(Minghui.org) Practicing Falun Dafa has not only restored my health after I was sick for years, but also profoundly transformed my character. I was driven by selfish desires and pursued fame and wealth, but after I began cultivating, I changed and I now value righteousness above material gain. I’d like to share a few personal stories that reflect the high moral standards and compassionate nature of Falun Dafa.
Reconciliation with My Sister-In-Law
After my younger brother married, our parents gradually gave him the family house and land. They lived with my brother’s family in separate wings, east and west. Over time, my sister-in-law began pressuring our parents to move out due to petty disputes. My mother was deeply attached to her son and grandson, and did not move. After my father became paralyzed she needed help to care for our father. She also did not want to be alone after my father passed away.
During the two years my mother cared for my father, my sister-in-law often spoke harshly to her and vented frustration on her gentle, passive husband—my younger brother. After my father passed away, she insisted my mother move out. During the fifth incineration memorial ceremony, after the relatives left, my sister-in-law said, “If your mother doesn’t leave, I will.”
I couldn’t remain silent and responded, “It’s only been a month since my father passed. How can you be so heartless?” My sister-in-law left for her parents’ home, and that same day, my 70-year-old mother moved out of the house she had lived in for decades. The next day, my sister-in-law came back.
After moving around for two years, my mother eventually settled with my fourth sister. My sisters renovated her space to resemble a modern city apartment, complete with underfloor heating and a bathroom. A young Falun Dafa practitioner visited regularly to study the Fa (teachings) and do the Dafa exercises with her.
Years passed, but the memory of my mother’s suffering still brings tears to my eyes. As a Falun Dafa practitioner, I’ve learned to look inward. I realized I harbored resentment, a competitive mindset, and emotional attachment. While respecting and caring for one’s parents and elders is considered a moral good or noble behavior, Master teaches us to live by Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. I failed to respond with kindness in thought, word, and deed, and that was my fault.
I’ve now let go of my resentment towards my sister-in-law. During holidays, I bring gifts like noodles and soybean oil to my brother’s family. I greet them warmly and give money to my nephew, encouraging him to respect and care for his parents. For the past couple of years, my nephew attended school in my city, and I often invite him for meals or buy him daily necessities. My husband also gives him some money.
When my nephew developed a painful black bump on his finger, the medication didn’t help, and his parents were worried. I took him to a major hospital and on the way there I told him how powerful Falun Dafa is, “Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are Buddha Fa. Sincerely recite ‘Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good,’ and you’ll be protected.” He agreed. The doctor recommended medication and possible laser surgery. I continued to encourage my nephew to recite the phrases, “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.” A month later, the bump fell off naturally, and no surgery was needed.
Before my nephew took his exams, I gave him clothes and shoes and 200 yuan for food. Before the New Year, my sister-in-law brought us a goose and wild mushrooms to express her gratitude.
Generous Towards Friends and Coworkers
I have a close-knit group of seven or eight friends who were my former coworkers and employees. We are about the same age. We support each other through life’s ups and downs: a child entering college, a parent’s illness, a spouse’s surgery, or a family loss. When someone is in need, I bring gifts and money or ask others to deliver them if I’m unavailable. But I never speak of my own hardships, nor do I accept money from others.
At work, most new hires are fresh out of school. They’re adjusting to a new environment and often seek warmth and guidance. I treat them like my own children. Last year, a young apprentice joined us, and the boss decided that the young man wouldn’t receive a year-end bonus. Each time bonuses were distributed, I shared mine with him. The coworker who introduced him was moved and did the same. We agreed not to tell the boss or the apprentice about the arrangement.
Near my home is a morning market where I buy daily essentials. I never haggle over prices or demand discounts. In fact, I often tell the vendors to keep the change.
I also explained the facts about Falun Dafa and encouraged friends, coworkers, and market vendors to withdraw from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its youth organizations. Many agreed with me and expressed their dislike of the CCP, which people no longer trust.
I’ve practiced Falun Dafa for over 20 years. The acts of kindness, forgiveness, and integrity I’ve described have become a natural part of my life.
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