(Minghui.org) Falun Gong has changed my life. I suffered greatly in the past, and was on the verge of collapse when I had the good fortune of meeting a Falun Gong practitioner. My health improved dramatically and I felt that my destiny had changed!
My name is Lin Yanming (an alias). I'm 51 years-old, and from Shandong Province. I was a provincial level athlete in my youth, yet I contracted a variety of illnesses when I was 43. The excessive exercise had harmed my legs. I had edema in my knees, water retention, torn ligaments, and pain that was difficult to endure. It was so severe that I had to convalesce, and go to the hospital to have fluids drained from my body. I had many medical treatments, but they weren't really effective. I suffered greatly.
My condition didn't improve and I developed new illnesses. I had heart disease, and at times was on the verge of cardiac arrest. I also suffered from insomnia. The suffering was endless, and I became extremely depressed.
I reached the limit of my endurance in 2007, and was on the verge of a nervous breakdown. I thought that my death was imminent.
A fellow teacher of mine, Ms. Wang Jing (an alias) began practicing Falun Gong in 1996, but stopped after the persecution began in 1999. She developed serious illnesses about the same time that I did. Her cervical vertebra, thoracic vertebra, lumbar vertebra, and coccyx were severely dislocated, and painful. She also had severe headaches. She contracted necrosis of the thighbone in May 2008, and was no longer able to work. I visited her at home once. She had tried many treatment methods but her condition didn't improve and became more serious.
“I'm Practicing Falun Gong Again”
A completely new-looking Ms. Wang showed up in the school yard one day in October 2008. I was shocked, and rushed over to ask what had happened. She happily said, “I'm practicing Falun Gong again. Falun Gong is miraculous! You should practice too!” I said, “I'm not calm enough to practice.” She said, “It doesn't matter, anyone can practice. You should start now by sincerely reciting, “Falun Gong is good! Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good! You will experience miracles too! If you are able to say it out loud the results will be even better.”
Without pause I shouted,“Falun Gong is good! 'Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good!'” I sincerely continued reciting this. Ms. Wang and I talked about the beauty of Falun Gong and how it helps improve physical and mental health. When I had a problem that I couldn't solve, she never complained to me. She simply smiled and said, “Recite ‘Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance’ is good! And live according to these principles.” I asked her, “Do you really not hate the people who have persecuted practitioners?” She smiled and said, “Falun Gong practitioners don't hold grudges.”
I always feel tranquil when I'm with Ms. Wang. She is healthier now at 54 than she was in her youth. The longer she lives the younger she looks! I truly admire her.
Soon, without realizing it, my health improved greatly. My knees no longer hurt unless I did excessive work. My other illnesses gradually improved or disappeared altogether.
Grateful for Knowing a Practitioner
Five years have already passed, and my health and mental state keep getting better. My life is now filled with light and hope. It is really true. Who can escape birth, aging, sickness, death, and suffering? Falun Gong has changed my destiny! It is so wonderful! It has been my greatest fortune to know a Falun Gong practitioner!
Thank you Master Li for providing such a wonderful disciple for me to meet! And thank you for changing my destiny, from one of suffering, to one filled with such promise. I am forever grateful to you, and thank you for introducing Falun Gong to the world.
