“I feel like there are some blockade inside me which was removed after the meditation. I am feeling so light and relaxed which I cannot express in words. I never knew that breathing can be such refreshing!”- this was a feedback given by one of the participants after the meditation session.
Meditation is an ancient practice that helps to control our own mind and discover ourselves. It helps us to do away with negative thoughts, worries, anxiety and all factors that can help us feeling blissful. It allows our mind to focus on one thing and isolate us from all worldly things. It is believed that all divine powers live in the heart and meditation is the only route to dive deep into our heart. Though meditation is not an answer to all our problems, but it sure results in a harmony between body and soul. To bring in the full benefits of meditation, regular practice is necessary.
With this awareness, the Counseling Unit of BRAC University organized a series of workshop on "Meditation" for the students, faculty members and staff throughout the month of March 2017. The Counseling Unit conducted in total 7 sessions and each session was designed based on different themes. The overall objectives of the workshops were to train us to go beyond the mind and experience our essential nature-which is described as peace, happiness, and paradise. Moreover to enhance positivity in life several meditation exercise techniques were done in the session. Around 130 participants attended the workshops and they highly appreciated it. From their feedbacks it is evident that it was very effective, relaxing and they want to do this type of workshop on a regular basis. Overall, it was a peaceful experience for the participants as well as for the members of the Counseling Unit.