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I'm still not clear why you stopped though. Was it not enjoyable? You say you remained calm during these 7 years, is that not enough? You say it was less and le
by heyitsnick 16y ago
I'm still not clear why you stopped though. Was it not enjoyable? You say you remained calm during these 7 years, is that not enough? You say it was less and less effective - effective at what?
Were you seeking something that you eventually felt you couldn't obtain? Did you try other forms of meditation?
- papaf 16y agoVipassana is certainly not enjoyable. Its hard work. It made me a much calmer person and the effects continue even though I have stopped - so I have no hesitation recommending it to people. However, over the last few years, I felt it hasn't made me a happier person and that was my main reason for doing it. Two hours a day is also a significant time commitment. I tried other meditation practices but Vipassana was by far the most deep and effective for me.
- rsheridan6 16y agoThe Goenka folks say that the 2 hours pays itself off in increased productivity. Do you find that to be false?
- papaf 16y agoIn my experience that isn't always true. However, I know some meditators who are very active and multitask very well. Unfortunately, I am not one of them.