(Minghui.org) I used to think “having good physical and mental health” was just a meaningful phrase and something I could only aspire to, but in 2008 I began practicing Falun Dafa. By following the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, I experienced what it means to be totally healthy in body and mind. I was illness-free and felt light, at ease, and full of joy. Bathed every day in the Buddha light of Dafa, my husband, daughter, son-in-law, and grandson have also benefited, and we live together in harmony and happiness.
Witnessing the Miraculous
There were many conflicts in my family, sometimes resulting in physical violence. I cried often and poured out my grievances to friends until they grew tired of listening. One friend, who was also my coworker, said, “Why don’t you practice Falun Dafa with me? You’ll learn forbearance. It’s the only way.”
When I heard the practicing Dafa could bring harmony to my family, I decided to learn it, and I believed I could learn to forbear. With that one thought, a miracle occurred. My left leg, which had been injured by an injection when I was young and had always been cold, suddenly felt warm.
That night, even before I read any Dafa books, I came down with a fever. The next day at work, I felt totally fine, so I asked my coworker if she knew why I had had a fever. She cheerfully said, “Master is taking care of you, purifying your body. You must have good inborn quality. I hope you will cultivate diligently.” I was deeply moved and said, “Dafa is so good, I will definitely cultivate diligently.”
When I began studying the Fa teachings, the words in the book Zhuan Falun appeared in various colors, and a lot of impurities were expelled from my body. A friend who hadn’t seen me for a few days asked, “Did you scrub your face with a special brush or cleanser? Why is it so white and smooth?” I truly felt like I was being reborn. The extraordinary manifestations of Dafa kept appearing, encouraging me to cultivate diligently.
My Husband Helped Me Improve My Xinxing
My husband tended to criticize everything, and, in his eyes, I couldn’t do anything right. He rarely spoke kindly, so I, in turn, criticized him: “What kind of Chinese did you learn in school? Did you only learn bad words?” Arguments became routine. When words failed, it could turn into a physical conflict. Once, he hit me and injured my head, so I stayed at my parents’ home for a few days.
After I began studying the teachings, I was strict about abiding by the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. No matter what my husband said, I remained calm. Once, over a trivial matter, he was about to hit me again. I quickly smiled and asked, “What did I do wrong? Let’s talk it over.” He lowered his fist, and didn’t hit me.
Because I had been deeply influenced by Chinese Communist Party (CCP) culture, I used to be competitive and always wanted to have the upper hand in arguments. I realized that the problem was with me, so I was careful to be kind and tolerant. I took on responsibilities like grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning and sought to become a truly virtuous wife and mother. My husband saw the changes in me after I began cultivating.
A Dafa practitioner should be seen as a good person wherever they are. When I changed, my family environment also improved. Once I began practicing Dafa, my husband never struck me again. He is always the first to read the truth-clarification materials I print and is very supportive of my cultivation. He also warmly welcomes fellow practitioners who visit me. Simply by supporting my cultivation, he has also benefited. His health has improved, and his face glows.
Unexpected Gains
Practitioners need to do the Dafa exercises consistently to transform their bodies. I complete the five exercises every day. After some time, something unexpected happened. My crooked left leg became longer and thicker, my left foot returned to normal, and I no longer limped when I walked. A coworker noticed and asked, “Why don’t you limp anymore?” Practicing Dafa truly has miraculous effects.
I was over 60. If I had not practiced Dafa, my leg would have only gotten worse over time. Can modern medicine fix a condition it considers irreversible?
My personality has also improved. I am no longer petty, and I feel happy every day. At our regular physical exams at my workplace, all my indicators are within the normal range. The secretary of our women’s committee said to me, “In our department, you have the best results—not a single indicator is out of range.” Many coworkers younger than me had multiple abnormal test results.
I originally started to practice Dafa just to bring harmony to my family, but my leg was unexpectedly healed as well. I truly witnessed the miraculous nature of Dafa and have gained both physical and mental health.
Sharing My Personal Experience to Clarify the Truth
During my 17 years of cultivation, I have remembered Master’s teachings, actively clarified the truth face-to-face, and distributed informational materials to help save people.
Once, I visited a fellow practitioner’s home. Her husband used to be my middle school physical education teacher. When he saw me, he said, “Your leg has improved dramatically—I can hardly see any problem now.”
When I told him my leg improved after I started practicing Falun Dafa, his wife quietly mentioned that he hadn’t withdrawn from the CCP yet. I said to him, “Hundreds of millions of people have already quit. You can also see improvement in your wife. She has become so healthy after cultivating. Why would you want to be a CCP member?”
When he said he’d stopped paying Party dues long ago, I said, “Then let me help you quit using your real name.” He agreed and gave me his name. He was already in his mid-80s.
Overjoyed, his wife said, “I’ve been trying to persuade him for 10 years, and you succeeded in just a few sentences. Thank you so much,”
I replied, “You should thank Master Li.”
A few days later, I ran into my former physics teacher. I said, “Look at how well I can walk now.” After watching me take a few steps, he asked how I’d healed my leg. I told him I practiced Falun Dafa and that I could now sit in the full lotus position for two hours. I then told him about quitting the CCP to stay safe. He readily agreed and withdrew from the CCP’s Youth League and Young Pioneers.
Another time, a fellow practitioner’s husband drove several of us to a courthouse to send righteous thoughts in support of a practitioner who was being illegally detained and tried that day. Afterward, around lunchtime, I said, “Let’s eat together.” During the meal, I told him, “I heard you’re a CCP member. What’s the point of that? You should withdraw.” I asked him his name and said I could help him quit the Party, the Youth League, and the Young Pioneers. He agreed.
After we left the restaurant, his wife (also a practitioner) insisted on bowing to me in gratitude. She said, “My sister and I have been trying to persuade my husband for years, but he would get angry whenever we mentioned it. Today, you succeeded so easily.” I said it must have been the right moment.
After Letting Go of My Attachment to My Daughter, Her Marriage Became Harmonious
My daughter’s marriage mirrored mine. In previous years, she and her husband frequently talked about divorce. Whenever she cried, I cried even more. Although I knew they had karmic ties and that perhaps my daughter owed him from a past life, I still couldn’t let go of my concern for her well-being.
After understanding my feelings based on the Fa principles, I stopped worrying about her being treated unfairly and instead focused on teaching her tolerance. One day when they argued again and said they had already written a divorce agreement and were going to finalize it, I simply told her not to say anything extreme and to calm down; whatever the outcome, I would accept it.
This time, I truly let go of my attachment and sent righteous thoughts to eliminate it. Just as Master taught us,
“Emotion is a net: the more one struggles,the more it tightens” (“What’s Your Yearning?” Hong Yin III)
Twenty minutes later, my daughter returned smiling and said everything was fine. Then I totally understood—it wasn’t really about divorce; it was a test of whether I could let go of my attachment to sentimentality. Once I let it go, her family problem was resolved.
Last year, my daughter resumed practicing Dafa. She abided by the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, and, as a result, there was no more physical violence in her home. She learned forbearance, and her smile finally returned.
After obtaining a USB drive with the film Once We Were Divine, I arranged for my family to watch it together. My son-in-law thought it was good and asked me, “Why should people take suffering as joy? Why would one want to become a god again? Why, when I am here, do I not feel like smoking or have bad thoughts?” I answered all his questions, which helped him understand the truth about Dafa.
When my son-in-law first started to date my daughter, he asked her, “Your mother practices Falun Dafa—will she kill me?” This shows how deeply he had been poisoned by CCP propaganda. Over the years, whenever they had disagreements, I guided them using the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, teaching them how to be good people and to cherish their predestined relationship.
My Daughter’s Family Recites “Falun Dafa Is Good” and Witnesses Miracles
I have helped raise my grandson since he was young. He saw and heard songs and videos downloaded from Dafa websites and has benefited greatly. When he was about three or four, his father accidentally caught his foot in the rear wheel of a bicycle, tearing a large piece of skin from his ankle. His father was so frightened he didn’t dare face me and had his wife bring the boy to me. My grandson said he barely cried. I asked, “Didn’t it hurt?” He said, “I kept reciting ‘Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.’”
His paternal grandmother questioned why such a young child was reciting those words, implying I shouldn’t have taught them to him. I said, “His foot didn’t hurt nearly as much as it normally would—isn’t that good?” Taking the opportunity, I told her that sincerely reciting these words can bring protection in times of danger.
In early August 2024, after dining out, my daughter suddenly experienced severe abdominal pain. She couldn’t stand and began vomiting. My son-in-law rushed her to a nearby hospital. At that critical time, my grandson repeatedly urged her to recite the two phrases. Her pain eased somewhat, although she still couldn’t straighten up. The hospital diagnosed ovarian torsion and said surgery was necessary.
When I got to the hospital, I told my son-in-law that it wasn’t a big issue and that she could recover by meditating with me at home because Dafa is all-powerful. Since there would be no cost or risk, he agreed and urged my daughter to meditate with me. She did the sitting meditation. My grandson came over, gave her a thumbs-up, and said, “Mom, keep it up.” She smiled. After several days of studying the Fa and doing the exercises, she fully recovered and went on her planned trip.
I feel so fortunate to be a Dafa disciple. Many beings in the universe envy me. I will cultivate diligently and cherish this once-in-an-eternity opportunity. Words cannot describe Master’s immense compassion. Only by advancing diligently can I repay Master’s grace.
