(Minghui.org) Wilfred Duchamps, a Falun Dafa practitioner in Belgium, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Master Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa, and wished him a happy Chinese New Year. Throughout his 20-year cultivation journey, Wilfred said his unwavering faith in Falun Dafa helped him get through the lowest points in his life and allowed him to maintain inner peace and clarity despite the chaos in the world.

Wilfred began practicing Falun Dafa in 2006, and said the main book, Zhuan Falun, is key to overcoming the difficulties he faces in life. “The day I picked up the book was a turning point.”

Regaining Faith in the Depths of Adversity

Many of Wilfred’s family members have had arm pain. Years ago, he also began experiencing severe pain in his left arm, which eventually affected his daily life and ability to teach. As the coordinator of a local practice site his duties include introducing the Falun Dafa exercises to people. Wilfred had self-doubt when his arm pain intensified.

He felt very frustrated while he helped set up the backstage lighting for a Shen Yun Performing Arts show because he could not raise his arm. “That was the lowest point in my life,” he said. Suffering both physical and mental strain even in his dreams, he said his spirit nearly collapsed.

He kept having the thought: “Study the Fa.” He determinedly opened Zhuan Falun and rediscovered his inner strength. “My condition began to improve. I realized this was a test and an opportunity to improve my cultivation.”

His pain disappeared and he was able to resume his normal activities. He said, “I sincerely thank Master for the encouragement and guidance he gave me when I was wavering, and for allowing me to continue on my cultivation path.”

Consideration for Others

Wilfred participates in an event near the Chinese Embassy in Belgium to clarify the truth about the persecution.

Wilfred said practicing Falun Dafa not only improved his physical condition but also reshaped his life. After he began following the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance he became tolerant towards his family, colleagues, and society. “When my thoughts do not conform to the teachings of Falun Dafa, I look inward for the reason,” he said. As a result, he enjoys harmonious relationships with his family and colleagues.

Over the years, besides telling people about his positive experience after he began practicing Falun Dafa, Wilfred exposes the Chinese Communist Party’s persecution of Falun Dafa and practitioners. He and his family participated in truth-clarification activities throughout Brussels and other cities. One of these activities took place near the Chinese Embassy in Belgium—practitioners did the exercises and displayed banners, and asked that the persecution end.

The Chinese Communist Party has persecuted practitioners since 1999. On June 12, 2020, the Belgian Federal Senate passed a resolution condemning the forced organ harvesting from Falun Dafa practitioners in China. Wilfred said this shows that more countries are beginning to take the allegations of persecution seriously. Citing numerous official reports and media disclosures, he urged the international community to pay greater attention to this human rights issue.

“We have always expressed our demands through peaceful means. I believe the persecution will end when more people understand the truth.”

New Year’s Wishes

As we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new year, Wilfred and his family (including his wife, son, daughter-in-law and daughter) continue to share the goodness of Falun Dafa and information about the exercises on social media. They also tell the local community about the official Falun Dafa website (www.FalunDafa.org). He said, “More of our neighbors have learned the exercises and enjoy its relaxing effects.

“Falun Dafa is wonderful. It teaches people to be kind, to look inward and to improve their morals and character. If everyone could live according to the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, the world would be harmonious.”

Before Chinese New Year, Wilfred expressed his gratitude to Master Li. “Our family has been fortunate enough to begin practicing Falun Dafa in our lifetime. Thank you, Master, for your protection and guidance. May more people understand Falun Dafa and the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. May the world become a better place.”