(Minghui.org) I recently began practicing Falun Dafa, and a fellow practitioner suggested, “You can also submit your cultivation experiences to the Minghui website.” I thought, “Can I really do that? What should I write?” I hesitated. After calming down, I realized that my hesitation stemmed from fear, which was an attachment. Even though I just began practicing I decided to write about my cultivation experiences.
I was born in the 80s, and I initially misunderstood practitioners due to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) propaganda about Falun Dafa. However, my perspective changed thanks to my good friend and my business partner.
My friend is the same age as me. She is sincere and kind, and always considers others. After I saw how kind she is I gradually began to question the CCP’s propaganda and I was interested in learning about Falun Dafa.
I’ve been an entrepreneur for seven years, and I’ve experiencing numerous ups and downs. Transitioning from a senior executive at an international media company to a media professional in the youth education sector, I’ve gone from a life of luxury to one filled with immense pressure. I’ve worked in the youth education field for almost eight years now. When I started my business, my initial thought was to help children in China rediscover their true nature. I was determined to succeed and make a positive impact on more children. Every time I hear about children contemplating suicide or suffering from depression, my commitment to this mission deepens.
However, many parents seem unable to escape this curse, and their children experienced various tragedies. Perhaps this is the gap between reality and dreams. As a result, I often find myself torn between these conflicting emotions, and I’ve begun to struggle with self-confidence. My own situation has not been very favorable.
When I was with this friend who practices Falun Dafa, I noticed that every day around noon and 6 p.m., she sat for about 15 minutes with her eyes closed, and mumbled something I couldn’t understand. I later learned that she was sending forth righteous thoughts. Her behavior at work gradually changed my view of Falun Dafa, and I grew to like her. I was very curious about these “righteous thoughts,” so she told me a lot about Falun Dafa, including some content from the Falun Dafa website, which deeply moved me.
I found Falun Dafa to be so miraculous that it seemed almost unbelievable. Whenever I expressed my doubts, my friend would share her personal experiences, many of which I witnessed. I gradually began to recognize the power of the Fa and I wished to practice. However, I worried that with so much work to do, I might not have time to practice. I also felt Falun Dafa’s teachings were somewhat ethereal, but I decided to guide myself in my work using the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.
We offer courses for teenagers, and our work involves constant communication with various people. Many parents are worried about what their children learn in school, and often say it isn’t very useful in real-life situations. They also mention that their children don’t experience the joy of learning and are not motivated—they seem to spend their days in a daze. Witnessing their expressions of frustration is always painful for me. In the past, I would tell the parents how our courses could benefit their children by helping them find motivation to learn and providing enjoyable learning experiences. Every time parents accepted our courses, I felt a sense of excitement and fulfillment. I recognize that this happiness is also a form of attachment.
My friend and I occasionally discuss some issues, and one day I suddenly realized that she was solving problems from the perspective of the “Tao” (the Way), while I had been focused on the level of “Shu” (the Technique). I was deeply moved by the power of the Fa.
It's not too late to begin cultivating. I will continually hold myself to the standards of Dafa and practice Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. When I occasionally use the standards of ordinary people, I quickly remember the Fa, and my heart becomes peaceful. I look forward to continuing to improve my cultivation in the future.
