09/02/2025
Like a death and a rebirth. Like shedding off an old skin. Walking my path through the mud and darkness like a lotus flower.
Vipassana, an adventure that changed my life forever. In a Buddhist temple, immersed myself in a world of silence and mindfulness, surrounded by beautiful nature, I left the noise of the outside world behind and began to discover myself in a deeper way.
I had to face my shadows and demons, my greatest fears. In the middle of the night, in the darkest hours, alone, to feel it all.
But the more I faced these inner struggles, the more I discovered the power of self-acceptance and the possibility of finding peace in silence.
The lessons I was able to experience in these 21 days are priceless. I learned to observe my thoughts without being carried away by them. I felt the power of mindfulness and the profound connection to myself and the world around me.
This trip showed me that true happiness does not lie in striving for more, but in accepting what is. I am infinitely grateful for the moments of silence, the encounters with like-minded people and the wisdom that I was able to draw from Buddhist teachings.
May the silence that I have experienced continue to live on in my everyday life. May I bring the mindfulness and compassion that I have learned into the world.
