My 15 Year Journey
Transitioning from a victim to a survivor was a solitary journey. Life presented overwhelming challenges, and I found myself giving up. Seeking professional assistance, I consulted therapists, doctors, and was prescribed various medications. However, the physical and emotional pain persisted, and the medications caused severe side effects, leading to a state of uncertainty and hopelessness.
During this difficult time, I found comfort in the support of love ones and the serenity of nature, providing me the strength to persevere. I was fortunate to encounter Vipassana Meditation, a 10 day course of noble silence learning to meditate 10 hours a day. It was my first exposure to meditation rendering it extremely difficult. This facility provided the means and tools to help me turn inward and self examine; the experience was life changing. I’ve continued this practice and encouraged many to attend this life changing 10 day Vipassana Meditation course.
SATYA NARAYAN GEONKA
“Whatever we experience: pleasant or unpleasant is unimportant. The important point is not to react with craving and aversion, the progress is our developed equanimity.”
Learning to accept life “as it is for what it is” render profound meaning to my new beginning. A journey inward revealing Devine experiences, wisdom and guidance giving me faith and devotion to move forward. I’ve began to observe my daily motions: brushing teeth, shower, house chores, cooking, walking, yoga, zumba - learning to be in the present moment with a calm mind. I started to understand the connection between thoughts, emotions and body sensations. Being self-aware leads to self-realization to cultivate and overcome challenges to heal myself. This forgotten wisdom is imprinted in us, we just need to be quiet to remind ourself of this knowledge.
ALBERT EINSTEIN
“Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when one contemplates the mysteries of life.”
We’ve possessed the wisdom within should we choose to inquire - turning inward to understand our true nature. It took PTSD, ADD, stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and severe side effects to medications for me to remember a natural way to heal. Out of curiosity to examine the “SELF”, I was able to see the light and shadow of my own being to transcend to this peaceful place. Learning to quiet the mind gave me clarity to understand that we’re here to learn from each other and to elevate one another to grow as a whole. I left the corporate world minimizing my life, devoting to the practice, obtaining knowledge, and sharing these direct experiences with those who are open to practice.
CARL GUSTAV JUNG
“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become. You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do.”
“My Better Me” becomes a life journey to share this mindfulness practice to encourage others to discover their own power and wisdom. Tap into your own ability to heal your mind, body and emotions to transform yourself.