Should I stay or Should I go?

3.4.25

Because I work behind the scenes at the Vipassana meditation centre, it’s important that I try to sit at least one '10 day Vipassana course' a year. My last 10 day course was a year ago, in March 2024, so I booked in for this March, and even though there was an ‘old student’ waiting list, I got in.

As usual, before going away, I try to explain to mum as clearly as possible that I’ll be disappearing for 11 days.

At first she was happy for me. But the next day -- the day I was leaving --  I could see the fear starting to creep over her face. She didn’t want me to go and pitifully asked me to stay with her.

Despite organising a roster system of supportive family and friends, leaving mum is emotionally tough. 

I had a choice: to stay or to go. I very much wanted to do this course, so I went.

How lovely to know each other!

Worried. 'You stay here with me, Amen Amen'

Not bad for an old lady :-)

My Dear Marysia (Mamoosha)

Jane is going to meditation for 10 days.

Jane is very happy to go.

Jane will come back and be with Marysia soon