(Minghui.org) I have consistently followed the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance since I began practicing Falun Dafa in 1998. I always keep in mind that I am a practitioner.
Eliminating a Competitive Mindset and Complaining
I grew up in the countryside, where my family had a farm and lots of work. For years, my husband dealt with the after-effects of a cerebral thrombosis, so I took care of all the household chores. Sometimes, when I came home late from work, he would become angry. I would just smile and say, “Are you hungry? I’ll make you some dinner.” I bought him whatever he liked.
In the past, my husband and I often argued. After I started practicing, I followed Master Li’s teachings to be kind to everyone, especially to my family. All the resentment I once held completely disappeared, and I no longer became angry with him. I always spoke to him kindly and gently, and I tried to avoid hurting his feelings.
I went to a fellow practitioner’s home one day to study the Fa and returned home just after eight o’clock. I forgot to bring my keys, and although I knocked several times, my husband didn’t open the door. I thought he must be sleeping, so I decided to wait until he got up to use the bathroom before knocking again. I sat at the door reading the Fa. More than an hour passed, and there was still no movement inside. It was really cold, so I stayed at a friend’s house overnight.
The next morning, when I got home, I saw my husband watching TV. I asked him, “Why didn’t you open the door for me last night? Did you want to freeze me to death?” My husband smiled and said, “I didn’t hear you!” I said, “You are unwell, and I take good care of you. Why do I not get consideration from you in return?” My husband just smiled without saying a word. I immediately realized that I’m a practitioner. I saw my competitive mindset and feelings of resentment.
In my heart, I said to Master, “I’m wrong. I’ll get rid of all these human attachments.” Then I felt peaceful again, as usual.
Eliminating the Attachment to Sentimentality
During the holidays, my daughter and her children visited us. I cooked tasty meals and looked after them well. For some reason, my daughter started scolding me. I wondered what I had done wrong. Then I realized it was an opportunity for me to let go of my attachment to sentimentality. I calmed myself and went out to clarify the truth to people. When I returned, my daughter was her usual self, as if nothing had happened.
Looking Inward
There is an open field behind my old house, and our neighbor often dumps his trash right at the edge of my yard. Whenever the wind blows, the trash ends up on my property. I once said to him with a smile, “Brother, can you please stop dumping trash here?” He ignored me and continued leaving trash there anyway. I thought, “I’m a practitioner. I can’t get angry. Everything happens for a reason.” So I continued to look inward and study the Fa more. His behavior no longer bothers me.
I will definitely practice well, fulfill my prehistoric vows, and go home with Master.
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