Blog Post #31: Rebound Covid and Mental Health: Vipassana for Guilt and Recovery

Just when I thought I was over Covid, it came back and knocked me down! Hello Rebound Covid. Although the physical symptoms are uncomfortable, getting over the mental conditioning was the hardest. How I lived before Vipassana I don't know...

Blog Post #30: How Vipassana Meditation Supported My Mental Health During COVID-19 Recovery

Lols, I caught Covid, but it's been interesting to see how my mind reacts to discomfort differently now that I know vipassana.

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 #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 #26: Hello from Vietnam! (+ Travel FAQ)

"What? She's gone again?" ~Most people Read Time: 6 minutes TLDR: Yes I'm travelling again and I'll be back in July. Yes, I still want to be a pharmacist and live in Vancouver. Cost of travelling is not so expensive and yes I have a job, but it doesn't pay for my travel. Yes, I … Continue reading Blog Post #26: Hello from Vietnam! (+ Travel FAQ)

Blog Post #25: The Transition Back to Reality After 1.5 Years Away – Effects of Vipassana

Background:My First Week Home - Jetlag?:Unexpected Events:Adapting to the Situation:The Joys of the Last Week:Reflection - Former vs. Current Self:What is Vipassana?To Sum it Up: Hello Readers! It has been a little over a week since I arrived back in my home in Vancouver. I'd been meaning to do this post after I got back … Continue reading Blog Post #25: The Transition Back to Reality After 1.5 Years Away – Effects of Vipassana

Blog Post #23: The Ridiculously Easy Science of Vipassana Meditation! (Goodbye PTSD Flashbacks and Depression)

Hi Readers! Why it's taken me so long to do this post, I have no idea. For those of you who have been following along on my adventures, you've figured out by now that I'm a huge vipassana meditation nerd. It changed my life when medication, yoga, counselling, self-help books and other meditations could not … Continue reading Blog Post #23: The Ridiculously Easy Science of Vipassana Meditation! (Goodbye PTSD Flashbacks and Depression)

Tracy’s Travel Adventure – Japan Mini Update

Read time: 2 minutes TLDR: in Chiba, Japan currently Will be changing blogging frequency to once a month so I can focus on my meditation practice. Dear Readers, Goodness me it has certainly been a while! I thought I'd only be gone for a couple weeks in the vipassana retreat in Kyoto for 2 weeks … Continue reading Tracy’s Travel Adventure – Japan Mini Update