(Minghui.org) Seeing the worried faces of patients at the hospital reminds me of how lucky I am to be a Falun Dafa practitioner.

I used to suffer from all kinds of ailments, including heart and brain problems brought on by insufficient blood to these organs. Life was a struggle.

These problems that had bothered me for 24 years disappeared after I took up the practice of Falun Dafa. No words can express my happiness, and even now, as a middle-aged woman, I am light-footed and walk fast like a young girl.

I recall my life before practicing Falun Dafa when I hear my neighbors arguing. I too used to quarrel with my husband and we thought of divorce at times.

Since I began practicing Dafa, I have kept in mind the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, and, I must admit, especially the principle of Forbearance.

I once visited my husband when he was working out of town. The round trip by bicycle was almost six hours. Yet he was unhappy when he saw me and complained that I didn't handle things well. This would have certainly led to an outburst on my part, but I remembered Forbearance and simply smiled.

Before I practiced Dafa, I was happy with personal gain and unhappy with losses. I viewed a lot of things in my life as unfair. Now, I no longer hold these things in my heart. I understand now that the more one struggles, the more difficult life is. When I take things lightly, I feel as if a gigantic stone has been lifted from my heart and I feel very light.

It is so good to practice Falun Dafa because I know how to look within. No matter what I encounter, I think, “Why did I see this? Shouldn't I let go of some of my attachments?” I no longer hate others and I feel pity for those that persecute practitioners because I know that they will have to pay for their wrongdoing in the end.

Even when I am mistreated, I am still grateful to Dafa. I used to think of revenge because I did not want people to think that I was weak. I know now that revenge is silly because I would lose virtue. I no longer focus so much on others' attitudes. I am warm-hearted and ready to help.

I recall the day that my husband and I were arrested by 610 Office agents and sentenced to a one-year prison term. I had to leave my child and my mother who both needed my care.

However, I did not feel unfortunate or sad. I did not regret the road that I selected. I am steadfast in my faith and feel blessed that it is so good to practice Dafa.