I am an old student of Vipassana Meditation. What does this mean? It means that on more than one occasion I've sat a 10 day meditation course of noble silence. No talking, no eye contact, and no touching other people. There are many different forms of meditation, but Vipassana is the only one that goes to the depths of the mind and eradicates misery.
The schedule is to wake up at 4am and meditate all day long until taking rest at 9pm. There is a breakfast, lunch, and tea time. The art of Vipassana meditation is to observe the sensations within the body. To observe in non-reaction while remaining calm and treating all sensations equally. The idea being that you are experiencing the laws of nature within the framework of the body.
I personally have noticed profound positive changes in myself towards external circumstances. Ever since Vipassana, I have been more tolerant, patient, calm, and focused. I wake up earlier and I am more productive throughout the day. My health has improved greatly and my worrying about the future has diminished considerably.
One is to keep in mind that 10 days is not a long period of time, although it may be difficult for some to find the time to take 10 days away from life. However, I feel that everyone must take at least one 10 day course in their lifetime. You will find the only thing ever holding you back is YOU. You are responsible for your actions, reactions, thoughts, feelings, emotions, behaviours, habits, and lifestyle.
Just like no one can eat, drink, and go to the bathroom for you. No one can save you from yourself.
