TheLoneRider May 2012

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May 2012 Blogs

Uptown Laundromat
(May 2012) I was at the Uptown Laundromat in Cebu talking to a lovely but grumpy counter lady. I had to say it:
TheLoneRider: "Miss, you seem like you're angry about the world."
Grumpy Lady: " (upset) No I'm not. You're imagining things!"
TheLoneRider: "Too bad...because you're lovely specially with your loose hair and flashy red blouse. I'd like to see you wear that again."
Grumpy Lady: "(still upset) Hmmp!"
Feeling like I overstepped by bounds, I didn't say anymore. As I was leaving:
Grumpy Lady: "So?"
TheLoneRider: "Huh? So?"
Grumpy Lady: "So when are you coming back?"

Indelible Mark
(May 26, 2012) It's interesting to note how a strong impression can be imprinted in your mind that can cause it to work towards achieving that as a goal without you even realizing it...until its done...more »»

Cyber Monk
(May 19, 2012) During my 10-day Vipassana meditation, I was essentially a monk. The course program designed it to be such - to live on the charity of others to dissolve the ego. On some monasteries, a monk is released into the outside world equipped with only a bowl and a staff for his survival. I find that appealing, but I'd like to add a modern-day twist to it - I use my laptop instead...more »»

Yoga at Cordova Reef, Cebu Beach Resort

(May 6-7, 2012) When my 10-day Vipassana meditation was over, a meditator practising Kundalini Yoga invited me to join her to this resort - Cordova Reef Village Resort in Mactan to check-out the possibility of introducing yoga as a resort offering. With a night's lodging and meals included, I tagged along...more »»

Vipassana Meditation Course Part 4: Getting Established in the Technique

(Apr 25 - May 6, 2012) 10-Day Vipassana Silent Meditation Retreat at the University of San Carlos in Cebu City (Philippines) in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin as taught by SN Goenka...more »»

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