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Dear ,
It is easy to be calm in a peaceful setting, the real test is maintaining that calmness amid chaos. Set amidst one of the busy areas of the city, a local Vipassana center is an oasis of tranquility, offering meditation for adults and children alike. As I sat for the day-long session, I wanted to refresh the Vipassana practice, I could hear a cacophony of sound - traffic noise, construction work going across the road, and the honking of vehicles.
The first thought that popped into my restless mind was how are we supposed to meditate in this noise? Maybe they should look for a new place in a peaceful environment. This was instantly followed by the thought - maybe it's not about meditating in a quiet, serene place. Our daily life is generally fast-paced, and chaotic, the key is to find solace in the midst of it all, to find order in chaos, to find ways to quieten your mind. This was the key moment of the session, a huge learning for me. No matter the conditions you are in, you always have to find your sacred place where the mind is at peace and the soul feels enriched.
How do you find your solace in chaos?
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