segment one

well, dear friends, the time has fast approached for me to begin my departure. i will be spending the next few days visiting with friends and family and getting my backpack together. i'll be arriving at the Vipassana meditation center on wednesday, september 12th, and will not be posting again until the course is complete. i've included the daily meditation schedule below, so you have a better idea of what my days will be consisting of. who comes out of the 10-day meditation at the end is a mystery... but i'm certain she'll make a post all about it when the time is right.

much love, light, joy, and serenity to all of you. thank you for sharing this journey with me!


Vipassana course schedule:

• 4:00 am Morning wake-up bell
• 4:30-6:30 am Meditate in the hall or in your room
• 6:30-8:00 am Breakfast break
• 8:00-9:00 am Group meditation in the hall
• 9:00-11:00 am Meditate in the hall or in your room according to the teacher's instructions
• 11:00-12:00 noon Lunch break
• 12noon-1:00 pm Rest and interviews with the teacher
• 1:00-2:30 pm Meditate in the hall or in your room
• 2:30-3:30 pm Group meditation in the hall
• 3:30-5:00 pm Meditate in the hall or in your own room according to the teacher's instructions
• 5:00-6:00 pm Tea break
• 6:00-7:00 pm Group meditation in the hall
• 7:00-8:15 pm Teacher's Discourse in the hall
• 8:15-9:00 pm Group meditation in the hall
• 9:00-9:30 pm Question time in the hall
• 9:30 pm Retire to your own room--Lights out