Today started out as a normal day of practice..I was so sore this morning and I wasn't in the mood for anything but sleep..I started practice slow and steady but all I could think about was breakfast..I got to Marichyasana A and Sharath came over to adjust me..On the left side I grabed my fingers for a few breaths and than I sprung out like a rubber band..Sharath said..Need more Chapati..I said..You told me no more chapati..He said..No..I need more chapati..than he just laughed...hahahaha..As I was leaving he walked out in the lobby and said..Jon-a-ton..you only eat one very very very small meal a day..I said...I already lost 6 kilo...He said..6 more..he just smiled at me..I am going to try to lose 6 more Kilo but I'm not starving to do it..I think it will happen..I'm determined but trying not to obsess about it..
After yoga I ate breakfast and Jennifer and Makoto and I went to Bylakuppa to visit the Tibiten village..This is one of the biggest exile communities for the Tibiten people in the world..We caught a bus for 51R and after a bump bump here and a bump bump there we arrived at Bylakuppe 2 hours later..We stopped and ate momo (Tibiten dumplings) and had a soda. They were some of the best dumplings I have ever had and I got 10 for 35R. I must say it was a great change from curry...We walked to the Golden temple just in time for the chanting..It was so beautiful...We walked for about 3 hours around the different camps and than to the shops in camp 1. Everything is so beautiful qnd peaceful..no horns or swarms of beggers...You don't even feel like you are in India..The Tibiten monks are so kind and their faces so warm and welcoming..We were the only tourists there today so it was nice..The monks would wave to us or just smile..I stopped in shock when I saw a small monk around the age of 9 or so playing with a toy gun..It was odd but this shows that even peaceful beings are a product of society..I felt at peace here and will try to go back at least once a week just to walk around and be by myself..At one point Makoto and Jennifer and I just stood and looked out at the green hills and didn't move. As we were passing a group of housing some teenage monks waved to us while listenng to rap music..People are people...no matter where they are from..We all love the same things and have the same needs..Pretty much we want to love and be loved..The Tibiten people are full of love...I wouldn't think twice about giving up everything and becoming a monk...There is so much beauty here in their way of life and theTibiten spirit...and it's so real.
Tonight my friend Elaine left for home..I already miss her and she is not even out of India yet..I feel like I have met my sister from another life..I know I will always carry her in my heart where ever I go...She is one of the sweetest and caring people I have ever met..She is pure and unconditional in her love.
So today was a good day..I had good friends and good food and a good visit at the Tibiten village. I am more grateful than you can imagine..I feel my heart is in a good place.. My heart is not heavy and I feel real happiness for the first time in a long time...I am so happy here. Good night from Mysore..
Peace and Love
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