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Well, into July, I’m still trying to put this journey into words. The need to express what I’ve experienced is intense, almost primal. Imagine words clawing to escape your skin — if you’ve felt that, you understand. Vipassana for beginners For those unfamiliar, Vipassana is a meditation technique that demands 10 days of silence and self-reflection. During this time, you are asked to observe your thoughts without judgment, to understand the impermanence of your emotions, and ultimately find (some) peace of mind. No phones, no books, no pen and paper, no talking, no eye contact, no sign language, no touching - it’s just you and your mind. It sounds straightforward, but the reality is anything but. In my ten days of distraction-free silence, I faced parts of myself I’d avoided for years. Therapy has been a cornerstone of my 20s, but only in the solitude of Vipassana did I understand the depth of my discomfort. The uncomfortable conversations I’d suppressed, the embarrassing situations I’d

Meditation Mindfulness Vipassana Sit down, settle in, find your inner peace – were my first thoughts as I began meditating on the first day of my Vipassana course in February 2024. Parul Bhati 4 min read · Jul 27, 2024 -- 1 Listen Share Outside my dorm in Dhamma Laddha Well, into July, I’m still trying to put this journey into words. The need to express what I’ve experienced is intense, almost primal. Imagine words clawing to escape your skin — if you’ve felt that, you understand. Vipassana for beginners For those unfamiliar, Vipassana is a meditation technique that demands 10 days of silence

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