Thomas talks about how the practice of vipassana and metta has changed his anger and interpersonal relationships.
Vipassana Guest Post #2: Miracles of Metta by Thomas
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Blog Post #29: Course Experiences as a Vipassana Server – Tears, Laughter and Many Life Long Learnings
I absolutely love serving in and out of courses. This post describes some of the challenges I faced and also some of the best times I've had in my life.
Blog Post #28: Vietnam Vipassana Adventures
Adventures in Vietnam Round #2! Sitting a Satipatthana course, serving with noble speech - oh my inflating ego! and recording a Youtube video
Blog Post #27: “What if I Kick the Teacher?” (Details of My First Vipassana Retreat)
My first vipassana experience was rough...I cried a lot, but it was completely life changing in how I function and view the world
Blog Post #20: My Inventory! What I Carry with Me and How to Pack it
Read time: 5 minutes TLDR: There's a lot that you can fit in a 40L carry-on Ensure your clothing is mix and match and useable for different occasions Keep items organized with packing cubes and pouches *Note: I've provided links to the products that I personally carry with me while travelling. As an Amazon Affiliate, … Continue reading Blog Post #20: My Inventory! What I Carry with Me and How to Pack it
Tracy’s Travel Adventure (PART 6) – SLOVENIA!!! (Aug16-25th/23)
Why hello hello Readers! I'm still in Hong Kong, but as an exciting aside, I've booked my tickets to Kyoto! It's always a bit challenging for me to book flights as I'm pretty money conscious and feel a bit anxious while trying to coordinate flights/accommodations, but the good news is that I'm headed to Kyoto … Continue reading Tracy’s Travel Adventure (PART 6) – SLOVENIA!!! (Aug16-25th/23)
Tracy’s Travel Adventure (PART 5) – Another taste of London then…camping on the beach in Milano Marittima, Italy!
Read time: 5 minutes Preamble - I'm in Hong Kong! Why hello hello Readers! This post is being written from the beautiful village home of my friend in Hong Kong. When people first said I'd be in a village, I definitely imagined a super rural community out in the countryside with thatched rooves. No...a village … Continue reading Tracy’s Travel Adventure (PART 5) – Another taste of London then…camping on the beach in Milano Marittima, Italy!
Blog Post #17: A Peek into My Mental Habit Patterns (Re-Incorporating Exercise and Building Mental Fortitude)
Read time: 7 minutes TLDR: My mental habit patterns kept me from exercising and building a healthier routine The actual physical experience of exercise was not the concern for me rather it was the fear of the future discomfort Most things are actually possible provided I keep aware of my thought patterns Preamble: Hello Readers! … Continue reading Blog Post #17: A Peek into My Mental Habit Patterns (Re-Incorporating Exercise and Building Mental Fortitude)
Blog Post #16: Ah…the Joys of the China Visa Application
Read time: 5-10 min TLDR: Not as difficult as expected...just time consuming Allow yourself a whole day or half a day to do the in-person visa application If applying for the first time, you may need additional documentation like a birth certificate and your parents' passports Preamble: Hello Readers, I'm in Hong Kong! ...and currently … Continue reading Blog Post #16: Ah…the Joys of the China Visa Application
Tracy’s Travel Adventure (PART 4) – Edinburgh, Scotland…the Fringe Festival! (Aug 2nd-Aug 7th, 2023)
Dear Readers, It's absolutely crazy to think that it's been over 9 months since I was in the UK. It feels like it was only a month ago, but when I look back on where I've been, I guess 9 months makes sense. ...Not that I wasn't still surprised when I counted the months since … Continue reading Tracy’s Travel Adventure (PART 4) – Edinburgh, Scotland…the Fringe Festival! (Aug 2nd-Aug 7th, 2023)
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