Mitahara

Thursday, January 8, 2009

“Kids of Hope” is about children with cancer from Mindanao at Davao Medical Center and the people who care for them. Young as they are, these patients have exuded great courage in the battle against this terrible disease. They are all living proof that hope could spring even from the youngest hearts and can encourage greater strength to all.

My brother does not have cancer but he was born with arthrogryposis multiplex. He's our constant source of hope, love, strength and inspiration.

And he's a vegetarian!

Monday, January 5, 2009

Vipassana Meditation Philippines

Photo by Chona

Next 10-day course is on April 1-12, 2009. Click here for the Vipassana Philippines webpage and here to apply for the 10-day course.

"Sleeping late, practicing late, no pranayama, all asanas." This is how I'd describe my days in the last 2 weeks.

Practice was good this morning although I could feel the stiffness of the body. I wonder if my daily morning coffee is making the muscle tremble in the state of asana.

Most probably.

But I just bought my first Monk's Blend coffee yesterday and man it's one of the best I've had. The last pack that I bought was the Batangas Blend and although it was also good, I believe I've found my local blend.

Not sattvic, I know. But what to do? Guruji used to say (or so I heard), "have coffee before practice... gives you courage." Especially during dropbacks and kapotasana.

As always, moderation is the key.

My new year's mantra, "support local products... tatak Pinoy, tatak Pilipino!" :-p