(Minghui.org) The summer of 2023 was exceptionally hot, and indoor temperatures soared. I ran the air conditioner all night for several days. My neighbor approached me, explaining that the dripping sound from my air conditioner disturbed their sleep. He suggested extending the drainage pipe so the water would run down quietly along the wall. I apologized and assured him I would take care of it.
A few days later, my neighbor greeted me and said, “I no longer hear the dripping sound. You solved it so quickly.”
I replied, “I no longer use the air conditioner. I didn’t want to disturb your rest.”
He exclaimed, “Oh no, it’s far too hot—please turn it on!”
If I hadn’t practiced Falun Dafa I wouldn’t been so considerate. Master’s compassionate teachings improved my character. Due to this incident, the neighbors praised Falun Dafa and said practitioners are good people.
The Story of the Taxi
One day in the summer of 2024 I took the bus to the market to clarify the truth about Dafa. Since the bus stop was about one kilometer from the market, walking in the sweltering heat was exhausting. I decided to spend a few yuan to take a taxi for the remainder of the trip to the market. The driver mentioned that he knew Dafa was good and had long since withdrawn from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). When we reach the market, I asked him to pick me up in an hour if he was available. He readily agreed.
I ran into a practitioner friend in the market whom I hadn’t seen in a long time. She offered to give me a ride after we were done. I happily accepted since I thought it was a great opportunity for us to connect and clear up a few small misunderstandings between us. We each went our separate way to clarify the truth. The effect was very good: within an hour, more than ten people understood the truth about Dafa and renounced their CCP memberships.
I suddenly remembered my appointment with the taxi driver. I really wanted to go with my practitioner friend and it could also save a few yuan. But I couldn’t help but think about the driver. It was a hot day, and if I canceled and let him make a wasted trip, it wouldn’t meet the character standard of a practitioner.
As I was walking, another practitioner approached me and said, “Would you like a ride?”
Just then, the taxi driver called and asked, “Are you done shopping?”
I reminded myself, “I must not forget that I’m a Falun Dafa practitioner. I must keep my word.”
The fellow practitioner said, “My car is right here.”
I replied, “I’ve already arranged to meet this driver. It’s very hot, and he’s been waiting for me.” With that, I got into the taxi.
The driver smiled and said, “Falun Dafa practitioners are all good people.”
I did not possess this character before I started practicing. I am grateful to Master, who guided me on the path of cultivation. Even though these may seem like small matters, they can truly reveal a person’s character.
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