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Do you really ‘know thyself’?
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Hello wonderful community,
Many of you will know N went on Vipassana, a silent 10 day meditation course recently. No phone, no Wi-Fi, just you and your thoughts. It’s amazing how the thought of being with yourself for a prolonged period of time can be so daunting and N found that too. In this age of constant virtual connection through social media, one can argue we haven’t ever needed to sit by ourselves. You can watch people’s stories on Instagram, scroll on TikTok, watch YouTube, feel ‘virtually’ connected.
What N realised is that to truly reach the depths of your mind, you need an environment of no distractions. No reading, no journaling, no speaking or chatting. This will calm your conscious mind and allow you to gain access to your subconscious mind to help you discover who you really are and what you desire.
Try sitting alone for a while.
Work to know thyself because all the answers you seek are within you.
Recent Podcast Episode
This was the most difficult challenge of Nehal’s life.
In this episode, Nehal takes us behind the scenes of her experience. She shares what the meditation was really like, the moments she wanted to quit, the breakthroughs she didn't see coming, and the powerful lessons she brought back into her everyday life.
Whether you're interested in meditation, personal growth, mental resilience, or simply understanding what happens when the mind is given nowhere to run, this conversation offers a fascinating glimpse into Nehal's journey inward.
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube
Community Spotlight
One of our ladies experienced a setback in buying a practice, however, instead of giving up and thinking “maybe its not for me” she is more determined than ever to pursue her goal and make it happen. We are really rooting for her!
Lesson for us all: Go on and chase those dreams!
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