“Start again…”
As each day passed and we sat to begin our next of many daily meditations, the message was always the same.
Vipassana master and teacher, S.N. Goenka, would speak to us from beyond the grave, urging us to let go of what has come and gone, and to start again in the present moment—accepting reality as it is and not as we would wish it to be.
Everything is changing at every moment, and my experience with Vipassana allowed me to feel deeply into my body and observe the sensations, thoughts and feelings that arose in a neutral space, free of craving or aversion (which ultimately lead to misery).
When we stop spreading seeds of misery, we can begin to grow love, compassion, and healing vibrations within and all around us.
With this practice, we can retrain our nervous systems to accept the present moment exactly as it shows up, empowering us to make positive changes, not from a place of resistance or negativity, but openness and allowing.
Attending the California Vipassana Center’s 10 day silent meditation retreat was one of the hardest, yet most enlightening and rewarding experiences of my life.
The vow of noble silence allowed me to witness and release thoughts, feelings, and memories that bubbled up from the distant past, so that I could “start again” in each moment, present to all that is coming to be and passing away.
This meditation is the same one that the Buddha taught and used to reach enlightenment. Paired with Qigong’s emotional components, this practice can help to break the habit patterns of the mind so that even deeper release can occur, freeing us from reactivity and the hold of repetitive cycles of thought.
For an in-depth look into my experience, click on the link to see the full video, and let us know if you have any questions!
Since my return, Chris and I have continue our daily Vipassana practice so that we may continue to be of service in bringing greater joy, fulfillment, vitality and liberation to the lives of all beings.
Love and Qi
-Parisa (and Chris)
Hi,
Do you have a studio or classes during the week? Would you point me in the right direction?
Thanks,
Debra 🙂
Hi Debra,
Where are you located? We’re doing a Friday noontime class at our Burbank office. I will email you! Be blessed!
Parisa, You shine a beautiful light on the importance of resolving our feelings from past experiences and being present in the current moment for what it is. Also, the focus on the gross sensation vs. the subtle sensation is interesting and helpful to me in learning more to improve my mind and body scanning. I have come to love the Qigong Center and Balance Meditation that you and Chris taught us because it slows me down and refines my awareness of the body and environment. Thank you for all that you do and for sharing about your experience with Vipassana. Love and hugs to you. Nan
Thank you so much Nan!
We’re all learning and growing together. Love this comment, and love you! 😊🥰❤️