tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38945852001292323762024-03-05T13:32:58.754-05:00Raw Love RecipesLa Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06102086831849676771noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894585200129232376.post-77911497897943685362022-04-05T16:22:00.004-04:002022-04-05T16:22:57.548-04:00Spring Master Cleanse Challenge<p>Spring is HERE!</p><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle">It
is the perfect timing to cleanse & clear our whole self from all
kinds of the toxins; physically, mentally and spiritually.</div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle"> </div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle">The past two years haven't been easy for anyone, and there is a lot we need to flush out!</div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle">Here is your chance to join, a group of enthusiasts, who are SAYING YES to release and cleanse their body, mind and spirit.</div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle"> </div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle">This Challenge consists of the following:</div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle">*21 Days Juice Fasting Cure<br />*Energy Healing <br />*Balancing and Healing Chakras<br />*Affirmations<br />*Recipes<br />*Meditations<br />*Body Movements<br />*Weekly Online Meetings<br />* And Support Group</div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle"> </div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle">The Juice Fast Starts on Friday April 8</div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle">First Weekly meeting Wednesday April 6</div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle"><br />to prep ourselves for the challenge, set up our intentions, and get our groceries ready for the 21 Days</div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle">Weekly meetings every Wednesday<br />12 PM EST & 7PM EST (Depending on the Group size and Time Zones)</div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle">21 Days Juice Fast runs from April 8 to April 28</div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle">During this period, each participants will receive 2 Energy Healing Sessions</div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle"> </div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle">Energetic Contribution:<br />444$<br />Includes:<br />-Daily Juicing Recipes (4 Juices per Day for 21 days)<br />-2 Energy Healing Sessions/Participant<br />-Weekly Online Group Call<br />-Chakra Information, Healing & Balancing<br />-Emails with Suggestions, Meditations, Yoga Postures, & Inspirational Videos </div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle">*Bonus, my Upcoming Book Gratitude Juices</div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle"><br /></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle">Should you feel called to join for one week, energetic contribution will be 222$, Two Weeks 333$</div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle"><br /></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle">Please sign up before April 5 in order to receive the email with all the details about the calls, recipes, etc...</div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle">Here is the form to sign:</div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle"><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl gpro0wi8 py34i1dx" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2Ft8JdSxV9SwGfekJh9%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3V_e3_0kmE4yq6_cCdU-C82pKTQFLyC4Vp1LiXALCo2CW_EGSTyPr34I0&h=AT02PnaeUOy4LO-28H18gQ9DysboLzd9mGeCXzDU2wm4wvQsTLSK6I-oszqu20Rr7_AkYv7HDs4Vipt_aAWH_ZSiSSVFyyzi-Q_T0RF5s-jfoD_5-MugzLp46Lv9GdnzWJTQGcY&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT1rSN-lnCcN6nBsrQ6fLJqNF57l-Hlvn-1LLx8IAryIgTudnYBo8rlXiyB3Ji4YAR6fpgS6Di6qcVO2VF6ByjNn9-lMzyTp0hfhufpU7ez67VIP2SY546kBdE3pto9RXkoxT5P3K5U4fprpJL4ohTM2AO2sL_61oXaXJKzdFJLeZrJDqw" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/t8JdSxV9SwGfekJh9</a></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle">Only few days before we start! Please Share and Sign up!</div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle"> </div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC0UQ-ZZ7tRTAWuTQpgUXl1UKh7cWDHZSKidJKng05Q0qWFqoVKY3ML5xIyHS9x1qyMgCu3Hn5yp57sr_ZAuxKLhBimTphBdA2I8RbVhlyCU4BzN8KhYGfbxTUsp3mCFzBe7PVWeZ6MJDDsg7qcWFVAUhd2RwgDJKM-QXscpUw4Z995grkFHFJND_P/s1920/Master%20Spring%20Cleanse.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC0UQ-ZZ7tRTAWuTQpgUXl1UKh7cWDHZSKidJKng05Q0qWFqoVKY3ML5xIyHS9x1qyMgCu3Hn5yp57sr_ZAuxKLhBimTphBdA2I8RbVhlyCU4BzN8KhYGfbxTUsp3mCFzBe7PVWeZ6MJDDsg7qcWFVAUhd2RwgDJKM-QXscpUw4Z995grkFHFJND_P/s320/Master%20Spring%20Cleanse.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> </div>La Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06102086831849676771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894585200129232376.post-48511175310081602082022-03-24T18:07:00.005-04:002022-04-05T15:39:40.353-04:00Empathic Powers - Preview of Ericzone Podcast Episode 26 with Reina Hallab<p></p><p></p><p>In this preview, Reina Hallab and Eric Mailhot discuss having empathic
abilities to understand other people's emotions and the burden this
might bring. </p><p> Ericzone podcast: Episode 26 (En)
July 24th 2020 Reina Hallab </p><p>Reina Hallab is a public speaker and an ambassador for healthy living.
Her travels, projects and hardships have guided her towards enlightening
discoveries and insights. Now living in Montreal, she is an advocate
for raw foods who brings people together and talks about positive
solutions for her home country of Lebanon. </p><p> Follow Reina Hallab </p><p>www.rawhealing.ca
www.rawmarketing.ca
www.rawloverecipes.com</p><p></p><p><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/5QRUySh3GfY" width="480"></iframe></p>La Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06102086831849676771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894585200129232376.post-4987331256675027402022-03-24T18:06:00.003-04:002022-04-11T10:57:44.535-04:00Lebanon is beautiful - Preview of Ericzone Podcast Episode 26 with Reina...<p></p><p></p><p>In this preview, Reina Hallab talks about a variety of beautiful places
and projects in Lebanon. </p><p>Among those places, Cedar's camp ground,
Lipattern and the NGO called Amurt, that teaches kids in refugee camps. </p><p>Ericzone podcast: Episode 26 (En)
July 24th 2020 Reina Hallab </p><p>Reina Hallab is a public speaker and an ambassador for healthy living.
Her travels, projects and hardships have guided her towards enlightening
discoveries and insights. Now living in Montreal, she is an advocate
for raw foods who brings people together and talks about positive
solutions for her home country of Lebanon. </p><p>Follow Reina Hallab </p><p>www.rawhealing.ca
www.rawmarketing.ca
www.rawloverecipes.com </p><p><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/i8Zoda6RI3M" width="480"></iframe></p>La Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06102086831849676771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894585200129232376.post-84705791358668478882022-03-24T18:04:00.006-04:002022-05-31T13:06:06.244-04:00Solutions for Lebanon - Preview of Ericzone Podcast Episode 26 with Reina<p></p><p></p><p>In this preview, Reina Hallab and Eric Mailhot discuss solutions and
point out the pillars that can put the country of Lebanon back on its
feet. </p><p>Ericzone podcast: Episode 26 (En)
July 24th 2020 Reina Hallab </p><p> </p><p>Reina Hallab is a public speaker and an ambassador for healthy living.
Her travels, projects and hardships have guided her towards enlightening
discoveries and insights. Now living in Montreal, she is an advocate
for raw foods who brings people together and talks about positive
solutions for her home country of Lebanon. </p><p>Follow Reina Hallab </p><p>www.rawhealing.ca
www.rawmarketing.ca
www.rawloverecipes.com</p><p><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/KY3WcIyuk_0" width="480"></iframe></p>La Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06102086831849676771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894585200129232376.post-20778948430773626872022-03-24T18:03:00.004-04:002022-07-11T11:42:48.112-04:00Discuss Covid-19 - Preview of Ericzone Podcast Episode 26 with Reina Hallab<p></p><p></p><p>In this preview, Reina Hallab and Eric Mailhot talk about life
threatening events such as the covid-19 global pandemic. </p><p> </p><p>Ericzone podcast: Episode 26 (En)
July 24th 2020 Reina Hallab </p><p>Reina Hallab is a public speaker and an ambassador for healthy living.
Her travels, projects and hardships have guided her towards enlightening
discoveries and insights. Now living in Montreal, she is an advocate
for raw foods who brings people together and talks about positive
solutions for her home country of Lebanon. </p><p>Follow Reina Hallab </p><p>www.rawhealing.ca
www.rawmarketing.ca
www.rawloverecipes.com</p><p><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/5_MgCJO22Ao" width="480"></iframe></p>La Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06102086831849676771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894585200129232376.post-2693956537753098732022-03-24T18:00:00.001-04:002022-07-08T12:42:52.265-04:00We are Lebanese - Preview of Ericzone Podcast Episode 26 with Reina Hallab<p></p><p></p><p>In this preview, Reina Hallab speaks about the Cedar revolution in
Lebanon and explains the positive change that is currently underway. </p><p>Ericzone podcast: Episode 26 (En)
July 24th 2020 Reina Hallab </p><p>Reina Hallab is a public speaker and an ambassador for healthy living.
Her travels, projects and hardships have guided her towards enlightening
discoveries and insights. Now living in Montreal, she is an advocate
for raw foods who brings people together and talks about positive
solutions for her home country of Lebanon. </p><p>Follow Reina Hallab </p><p>www.rawhealing.ca
www.rawmarketing.ca
www.rawloverecipes.com</p><p><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/piHrO9NmvWw" width="480"></iframe></p>La Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06102086831849676771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894585200129232376.post-58354124070720748022022-03-24T17:59:00.000-04:002022-03-28T14:11:04.907-04:00Reborn in 1997- Preview of Ericzone Podcast Episode 26 with Reina Hallab<p></p><p></p><p>In this preview, Reina Hallab tells the story of the emergency brain
surgery she had to go through following the discovery of her aneurysm
and her subsequent rebirth. </p><p>Ericzone podcast: Episode 26 (En)
July 24th 2020 Reina Hallab </p><p>Reina Hallab is a public speaker and an ambassador for healthy living.
Her travels, projects and hardships have guided her towards enlightening
discoveries and insights. Now living in Montreal, she is an advocate
for raw foods who brings people together and talks about positive
solutions for her home country of Lebanon. </p><p>Follow Reina Hallab </p><p>www.rawhealing.ca
www.rawmarketing.ca
www.rawloverecipes.com</p><p><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/nP7JNA1SOZY" width="480"></iframe></p>La Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06102086831849676771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894585200129232376.post-45130108790439600862022-03-24T17:57:00.004-04:002022-04-01T20:00:05.379-04:00Being a Leader - Preview of Ericzone Podcast Episode 26 with Reina Hallab<p></p><p></p><p></p><p>In this preview, Reina Hallab explains what it is to be a leader. </p><p>Ericzone podcast: Episode 26 (En)
July 24th 2020 Reina Hallab </p><p> </p><p>Reina Hallab is a public speaker and an ambassador for healthy living. </p><p>Her travels, projects and hardships have guided her towards enlightening
discoveries and insights. Now living in Montreal, she is an advocate
for raw foods who brings people together and talks about positive
solutions for her home country of Lebanon. </p><p>Follow Reina Hallab </p><p>www.rawhealing.ca
www.rawmarketing.ca
www.rawloverecipes.com<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/m_2DZ8rSbNw" width="480"></iframe></p>La Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06102086831849676771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894585200129232376.post-53233499852592505372022-03-24T17:51:00.003-04:002022-03-24T17:51:41.252-04:00Transform To Become Whole With Reina Hallab<p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="style-scope ytd-expander" id="content">
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<span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Listen to the full episode here:
</span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazM3dWhoYkxjYXpKV09JTzFwWkpkR19IckhoZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttdUlhM1FWYUE4bEJnSEN0VHVneHFBdlpzVDRlWG1OMzAyckJ5enUxa2FJOFNpUjV0dlF2LWRhMk5aYV9OUWZCTGQySW5ld2VuaEJ4WFJqWEZmOTdPV3Vkam92QlU1Rllfc18zeU9VUDIxNmVNYUFaWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogtalkradio.com%2Flifetransformationradio%2F2021%2F06%2F03%2Ftransform-to-become-whole-with-reina-hallab" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false" target="_blank">https://www.blogtalkradio.com/lifetra...</a><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> </span></div><div class="style-scope ytd-expandable-video-description-body-renderer" id="description"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> </span></div><div class="style-scope ytd-expandable-video-description-body-renderer" id="description"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Welcome to Life Transformation Radio. </span></div><div class="style-scope ytd-expandable-video-description-body-renderer" id="description"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> </span></div><div class="style-scope ytd-expandable-video-description-body-renderer" id="description"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">In this episode, Reina Hallab and I discuss how to shift our perspective to connect to the oneness within and transform to become whole & complete. </span></div><div class="style-scope ytd-expandable-video-description-body-renderer" id="description"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">So if you want The Power of Acceptance, The Power of the Mind, and The Power of the Heart so you can live in alignment, tune in now! </span></div><div class="style-scope ytd-expandable-video-description-body-renderer" id="description"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> </span></div><div class="style-scope ytd-expandable-video-description-body-renderer" id="description"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">About Reina </span></div><div class="style-scope ytd-expandable-video-description-body-renderer" id="description"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> </span></div><div class="style-scope ytd-expandable-video-description-body-renderer" id="description"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Reina Hallab is Empowering Public Speaker,Energy Healing Catalyst,and Healthy Vibrant Lifestyle
passionate, intuitive, caring, and loving being. </span></div><div class="style-scope ytd-expandable-video-description-body-renderer" id="description"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> </span></div><div class="style-scope ytd-expandable-video-description-body-renderer" id="description"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">She is a bundle of energy, enthusiasm, knowledge, and confidence and has such a thirst for life. </span></div><div class="style-scope ytd-expandable-video-description-body-renderer" id="description"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> </span></div><div class="style-scope ytd-expandable-video-description-body-renderer" id="description"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">More Information </span></div><div class="style-scope ytd-expandable-video-description-body-renderer" id="description"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> </span></div><div class="style-scope ytd-expandable-video-description-body-renderer" id="description"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Learn more about Reina by visiting </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2Y1a2ltMDc4WkhRQUxsalRiVXFZeDBoN0l1d3xBQ3Jtc0tsamRiQWpVc1pObW1idE5VeXFZT2Eza3hjdWMwY3hYREdsTTFDdURScjNoLVF3aXBfSi01RlN2OTFHWG1IalpMcW8yemRPMFp5Y2dab3dUVG14RFFtandqbVJHUmdlWlVxckR1cTROQkNYbUg3Wkxydw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rawhealing.ca" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false" target="_blank">https://www.rawhealing.ca</a><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> </span></div><div class="style-scope ytd-expandable-video-description-body-renderer" id="description"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Instagram </span></div><div class="style-scope ytd-expandable-video-description-body-renderer" id="description"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">@Raw_Healing @RawLoveRecipes @RawMarketingInc</span></div><div class="style-scope ytd-expandable-video-description-body-renderer" id="description"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> </span></div><div class="style-scope ytd-expandable-video-description-body-renderer" id="description"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Facebook
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Thanks for collaborating & spreading the love energy and giveaways! </p><p>🙏🏼💗🕊🌎<br /><br />Running from Nov 20 to Dec 4 - daily prices & big wins announced Dec 5! <br />The big prices: D for detox program & <a href="https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-7407583-14374544" target="_blank">Vitamix</a> A2300 simply by signing up to the Self-Healing Therapy customized program! <br /><br />All details in the post - make sure to take the time to read & check all the gifts! 💝 <br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CHzX_uHJXx2/?igshid=1kkz1qk4aer1n">https://www.instagram.com/p/CHzX_uHJXx2/?igshid=1kkz1qk4aer1n</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJXc7hrpWFjZjY2KKhkeatoaylpPms7WH4VVGJMNKwVT0aK0_e_m470AkESYZfFOqz3oneKipJpfFvUcrhKv9x0klhHTEqWMBqY1uwqQrZ7pzoZYEE95cigakeNatM91u_pKPbut-mGIk/s1080/2.png" 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</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><p></p><p>LET THE LOVE OF GIVING BEGINS!!!!!!</p><p> </p><p>Live in HARMONY, LOVE & PEACE</p><p> La Reina <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>La Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06102086831849676771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894585200129232376.post-23123671523230036122020-11-17T14:22:00.002-05:002020-11-17T14:48:52.462-05:00Glamorous Healthy Holiday Ho Ho Ho!<p>Dear friends! </p><div dir="auto"><div class="ecm0bbzt hv4rvrfc ihqw7lf3 dati1w0a" data-ad-comet-preview="message" data-ad-preview="message" id="jsc_c_el"><div class="j83agx80 cbu4d94t ew0dbk1b irj2b8pg"><div class="qzhwtbm6 knvmm38d"><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa fgxwclzu a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto"><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 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dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl q66pz984 gpro0wi8 b1v8xokw" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/giveaway?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZVEw_dvzj-CsReskfJjvpX1LDqLdhcdKxKFXm5rZ-er5os-ihlZybFpFqqgf9jQMUidBBjMFRzNIi8HUYhnKRrLu_16N8w-SDlM6lvZKF4-fzz1827EImaBpswHl-KcOYP893u2pQQuyiGuyVuySmT4E8XtKeghPOmxb_qffWtg8vEXT06EHb3AOZITfPBS278&__tn__=*NK-R" role="link" tabindex="0">#giveaway</a></span> <span><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl q66pz984 gpro0wi8 b1v8xokw" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/staytuned?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZVEw_dvzj-CsReskfJjvpX1LDqLdhcdKxKFXm5rZ-er5os-ihlZybFpFqqgf9jQMUidBBjMFRzNIi8HUYhnKRrLu_16N8w-SDlM6lvZKF4-fzz1827EImaBpswHl-KcOYP893u2pQQuyiGuyVuySmT4E8XtKeghPOmxb_qffWtg8vEXT06EHb3AOZITfPBS278&__tn__=*NK-R" role="link" tabindex="0">#staytuned</a></span> <span><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl q66pz984 gpro0wi8 b1v8xokw" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/holidays?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZVEw_dvzj-CsReskfJjvpX1LDqLdhcdKxKFXm5rZ-er5os-ihlZybFpFqqgf9jQMUidBBjMFRzNIi8HUYhnKRrLu_16N8w-SDlM6lvZKF4-fzz1827EImaBpswHl-KcOYP893u2pQQuyiGuyVuySmT4E8XtKeghPOmxb_qffWtg8vEXT06EHb3AOZITfPBS278&__tn__=*NK-R" role="link" tabindex="0">#holidays</a></span> <span><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl q66pz984 gpro0wi8 b1v8xokw" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/holidaygifts?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZVEw_dvzj-CsReskfJjvpX1LDqLdhcdKxKFXm5rZ-er5os-ihlZybFpFqqgf9jQMUidBBjMFRzNIi8HUYhnKRrLu_16N8w-SDlM6lvZKF4-fzz1827EImaBpswHl-KcOYP893u2pQQuyiGuyVuySmT4E8XtKeghPOmxb_qffWtg8vEXT06EHb3AOZITfPBS278&__tn__=*NK-R" role="link" tabindex="0">#holidaygifts</a></span> <span><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl q66pz984 gpro0wi8 b1v8xokw" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/gifts?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZVEw_dvzj-CsReskfJjvpX1LDqLdhcdKxKFXm5rZ-er5os-ihlZybFpFqqgf9jQMUidBBjMFRzNIi8HUYhnKRrLu_16N8w-SDlM6lvZKF4-fzz1827EImaBpswHl-KcOYP893u2pQQuyiGuyVuySmT4E8XtKeghPOmxb_qffWtg8vEXT06EHb3AOZITfPBS278&__tn__=*NK-R" role="link" tabindex="0">#gifts</a></span> <span><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl q66pz984 gpro0wi8 b1v8xokw" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/plantbased?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZVEw_dvzj-CsReskfJjvpX1LDqLdhcdKxKFXm5rZ-er5os-ihlZybFpFqqgf9jQMUidBBjMFRzNIi8HUYhnKRrLu_16N8w-SDlM6lvZKF4-fzz1827EImaBpswHl-KcOYP893u2pQQuyiGuyVuySmT4E8XtKeghPOmxb_qffWtg8vEXT06EHb3AOZITfPBS278&__tn__=*NK-R" role="link" tabindex="0">#plantbased</a></span> <span><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl q66pz984 gpro0wi8 b1v8xokw" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/vitamix?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZVEw_dvzj-CsReskfJjvpX1LDqLdhcdKxKFXm5rZ-er5os-ihlZybFpFqqgf9jQMUidBBjMFRzNIi8HUYhnKRrLu_16N8w-SDlM6lvZKF4-fzz1827EImaBpswHl-KcOYP893u2pQQuyiGuyVuySmT4E8XtKeghPOmxb_qffWtg8vEXT06EHb3AOZITfPBS278&__tn__=*NK-R" role="link" tabindex="0">#vitamix</a></span> <span><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl q66pz984 gpro0wi8 b1v8xokw" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/eshmoonorganics?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZVEw_dvzj-CsReskfJjvpX1LDqLdhcdKxKFXm5rZ-er5os-ihlZybFpFqqgf9jQMUidBBjMFRzNIi8HUYhnKRrLu_16N8w-SDlM6lvZKF4-fzz1827EImaBpswHl-KcOYP893u2pQQuyiGuyVuySmT4E8XtKeghPOmxb_qffWtg8vEXT06EHb3AOZITfPBS278&__tn__=*NK-R" role="link" tabindex="0">#eshmoonorganics</a></span> <span><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl q66pz984 gpro0wi8 b1v8xokw" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/miyo?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZVEw_dvzj-CsReskfJjvpX1LDqLdhcdKxKFXm5rZ-er5os-ihlZybFpFqqgf9jQMUidBBjMFRzNIi8HUYhnKRrLu_16N8w-SDlM6lvZKF4-fzz1827EImaBpswHl-KcOYP893u2pQQuyiGuyVuySmT4E8XtKeghPOmxb_qffWtg8vEXT06EHb3AOZITfPBS278&__tn__=*NK-R" role="link" tabindex="0">#miyo</a></span> <span><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl q66pz984 gpro0wi8 b1v8xokw" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/detoxprogram?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZVEw_dvzj-CsReskfJjvpX1LDqLdhcdKxKFXm5rZ-er5os-ihlZybFpFqqgf9jQMUidBBjMFRzNIi8HUYhnKRrLu_16N8w-SDlM6lvZKF4-fzz1827EImaBpswHl-KcOYP893u2pQQuyiGuyVuySmT4E8XtKeghPOmxb_qffWtg8vEXT06EHb3AOZITfPBS278&__tn__=*NK-R" role="link" tabindex="0">#detoxprogram</a></span> <span><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl q66pz984 gpro0wi8 b1v8xokw" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/healingenergy?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZVEw_dvzj-CsReskfJjvpX1LDqLdhcdKxKFXm5rZ-er5os-ihlZybFpFqqgf9jQMUidBBjMFRzNIi8HUYhnKRrLu_16N8w-SDlM6lvZKF4-fzz1827EImaBpswHl-KcOYP893u2pQQuyiGuyVuySmT4E8XtKeghPOmxb_qffWtg8vEXT06EHb3AOZITfPBS278&__tn__=*NK-R" role="link" tabindex="0">#healingenergy</a></span> <span><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl q66pz984 gpro0wi8 b1v8xokw" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/presents?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZVEw_dvzj-CsReskfJjvpX1LDqLdhcdKxKFXm5rZ-er5os-ihlZybFpFqqgf9jQMUidBBjMFRzNIi8HUYhnKRrLu_16N8w-SDlM6lvZKF4-fzz1827EImaBpswHl-KcOYP893u2pQQuyiGuyVuySmT4E8XtKeghPOmxb_qffWtg8vEXT06EHb3AOZITfPBS278&__tn__=*NK-R" role="link" tabindex="0">#presents</a></span> <span><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl q66pz984 gpro0wi8 b1v8xokw" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/follow?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZVEw_dvzj-CsReskfJjvpX1LDqLdhcdKxKFXm5rZ-er5os-ihlZybFpFqqgf9jQMUidBBjMFRzNIi8HUYhnKRrLu_16N8w-SDlM6lvZKF4-fzz1827EImaBpswHl-KcOYP893u2pQQuyiGuyVuySmT4E8XtKeghPOmxb_qffWtg8vEXT06EHb3AOZITfPBS278&__tn__=*NK-R" role="link" tabindex="0">#follow</a></span> <span><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl q66pz984 gpro0wi8 b1v8xokw" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/unitedstates?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZVEw_dvzj-CsReskfJjvpX1LDqLdhcdKxKFXm5rZ-er5os-ihlZybFpFqqgf9jQMUidBBjMFRzNIi8HUYhnKRrLu_16N8w-SDlM6lvZKF4-fzz1827EImaBpswHl-KcOYP893u2pQQuyiGuyVuySmT4E8XtKeghPOmxb_qffWtg8vEXT06EHb3AOZITfPBS278&__tn__=*NK-R" role="link" tabindex="0">#unitedstates</a></span> <span><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl q66pz984 gpro0wi8 b1v8xokw" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/usa?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZVEw_dvzj-CsReskfJjvpX1LDqLdhcdKxKFXm5rZ-er5os-ihlZybFpFqqgf9jQMUidBBjMFRzNIi8HUYhnKRrLu_16N8w-SDlM6lvZKF4-fzz1827EImaBpswHl-KcOYP893u2pQQuyiGuyVuySmT4E8XtKeghPOmxb_qffWtg8vEXT06EHb3AOZITfPBS278&__tn__=*NK-R" role="link" tabindex="0">#usa</a></span> <span><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl q66pz984 gpro0wi8 b1v8xokw" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/canada?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZVEw_dvzj-CsReskfJjvpX1LDqLdhcdKxKFXm5rZ-er5os-ihlZybFpFqqgf9jQMUidBBjMFRzNIi8HUYhnKRrLu_16N8w-SDlM6lvZKF4-fzz1827EImaBpswHl-KcOYP893u2pQQuyiGuyVuySmT4E8XtKeghPOmxb_qffWtg8vEXT06EHb3AOZITfPBS278&__tn__=*NK-R" role="link" tabindex="0">#canada</a></span> <span><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl q66pz984 gpro0wi8 b1v8xokw" 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<img src="https://www.awltovhc.com/image-7407583-13079130" width="240" height="400" alt="" border="0"/></a>La Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06102086831849676771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894585200129232376.post-16014106651624452072020-05-16T14:15:00.000-04:002021-01-11T21:44:05.400-05:00The Day of Metta - Full of Love and Compassion (Day 10 & 11)<div>Today is May 16th, so Day 10 was yesterday, I had a full day that I didn't write about it on time.</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh what a wonderful day, full of Metta.</div><div><br /></div><div>Barely woke up on time for the group sitting at 7 am, as the night before I went late to bed after the meditation. The more and more we meditate, the more and more the words of Metta at the end of the meditation session becomes vibrating.</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh my, oh my... may all the world live and be in Metta.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is the words of the Metta day that I thought about sharing with you... it feels your heart specially after completing all the days of Vipassana. Ref: book - Gem Set in Gold (usually for students who completed their 10 day course)<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u><b><i>Practice of metta</i></b></u><br /><br />May I be free from animosity,<br />may I be free from aversion,<br />may I be free from anger,<br />may I preserve myself happy.<br /><br />Mother, father, teacher, relatives, and everyone—<br />may they be free from animosity,<br />may they be free from aversion,<br />may they be undisturbed,<br />may they preserve themselves happy.<br /><br />Protective devas<br />devas of the Earth<br />tree devas<br />devas of the sky<br /><br />In the direction of the east, <br />in the direction of the south-east, <br />in the direction of the south, <br />in the direction of the south-west, <br />in the direction of the west, <br />in the direction of the north-west, <br />in the direction of the north, <br />in the direction of the north-east, <br />in the direction above,<br />in the direction below.<br /><br />All beings, all living ones, <br />all creatures, all individuals,<br /> all having any form of life, <br />all women, all men, <br />all who have attained purity of mind, <br />all who have not yet attained purity of mind, <br />all humans, all non-humans, <br />all those in celestial realms, <br />all those in states of woe—<br />may they be free from animosity, <br />may they be free from aversion,<br />may they be undisturbed,<br />may they preserve themselves happy.<br /><br />May all beings be happy, <br />may they all find real security [nibbana], <br />may all enjoy good fortune, <br />may they encounter no evil, <br />may they encounter no grief,<br />may they encounter no suffering.</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh, you just feeling like reciting these joyous, miraculous words every minute....</div><div><br /></div><div>So awaken from that, with all the Metta I had in my heart... I thought as it was cloudy outside, best time to start the outer cleansing... House cleaning! <br /></div><div>The perfect thing to do to feel fresh, and ready for the new beginning.</div><div><br /></div><div>Pressed the juices for the day, been using the same recipes from before, only this one I added a new type with Oranges. photos below.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh-DZCYM8lWKiw34czjy38AuKiQwUIMkfL7b5PwtSRmCaAEELS95BZ0WDRqWb6-vAARrPnG6VPtG7QV7N606yNhxEOzsnOkI0NLCfNrAcL-wWpiieDCxGi-4LthdIeyCv2CSU-ZusyTjM/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh-DZCYM8lWKiw34czjy38AuKiQwUIMkfL7b5PwtSRmCaAEELS95BZ0WDRqWb6-vAARrPnG6VPtG7QV7N606yNhxEOzsnOkI0NLCfNrAcL-wWpiieDCxGi-4LthdIeyCv2CSU-ZusyTjM/s320/IMG_4530.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Prepared myself, after the cleaning, the shower, the juices, head to my sister's, got to play with the kids, prepared the dinner with my nephew. We made a really nice vegetable mix in the oven; Cauliflower, onions, garlic, potatoes, red and green pepper, spices, like turmeric, provincial herbs, nutmeg, 7 spices, olive oil and avocado oil. All in the oven for 40 min! Yummy... I allowed myself to have that later when we all sat together to eat.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also prepared another snack before for the kids, I felt so happy cooking preparing and making stuff... lots of Metta was filling my heart... and serving... such a wonderful feeling.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I spent the whole afternoon and evening there... my day was filled, then had home to rest... which was really really later.. Didn't even get the time to watch the discourse. So I am gonna start soon, before I had back again to my sister's again and have a sleep over.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So This morning, Day 11, I woke up also few minutes before the 7 am group sitting, wonderful meditation, followed by questions and answers. I am truly grateful for all the volunteers who plan this on a daily basis... to allow the sitting to be unified, around the world. Even today they had a half day that I couldn't join, as well as tomorrow.</div><div><br /></div><div>Following the meditation... oh.. I did so much!</div><div><br /></div><div>1- Juices some Ginger... and Lime...</div><div>I have mentioned in the previous posts that I had started to ferment some kombucha, so it was time to bottle them.</div><div>With the juicing of Ginger and Lime, I made a batch with Ginger and a batch with the mix. Then I brew more tea - this time Green Tea and Jasmine, and now fermenting a new bath of Kombucha... I think I will keep on doing that as it has a LOT of nutritional benefits.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQSrzIv7PFBQNrswXEam5iB16W3k6goZUjyLXpsQ18J0IRDRsIy6KsOMrlfTgnGGsNksONVtsEI_DNjKpnjSssrzluChMeWM_ZR7hxhJOBEzGpyePYyOFfc-wJTROvAcfSbgZ5uy78cr0/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQSrzIv7PFBQNrswXEam5iB16W3k6goZUjyLXpsQ18J0IRDRsIy6KsOMrlfTgnGGsNksONVtsEI_DNjKpnjSssrzluChMeWM_ZR7hxhJOBEzGpyePYyOFfc-wJTROvAcfSbgZ5uy78cr0/s320/IMG_4533.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Following that, I Juiced again, this time I prepared 5 types of Green ColdPressed Juices.</div><div>1- Solely Green</div><div>2- Green with Kiwi</div><div>3- Green with Pear</div><div>4- Green with Apple</div><div>5- Green with Oranges<br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kvtlloyDaiHjA1cG1L5Ey1BbsjOxY9hOaMi0hXQOxNdvNigXjR-ykdzJpPzIOQeP0HHo6tq4gpKFJzDZJ5BI3agZ3lE_mUCqtc096Xin9sipAAMb5_-A89k5KYU9p4274937STEl5Bc/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kvtlloyDaiHjA1cG1L5Ey1BbsjOxY9hOaMi0hXQOxNdvNigXjR-ykdzJpPzIOQeP0HHo6tq4gpKFJzDZJ5BI3agZ3lE_mUCqtc096Xin9sipAAMb5_-A89k5KYU9p4274937STEl5Bc/s320/IMG_4534.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Following that I prepared my facial and body cream, with essential oils... I didn't take a photo and they are currently in the Fridge cooling.</div><div><br /></div><div>I feel this day was a marathon, and it is not done yet. It is only 14:14.</div><div><br /></div><div>Up to watch the discourse, pack my stuff and food and head to see the family... & maybe prepare dinner.</div><div><br /></div><div>Maybe I haven't shared details today... only that I have felt every bless of the day so far... I am sure more is about to happen too.... always blessing, always protection and always love.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aeqCeU8Abng" width="500"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>May you all be happy, May you all be peace</div><div><br /></div><div>Reina</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Date to post May 16 2020</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">21th to publish</div></div></div></div></div>La Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06102086831849676771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894585200129232376.post-74963267807648601132020-05-14T21:22:00.000-04:002021-01-11T21:42:14.840-05:00Day 9 - Surprises & Discourse<div>It is the ending of day 9, it is 21:22 now, already finished the wonderful Discourse which I will share below... Goenkaji spoke today about many different stories, and lots of guidance, which keeps you always reflecting on how you lived your life and what has changed since you became aware.</div><div><br /></div><div>For me, since I have taken this course in 2015, so many things have changed in my life... you can even read about it in the post about Vipassana which I posted in 2017. A lot of my own behavior has changed, my temper, my anger, my resistance to things, my way of being, my love and care, my presence to serve, and so much more.... and still there is a lot of work to do... One thing that was very important which he mentioned so many times in examples, is how we make our life miserable because of others, because of so and so.. because of this action or that action... without taking a moment and looking at ourselves to see what is the thing we need to change inside of us to not feel that misery anymore. When we want someone or something to change outside of us or around us, we need to change ourselves and what is inside.... This is something I speak a lot about in the guidance sessions, in the support groups... and I always say, there is always a place for improvement, even for myself.. and I still have a lot of work to do... I am not perfect and no one is...</div><div><br /></div><div>Goenkaji also spoke about the 10 Paramis which we must take into consideration in our daily life.. as much as we can, and surely in the 10 days course...</div><div><br /></div><div>and here they are:</div><div><br /></div><div><ol><li>Generosity (dana)</li><li>Moral conduct (sila)</li><li>Renunciation (nekkhamma)</li><li>Wisdom (paññā)</li><li>Energy (viriya)</li><li>Patience (khanti)</li><li>Truthfulness (sacca)</li><li>Determination (adhitthana)</li><li>Loving-kindness (metta)</li><li>Equanimity (upekkha)</li></ol></div><div>When you watch the Discourse, you will have more insights and examples about each one... may this guide you to find more peace in your life... it is a daily work, training .... we work hard to get to the final goal... I will keep on working.</div><div><br /></div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OeCO_EQ0vN8" width="500"></iframe><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>As far as for my day after what I have shared in the morning from the previous post... I did go for a walk, wonderful sun, sat down at the top, near the chalet to sunbath a bit, watching the people enjoying their moments.. jogging, skating, biking, loving their partners, playing with their kids, a wonderful scenery - may we go back to normal life where we can all be free from this confinement, be out without hesitation, no separation and no social distancing, where hugging, kissing, embracing becomes normal again.</div><div><br /></div><div>On my way back home, I get a text from a good friend of mine who passed by in the afternoon to say hello, and as I have broken my silent, I welcomed him with lots of joy, we went for a walk, talked and embrace the moment of friendship again.</div><div><br /></div><div>Coming back home, & before going in the building, I see an old lady trying to walk with her cane, and she simply says, oh wonderful, wonderful sun and breeze... slowly we open a small conversation, and I get to know that this was her first day out walking, as she had an injury, and AVC few years ago, many cancers, and lately a hip operation, and her Dr. recommended her to go out and walk, but she couldn't find any help, or personnel to help her walk... and we do have a downhill walk - which she is afraid to take alone- and in the conversation before I offer my assistance she mentioned that finally she was able to find a company that they will send her people to walk her out twice per week.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have never met this lady before, even though she lives on the same floor as mine... she said that it has been 7 years that she is home. So we exchanged phone numbers, and we walked a bit together around the street on the straight side around. And she was absolutely happy... and here is Metta in its place...</div><div><br /></div><div>We spoke about energy, about eating healthy, and about sprouting, I even taught her how to make wheat-grass to make a juice with it - I know that will help a lot with her situation. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>There are so many people out there who are alone... and they are not getting the help they need... so if you are reading this, and know anyone who need such assistance and for a reason or another can not provide it yourself, please do let me know, and I will be happy to be of service.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Just few minutes after, another friend comes by with a wonderful gift.... a gift for my BD... he is always generous, and always remembers me when he buys exotic fruits... and I get these wonderful fruits..</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW57FAmBgJQ3CwwggH7M2NRhws3YNWlDxSM-IrM0W9cFtK5LdvYWjUU0i3aNjbCoeglHYk-ZWAf0gnldlbOXjYhQePE-cLE6qcRxvYp2og_C6mJILn291qVtnOu7nLbSix2UbE2hH9TJQ/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW57FAmBgJQ3CwwggH7M2NRhws3YNWlDxSM-IrM0W9cFtK5LdvYWjUU0i3aNjbCoeglHYk-ZWAf0gnldlbOXjYhQePE-cLE6qcRxvYp2og_C6mJILn291qVtnOu7nLbSix2UbE2hH9TJQ/s320/IMG_4524.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sugar fruit, Pomegranate, Mango, Papaya, Guava<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>That was the best BD gift ever... I am so grateful. & I found that that his BD and mine are 7 days apart! <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Just before he passed by, I couldn't resist the salad I made yesterday. so I made another one... I think my cravings are getting stronger due to PMsing. It happens few days in the month before the cycle starts!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6q89zFEqrb5KUa-J4bvAZol0XYIkpLJDTbjoJ_KAIZJcn3xGX11W5dKL2mL9udf2mtuAwndoDr6O-jumS0kTIHt5aYfWMKTNd7Y-gnFT1hfG2riYTwm9gpRCPtQzyL112MHkq8jJfzN8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6q89zFEqrb5KUa-J4bvAZol0XYIkpLJDTbjoJ_KAIZJcn3xGX11W5dKL2mL9udf2mtuAwndoDr6O-jumS0kTIHt5aYfWMKTNd7Y-gnFT1hfG2riYTwm9gpRCPtQzyL112MHkq8jJfzN8/s320/IMG_4521.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Then during the discourse, I wanted some popcorn... but.. happily I didn't have... I remembered that I had something else that pops... Guess what it is!!!</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg815N1012BeeCM2t5FeqxJqy2tHCl9QopFBOx1IcKx97DtNxqTvNsD460OMrEwPtJZiNAb-Ltuy6JZ_Q-0z8vn1nKxrpicxKqIga7QG7k6SghjojWP8ySGSicVDmO-qC4JDeccLarXNos/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg815N1012BeeCM2t5FeqxJqy2tHCl9QopFBOx1IcKx97DtNxqTvNsD460OMrEwPtJZiNAb-Ltuy6JZ_Q-0z8vn1nKxrpicxKqIga7QG7k6SghjojWP8ySGSicVDmO-qC4JDeccLarXNos/s320/IMG_4525.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amaranth<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>It is <b><font size="4">Amaranth</font></b><font size="4">, </font><font size="4">An Ancient Grain With Impressive Health Benefits</font><font size="4"> </font><br /><div>and it is gluten free</div><div><br /></div><div style="line-height: 1;"><p style="line-height: 1;">This ancient grain is rich in <span style="color: black; line-height: 1;"><a class="content-link css-5r4717" href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/why-is-fiber-good-for-you" style="line-height: 1;">fiber</a> and <a class="content-link css-5r4717" href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-much-protein-per-day" style="line-height: 1;">protein</a></span>, as well as many important micronutrients.</p><p style="line-height: 1;">In particular, amaranth is a good source of manganese, magnesium, phosphorus and iron.</p><p style="line-height: 1;">One cup (246 grams) of cooked amaranth contains the following nutrients (<a class="content-link css-5r4717" href="http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/cereal-grains-and-pasta/10640/2" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="line-height: 1;" target="_blank">2</a>): ref:<a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/amaranth-health-benefits#section8" style="line-height: 1;" target="_blank">https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/amaranth-health-benefits#section8</a><br /></p><ul><li><strong>Calories:</strong> 251</li><li><strong>Protein:</strong> 9.3 grams</li><li><strong>Carbs:</strong> 46 grams</li><li><strong>Fat:</strong> 5.2 grams</li><li><strong>Manganese:</strong> 105% of the RDI</li><li><strong>Magnesium:</strong> 40% of the RDI</li><li><strong>Phosphorus:</strong> 36% of the RDI</li><li><strong>Iron:</strong> 29% of the RDI</li><li><strong>Selenium:</strong> 19% of the RDI</li><li><strong>Copper:</strong> 18% of the RDI</li></ul></div><div>Popping them was interesting, no oil, nothing.. just heat the pot, wait for it to be really hot, put one teaspoon and it pops in seconds.. put the first batch on the side and pop slowly the rest, each teaspoon at a time... and make sure not to burn them... add some salt and enjoy....</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>More craving for sweets came after.... so in my mind, thinking what can I mix together and enjoy a sweet taste...</div><div><br /></div><div>and Boom. Apple Pear, coconut, Oats and maple syrup... case solved... but that is not it...</div><div>half the quantity made it a pudding, and the other half on the stove, heated...</div><div>mix together after and enjoy... and I did, every bite of it.. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Maybe that is why I am still awake, as I am still digesting...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXYnnwPIWptKf3pciE-_AfZwHFAGYGUL2y4u3FeBEvjAXJCkLfdXWmyypHT-es7LjmUkZJE7WpKbgpNVJfWgr85Xy_VNxmvLDPR5j8AM2ghK6LMIJGymDmxJz0MjVm4ITzUEgIGQ39ahs/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXYnnwPIWptKf3pciE-_AfZwHFAGYGUL2y4u3FeBEvjAXJCkLfdXWmyypHT-es7LjmUkZJE7WpKbgpNVJfWgr85Xy_VNxmvLDPR5j8AM2ghK6LMIJGymDmxJz0MjVm4ITzUEgIGQ39ahs/s320/IMG_4526.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Apple Pear Pudding<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>I am not sure I will share these posts yet, day after day, I think about the benefits of what people will receive after reading these... and I am not sure yet..</div><div>When I wrote each post, it was and is happening in the moment... the emotions, the actions, the sensations, the motivation, the sharing, the excitements... ad since I have broken the silence, I feel, oh, ok so now what am I going to share.. so that motivation is not 100% present.. as just feeling the rush of life is almost back to normal...</div><div><br /></div><div>So until then, will see.</div><div><br /></div><div>Maybe people need to start subscribing to the blog to receive it... otherwise, I will post with whom ever is already following... and for whom ever ask about the experience or the challenge that I went through, I will guide them to read my journals here.</div><div><br /></div><div>Time to get ready to meditate my last for the Day 9, and sleep for another day to blossom... Day 10!</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a good night everyone... sweet dreams... breath in and out and start feeling your sensations... equanimity will get there.. just observe, anicca, anicca anicca, and be equanimous.</div><div><br /></div><div>May you all be happy</div><div>May you all be at peace</div><div>May you all be free</div><div>May you all be liberated</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Reina</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Date to post May 14 2020</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">20th to publish</div></div></div></div>La Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06102086831849676771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894585200129232376.post-6303761594154393502020-05-14T10:10:00.000-04:002021-01-11T21:38:36.247-05:00Day 9! Ahhhhh...<div>Following last night's last insights, and after having an evening shower, I decided to give myself a hair cut... simply to feel fresh!</div><div>Meditation after and sleep... what a wonderful resting night. Feeling accomplished already, and so ready to start sharing the Metta of my merits, although Metta day is on Day 10... just after yesterday's events.. and this morning's beautiful message, which I will share in few, all I can say, may this world awaken to the real truth, & find this truth within, to connect to Love and GOD.</div><div><br /></div><div>This morning, I have this wonderful alarm that awakes me every day.... I think for instance I stopped using an alarm and was able to train my mind to wake up on specific hours... only that for this journey i decided to put it back. So yesterday and today, It played, I didn't snooze it and I listened, I listened to every word shared.... and oh, I simply got goosebumps every where in my being.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am sharing it with you maybe you will use it as your alarm so when you need to awaken... you awaken to your truth and to your life.</div><div><br /></div><div>I will share the video, as I am not able to share the song here. I am not finding the short version of the song ... the importance are the lyrics, here is the name simply google it. MOOJI Meditation ॐ Return to Innocence.</div><div><br /></div><div>Following that, got into the washroom, and up, I open again a page in another magazine..... Guess what my attention went on...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfabEs7PsIcePb11BjDPa7UC7CLlYamYmnE5M4tswnOcHf3L5qNtoqbE3-KYeW4tfwQZ18CjJb-IEtGJmbkd-alsjGdxOp4wv7wah4jATDZ_SQ5P0mocXeS8KwwokWtlTVNMPwhEzr4iY/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfabEs7PsIcePb11BjDPa7UC7CLlYamYmnE5M4tswnOcHf3L5qNtoqbE3-KYeW4tfwQZ18CjJb-IEtGJmbkd-alsjGdxOp4wv7wah4jATDZ_SQ5P0mocXeS8KwwokWtlTVNMPwhEzr4iY/s320/IMG_4518.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>REBIRTH..... not the fat... Rebirth.... a nice message, isn't it... another push for the Magic of Life.</div><div>If you are curious to learn more about why I was happy to see that word... beside that I am on the challenge... it is also related to my name, one, and second, if you look into by <a href="http://www.rawloverecipes.com/p/raw-love-recipe-quotes.html" target="_blank">Raw Love Quotes</a> you will learn more. Plus, with all of this, the workshops I give for women & men I call them Rebirth.</div><div>So yes, that is why a big smile overtook my face this am.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So I was up by 5:30, shower, ready to meditate after this nice morning encounter, group sitting from 7 -8 again, and by 8:30 I finally video called my parents who live in another continent... and I was so happy to see them healthy, and happy. That is a blessing by itself.</div><div><br /></div><div>I can't wait for everything to open again, so we can fly to be with them, hug them, spend time with them, and enjoy every moment. Life is precious... and they are too.</div><div><br /></div><div>It is 10:00 already... my morning was slower then any other one, specially when you allow yourself checking some social media... and see this plandemic news out there... the really weird stories... removing our rights are humans to be... and this bigger society wanting to enslave the population... go figure. <br />I truly hope the people will awaken, and see the games planned behind all of this. In 2017, I had a nightmare, one, that I have already had before...if I describe it in details you will think I have watched a movie... like the ones they prepare for you to watch so you get a bit familiarized with what is coming.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ans I remember that nightmare really well, as it was about VR, Virtual reality. Prior to the dream, a friend of mine in New had a job opening for a VR informative store, and he needed someone to organize and manage events, so I thought being an event planner, why not applying. We are talking around the beginning of May 2017. That night, I remember I was with my sister and her family in Val-David, where we rented a chalet and decided to stay there for the weekend.</div><div><br /></div><div>I remember that night really well, as I woke up from this night mare sweating, unbalanced and so rejecting what was coming. It is like it was telling me.... no, DON'T take that job.</div><div><br /></div><div>..... The nightmare.....</div><div><br /></div><div>We were in a closed place, mostly dark, all the people had VRs on their eyes, covering half of their faces, all wearing dark clothes, so many body guards around us, and the exit is no were to be found.... I see all these people with VR, in Black, but also with chips... in the brain, on one of the sides, ad you can see it clearly, and as if they are being told, and guided, how to move, what is the next step, how to jump, how to group together and fight, etc.... (I still remember all the details and it has been already 3 years since I had that dream, also again, it wasn't the first time I have seen it)</div><div><br /></div><div>In my mind, in the dream, I knew I didn't want to be part of this, I have realized that I do not have all what the other people had. & realized, I might still have an option to escape, and all I need to do is to find someone who would join me... as only few are still left with no equipments on. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The moment I found one, we starting planning our escape, discussing how we can find the exit, watching the guards at every corner, their exchange timings, and doing everything to get out of this hell, not knowing what is awaiting for us outside. All we thought about is getting the hell out of here as, I personally, didn't want to be controlled by Machines and Artificial Intelligence.</div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, and after going around, trying every single thought and idea that came to us... we find the way.... and when the time was up to leave.... seeing the exit right there... I turn to this person who decided to join... and he/she... says... oh no... I can't leave.... you go ahead alone... And I was SHOCKED... why, why do you want to stay in this prison, like a slave, treated like a piece of sh*t.... Al I saw myself doing after is running with all the energy that I still had.... running to breath the freedom.... running to be free.... and I woke up.... all sweaty, wet sweaty... like diving in water...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I truly don't wish this to our population, or the generations to come... there is a GOD, and there is FAITH.... do NOT let any Gov, Elite, I l l u m i n a t i, F***K You up.... It is ENOUGH. WAKE UP and SAY NO to what is coming that you feel will kill your freedom... <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I had to go there with this post today... not sure why.... maybe, maybe, we can all come together this time and I won't be alone fighting for the freedom of human beings.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I need a break now... I need to go out and get some sun.... I just had my green juice which was awesome, I believe this one was with Pear. Still have the other with Apple, then I will juice again.</div><div><br /></div><div>Till later my friends...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Date to post May 14 2020</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">19th to publish</div></div></div><div><br /></div>La Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06102086831849676771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894585200129232376.post-11248614721959076652020-05-13T22:10:00.000-04:002021-01-06T13:33:39.861-05:00Day 8 - Follow up<div>I just finished the Day 8 Discourse, and honestly I already feel so satisfied with everything that I learned on this journey... as the journey continues... Goeknaji spoke a lot in this discourse about our inner peace and how we transmit it to others in our daily life... and how, every gift we receive from others, whether it is anger, hatred, fear, we always give back love and compassion. And this made me realize that I have been doing this for the longest period, specially after I took the 1st course, a real change happened within me, and I started passing the Dhamma to others in a way that I have experienced. & this is a blessing... I am so grateful. This was a great summary of the reason I am on this path, we start we self to heal others... always...</div><div><br /></div><div>So by taking these few days on my own, without any connection to the outer world and dive deeper in the inner world has given me a lot of insights, despite the challenge of fasting, merging two modalities that should have never been mixed... I might have taken a fruit from one and a fruit from the other, not the whole tree... or the way I see it more clearly, is that by taking this journey, I fertilized more my earth, where my tree is planted, and I took a bit from Vipassana and a bit from the fast... and what I added to it... with what I will call craving food.. is the compost.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tomorrow is the last day in silence... although I will tell you later what happened today, and Friday usually is the day where we learn a new meditation called Metta... and then the noble silence is over... we get to chat with everyone around, enjoy lunch and teas together... then meditate, and the second morning we depart after meditation.</div><div><br /></div><div>I will share later here the discourse of today's 8th Day.... May you all learn from it... may you all be Happy, Peaceful and in Harmony with the Universal Law of Life = Dhamma.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So to tell you what happened today.</div><div>You know, since I have started, I never had a vocal conversation with anyone.. following the noble silence... even when I go for a walk and someone says hello or bonjour, I simply smile shyly. & the only other typing conversations, was a simply message to mum and sister to let them know I am alright.</div><div><br /></div><div>Only today, as I went to the grocery store, I did say hello, to be polite... otherwise how will they know I am on a silent retreat - although at the beginning I did write a note " I am on a silent retreat till May 17" and carried it with me. (I did mention May 17, as after 9 days of silence, you don't want to get in the chatter with the outside word right away... 1st my speech will be slow... as I am in my silent mind... 2nd to many discussions and talks, specially about the situation outside... no thank you.. I will take few days before I hit out.</div><div><br /></div><div>So in the store, if you need something you have to ask for it... so that was my longest conversation for the morning... and i was happy that I kind of kept it little.</div><div><br /></div><div>Came back home, now you know most of the story as I wrote it in the previous post... so let's go back to after.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So after having set around 1pm for a meditation, I was tempted by the sun to get out... and I counted this sitting as a group sitting... so I did go for the walk a 9km total. Satisfying. Plus with the beautiful sun, the wonderful breeze... you can not ask for better, it was simply perfect.</div><div><br /></div><div>On the way in the path between the trees... I see a friend... Gisele, I, of course, didn't shout, I kept low and looking at her... then her friend, I guess mentioned that there is a lady looking at you! hahaha.... so when she turned... I came to say hi quietly... saying that I am on the retreat... and then the small shy voice slowly started coming out.... asking, answering, sharing, a quick conversation (though for me it felt it was slow as I needed to take time to speak and express) maybe like 10 min, I guess. So Gisele, is my very good friend since few years now, and we have been traveling together in the past two years to Lebanon to share the knowledge of the Thai Yoga Massage, as she is a teacher, and I am her student...( all photos and our adventures are on our facebook pages (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SETOsynergies/" target="_blank">Seto Synergies</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RawLoveRecipes/" target="_blank">Raw Love Recipes</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RawHealing.ca/" target="_blank">Raw Healing</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RawMarketingInc/" target="_blank">Raw Marketing</a>, and definitely more on instagram) and we organized workshops/retreats and we participated in multiple events... so we did become close... so imagine not saying hello to a dear friend when you see them after 9 days home alone! & we hugged, that was nice to connect after this pandemic not allowing you to touch anyone... how crazy is that... anyways, I won't go in discussing about this pandemic, plandemic situation.. cause it is going far beyond that it truly is. Manipulation, slavery, fear, separation, etc... what we need to do as people is stay connected and share more LOVE and Compassion.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>That was a beautiful encounter for the day.. heading back home, the sun was still out, I had a call from an assistant teacher of Vipassana answering some of my questions that I left during the group sittings.. of course as my phone is mostly off, we agreed on a time to make sure I answer. And that was my first phone conversation since May 6... I was asking how can I teach kids the method, as there is a special mini anapana video and recording on the dhamma.org website that I believe I have shared in the previous posts... and my question was because soon, I will finally be going to see my nephew and niece, and I told them I will be in a silent retreat and water fast, so I won't be coming to see you ( which was the hardest thing to do, specially that they are home and I haven't seen them since April 12, until May 2.. which was the longest for me, when I am in town.) So to go for another 10 days is already a lot. But when I was home in April, I wasn't alone, so I couldn't benefit from the time to practice that... I had to wait for my flatemate to move out to be actually able to sit without disturbing anyone, and neither be disturbed. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Anyhow, I wanted to learn how I can communicate that to them, and inform them about why I took this time off... and maybe teach them the anapana.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well first, when I go there, I will see if they will ask, and when they do, at least I will be prepared.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sat down for a meditation group sitting after, and the sun was right in my face, so beautiful... not sure how much I meditated as I was so much enjoying the warmth of the sun and its beauty.</div><div><br /></div><div>As mentioned, I have felt that today was so satisfying for me... and the challenge is an enjoyment... and always a journey... so what I have accomplished is already a gift, regardless of all the ups and downs that passed by along the way... isn't it life anyways... ups and downs.. and we only need to learn how to be equanimous, and allow, with love and compassion, what ever comes to leave or stay...</div><div><br /></div><div>So, allowing is what I did.... I allowed myself to enjoy... and I couldn't resist when I came back from the walk, to have another Green smoothie, the one with kiwi, followed by a herbal Tisane that I love = Turmeric, Ginger, Cardamon, Cloves, Cinnamon) and then after the meditation, and before the discourse, I remembered all the wonderful raw salads that I used to make... with the sprouts and all the greens... yes you might say this is the mind talking... maybe it is... only that I am nourishing my body... and that is what we need to do daily... so I prepared this, and I devoured every bite of it... so slowly and in so much enjoyments.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw5vQehz2iX4R2UV71-tGZjp1fy8dg8ZlEad5ZHQCBT9Vbsjya099ap7gYBrrD7j-jL41WGsix5f2Hav1Q6Gfnb4MB3Li0qqNRMEAE9tJ_UnibQXabN53h1GG4bDV11FW3NBGIOWq9dak/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw5vQehz2iX4R2UV71-tGZjp1fy8dg8ZlEad5ZHQCBT9Vbsjya099ap7gYBrrD7j-jL41WGsix5f2Hav1Q6Gfnb4MB3Li0qqNRMEAE9tJ_UnibQXabN53h1GG4bDV11FW3NBGIOWq9dak/w300-h400/IMG_4515.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My colorful raw salad<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEWV2tWjDwbxaCsspiBqoqk4GCVYJxZpCXAgDwgQspqR8fwUQUEwaZPyPYtU5H4SALABjTprUE7UJqQ6ZuJxodpE65ff1xcNyzGTpblLy6mTV0AHr406qDwNwt6OZxxLWHQoJQ6UJO84o/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1160" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEWV2tWjDwbxaCsspiBqoqk4GCVYJxZpCXAgDwgQspqR8fwUQUEwaZPyPYtU5H4SALABjTprUE7UJqQ6ZuJxodpE65ff1xcNyzGTpblLy6mTV0AHr406qDwNwt6OZxxLWHQoJQ6UJO84o/s320/IMG_4514.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Raw Photos... enjoying my Green Smoothie<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLC2osDpuyjvLQpgb0-zi2vgwpHIpE5Z8Tzia-LmYI6wFqVOb3aP02RYwErkUyxjWUKE44dwSQFRnAv0vCAc8l7muZBTXq7cOOobI7riL9prX0GOd1IzC0y0uF4RTLvFkMNw_8QukRH9M/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLC2osDpuyjvLQpgb0-zi2vgwpHIpE5Z8Tzia-LmYI6wFqVOb3aP02RYwErkUyxjWUKE44dwSQFRnAv0vCAc8l7muZBTXq7cOOobI7riL9prX0GOd1IzC0y0uF4RTLvFkMNw_8QukRH9M/s320/IMG_4517.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Today's sunset from my balcony<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>I truly hope your days went as unexpected as mine.... with the flow of the life's energy... with all the synchronicities and messages... (since this am)</div><div>and let's see what life has to unfold more from today onward...</div><div><br /></div><div>It is late now for my usual time to bed, 21:44, I still have to meditate, and get ready to sleep... & tomorrow is another day!</div><div><br /></div><div>Love you lots, hope you enjoyed my sharing, and may you all find the peace within... that will guide you through your entire life... and your energy starts multiplying love, generosity, kindness and compassion... always.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Here is tonight's discourse... still two more to go... stay tuned for the magic of life tomorrow! <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Us5Iq302eNU" width="500"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Date to post May 13 2020</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">18th to publish</div></div>La Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06102086831849676771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894585200129232376.post-69048732296386745642020-05-13T12:38:00.001-04:002020-12-29T13:32:47.717-05:00Day 8 - 2 more days to GO!<div>Today... what a wonderful day, sunny, breezy, woke up at 4:40, did some Vipassana while lying down, as it was mentioned during yesterday's Discourse.</div><div>What a wonderful Discourse by the way, Day 6 he was speaking about the Our Inner Enemies, and Day 7 it was about Our Inner Friends.. more to elaborate later.</div><div><br /></div><div>Going to the bathroom to wash up and get ready, I usually have magazines on the counter, so I decided to open a page randomly.</div><div><br /></div><div>First I read, diabetes... I am like what? Then I read Renna... I am like no way... The word that didn't get to my attention at first was THRIVING!!!!</div><div>can you believe it! so I started reading the article, even before reading Thriving... and I start thinking, NO I DON'T Have Diabetes, as I haven't had sugar, processed sugar since over 11 years now if not more... I do have dates, maple syrup, honey and of course fruits... but not in a big quantity.</div><div><br /></div><div>So I starting thinking again, and I do realize that because I haven't done any grocery shopping since April 12, 2020, and the things I had in the fridge were:</div><div>Beets & Celery... and mixed sprouts... I am like I had to eat beets for almost a week time (2 big Beet roots) will that create an issue? I don't think so...</div><div><br /></div><div>Then, I have prepared Kombucha, which I have used Rooibos tea and I did add cane sugar, or which ever "healthy" type of sugar I had... and had some left over in the pot... so I have mixed that Rooibos with the other herbal tea I was having for two days.. (like 750ml maybe) as the main was already filled in the Kombucha jar (which is fermenting still)... not sure either!</div><div><br /></div><div>Then, in one of the water I was preparing, I had lemon, maple syrup, cayenne pepper and apple vinegar cider.... naaaa... <br /></div><div>Since I started this challenge, I also had 2/3 spoons of honey... I remember they used to give us one spoon per day in Egypt....</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyways, with all that I don't think I can become diabetic... can I!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>So again... this is where the mind takes you... to think over and over and wonder.... knowing that in my family we have a disposition for it.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Now reading the title again!!</div><div><br /></div><div>THRIVING.... is the word that I should have READ & RENNA as both are in different fonts... and BOLD. So go Figure the messages sent by the universe! THANK YOU UNIVERSE!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsn4xaNJ11_JhcPJFqHVsd5w8GeooGf4t00IAeEZ_lm5cdmWaa_yqefDfZeOHsqGqyfvhpKDOBqkUX4XvBwFHMsouQ-_WZZXpFKom0PNelzbTJeeYUAnM9CVzvV2_JWMS3QqSgwuaiCjE/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsn4xaNJ11_JhcPJFqHVsd5w8GeooGf4t00IAeEZ_lm5cdmWaa_yqefDfZeOHsqGqyfvhpKDOBqkUX4XvBwFHMsouQ-_WZZXpFKom0PNelzbTJeeYUAnM9CVzvV2_JWMS3QqSgwuaiCjE/s320/IMG_4500.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>So showering, and getting ready, snapped a photo of the view around the rising sun, and a photo of myself... which I haven't done in a long time.. and I noticed.... the more white hair.... seriously... is that what I should look at... I think I have to do another 10 days again... so this monkey mind of mine get trained enough... I feel I am back 10 years ago and going through the same journey again... but a bit differently. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Y9IbaAuFBjIbP_qkyyeRtnwTaHSgn6fMwwCaSgRZ7ExfzqyTYiiMYODWp8_zN4iyfwdg-9f8HlCRjMKWNdnBFSEHGQLNt6e221k73ozJ3bzdJNyvjroexBgnsHDvsFM3az5B_LHKO9g/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Y9IbaAuFBjIbP_qkyyeRtnwTaHSgn6fMwwCaSgRZ7ExfzqyTYiiMYODWp8_zN4iyfwdg-9f8HlCRjMKWNdnBFSEHGQLNt6e221k73ozJ3bzdJNyvjroexBgnsHDvsFM3az5B_LHKO9g/s320/IMG_4501.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEsFU0HsrRWZ1b0sa7J4bISW06xo8lj7EVS54w74eY4NNRSql-SYIZiKG3G7oe8jjWryexm40_UZw46SZjM6U1GUyATI0nQCGFRLIjiZDDXzYtrvvqqRwFM2AlPPd9aAdtj3WsttdkJ6I/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1160" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEsFU0HsrRWZ1b0sa7J4bISW06xo8lj7EVS54w74eY4NNRSql-SYIZiKG3G7oe8jjWryexm40_UZw46SZjM6U1GUyATI0nQCGFRLIjiZDDXzYtrvvqqRwFM2AlPPd9aAdtj3WsttdkJ6I/s320/IMG_4502.jpg" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEsFU0HsrRWZ1b0sa7J4bISW06xo8lj7EVS54w74eY4NNRSql-SYIZiKG3G7oe8jjWryexm40_UZw46SZjM6U1GUyATI0nQCGFRLIjiZDDXzYtrvvqqRwFM2AlPPd9aAdtj3WsttdkJ6I/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div>Group sitting Meditation this morning was really amazing, I got to be able to focus on the breath, some sensations here and there, before that I was listening to the morning chanting while preparing my warm lemony water after having 1L of water when I woke up.</div><div><br /></div><div>That was a good start for the day.</div><div><br /></div><div>Guess what I did next! ...... I went grocery shopping.... I said... of course after my mind went by all over the place with diabetes... and all the mixed things I had with the cravings... I said... ONLY GREENS... nothing more.</div><div><br /></div><div>So I shopped for the following... didn't even allow myself to go around the shelves to see, like I love doing...</div><div><br /></div><div>Celery</div><div>Spinach</div><div>Kale <br /></div><div>Dandelion</div><div>Parsley</div><div>Coriander</div><div>Cucumber<br /></div><div>Lemon</div><div>Apple</div><div>Pear</div><div>Carrots</div><div>Pineapple</div><div>Oranges</div><div>Kiwi</div><div>Blackberries<br /></div><div>Red & Yellow pepper <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I still have at home, Ginger and Turmeric so I started juicing when I got home...</div><div><br /></div><div>Just had my first Green juice</div><div><br /></div><div>Dandelion</div><div>Spinach</div><div>Kale</div><div>Celery</div><div>Cucumber</div><div>Lemon</div><div>Parsley <br /></div><div>Coriander</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Then made 3 others... different types, one that has Kiwi, without the dandelion, then second with Pear without dandelion, parley and coriander, added Ginger and Turmeric (after I remembered them) and a third with Apple.</div><div><br /></div><div>And here you go!</div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLvi1hUWDYQgKrdNORsS3iAtQTJzsaqv9c_Shd2sCQc93lIesai6Dy6AqB1Txtxb0lTarSfPDTHWCIbVd7UtxFl3OiLO8-4jaUFXjGr61BcyeYrQSlTUDM4f9Mlvv1XdlGDyhC6JfyJM0/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLvi1hUWDYQgKrdNORsS3iAtQTJzsaqv9c_Shd2sCQc93lIesai6Dy6AqB1Txtxb0lTarSfPDTHWCIbVd7UtxFl3OiLO8-4jaUFXjGr61BcyeYrQSlTUDM4f9Mlvv1XdlGDyhC6JfyJM0/s320/IMG_4512.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Right to Left:<br />Totally Green - With Apple, with Kiwi, with Pear</td></tr></tbody></table></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="height: 53px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 74px;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div>And what do I do with the Pulp? I freeze it.... for later to make some Burgers!!!</div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC78JHkDCQE8QavPSnI-qBots6zZjY96EVaXLnJMHQJFzrmTT9kbBkrflBkTxI-oTIGtzX0AdHyE7ATygWZfombEAdcUj77YyqVOp7cYdTTV4wVCPN9tiQtAyjP-75nd1MtEVicgVGJYc/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC78JHkDCQE8QavPSnI-qBots6zZjY96EVaXLnJMHQJFzrmTT9kbBkrflBkTxI-oTIGtzX0AdHyE7ATygWZfombEAdcUj77YyqVOp7cYdTTV4wVCPN9tiQtAyjP-75nd1MtEVicgVGJYc/s320/IMG_4510.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Juicing Pulp<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><br /></div><div>So here is what y fridge looked like before and after!! (Haven't had greens since over a month now... well not really I did have sprouts and I am still sprouting... here are my lovely Lentil Sprouts</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWV9gRXFu89Ap_RrU4h07PpSEUQWznEnlS6dUosn7O6Yk5tBsUCW2ojZEWCFM10Y1N3zxinwJLjuxCeMsAL1g1bJysjD5wQcvmUNjUDq5BCFhG5KkZJPPvGUJXnAQxUXAxijjsbDrtlPM/s320/IMG_4507.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fridge before<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyayfmFf9jGUguOnE8gimyc-TRd-7ac71vABQB2mABBd6ZRvkglRBR-r-pW3tSbIztLpS_NmffvOCTSL41_IhxBSCMTHIjUg-tbjZHoSQ5pe9-wNiXONa3d2mBBG3Lo06JlzLkWAK_HGI/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><br /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyayfmFf9jGUguOnE8gimyc-TRd-7ac71vABQB2mABBd6ZRvkglRBR-r-pW3tSbIztLpS_NmffvOCTSL41_IhxBSCMTHIjUg-tbjZHoSQ5pe9-wNiXONa3d2mBBG3Lo06JlzLkWAK_HGI/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyayfmFf9jGUguOnE8gimyc-TRd-7ac71vABQB2mABBd6ZRvkglRBR-r-pW3tSbIztLpS_NmffvOCTSL41_IhxBSCMTHIjUg-tbjZHoSQ5pe9-wNiXONa3d2mBBG3Lo06JlzLkWAK_HGI/s320/IMG_4508.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And After<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div>I will be adding one juice to the water fast per day.. and no more junky, recycling what ever things for now... Focus Focus Focus<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Ok enough talking about juices, now it is time to meditate again and group sitting after... then go for a walk on this sunny beautiful day..</div><div><br /></div><div>I will later on, or maybe tomorrow write you about the Inner Enemies and the Inner Friends.. the ones we need to let go of and the ones we need to nourish... (you can also listen to the discourse and you will learn a lot with stories and examples)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="contenttitle" style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Date to post May 13 2020</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">17th to publish</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">
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</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>La Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06102086831849676771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894585200129232376.post-1419106245268219422020-05-12T15:33:00.000-04:002020-12-29T13:27:24.657-05:00Day 7 - Follow up<div>Following the writing of the previous post, which took a big chunk of the day, I was hesitant between heading for a walk, or meditating alone for an hour. This mind mental debate is unbelievable.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Finally & happily, I decided to meditate, as this is what I am here for.. walks are important and part of the schedule, and it is important to move your body a bit, & at least you get the sensation of meditation in motion. So what made me happy is that I didn't surrender to the mind and I went with my feelings.</div><div><br /></div><div>Meditation was awesome, and my legs got numb.. they have been getting so numb in my sittings, and my tail bone is not giving me a break, a true suffering in this body, and my tibia muscle is killing me, I have to find a way to stretch it that helps.</div><div><br /></div><div>Once done, and finally was ready to go out, getting ready for this unpredicted type of weather, I did go for this walk, and I was please to feel my energy, my body that were truly strong, almost an hour or so, walked & hiked around 8km. What a bliss! Even with the wind, the cold breeze, I felt I managed to walk faster then the past two days, I didn't feel exhausted at all, I felt more nourished.</div><div><br /></div><div>Coming back home, on time for the group sitting at 2:30, which I assisted to from the Dhamma app recordings - I think during it I dozed off a bit, again numb legs, and an uneasy sitting.</div><div><br /></div><div>Finishing up, I was debating with myself, should I go grocery shopping today to get ready to juice after, do I want to start juicing on Friday for few days to at least be able to have a cake on the 20th? <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Even though, the other day, during meditation or right after, an idea came to mind, I remembered some people asked me to learn about this journey, specifically the juice cure. What came up was that I can host an online group to juice together, where I will share the ingredient of every recipe, we juice separately at home, and we meet virtually every 3 days as check ins, and more recipes. At the same time, as I have been preparing this tiny Juice Cure Book for few years now, that I haven't finished due to design and lack of photos, I thought, maybe the participants can share their photos of their juices of each recipe, and will get to choose from these to add in the book. And because since I have started the path of Vipassana, and that I have switched my type of work to healing, through guidance and food, and as it was my only source of income, although I always wanted to find the best way to share my knowledge for free, or maybe a donation, unfortunately, my way of minimal living couldn't afford that, for that reason I had to charge.</div><div><br /></div><div>What I have been thinking, maybe by being able to provide myself the basic financial needs, then I can be happily sharing my knowledge on donation basis... dana, like in Vipassana. It is the way to teach, as what we experience is something we always want to share with the world, and I always believed that education should be free.... thus I created a big event in 2016, Pure Wellness Expo and it was donation based for participants to visit and enjoy what was offered for the day.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyhow, this is my thought, and I will look into maybe changing or adding a donation box on my website, for whom ever would like guidance, and their only means is to offer something minimal.</div><div><br /></div><div>I remember, when I started, I didn't charge, I was too shy to ask, though, I did ask the clients to spare a meal to someone they know that can't afford it.. it is all about paying forward...</div><div><br /></div><div>So for this Juicing workshop/support group, maybe will put one together in June, donation basis, and that will give many the opportunity to jump in this journey, specially before the summer, and of course, after this lock down, some might have gain weight, and it would be perfect timing to give health and love to the body.</div><div><br /></div><div>I will put together a sample survey, which you can check in and sign up with some dates that are convenient for you.</div><div><br /></div><div>Another thing happened this afternoon, after the meditation, I decided to write another post, about some of the discourse yesterday, which I recorded to write it... it took a long time, as there was many mistakes that I needed to listen to part of the discourse again, and looking at the time, I got frustrated and nerves that I am not finishing it, and I might not be able to post it today, as in 45 min we start the online group sitting, then the day 7th discourse, then night meditation and off to bed.... so yes not time to write it or post it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyhow, this got me really, and while heating the soup that I prepared yesterday, the recycled soup, I found in the cupboard, maybe some of my Airbnb visitors left a bag of spicy butternut squash seeds - and i thought, let me just taste... and off it goes.. well, not all the bag, but mostly, and I was like, oh no, oh no, I am craving... I am really craving, and I haven't craved for a long time... that word was even out of my dictionary. Thinking that the soup was warm enough, I poured a bit, (though I wasn't that hungry, but I thought if I am to go to the grocery shop, I'd better have something, otherwise I might buy all the store... well I didn't even go) While having it, which wasn't tasty at all, specially after having those savory, chili butternut squash with spices... I was disappointed, couldn't even find in me any gratitude for that soup.. and I was so angry about myself... plus I am pmsing.. so go figure ladies.... got the butternut bag again and had more... oh no, oh no, what have I done.... What kind of commitment am I really doing.... what is this bullshit challenge that I took and couldn't even keep.. oh yes, the mind starting talking, bullying, creating stories... as if all that I have already done is gone down the sink.... oh my... how the mind functions....</div><div><br /></div><div>and I failed to finish that post, as I got angry, unhappy with the food... and what ever... I am so disappointed. Actually this is how I wanted to start this post, then I made myself remember that no, I actually had good things happening before this moment... <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I am in this mind debate... today is day 7, I have abstained from all the precepts, but not the one I took on for me, the water fast..adding liquid food, plus not having the meals on time... maybe going for longer walks then I should, and meditating definetly the three times sitting, morning alone time, mid day alone time and afternoon alone time... but not as precise.... oh no, what kind of a commitment is that....</div><div><br /></div><div>Plus, forgot to mention, that the teacher wrote me yesterday, and said, as I am not prepared for this self-course, mixing fasting and course together, which she didn't approve, plus not having any real food at home as I have emptied my fridge to make sure I do NOT try to eat... that wasn't a good way to get in a course like this.... so all of this... got in my mind, from the time I got the email yesterday... and I was looking for a way to quit all this... then I looked at the bright side... still with all the mistakes I have done, I got to have good things in the process, I got insights, got the time to write again, plan for my future, lost weight, got to keep my exercise, haven't spoken to anyone in 7 days... all of this should count... no?</div><div><br /></div><div>Ah and yes, one of the precepts or code of discipline is not to read or write, or check any electronics... so I am here using my mac, to write, on a daily basis, also sending a message daily to mum so she makes sure I am fine, and my sister checks here and then... being home alone, they get worried... <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So... my question to myself is:</div><div><br /></div><div>Have I failed? Haven't I witness new things in this process? Should I do it again - one time the self-course alone and be more prepared- and another time the water fast, followed by the juice cure.... What am I trying to prove? I have done all of this during the past 8 years and I have nailed it each time... only that I wasn't alone at home... and so what, I am used to being alone... what is this mind speaking now... maybe my intentions were different - wanted to truly show that we can live only with water... I did that and I know how it feels, only that this time I shouldn't have planned it with Vipassana specifically, it should have been a different way... I learned... I learned....</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>With all this, I know that I have lost 3.5kg, drank daily at least 3/4 L of water and 1L of water with lemon (the preps I have done) 500ml of any other liquid form of food or mylk (plant based I did at home with hemp or oats)/ or recycled soups from the freezer. And surely the 1L of Herbal tea... I know I would have managed without food or cravings... just to satisfy the mind, I did it... not the body... I still have constipation it has been 3 days. Outch! I got to rework on my system again... <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The good thing is that I have been waking up much earlier then usual and I would truly like to keep it that way, plus follow the two sitting daily online in the am and pm, surely to keep writing, whether I post them or not, it doesn't matter, I am getting the simple pleasure of sharing to myself... like I did when I first started this blog... only for my challenge... didn't seek fans or followers... if it gets in people's hands then good, and if it doesn't then it is good too.</div><div><br /></div><div>( not I do not have a daily diary, I have been finding it hard to handwrite... I start doing many mistakes... if you have been wondering, why should I put everything online instead of keeping it to myself...)</div><div><br /></div><div>It is already 17:40, online group sitting is starting soon - must get ready...</div><div>I hope I didn't bore you will all this... I know it is very very long to read...</div><div><br /></div><div>after the sitting, I will add the Day 7 Discourse... & will share my merits from it tomorrow...</div><div><br /></div><div>Have yourselves a wonderful evening.</div><div><br /></div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u4twJT1RfiM" width="500"></iframe><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ05hWoAhqSMkS0vm3jgCO8zhJltqlEvwQpkGexRp2yDUA624KF2JH42LKMgtplEWMecu6Chqv3Q7Euijyi3O4jAtv3b8wHl0QMxSeu2FS9OTAxX-pgoqPK1gsgkZfb6ODuONCfMU1n1E/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ05hWoAhqSMkS0vm3jgCO8zhJltqlEvwQpkGexRp2yDUA624KF2JH42LKMgtplEWMecu6Chqv3Q7Euijyi3O4jAtv3b8wHl0QMxSeu2FS9OTAxX-pgoqPK1gsgkZfb6ODuONCfMU1n1E/s320/IMG_4495.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That kind of Snack... Cravings Cravings.. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOsU3Y89GUPM_lN9DMF0V7ep8Xbe07yR3OjfaCR8Hvr_uipcGdb3L5n3SPLhYxsg5BOUjES6-Rif3SAMnZYgwiQqRu3qTk8uEMvhMbpXB0218joi53epXpNrIKqOx0VN1VCoDKJcLL0r0/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOsU3Y89GUPM_lN9DMF0V7ep8Xbe07yR3OjfaCR8Hvr_uipcGdb3L5n3SPLhYxsg5BOUjES6-Rif3SAMnZYgwiQqRu3qTk8uEMvhMbpXB0218joi53epXpNrIKqOx0VN1VCoDKJcLL0r0/s320/IMG_4496.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Raw Chocolate from Italy had it since November 2019<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="contenttitle" style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Date to post May 12, 2020<br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">16th to publish
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Some important highlights that will help you in your day to day life, and makes you open up your eyes about many things - I surely also encourage you to watch it regardless.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also to mention, that after the 6 pm group sitting, they shared a wonderful video about Vipassana in TedX talk - here is the video to watch</div><div><br /></div><div>After watching this, I was very interested to find out how can we spread the message about Dhamma all over the world, and help more people to find peace of mind, balance in their life, and more love and compassion</div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixu4Kd5R1DI" width="500"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div>Anyways, going back to the discourse, after listening and getting myself ready for the meditation, I made sure to check on the sprouts I sprouted - watering them, and drying, brushing my teeth, filling my water bottles - than I sat down to meditate.</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh... so many things happened in this meditation, so many thoughts, body movements, vibrations, electrifying sensations along the body, day 6 and almost during all my meditations, it was a sensation that was so present. Of course, always equanimity, and Anicca, impermanence. Nothing last, everything is in a changing manner... something we all need to know.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I will share some of the insights and what I have realized during that meditation which gave me more peace in mind, & also reflecting on how the previous Vipassana courses have came to give me self-realizations about so many other things too.</div><div><br /></div><div>That night, sleeping was uncomfortable.. I had a strange dream/nightmare, that made my whole body shiver, & I couldn't find a way to be equanimous with it, or send love & compassion, it was so hard... and kind of disturbed my whole morning today - event my thoughts of writing are a bit itchy.</div><div><br /></div><div>So in the dream, it was about a person who has planned on performing something in a resort that I used to go to during the summer, someone who is very down to earth, nice, who, asked me to write a note to the security at the door to give permission to his friend to come join him as he was afraid that because of his friend's looks, misery and poverty, they won't allow him in. So trusting this performer and I wrote a note and handed to the security.</div><div><br /></div><div>All of a sudden, I hear fire guns, and the performer has been injured along with some people around him, and the hitter was not to be found... getting so worried & anxious about all what is happening, not knowing what to do & how to help, so started asking around to see who is the murderer, and to my shock, it was the person I asked the security to allow his entrance... and here I felt so guilty, guilty of charge that I am the one who allowed this person in, he fired at his friend, the one who kindly asked me to give permission to allow him in... and I did that with a lot of love, kindness and compassion... ( during Goenkaji's discourse, he mentioned many stories and one was about killing, and how, after this killer met Buddha, he got on the path of Dhamma, and started sharing the merits of this practice and be became compassionate and started teaching the dhamma, also during the video on the TedX talk it was about that too) ( I had to go in the kitchen now to prepare a warm drink to get my mind and body warm so I can keep on writing...) <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So I am in bed, rolling around, half asleep half awake, trying to find the equanimity in all of this... in addition to that, this murderer seems to have lived a miserable life, so unfortunate, so abused, and so not merciful, and in this resort, a lot of people who go there, are averagely well off, educated, and have the capacity to pleasure themselves, so he had other intentions when he came in, neither his friend of myself were aware of that. His friend died of the incident and I am still trying to rationalise all of this in my mind, asking for forgiveness, trying to forgive myself, but this mind of mine was very stubborn, I couldn't let go of the idea that I was the one who allowed this to happen.. plus at the end of the dream, realizing that the family was gathering for dinner with their spouses, in a restaurant down in this resort (which in my dream, this resort looked so much different that what it is, even the chalet I used to stay at was so charming, so big, I was like how the heaven did we get this kind of chalet...) anyways, back to the main story, in the morning in the dream, we got an announcement that during this dinner, all the members of the family were murdered... all this became a <span class="st"><i>Murdoch Mysteries, </i>a series I never watched before, & I am simply guessing it speaks about murders and mysteries. & of course, my mind never was able to find equanimity - and I woke up.</span></div><div><span class="st"><br /></span></div><div><span class="st">The idea of doing something out of care, love, kindness and compassion, was translated into this, & the practice is to find equanimity with this, to forgive myself... wasn't easy... and I am still going through this today.</span></div><div><span class="st"><br /></span></div><div><span class="st">This brings up something I mentioned up at the beginning about an insight I had during the </span><span class="st"><span class="st">meditation at </span>night.<br /></span></div><div><span class="st"><br /></span></div><div><span class="st">At the beginning of the year, I offered a situation to someone I trust, out of compassion and kindness, in the knowing, that this offer is beneficial to both of us. In the offer contract, the main important items were well written, and knowing that person's way of being, my mind started shaking, and building stories - that one day this offer's agreement might change & I will have to be submissive to the new adjustments that were out of question.</span></div><div><span class="st"><br /></span></div><div><span class="st">So my mind tricked me into being submissive to it (The mind), not to the offer or the someone ...neither to the agreement (that was the insight, that made me feel so relieved) & I spent many months rolling this around, trying to find peace in my mind, and that just didn't happen... so few months in this agreement, as my intuition spoke to me... this someone came with another adjustment to the agreement... and I flipped... I simply couldn't find the peace, the equanimity in me to accept the changes, as that wasn't part of the agreement, & that made me feel so guilty, so bad, so unbearable, to myself... , at least I have realized that my mind tricked me for something I allowed to hunt me a long period of time, along to my intuition that is always present to protect me, only that, what I should have done is simply been more equanimous, and have let go of the thought from the start.. and allow what life has to show later to be instead of building blocks, and acting strangely and being so numb. Anyways, the relief happened when this whole agreement was unsealed - and each departed in their own way.</span></div><div><span class="st"><br /></span></div><div><span class="st">Anyways, those stories happen daily, simply observing the body' sensations, and allowing them to arise and be released, as everything is impermanent, Anicca, Anicca, Anicca.. <br /></span></div><div><span class="st">Another word GoenkaJi loves to use is Sankhara </span><span class="st">(mental reactions) you will hear it a lot in this discourses. ( You can find here and in my next post about the discourse: <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/research/Vipassana-and-Vedana-as-Understood-by-a-Novice" target="_blank">https://www.vridhamma.org/research/Vipassana-and-Vedana-as-Understood-by-a-Novice</a><br /></span></div><div><span class="st"><br /></span></div><div><span class="st">It is already 10:47, on this May 12, 2020, and I started writing early around almost an hour ago, where I should have been meditating and heading out for a walk in the sun, even though it is getting cold.</span></div><div><span class="st"><br /></span></div><div><span class="st">Just to mention, the meditation last night helped me a lot, and I felt so much Metta, I even sent Metta to whom ever encountered me in their lives, that maybe, without any bad intention, I might have hurt them, or I haven't been up to their expectation, I am simply grateful to have been in your lives... and one day may you realize that all that I have done was coming out of compassion, kindness and love... even if the message wasn't as clear as that. We all do mistakes, and we are bound to be forgiven.<br /></span></div><div><span class="st"><br /></span></div><div><span class="st"><br /></span></div><div><span class="st">May you all forgive yourselves, and forgive others by finding the Metta in your heart, and by shinning your lights where ever you are... May you all be happy, find the equanimity in your path, allowing the calming of the mind, and feeling the </span><span class="st"><span><span data-dobid="hdw">subtle</span></span>r sensations in your body, and knowing that everything is impermanent, & allow yourselves to live in the here and now. The is the Present, & that is the Gift.</span></div><div><span class="st"><br /></span></div><div><span class="st">Will continue about Day 7 in the second post - Gosh I have so many to write, and I almost half the day is over. (well kind of when you wake up at 5 and it is almost 11)</span></div><div><span class="st"><br /></span></div><div><span class="st">Have a wonderful day.. until later<br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="contenttitle" style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Date to post May 12, 2020<br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">15th to publish
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So Looking at the Vipassana website, I found this very interesting!<br />
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Anapana Courses for Children</h2>
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In a time of worldwide social transition and upheaval, more and more
people throughout the world are seeking concentration, purification and
peace of mind through the practice of <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/What-is-Vipassana">Vipassana meditation</a>.
Vipassana means "to see things as they really are" and is a logical
process of mental purification through self-observation. Many come to
Vipassana late in their lives, wishing they had found this technique
earlier because it is so effective in learning the art of living
peacefully and harmoniously. The ideal time to begin the first steps of
this mental training is in childhood when children as young as eight
years old can easily learn the technique of <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/What-is-Anapana">Anapana meditation</a>.<br />
Anapana is the first step in the practice of Vipassana meditation.
Anapana means observation of natural, normal respiration, as it comes in
and as it goes out. It is an easy-to-learn, objective and scientific
technique which helps develop concentration of the mind. Observation of
the breath is the ideal object for meditation because it is always
available, and it is completely non-sectarian. Anapana is very different
from techniques that are based on artificial regulation of the breath.
There are no rites or rituals involved in the practice or presentation
of Anapana.<br />
The ideal time to begin the first steps of this mental training is in
childhood. Besides helping children to calm and concentrate their
minds, Anapana helps them to understand themselves better and gives them
an insight into the workings of their own minds. They develop an inner
strength that helps them to choose right and appropriate actions over
wrong actions, control and become master of their own mind. Anapana
provides them with a tool to deal with the fears, anxieties and
pressures of childhood and adolescence. Because of its simplicity,
children find the technique easy to understand and practice.<br />
This approach is traced back to <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/gotama-the-buddha">the Buddha</a>, who rediscovered and taught this technique nearly 2,500 years ago. The Buddha never taught a sectarian religion; he taught <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/What-is-Dhamma">Dhamma</a>
- the Universal Law of Nature. Following this tradition, this technique
is presented in a totally non-sectarian approach. For this reason, it
has had a profound appeal to people of all backgrounds, of every
religion or no religion, from every part of the world.<br />
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A technique for Today</h2>
Children today are growing up in a fractured and rapidly changing
world. They need help to meet the challenges facing them and to develop
their full potential. Anapana courses can help them find a way to live
peacefully and productively, and to make the society in which we live
more peaceful. In the words of <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/S.N.-Goenka">Mr. S. N. Goenka</a>, “They should grow up to be ideal human beings. That is our only aim.”<br />
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Objective of the Course</h2>
What is the right age to start meditating?<br />
It’s a question that Goenkaji has often been asked, and his answer is
usually the same: “Before birth! Then when the child is born, it comes
out a Dhamma baby.”<br />
Not all of us have been fortunate enough to have such an early exposure to <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/What-is-Dhamma">the Dhamma</a>,
or to give our children such an early start. But more than ever, there
are opportunities for children to learn the basics of meditation. And
the results are often startling.<br />
Over the past 15 years, hundreds of Anapana courses have been
conducted exclusively for children around the world. These courses have
yielded substantial benefits for the thousands of children who have
attended them. Many of them have experienced a positive change in their
outlook, behaviour and attitude. Many have found their ability to
concentrate has improved and that their memory has strengthened. And
above all, these children have acquired a tool that is of immense value
to them for the rest of their lives. Children are, by nature, active and
enthusiastic, with an eagerness to learn and explore. For this reason,
it is appropriate to offer them an opportunity to explore themselves and
their mind with all its hidden faculties, latent abilities and subtle
complexities.<br />
Learning Anapana plants a wholesome interest in self-introspection
and meditation, which may open an entirely new dimension of life for
them later on. Anapana courses for children have been conducted since
1986. These courses have been offered to children of various ages
belonging to different socio-economic and cultural groups. They have
been conducted in <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/Vipassana-Centers">Vipassana meditation centres</a>
as well as at schools and other institutions, and are both residential
and non-residential. Whether a children's Anapana course is held at a
school or at a Vipassana meditation centre, it is essential that the
students be given an opportunity to continue to practise Anapana for a
short period each day after the course to yield the true benefits of the
practice.<br />
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<h2>
Children Courses - History & Spread</h2>
Mr. Vinoba Bhave, a leading disciple of Mahatma Gandhi, was
instrumental in starting children courses in India. After meeting Mr. S.
N. Goenka in the 1970s, Mr. Bhave was impressed with his work but he
said, “I will believe this is worthwhile only if you can show that it
works with hardened criminals and undisciplined school children.” Mr.
Goenka gladly accepted the challenge and the course was arranged for the
children which was very sucessful.<br />
After this initial course, more than a decade passed until the launch
of a formal meditation program for children. The first course took
place in 1986, in a school located in the Mumbai suburb of Juhu. It was
followed by many more courses, in India and around the world. Meditators
enthusiastically stepped forward to serve. Although the format kept
evolving; the response from participants, parents and teachers has
consistently been positive.<br />
In addition to courses in Government & semi-government schools,
regular children courses are conducted for special groups like autistic
children, homeless children, orphans, children with hearing and speech
impairments, and children with physical and mental disabilities. The
Government of Maharastra passed a GR No '<a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/Childrens-Anapana-Meditation-Course-for-Schools-in-Maharastra">Sankirn 2011/296/11/se-3</a>' on 5th October, 2011 for introduction of Anapana Courses to all primary and secondary schools in the state of Maharashtra.<br />
For more details regarding the history and spread of Children courses, please <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/History-and-Spread-of-Children-Courses">click here</a>.<br />
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<h2>
How a Children Course Works</h2>
Today separate courses welcome children aged 8 to 12 and teens aged
13 to 16. Often the program starts in the morning and ends in the
evening, There are also two and three-day courses.<br />
Conducting the course is a children’s course teacher, who has
undergone special training at a workshop. Along with the teacher are
group leaders, each working closely with a small number of children.<br />
Short meditation periods alternate with supervised play and
activities, such as drawing and discussion. The objective is to give the
participants an enjoyable experience, help them feel comfortable in a
meditation environment and introduce them to the basics of Anapana.<br />
Often the course site is a Vipassana meditation center but sometimes
it is a rented facility. And sometimes, courses are held in schools as a
recognized part of the curriculum.<br />
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<h2>
Course Structure</h2>
To learn Anapana, it is necessary to take an Anapana Course under the guidance of a qualified teacher.<br />
There are two steps to the training: In the first step the children
make a conscious effort to abstain from all kinds of unwholesome
actions. They undertake five moral precepts: practicing abstention from
killing, stealing, lying, sexual misconduct and use of intoxicants and
follow the <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/Code-of-Conduct-for-Children-Courses">code of conduct</a>. The observation of these precepts allows the mind to calm down enough to proceed for the next step.<br />
Next they learn and practice Anapana meditation - focusing attention
on the breath as it comes in and goes out naturally. The entire teaching
in all these courses is conducted through audio & video tapes of
Mr. S. N. Goenka, principal teacher of Vipassana meditation, who
reintroduced this teaching in India and many other countries. Each
course is divided into small sessions of 30-40 minutes which includes
both practice and understanding of the theory. Residential courses also
include games and other creative activities. However more time is
allocated to the practice of the technique. The course concludes with
the practice of <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/research/The-Practice-of-Mett%C4%81-Bh%C4%81van%C4%81-in-Vipassana-Meditation">Metta-bhavna</a> (loving kindness or goodwill towards all) in which peace and happiness gained during the course is shared with all beings.<br />
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Course Eligibility & Duration</h2>
Anapana courses are held regularly at permanent Vipassana centers and
rented sites in different countries for children between 8 to 16 years,
in association with <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/Vipassana-International-Academy">Vipassana International Academy</a>.
Generally separate courses are organized for age groups of 8 to 12
years and of 13 to 16 years. The courses are of different duration to
suit every section of the society.<br />
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<u>1-day Non Residential Courses:</u></h3>
These are held around the world at schools, camps, and also at
Vipassana Meditation Centres. Please follow the procedure as defined by
each center. The age groups vary from place to place, hence students are
requested to check details from the <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/Children-Courses-Schedule">course schedule</a>. <br />
In one day courses, students learn the basics of Anapana meditation
and the half hour practice sessions are combined with interactive
discussion, creative activities, and quiet games in smaller groups. The <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/Sample-Timetable-for-Children-Courses">sample timetable</a> is
from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm but this varies from place to place. Lunch and a
snack are normally provided. The teachers are helped by other
volunteers who make sure everyone has a good time.<br />
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<u>2 or 3-day Residential Courses:</u></h3>
These are mostly held at Vipassana meditation centres, which
are quiet and peaceful places. Boys and girls are taught in separate
groups. The meditation sessions are the same as for a 1-day course, but
there is more time to relax, to meditate and go deeper and to discuss
your practice with the teachers.<br />
In residential as well as non-residential courses, Children have to
stay within the course premises for the entire duration of the course.
They are also expected to refrain from all kinds of religious practices
or other disciplines for that period. Girls and boys stay separately at
all times during the course.<br />
To participate in the course, children undertake to observe five
precepts as mentioned above and observe the course related discipline.
Anapana courses are also being conducted at various institutions like
Schools, Orphan Homes, Homes for the Blind, Juvenile Homes, at their
request and subject to certain formalities for the benefit of their
children.<br />
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How to Apply</h2>
1. <b>Read the <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/Code-of-Conduct-for-Children-Courses">Code of Conduct</a> and <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/Sample-Timetable-for-Children-Courses">Course Time Table</a></b>
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2. <b>Select a Center</b>: Select center/non center location convenient for you from <b><a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/Children-Courses-Schedule">Children Courses Schedule</a></b>
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3. <b>Contact the Selected Center</b>: Contact the selected Center and follow the procedure as defined by each Center.<br />
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<h2>
Course Charges</h2>
All courses are run solely on the basis of voluntarily offered
donations. There is no fee charged. The courses are financed by
donations from the students who have completed a prior course and wish
to share the benefits they themselves received by giving donations for
the students who come after them.<br />
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<h2>
Continuing the Practice after the Course</h2>
Continuity of practice is essential for children to get the true
benefits of the technique. It is therefore recommended that the child be
given an opportunity at home to continue practicing Anapana for a short
period of 10-15 minutes each day, after the course. They can also be
encouraged to attend refresher courses.<br />
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Impact on Course Participants</h2>
Parents report that after learning Anapana, their children cope
better with problems, behave better, act less aggressive and watch less
television. Children say that they use Anapana before school exams and
in stressful situations. One boy had resented the time spent by his
mother at meditation courses; after he learned Anapana, the resentment
gave way to respect and closeness.<br />
One schoolteacher received a surprise when she told a rambunctious
6-year-old in her class to sit in the corner and “meditate.” She was
using the term loosely to mean calm down. But in fact the boy went and
sat cross-legged on the floor, with eyes closed. The baffled teacher
asked what he was doing. He replied, “I’m observing my respiration.”
After school she checked with the boy’s parents, who told her
about Anapana<i> </i>courses.<br />
Fifteen years ago, a 13-year-old boy from France attended a number of
children’s courses. After one course he wrote, “Meditation is a special
moment that a person spends in quietness far away from noise, far from
everything! Particularly this tranquility, which we find so rarely in
life. Life is a river that we purify so little except during meditation.
It is sometimes peaceful, sometimes agitated, sometimes clouded,
sometimes dark. The mind is always overloaded with all sorts of
thoughts. Meditation is an excellent way of taming the wandering mind.
It is also a remedy for anger and melancholy.”<br />
That boy is now an adult, and he and his wife are both serious
Vipassana meditators. He hopes his two children will attend courses when
they are a little older, as first steps along the path he has chosen
for himself.<br />
India has also experimented with courses for autistic children,
homeless children, orphans, children with hearing and speech
impairments, and children with physical and mental disabilities. In
Pune, for example, a home for destitute children has offered Anapana
courses for the last 10 years to its 400+ residents. Some children have
gone on to learn Vipassana in longer courses. Daily meditation has
immensely improved their self-confidence.<br />
In Myanmar, there have been courses for children with visual or
hearing impairments, children affected by leprosy, and juvenile
offenders in various institutions. In the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis in
May 2008, old students organized a visit to southern Myanmar to offer
physical assistance as well as Anapana courses; about 1,500 children
participated within a few weeks.<br />
To read experiences of course participants, please <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/Experiences-of-Children-after-Anapana-Course">click here</a>.<br />
Other countries have also experimented with courses for children who
have hearing and sight disabilities, homeless children and children
affected by leprosy. The results have been impressive. For more details,
please <a href="http://www.children.dhamma.org/en/teachers/courses-special-needs.shtml">click here</a>.<br />
Varied and detailed research has been undertaken to study the impact
of Vipassana on children. To read research reports and other artciles,
please <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/Anapana-and-Children">click here</a>.<br />
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Anapana in Schools under MITRA Upakram (Project)</h2>
MITRA Upakram is an initiative of the Government of Maharashtra in association with <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/About-VRI">Vipassana Research Institute</a> to
facilitate wholesome mental growth of school children. MITRA, which
stands for MIND IN TRAINING for RIGHT AWARENESS also means DOST in Hindi
or FRIEND in English. Under MITRA Upakram, schools in co-ordination
with VRI arranges for its students to get initial training of 70 minutes
of Anapana, through audio/video instructions of Mr. S. N. Goenka. After
the initial training, the school children practice this technique daily
for 10 minutes twice - before their first class, and after their last
class. Under MITRA projects, school teachers get paid leave to attend <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/10-Day-Courses">10-day Vipassana courses</a>. For more information on MITRA project, please <a href="http://www.mitraupakram.net/">click here</a>.<br />
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Anapana Session for Children - Total 70 min</h4>
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The following link contains detailed audio
instructions on Anapana meditation in various languages. Links for
Hindi and English languages contain audio instructions by Mr. S. N.
Goenka.</div>
<ul>
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<a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/70-Minutes-Anapana-meditation-Hindi">Hindi</a> </h4>
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<a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/70-Minutes-Anapana-meditation-English">English</a> </h4>
</li>
<li style="margin-left: 40px;">
<h4>
<a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/70-Minutes-Anapana-meditation-Marathi">Marathi</a> </h4>
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<a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/70-Minutes-Anapana-meditation-Tamil">Tamil</a> </h4>
</li>
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<h4>
<a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/70-Minutes-Anapana-meditation-Telugu">Telugu</a> </h4>
</li>
<li style="margin-left: 40px;">
<h4>
<a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/70-Minutes-Anapana-meditation-Kannada">Kannada</a></h4>
</li>
</ul>
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Ref: <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/Children-Courses">https://www.vridhamma.org/Children-Courses</a></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Another Website for the course <a href="http://www.children.dhamma.org/en/" target="_blank">http://www.children.dhamma.org/en/</a><br />
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Here a video that explains.... May you all find the benefits of sending your children to meditate and learn how to calm the mind, and be more kind and compassionate.<br />
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La Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06102086831849676771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894585200129232376.post-39757813871539181002020-05-11T17:55:00.001-04:002020-11-17T14:28:55.142-05:00Speaking about Food during this Water Fast / Liquid fast Challenge<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
What I have realized today during my meditation (May 11, 2020) is that it is not about eating, it is all about cooking... this is what I miss.<br />
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Preparing meals, mixing things, making juices, smoothies, granolas, dehydrating, (I am currently sprouting to be able to prepare things in the coming days), that is exactly what I miss, time in the kitchen.<br />
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I have experienced many things lately, specially during the quarantine period, I even made bread, from the little ingredients I have.<br />
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So the idea is not just make something and find the recipe online, it is more then that... First look in the cupboard, see what is available, check any recipe for any thing I had in mind, and try to see what can I use from what I have. As mentioned in an earlier post, I haven't been grocery shopping for almost a month (and yes, I miss that too.... I love being in the grocery shop... ask my friend Manny, he saw me glowing inside one.. just seeing the abundance of food, the organic produce, and products... oh yes I miss that... soon, very soon I will head to TAU Laval or Mile End Epicery soon.)<br />
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Trying to be smart with what is available. Like for example, before my 2:30 pm sitting today, I decided to take out some carrot pupls I saved from juicing almost a month ago, and put it in a pot, with garlic, turmeric, ginger, water and organic vegetable broth, and left it there on very low temperature to cook. What I have realized is that my meditation was really flowing with vibration, from the top of the head all the way down, really nicely with lots of equanimity, oh that was wonderful... until my belly started making noises from the laxative herbal tea I had this morning, but nothing has occured yet. I think, just the thought that I prepared the soup, being in the kitchen gave me the pleasure... not sure if that is a Shila, or what does he call it... it is a nice pleasure to prepare anyways, I feel good, and that helped my mind to be so present & I did enjoy the meditation.<br />
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Now having the soup on the stove, waiting so soon I put it in the vitamix to mix it and maybe allow myself to take few sips.<br />
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I just wanted to mention this today... as I found another pleasure then writing... which is cooking...<br />
funny I am saying that, and noticing that this Blog was created in 2012 because I loved writing and was truly inspired... and my challenge was to learn how to prepare raw food, as I couldn't afford spending my salary at Crudessence, back in the days... go figure... who thought one day I can mix things without the need for the ingredient book (check one of the first posts...) and follow every recipe in each book that I had to translate so I can post it here ...from french to English...<br />
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I guess, all of this is a wonderful reminder, and a great gift to remember.... we all have gifts within us.. dig deeper and they shall blossom.<br />
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Love ya!!<br />
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PS: I have been food recycling! I find this very interesting... the taste though... definitely needs a lot of adjustments<br />
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So the few things I have prepared during the past days...<br />
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This one I added water with organic miso broth, plus these algae</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp9o6Gm0OMtV6-uui-ktDkh2CvXTQTpJ4CY62DCu8fswkBRGjN8Jsa9D4vDtIqQGDyTiLRwiY2RQUwzz7CpOshAH2d4JJnSUGmijuyoFCjyHDTiD3MC9ZSqUeZPxXcagOJxq1L09ev7gE/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp9o6Gm0OMtV6-uui-ktDkh2CvXTQTpJ4CY62DCu8fswkBRGjN8Jsa9D4vDtIqQGDyTiLRwiY2RQUwzz7CpOshAH2d4JJnSUGmijuyoFCjyHDTiD3MC9ZSqUeZPxXcagOJxq1L09ev7gE/s320/IMG_4488.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I added it because it contains a lot of Iron and Vitamin B12<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicorsDDNLnEtr9kb3mAWf6FJLBW_BVFSL0HBay9g9jGRyEiVMwUOjMlNviyEBCpxe2sBCtlSQWr-M93DY7q98LI0qlrtdEI0iq0N8g3JFBBVkuVo08eoYwZ5jiXG3BcM6IZR70JWAbDAM/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicorsDDNLnEtr9kb3mAWf6FJLBW_BVFSL0HBay9g9jGRyEiVMwUOjMlNviyEBCpxe2sBCtlSQWr-M93DY7q98LI0qlrtdEI0iq0N8g3JFBBVkuVo08eoYwZ5jiXG3BcM6IZR70JWAbDAM/s320/IMG_4489.jpg" /></a></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">and it looked like this - had a small cup and froze the rest.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4SesCVOQam3XAC6cFF65yPMML3XgJdChUgc9gTu1lHBVyLoj3WQawGp3d-oujJtqn1QPSSNGAkJrX-I_u8Vy6LJaPZNt1gJlpDQO-5YG-Inz6yvF8Xdmkj32jUosQIFzEAhcjiCf9XI/" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I felt, sharing these info are so meaningful, for whom ever feel the peace within... in JOY<br />
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<i>Viriya</i>, The <i>Pāramī</i> of Proper Efforts</h2>
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- by S. N. Goenka</div>
<br />
<i>Pāramīs</i> are virtues—that is, good human qualities. By
perfecting them, one crosses the ocean of misery and reaches the stage
of full liberation, full enlightenment. Everyone who is working to
liberate oneself has to develop the ten <i>pāramīs</i>. They are
needed to dissolve the ego and to reach the stage of egolessness. A
student of Dhamma who aspires to attain the final stage of liberation
joins a Vipassana course in order to develop these <i>pāramīs.</i> <br />
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Little by little, one develops these <i>pāramīs </i>in
every course. They should be developed in daily living as well.
However, in a meditation course environment, the perfection of the <i>pāramī </i>can be greatly accelerated.<br />
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A
human life is of limited duration, with limited capabilities. It is
important to use one’s life to the best purpose. And there can be no
higher purpose than to establish oneself in Dhamma, in the path, which
leads one out of defilements, out of the illusion of self, to the final
goal of ultimate truth. Therefore no effort is more worthwhile for a
human being than the exertion of all one’s faculties to take steps on
this path.<br />
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In a Vipassana course, a meditator makes best use of his energy and of the time at his disposal by developing the faculties of <i>sati </i>(awareness) and of <i>paññā</i>
(insight). The student strives to become conscious of everything that
is happening within himself, from the grossest to the subtlest level. At
the same time, one strives to observe dispassionately whatever reality
may manifest at this moment, with the understanding that this experience
is impermanent, this will also change. These two faculties, in proper
combination, will lead the meditator along the path to full liberation,
full enlightenment.<br />
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From time to time, because of the ingrained
habit pattern of the mind, the meditator is inundated by waves of
craving, aversion, sloth and torpor, mental agitation, and scepticism.
These are nothing but the reaction of one’s own mental defilements,
trying to stop the process of purification one has begun. The wise
student persists in the struggle, using all his or her energy to oppose
these enemies. One thereby strengthens oneself in the <i>pāramī </i>of <i>viriya.</i><br />
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Truth is God</h2>
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- by S. N. Goenka</div>
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Not long after I started teaching Vipassana in India, a course was organized at <i>Sevagram</i>.
This is the village founded by Mahatma Gandhi as a place for people to
carry out his ideal of a simple life of service. Among those who
participated in the course were several who had been close to Gandhiji
in his lifetime. Near the end of the course one of these people, an
elderly man, came to me and said, “Now at last I understand what
Gandhiji was doing, after all these years!” And he told me the following
story.<br />
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It had been the custom of Gandhiji to hold mass prayer
meetings to which tens of thousands of people would come. At these
meetings he would tell all the people to chant prayers or hymns and to
clap their hands. But while they did so he would sit silently in front
of them, with closed eyes and hands folded in his lap. He did not clap
his hands not utter a word himself.<br />
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“One day,” this man told me,
“I asked Gandhiji, ‘Why don’t you chant and clap with everyone? What are
you doing as you sit there with closed eyes?’ He replied, ‘I am
witnessing God within me.’<br />
<br />
‘You witness God within yourself! That is wonderful! Please tell me what form God takes in your inner vision.’<br />
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‘Well,
throughout my body I can sense change taking place, a constant flux or
flow. This is the true nature of this body. I observe this truth. And
for me this is God. Whether it is really true that there is a supreme
God I cannot say, but there cannot be any doubt that truth is real. For
me truth is supreme, truth is God. I experience this truth moment by
moment within me.’”<br />
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Gandhiji had never even heard the word
“Vipassana”, but he had spontaneously started practicing the technique.
After all, what is Vipassana except observing the truth about ourselves,
the truth of our ever-changing nature? And whoever observes this truth
is naturally transformed by it to become a pure-minded person who is fit
to experience ultimate truth.<br />
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Questions and Answers</h2>
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<b>Student: </b>Aren’t there any chance happenings, random occurrences without a cause?<br />
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<b>Goenkaji: </b>Nothing
happens without a cause. It is not possible. Sometimes our limited
senses and intellects cannot clearly find it, but that does not mean
that there is no cause.<br />
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<b>Student:</b> Are you saying that everything in this life is predetermined?<br />
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<b>Goenkaji: </b>Well,
certainly our past actions will give fruit, good or bad. They will
determine the type of life we have, the general situation in which we
find ourselves. But that does not mean that whatever happens to us is
predestined, ordained by our past actions, and that nothing else can
happen. That is not the case. Our past actions influence the flow of our
life, directing them towards pleasant or unpleasant experiences. But
present actions are equally important. Nature has given us the ability
to become masters of our present actions. With the mastery we can change
our future.<br />
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<b>Student:</b> But surely the actions of others also affect us?<br />
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<b>Goenkaji:</b>
Of course. We are influenced by the people around us and by our
environment, and we keep influencing them as well. If the majority of
people, for example, are in favour of violence, then war and destruction
occur, causing many to suffer. But if people start to purify their
minds, then violence cannot happen. The root of the problem lies in the
mind of each individual human being, because society is composed of
individuals. If each person starts changing, then society will change,
and war and destructions will become rare events.<br />
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<b>Student: </b>We’ve talked quite a bit about <i>anicca</i>, impermanence. What about the teaching of <i>anattā,</i>
which is ordinarily understood as “no self” and “no abiding self?”
Ordinarily we think that we need a self in order to function in the
world. We have expressions like “self-esteem” and “self-confidence”, and
we believe that “ego strength” is a measure of a person’s ability to
cope with daily life. What does this “no-self” teaching mean?<br />
<br />
<b>Goenkaji: </b>For
those who haven’t experienced the stage of “no-self,” it is true that
in the apparent world there must be an ego, and this ego must be
stimulated. If I don’t crave anything, I won’t get the stimulation I
need to function. In my courses, whenever I say that craving and
attachment are harmful, people say that if there were no attachment, no
craving, what would be the fun of living? There would be no life. We’d
all be like vegetables.<br />
<br />
Being a family man who has done business
in the world, I can understand their concern. But I also understand that
when you work with this technique and reach the stage where ego
dissolves, the capacity to work increases many-fold. When you lead a
very ego-centred life, your whole attitude is to do as much as possible
for yourself. But this attitude makes you so tense that you feel
miserable. When, as a result of doing Vipassana, the ego dissolves, then
by nature the mind is full of love, compassion and goodwill. You feel
like working, not only for your own benefit, but for the benefit of all.
When the narrow-minded ego-stimulation goes away, you feel so much more
relaxed, and so much more capable of working. This is my own
experience, and the experience of so many people who have walked on the
path.<br />
This technique does not make you inactive. A responsible person
in society is full of action. What goes away is the habit of blind
reaction. When you work with reaction, you generate misery. When you
work without reaction, you generate positive feeling.<br />
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May these information enlighten you in your path of life, may you realize that you can start anytime being this, living this, and admiring at all times what life has to give.... Life is magic as I always say.. simply allow it to be.</div>
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La Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06102086831849676771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894585200129232376.post-71434984715944205452020-05-11T12:12:00.000-04:002020-11-13T13:45:59.322-05:00A noble act<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This is how a true meditation is performed...<br />
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I truly would like to find the best way to offer the same to my clients who come see me for guidance, assistance in the energy healing I provide... as it is my only source of income.<br />
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Vipassana Course Finances</h4>
According to the tradition of pure Vipassana, courses are run solely
on a donation basis. Donations are <i><b><u>accepted only from old students</u></b></i>, that
is, those who have completed at least one course with S.N. Goenka or an
assistant teacher.<br />
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In this way course are supported by those who have realized for
themselves the benefits of the practice. Wishing to share these benefits
with others, one gives a donation according to one's means and
volition. Some taking a course for the first time may give a donation at
the end of the course or at any time thereafter.<br />
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Such donations are the only source of funding for courses in this
tradition around the world. There is not wealthy foundation or
individual sponsoring them. Neither the teachers nor the organizers
receive any kind of payment or favour for their service. Thus, the
spread of Vipassana is carried out with purity of purpose, free from any
commercialism.<br />
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Whether a donation is large or small, it should be given with the
wish to help others: '<b><i>The course I have taken has been paid for through
the generosity of past students; now let me give something towards the
cost of a future course, so that others may also benefit by this
technique.</i></b>'<br />
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How wonderful, how mindful, how attentive... may we all live in this generosity of life, may we all find the way to live together as one.</div>
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La Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06102086831849676771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894585200129232376.post-6817596806037545532020-05-11T10:10:00.000-04:002020-11-13T13:45:37.372-05:00Day 6 - 4 more Days to go! Yuppy!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Oh my goodness, time passes to slowly though the the challenge will end soon, though not the journey.<br />
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This journey of mind purifying, allowing it to rest, and be at all times equanimous, is a long way to go... practicing in your daily meditations, and day to day life, will help you a lot to be focused and ultimately get there.... to liberation.<br />
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Today I finally woke up at 4:22am, only got up at 4:50am to get ready, shower, set for meditation for an hour, morning chanting, then a warm lemon water - following I joined the online group sitting from 7-8am.<br />
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At around 9 am decided to get ready for a walk, by the time i got dressed, and make myself a laxative tea, as with no functional enema, & no epson salt, this garbage inside is not getting out... even when you drink water and liquids.. this must come out.<br />
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The nice bit warmer weather out there was kind, the wind touching the face, sometimes slow, and sometimes harsh... after a 6.60 km, the sun came out, so I simply sat on the bench and bathed in its warmth... oh how lovely to feel the touch of the sun rays on your face, how rejuvenating to be in that energy, I sat there for 30-40 min enjoying every moment.<br />
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Coming in home that was a full almost 2 hours out, it is time to drink something warm & get ready for more meditations. With Vipassana in the process, being equanimous with mind, with everything that arises, to let go, as everything is anicca, impermanent - this is the real challenge... even if you have been a meditator for years... and a vipassana meditator too, this takes time, especially sitting down, trying the full hour not to move, and your legs get so numb, that once you allow them to move, you can feel nothing... & that is tough.<br />
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Over the night, last night, most of my dreams where about food, grocery shopping, fruits and vegetables... all that you desire was in the dream... although I do not believe I dreamed of any animal product... or maybe what the animal produces... cheese and eggs. Haven't had these in a very long time.<br />
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You know, parts of the precepts we follow upon taking a Vipassana course is abstaining from killing any living creatures, and one of them is killing to eat animals, or have them killed for you to eat them. Although, from even before, I have stopped eating animals since I slowly got into a full plant based lifestyle - which I love & am grateful to be living it.<br />
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So here are the precepts we follow:<br />
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The foundation of the practice is <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/Discourses-by-Mr-S-N-Goenka#Morality">sila</a> - moral conduct. Sila provides a basis for the development of <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/Discourses-by-Mr-S-N-Goenka#Concentration">samadhi</a> - concentration of mind; and purification of the mind is achieved through <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/Discourses-by-Mr-S-N-Goenka#Wisdom">panna</a> - the wisdom of insight.<br />
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The Precepts</h3>
All who attend a Vipassana course must conscientiously undertake the following five precepts for the duration of the course:<br />
<ol>
<li>to abstain from killing any living creature;</li>
<li>to abstain from stealing;</li>
<li>to abstain from all sexual activity;</li>
<li>to abstain from telling lies;</li>
<li>to abstain from all intoxicants.</li>
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There are three additional precepts which old students (that is, those who have completed a course with <a href="https://www.vridhamma.org/S.N.-Goenka">S. N. Goenka</a> or one of is assistant teachers) are expected to follow:<br />
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<li>to abstain from eating after midday;</li>
<li>to abstain from sensual entertainment and bodily decoration; </li>
<li>to abstain from using high or luxurious beds.</li>
</ol>
Old students will observe the sixth precept by having only
herbal tea or fruit juice at the 5 p.m. break, whereas new student may
have tea with milk and some fruit. The teacher may excuse an old student
from observing this precept for health reasons. The seventh and eighth
precept will be observed by all.<br />
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Even though it is mentioned during the course, I believe this should be abstain at all times.<br />
Why to kill any creature that is alive, specially insects, we live in their environment, so we should learn to live together... and for the last 5 years since I have taken the course, I have not, won't say never as we never know, have intentionally killed an insect... I helped a bee get out of the water, a taranchula to get out of our retreat site, twice - on separate occasions. I took out a cockroach out of our chalet on the beach - my parents didn't believe I would do that... and so on and on...<br />
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Abstain from stealing... shouldn't this be at all times!<br />
Abstain from all sexual activities - it is mentioned during the course because you don't want to get lost in the lust and pleasure, which takes out the mind to a different focus. In the discourse, what Goenkaji mentions is, to abstain from hurting anyone sexually, or doing anything sexual without the consent of the partner. As once anyone does anything that hurts the other, he/she is hurting him/her self more.. this is where the impurities of the mind get stuck.<br />
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Abstain from telling lies... why should anyone lie anyways, what is the benefits from lying. A person who lies, is someone who is afraid to be judged, or looked down at... the truth will always come out, so why not say it in the first place.<br />
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Abstain from all intoxicants ... speaking behind anyone's back, judging people, or bullying ... we should abstain that during all our life... being kind, compassionate and loving is what humans should be.<br />
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Abstain from sensual entertainment and bodily decoration, during the course, this is of important, as you don't want your eyes to start looking outside of yourself... after the course, I believe it is also good to be minimal in your decoration, or smells, being modest, using essential oils instead of chemical perfumes.. ( at the beginning, I didn't get it, later, I realized it makes a lot of sense)<br />
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Abstain from using high or luxurious beds, we are all equal, and no one is better then the other in how they live, how you are makes you unique, kind, loving, compassionate and caring. Aim for that.<br />
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Off to meditation now, followed by a 2:30 pm group sitting, and again at 6pm, then the discourse of Day 6... Can't wait.. that is what keeps me moving... and looking forward to finish this challenge.<br />
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PS: with the liquids I am having, the body gets full, and it stays strong, you just need to be gentle with it, give it all the care and love. Other kinds of nourishment will come soon, once I decide to buy groceries. I realized that since April 12, 2020 I didn't step into a grocery store to fill my fridge.. I have been on an intermittent fast where I eat at 11/12 (breakfast - a granola bowl or a smoothie) followed at 5/6 or 7 a dinner (that can be a salad with lots of sprouts)<br />
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So I was able to handle a full month without buying anything, and simply using from what is available, and FYI I live alone now - Had a flatmate and she used to buy her own food - she never liked to share when I proposed to buy organic food that I can prepare plant based food for both.. anyways, life is a choice, and I respected that.<br />
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Only time I went was a 10 days ago to get all the ingredients to make kimchi - a kind of sauerkraut - so Green & Purple cabbage, beets, I added ginger, tumeric, garlic. So they get ready by the time I finish this challenge.<br />
Also got an original kombucha, which I prepared my own with that started & the scooby, and they should be ready in 14 days!<br />
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Anyhow, living with little, is feasible and very much doable... we don't need much to be satisfied, simply being grateful with the little that we have is enough... what ever comes in more, be happy and thankful.<br />
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Here is the discourse of tonight... looking forward to watching it later at 7:20pm.<br />
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Adios! Till tomorrow we meet, another day will be born..<br />
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