved to make amends and asked Master for opportunities to save her in the future. After that, whenever I saw her on my way to my son's home, I greeted her warmly. Initially, she ignored me, but over the years, I sent righteous thoughts to eliminate the evil elements which kept her from listening to the truth about Dafa. She gradually changed, sometimes nodding her head as though she agreed, but her facial expression was stiff and awkward.
Shortly before this past Chinese New Year, I saw her again and wished her a happy New Year. To my surprise, she responded warmly, as if I were her relative. She said she was suffering from several ailments and that life was difficult now that she was in her 90s. I followed her lead and talked about why people suffer and the purpose of life, using wisdom I acquired from Dafa. I explained why Master introduced Falun Dafa. I talked about the persecution, and the importance of renouncing the CCP.
She listened attentively, occasionally adding her thoughts. It seemed she heard some facts about Dafa over the years, and her mind was clearer. Eventually, she agreed to withdraw from the CCP and its affiliated organizations. I was stunned by the change in her attitude after more than 20 years, and through this experience I sensed the rapid progress of Fa-rectification. As the evil is being eliminated, people are eagerly hoping to be saved. I feel the urgency for us practitioners to help more people learn the facts about Dafa.
Over the years, we encountered people who accept the facts of Dafa and those who do not—each chooses their own future. As practitioners, we must cultivate ourselves well and rectify our thoughts to maintain a pure mind and compassion when we talk to people. This also prevents the evil from interfering. This foundation gives us the power to dismantle the evil elements manipulating people, so they are willing to accept the facts of Dafa and choose a bright future.
Having 100% faith in Master and Dafa is essential. This faith is the source of practitioners’ powerful righteous thoughts and the prerequisite for doing the three things well.
Above is my understanding. Please point out anything not in line with the Fa.
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