I'm going to the Texas Vipassana this June so I've been watching lots of videos and I must say, yours seems to be the most real yet!! Good job, I'm proud of you for doing it... hopefully I get a good result as well....
How did you feel at the end of the 10 day retreat? Were you able to get past the boredom feeling and feel a lot of calm and peace? Did it get better or worse for you every day in the 10 day period.
Hi, Yes, Her pointing out the boredom as a habit pattern was a great epiphany for me. I didnt really give myself a chance to feel calm and peace because I went straight to Burning Man. At the time I was happy when it was over but it had an incredible effect on me and helped me and it helps me to focus when I do it now.
the retreats can be a physical and mental hellish nightmare. i laugh at people who don't think its extreme. you have no idea. this would be a good video to watch for people considering doing a retreat. /burning man,after a retreat.wow. what a transition/ changing the subject a little.i like your personality and your looks.
Hi there, lol, yes i wouldnt recommend doing it in that order. I dont mean to make light of it because it truly changed my life. I had just lost both my parents and for some reason it was kind of healing for me to do both this and burning man. It kind of exploded me through my grief. Thanks for the compliments. Happy Holidays. :) Pattipi
Im not a pessimist. And if youre bored its because youre a dullard. Dont blame me. I have done a marathon before. If youre too dopey to understand what im saying here then dont watch it. Motorcross lol Too funny. Did you look up the word "extreme " hoping for motorcross? If you are under 16 I can forgive u...16 or over and you sound like a dork.
You went to a backbreaking 10 day silent retreat, then after, you had a beer at some temporary camp in the desert where well endowed men wearing Michael Jackson masks get around on bikes??
welcome to meditation boot camp - no matter what I did after ... changed my life ... or the way I reacted to it anyway ... made me so sick ... hello, mind / body - that shit is real -
haha. that's funny. done a few of these retreats myself. very hard but well worth it. going to a 'burning man' afterwards is full on though!!! i did eat out and drink a fair bit of wine after one retreat and threw up immediately. mmm...let me see, 7 tabs of LSD at once when i was 19 was pretty full on. had my very own buddha sitting in front of me for hrs. that night.
About returning, we all thinking of it. Vipassana retreat feels sometimes like hell, when we are meditating (it depends on which stage we are on), and everytimes like heaven when we remind it. Strange. But we have to live in the present. What do we do to be as mindfull as we could be ? That's the crucial point. Retreats are artificials conditions. Conventional life is precisely where what we have learn should be used... Regards...
I knew a girl, that had is first 20 days Vipassana experiment in Myanmar and took part, next after, on a big rave party (with alcohol, drugs). I don't exactely know if it was as good as she thought it would be. I couldn't do this. Coming back to «conventional life» gently is so amazing. Every feeling has so much «power», and subtle sensations are fading in a subtle way. It's like understanding « Look what you've felt, look what you'll feel now. Do you see the difference? »
"Burning man" after this ? It's so sad ! It takes time to "come down", to reflect about what we have learned. Taking time can make it easy to "integrate" the vipassana's benefits into daily life. "What's the most extreme thing..." turns it into a game. Vipassana is difficult and must be practised very seriously, not as a game. Vipassana can help us to understand how to live in a harmonious way. It's deep and rich, not this extreem thing. Bye. Xavier Heindrichs
Hi Xheindrichs, I totally respect what you are saying. And I agree. In fact, it's interesting that you used the word "game" because before I went to sleep last night I listened to my video again and thought about how flip I sounded about Vipassana. I even had that exact thought that "it sounds like I think this is a game." I guess my "comedian" side always sees the humor in life.
(continuing)But believe me when I say that I felt the depth and wisdom of Vipassana, if however brief, and I have a deep respect for it. I had no idea about Vipassana and no idea about Burning Man. I just was trusting the spirit of life to move me where it would. And a big part of me wished I had experienced both in reverse order. But I am content because something happened. I'm not sure what.
(continuing) It's as if I blew my chakras out or something because so many incredible new things are happening in my life. Good things. Before I went to Vipassana I had recently lost both my parents after being married for 65 yrs. They died 3 weeks apart and I was in such grief I had to run somewhere. Both Vipassana and Burning Man helped me with my grief. I believe God reveals himself in every aspect of life, all the time. I know that I will go back and do this practice of Vipassana again.
(continuing) Next time I will give myself the time and space to integrate it. I loved Goenka, the teacher (just an aside). I dont regret what I did. Somehow my spirit needed to experience exactly what I did and I am a better person for it. I use the word "extreme" because I felt like I almost blew myself up energy-wise. I was disoriented for a while. I wouldnt recommend it to anyone to do something like this in that order.
continuing) I did feel some disappointment for a while because I did not give myself enough time to reap the great benefits. But then my dissappointment turned around. I cant really explain it. I feel like I literally blew myself up and now I feel a new freedom to reinvent myself. Maybe I did do what Goenka warned against. Maybe I was looking to create and revel in some new sensation. I know that is not Vipassana.
But the wise part of myself looks at it as if I am a Child of God trying to find her way. So I am gentle and compassionate with myself. With a process like Vipassana of this depth and magnitude we all have to start somewhere. I know I will return. :)
Hi Mari :), Oh Come on...I know you've done some wacky things...cough it up girl. hehe :) I'll be waiting.:)P
By the way Marihani, can you please listen to my "Sing Us A Song" video and let me know if the sound is any better on it? I tried it with headphones but Im not sure if that will solve the problem. Thx. :) pi
Only a couple of stupid things when I was in my teens.
I have already listened to the song. It is really lovely! But, yes, there are still audio issues. Even when you are speaking in this video here, it goes buzzy. Have you tried going into Control Panel, Sound - and adjusting the recording level of your microphone down a bit?
I think the true sollution to the problem is a new microphone, though.
Wow, wish I could hear it the way you hear it. Its totally audible on my end (the speaking). Does it buzz a lot? Can you understand everything im saying? I guess Ill have to get a different camera again. Most of the time I dont have a mike I just talk into the webcam. I spent a lot of time at conrol panel but nothing changes..ok bye for now. :)
yes ,I listen to it on Youtube and it doesnt sound bad...the singing sounds a little staticy with my speakers but not bad at all...the speaking is fine...im not sure what the problem is. Im going to listen to it on my friends comp too and see if its different from mine. Yes, I think you're right. Probably the mike since its just the camera microphone. :)
going to the 10 day in Feb...thanx for the review
rangeorge85051 1 year ago
I'm going to the Texas Vipassana this June so I've been watching lots of videos and I must say, yours seems to be the most real yet!! Good job, I'm proud of you for doing it... hopefully I get a good result as well....
stevil123 2 years ago
last summer i did probably the most extreme thing i had ever done in my life: and that was i went? to i did this thing... called a postina.
BobOxsen 3 years ago
Watched this entire video, it was pretty extreme.
justinthebobby 3 years ago
How did you feel at the end of the 10 day retreat? Were you able to get past the boredom feeling and feel a lot of calm and peace? Did it get better or worse for you every day in the 10 day period.
yogikanna 3 years ago
Hi, Yes, Her pointing out the boredom as a habit pattern was a great epiphany for me. I didnt really give myself a chance to feel calm and peace because I went straight to Burning Man. At the time I was happy when it was over but it had an incredible effect on me and helped me and it helps me to focus when I do it now.
pi314too 3 years ago
lol
nejifan34 4 years ago
the retreats can be a physical and mental hellish nightmare. i laugh at people who don't think its extreme. you have no idea. this would be a good video to watch for people considering doing a retreat. /burning man,after a retreat.wow. what a transition/ changing the subject a little.i like your personality and your looks.
maddfurey 4 years ago
Hi there, lol, yes i wouldnt recommend doing it in that order. I dont mean to make light of it because it truly changed my life. I had just lost both my parents and for some reason it was kind of healing for me to do both this and burning man. It kind of exploded me through my grief. Thanks for the compliments. Happy Holidays. :) Pattipi
pi314too 4 years ago
Why dont you actually do something extreme like BASE jumping or Motocross you pessimist fool..dont bore me with this.
Mattmaximus 4 years ago
Im not a pessimist. And if youre bored its because youre a dullard. Dont blame me. I have done a marathon before. If youre too dopey to understand what im saying here then dont watch it. Motorcross lol Too funny. Did you look up the word "extreme " hoping for motorcross? If you are under 16 I can forgive u...16 or over and you sound like a dork.
pi314too 4 years ago
well endowed men??? shoot I'm there!~ Thanks for sending me this.
oneiblind30 4 years ago
you're hardcore.
Borrassa 4 years ago
You went to a backbreaking 10 day silent retreat, then after, you had a beer at some temporary camp in the desert where well endowed men wearing Michael Jackson masks get around on bikes??
Sounds like an AWESOME experience! :D
helicalcat 4 years ago
lol, yeah, try it and get back to me. :P Ya might go from cat to wing-ed horse with a stick crazy-glued to your head in just one day!
Thanks for your subscription!! :) pi
pi314too 4 years ago
that is possibly the most boring thing I have ever watched. Sorry,
Lineo2007 5 years ago
One of the things I learned through Vipassana is that boredom is a state of mind. :) Sorry. :P
pi314too 5 years ago
welcome to meditation boot camp - no matter what I did after ... changed my life ... or the way I reacted to it anyway ... made me so sick ... hello, mind / body - that shit is real -
grantboerner 5 years ago
did ya do Vipassanna, hon? :) what made ya sick exactly? peace, pi
pi314too 5 years ago
I thought I knew about Burning Man but... WOW.. I guess not! Sounds like a trip.
How wonderful that you treat yourself to these experiences.
tushygalore 5 years ago
really interesting, I like your style. Take care.
bringhomethebacon00 5 years ago
haha. that's funny. done a few of these retreats myself. very hard but well worth it. going to a 'burning man' afterwards is full on though!!! i did eat out and drink a fair bit of wine after one retreat and threw up immediately. mmm...let me see, 7 tabs of LSD at once when i was 19 was pretty full on. had my very own buddha sitting in front of me for hrs. that night.
kjam06 5 years ago
So you did a 10 and then two 3's?
grantboerner 5 years ago
About returning, we all thinking of it. Vipassana retreat feels sometimes like hell, when we are meditating (it depends on which stage we are on), and everytimes like heaven when we remind it. Strange. But we have to live in the present. What do we do to be as mindfull as we could be ? That's the crucial point. Retreats are artificials conditions. Conventional life is precisely where what we have learn should be used... Regards...
xheindrichs 5 years ago
I knew a girl, that had is first 20 days Vipassana experiment in Myanmar and took part, next after, on a big rave party (with alcohol, drugs). I don't exactely know if it was as good as she thought it would be. I couldn't do this. Coming back to «conventional life» gently is so amazing. Every feeling has so much «power», and subtle sensations are fading in a subtle way. It's like understanding « Look what you've felt, look what you'll feel now. Do you see the difference? »
xheindrichs 5 years ago
"Burning man" after this ? It's so sad ! It takes time to "come down", to reflect about what we have learned. Taking time can make it easy to "integrate" the vipassana's benefits into daily life. "What's the most extreme thing..." turns it into a game. Vipassana is difficult and must be practised very seriously, not as a game. Vipassana can help us to understand how to live in a harmonious way. It's deep and rich, not this extreem thing. Bye. Xavier Heindrichs
xheindrichs 5 years ago
Hi Xheindrichs, I totally respect what you are saying. And I agree. In fact, it's interesting that you used the word "game" because before I went to sleep last night I listened to my video again and thought about how flip I sounded about Vipassana. I even had that exact thought that "it sounds like I think this is a game." I guess my "comedian" side always sees the humor in life.
pi314too 5 years ago
(continuing)But believe me when I say that I felt the depth and wisdom of Vipassana, if however brief, and I have a deep respect for it. I had no idea about Vipassana and no idea about Burning Man. I just was trusting the spirit of life to move me where it would. And a big part of me wished I had experienced both in reverse order. But I am content because something happened. I'm not sure what.
pi314too 5 years ago
(continuing) It's as if I blew my chakras out or something because so many incredible new things are happening in my life. Good things. Before I went to Vipassana I had recently lost both my parents after being married for 65 yrs. They died 3 weeks apart and I was in such grief I had to run somewhere. Both Vipassana and Burning Man helped me with my grief. I believe God reveals himself in every aspect of life, all the time. I know that I will go back and do this practice of Vipassana again.
pi314too 5 years ago
(continuing) Next time I will give myself the time and space to integrate it. I loved Goenka, the teacher (just an aside). I dont regret what I did. Somehow my spirit needed to experience exactly what I did and I am a better person for it. I use the word "extreme" because I felt like I almost blew myself up energy-wise. I was disoriented for a while. I wouldnt recommend it to anyone to do something like this in that order.
pi314too 5 years ago
continuing) I did feel some disappointment for a while because I did not give myself enough time to reap the great benefits. But then my dissappointment turned around. I cant really explain it. I feel like I literally blew myself up and now I feel a new freedom to reinvent myself. Maybe I did do what Goenka warned against. Maybe I was looking to create and revel in some new sensation. I know that is not Vipassana.
pi314too 5 years ago
But the wise part of myself looks at it as if I am a Child of God trying to find her way. So I am gentle and compassionate with myself. With a process like Vipassana of this depth and magnitude we all have to start somewhere. I know I will return. :)
pi314too 5 years ago
You got me hooked, were's that subscribe button? Oh I found it. Great story hun, thanks fer sharin' Peace & heath to ya.
hippyhillbilly 5 years ago
That really is the A to Z of west coast experience. Enjoyed your story.
crazymml 5 years ago
Oh wow! I neeeeeed to go to burning man!
ImaMuffin 5 years ago
Great story Patti! You are a good storyteller. We have really been enjoying your video's! Keep it up!
Freida & Gene
geezerart 5 years ago
Hah! Great story! I can't top that!
Marihani 5 years ago
Hi Mari :), Oh Come on...I know you've done some wacky things...cough it up girl. hehe :) I'll be waiting.:)P
By the way Marihani, can you please listen to my "Sing Us A Song" video and let me know if the sound is any better on it? I tried it with headphones but Im not sure if that will solve the problem. Thx. :) pi
pi314too 5 years ago
Only a couple of stupid things when I was in my teens.
I have already listened to the song. It is really lovely! But, yes, there are still audio issues. Even when you are speaking in this video here, it goes buzzy. Have you tried going into Control Panel, Sound - and adjusting the recording level of your microphone down a bit?
I think the true sollution to the problem is a new microphone, though.
Marihani 5 years ago
Wow, wish I could hear it the way you hear it. Its totally audible on my end (the speaking). Does it buzz a lot? Can you understand everything im saying? I guess Ill have to get a different camera again. Most of the time I dont have a mike I just talk into the webcam. I spent a lot of time at conrol panel but nothing changes..ok bye for now. :)
pi314too 5 years ago
Have you tried watching the actual posted video? Could be that YouTube is doing something to it in the upload.
You don't have to get a new camera, just an external microphone. That's a big savings!
Marihani 5 years ago
yes ,I listen to it on Youtube and it doesnt sound bad...the singing sounds a little staticy with my speakers but not bad at all...the speaking is fine...im not sure what the problem is. Im going to listen to it on my friends comp too and see if its different from mine. Yes, I think you're right. Probably the mike since its just the camera microphone. :)
pi314too 5 years ago