(Minghui.org) I live in Hubei Province, the epicenter of the coronavirus. Many people have high fevers and virus-like symptoms. The neighboring communities have also been heavily affected by the epidemic.
I called my cousin before the Chinese New Year and learned that my uncle’s family was infected. After it was confirmed that my uncle had the coronavirus he was not admitted to the hospital because of a shortage of beds. His wife and my two cousins developed high fevers and visited different hospitals for treatment. I phoned her and reminded her to say, “Falun Dafa is good” and “Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.”
I had previously clarified the truth to my uncle’s family and they all withdrew from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its youth organizations. I felt that they might not really know the truth about the persecution, however, since we seldom spoke. I wished I had told them the two phrases earlier. I was worried and wanted to visit them.
The truth is, I was afraid to go to their home. I know I'm a practitioner and the virus would be killed by my energy, but I didn’t want to go where people were sick. I realized this meant that I didn’t completely believe in the Fa and Master. On the other hand I wanted to tell them the truth in person instead of over the phone.
My sister called me on Chinese New Year's Eve and said that my uncle's kidneys were failing and he was dying. He wanted to have some lotus root soup (an Asian delicacy). She said she made the soup for him but didn’t have a car to deliver it. I immediately offered to help. I knew that Master arranged this opportunity for me.
My cousin didn’t want to see me in person because she was afraid that I would get infected. She asked me to put the soup on the street and she would get it. I assured her that I would be fine but she refused to see me. I didn’t insist. I left a note on which I wrote “Falun Dafa is good” and “Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good” and placed it with the soup container. I told her over the phone that these two phrases would save her life and asked her to tell the other family members to keep repeating them.
I didn’t want to enter their home so I didn’t insist on seeing my cousin. I was selfish because I wanted to protect myself. This was not believing in the Fa and Master 100%.
After realizing my shortcomings, I phoned my cousin. I told her that I was coming to see her. I explained why she would recover if she repeated these two phrases. I also gave her some materials to read and CDs to watch. I assured her that she would definitely recover if she sincerely repeated these phrases. As she nodded her head I saw a glimmer of hope in her eyes.
My understanding is that it's more effective if we talk to people face to face. I also let go of my fear that my phone was being monitored. I called the other cousin and my uncle and his wife and told them to say, “Falun Dafa is good” and “Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good” and they would recover. They agreed.
Now my uncle’s family is recovering from the coronavirus. They are in good spirits and feel hopeful. Thank you Master for your saving grace and for enlightening me.
This epidemic appeared so suddenly. The once bustling streets are deserted, and many cities are now ghost towns. Even though I feel the urgency of saving sentient beings I have fear and cannot break through my notions. I am not able to clarify the truth to people in a dignified way. I become anxious. I know my mental state is not correct. I should keep calm at this critical moment. I must study the Fa with a focused mind, practice the exercises, send forth righteous thoughts, cultivate myself so I can make breakthroughs. This way I can save more sentient beings.
This catastrophe is a warning for the world's people as well as for us practitioners. Dafa practitioners must study the Fa well, practice the exercises and cultivate ourselves well. I have to change my mentality and clarify the truth to people.
This is my understanding. Please point out anything inappropriate.
Category: Improving Oneself
