(Minghui.org) Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, I’ve practiced Falun Dafa for 26 years. It is my greatest honor to be a Falun Dafa practitioner during the Fa-rectification period. This is the boundless grace bestowed on me by Master. I’d like to tell you about my recent experiences in memorizing the Fa, cultivating myself, and clarifying the truth about the persecution.
Memorizing the Fa Helped Me Look Inward
I began memorizing the Fa in 2016 and I can now recite Zhuan Falun. Memorizing requires complete focus and heartfelt effort. I review the passages I already memorized while I do household chores or walk, so the Fa is firmly in my mind. During group Fa study I usually recite the Fa from memory instead of reading it. This allows me to be immersed in the Fa. Not only does it touch my heart, the Fa principles are continually revealed to me.
The most significant change I experienced from memorizing the Fa is that I now measure issues with the Fa, look inward, handle matters calmly, avoid being impulsive, and treat everything around me rationally. For example, in the past when I noticed my husband (who is also a practitioner) was attached to worldly matters, I criticized him. I felt he was not aligned with the Fa, and I even mocked him. I did not feel I was wrong. After memorizing the Fa, I learned to look inward. When I see a practitioner’s shortcomings, my first thought is to examine myself, and consider whether their behavior reflects one of my own attachments that needs to be corrected. Once I identify and rectify that attachment in accordance with the Fa, the other party seems unaffected, as if nothing happened.
Saving Those with Predestined Connections
Beyond studying the Fa well and sending righteous thoughts, I collaborated with other practitioners to clarify the truth about the Chinese Communist Party’s persecution to people. I integrated truth-clarification and helping Master save sentient beings into my daily life, prioritizing it whether I was on the street, at the supermarket, during gatherings, or while traveling.
My neighbor across the hallway is a few years younger than me. She is kind-hearted, and we got along well, often cleaning the hallway together. Her husband works out of town, so she’s often alone and wakes up late, combining breakfast and lunch. When I cook something delicious I share it with her and I help take out her trash. At first, she thought the cleaner was helping, but when she realized it was me, she was deeply touched. She began helping me with the trash and shared her food. We’ve become like sisters. Both she and her husband acknowledge Dafa, and she admires my good health, carefree spirit, and kindness. When her daughter, son-in-law, and grandchild visit from out of town, I stop by, give the child a Chinese New Year’s red envelope with money inside, and take the opportunity to tell them about Dafa and encourage them to quit the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its youth organizations. I also helped their nanny, who came with them, to quit.
I get along well with the neighbors upstairs and downstairs, and I clarify the truth to nearly everyone I meet. When someone asked for directions on the street, I use the opportunity to clarify the truth to them and encourage them to quit the CCP, which usually goes smoothly.
Once, while buying cabbage at the morning market, the vendor was peeling off the outer leaves. I said, “These leaves look fine and edible. It’s a shame to discard them.”
A nearby vendor remarked, “You’re so kind. You must believe in something.”
I replied, “I practice Falun Dafa. Our Master teaches us to consider others in everything we do. Isn’t Falun Dafa wonderful?”
He said, “Absolutely wonderful!”
While waiting in the checkout line at the supermarket, if someone ahead didn’t have any change, I say, “I have change. Don’t break your bills.” They’re usually grateful and comment on my kindness. I tell them, “I practice Falun Dafa. Our Master teaches us how to be good people and consider others.”
I take the opportunity to clarify the truth and encourage people to quit the CCP, and most people agree. Though what I did was just a small gesture, it shows people Dafa’s beauty. When they acknowledge Dafa they tell others about Dafa, and more people are saved.
Seizing Every Opportunity to Clarify the Truth to People
The supermarket had a special sale so many people were there. I went with another practitioner to clarify the truth. I wanted to buy discounted cabbage, and the clerk said that only one was left and offered it to me. Before I paid, a couple came looking for cabbage. I asked, “Are you looking for cabbage? There’s only one left. You can have it.” They were delighted and said that I was so kind. I used the opportunity to clarify the truth and help them quit the Party.
If the vendor offers small change like 10 or 20 cents, I tell them to keep it. They often say, “Others ask for discounts, but you give extra. You’re such a good person.” I tell them that I practice Falun Dafa, and then clarify the truth to them. Most people accept what I say.
When the roads are slippery in the winter and elderly people carry heavy items or try to cross the street, I help them. They are very grateful and some say, “Young people like you are rare. Most people ignore the elderly.”
I reply, “I practice Falun Dafa. Our Master teaches us to be good.” I clarify the truth and encourage people to quit the Party, and most agree.
If I see someone carrying many items on the way back from the market I ask if they need help. They are very thankful. I helped a woman carry things to her home and I told her about Dafa.
I seize every opportunity to let people know about Dafa. None of this would be possible without Master’s compassionate protection and empowerment.
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