When living in the U.S. there were couple of times when I tried to do the 10 day Vipassana Meditation . Something, mostly work, would need me and I would end up cancelling in the last minute. The first time around made me particularly sad. Mainly so as I was to do it with a good friend Rohan. He had changed centers for me, we were to fly together to Boston and stay at one of my friend's place before heading to the center. I had to back off the last minute leaving Rohan in a not too exuberant situation. During then and at other times when my desire to attend would obviously remain just that, I consoled myself that it wasn't for me. Somethings aren't meant to be, not for us, not what we need, not in the plan for our spiritual path - so its been with me and Vipassana. Since my father's hemorrhage I have tried to incorporate Vipassana philosophy into my caregiving and pretty much everyday being. Days like today are particularly good practice days. Our nurse h
When our father suffered a massive brain haemorrhage our lives changed forever. He was not expected to live. Life, priorities, love, friends, family, money, health – everything has gained a new, in many aspects finer and better perspective. A renaissance in our lives. Finding little or no survivors stories online, my sister and I decided to tell our story along with those of many others whose lives have crossed ours in this journey.