(Minghui.org)
Falun Gong (also known as Falun Dafa) has enabled millions of people to become free of disease and to improve their level of morality. The following, by a senior citizen who has practiced the exercises daily for over 10 years, is an example of the power of Dafa.
Youthful Appearance, Able Body
I am 66 years old, and I have been practicing Falun Gong for 16 years. People have commented that I look like I'm in my 40s. Because of my youthful appearance, people often think my younger brother is my older brother.
I attribute my youthful appearance to the fact that I have practiced the Falun Gong exercises daily for over 10 years. On nights when I knew I would be leaving home early the next morning, I would do the exercises that night. While I was living with my friend, I always did the exercises even if it meant that I wouldn’t have time to sleep.
I often felt the Falun and a strong energy flow adjusting my body, especially in my back. One time I sat down on a bed and my back suddenly felt warm and comfortable. I thought that it was because I was near the heater, but the heat was not even on. I realized that I was feeling the energy flow. I live on the eighth floor of my building, and I take the stairs effortlessly every day.
Near Death, Considering Suicide
My health was very poor before I began practicing Falun Gong. I suffered from a bowel obstruction, and I was on track to have major surgery in October 1986. I was in very critical condition, and I fell unconscious just before the surgery. The doctors proceeded with exploratory surgery anyway. Blood started gushing out of me as soon as they made an incision, and my blood pressure instantly dropped to zero. I almost died.
Although I miraculously woke up after surgery, I was very weak from then on and often sweated profusely even with mild activity. My bed pillow and sheets were often wet from perspiration. I frequently suffered from the cold in winter.
In addition to that, I was addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. I smoked two packs of cigarettes every day. Because of these habits, I developed high cholesterol, high blood density, and a severe stomach disease. At times, my stomach would hurt so badly that I would roll on the floor in pain. I was so miserable that I considered committing suicide.
I once got into an accident while driving drunk on my motorcycle, and I broke my clavicle. I also had arthritis. I had so much pain throughout my entire back that I felt as if all of my vertebrae were tied up with barbed wire. My days were spent in pain and misery.
In trying to find a cure for my ailments, I tried many types of qigong such as tai chi 24 styles, tai chi knife, and tai chi sword, among others. However, they did not help me at all. I gradually lost all hope in life.
A New Life
The most important date of my life was in March 1996, when I started practicing Falun Gong. All of my diseases and ailments were cured, and it was as if I had been reborn. Words cannot describe the feelings of excitement and joy that this new life has brought me.
No matter how bad the weather is, I do the five exercises at the group practice site. I quit drinking and smoking. Gradually, I found myself becoming stronger. My stomach disease disappeared, and I no longer had to drag one of my feet while walking, as I did in the past.
All my friends and family have witnessed my changes and are amazed by the magnificence of Dafa.
Falun Gong is a cultivation way that cultivates both one's nature and longevity. I once traveled over 300 miles in one day by motorcycle from Daqing to Jiamusi. My friends were amazed, because it is very difficult to ride such long distances, even for a young person. Although I am now in my 60s, I ride my motorcycle throughout all four seasons of the year. This has also become my way of transportation while I speak to people about Falun Gong and the persecution.
I am not highly educated. By sharing my experiences with you, I hope that you will consider practicing Falun Gong, and that you will not miss this precious opportunity.
