(Minghui.org) I am 75 years old. Before I became a practitioner in July 1998, I suffered from all kinds of illnesses. In 1993, I almost died while being treated for pancreatic abscess. After practicing Falun Dafa, I became fit and healthy.

Master said:

“There is a criterion, however, that the life prolonged beyond your predestined time to live is completely reserved for your practice. If your mind goes wrong a little bit, your life will be in danger because your lifetime should have long been over.” (Zhuan Falun)

I have a stubborn attachment to watching soap operas. In April this year, I watched a program for one week nonstop. A few days later, I discovered that I lost my hearing in my right ear. I had slacked off in cultivation.

I felt dizzy and extremely uncomfortable after sending righteous thoughts. I shouted out for Master to help me. I told myself I will not accept the old forces' arrangement. I will cultivate right to the end and follow Master home.

A few minutes later, the discomfort eased a little, but soon after I felt sick again.

My attachment to watching television dramas had been brewing for quite some time. Back in 2004, I was watching a Korean drama series. Then one day I suddenly threw up and had diarrhea. In 2014, I watched episode after episode of another television series for half a month. Everyday, I would finish an episode then read the Fa. I was so tired I could not stay awake while studying the Fa.

All of a sudden, I had symptoms of a stroke late into the night. My family wanted to send me to the hospital, but I refused to go. I assured them Master would take care of me. A few days later I recovered.

Therefore, I knew the cause of my discomfort was my attachment to watching television shows. Due to this obsession, I had not been diligent in doing the three things well. I was studying the Fa as a formality and did not pay attention to what I was reading. I often dozed off while sending righteous thoughts. I did not spend much time going out to tell people the facts about the persecution. At home, I lost my temper from time to time.

I realized I had been wrong. After I lost my hearing in one ear, I did not send righteous thoughts to eliminate the interference from the old forces. I also had not looked within.

I now understood the severity of my attachment and its impact on my cultivation. Master has extended the lives of elderly practitioners so that we can help save sentient beings. I have truly let Master down.

I promise Master I will be extra diligent in cultivation from now on in my limited life span.

Category: Improving Oneself