Back from the ashram
I'm back in Rishikesh after a week at Phool Chatti ashram. It's strange to be handling money again, making decisions about what to eat, sleeping in, hearing constant honking...
I'll post a full report when I've processed it a bit more, but a week of nothing but meditation and yoga was really amazing. I spent most of it in complete silence as well, which really helped. I was really happy there, but ok to leave though; it was time. I've already had three desserts today, and haven't yet ordered dinner.
Strange that I only have ten days left in India, where did the time go? I had originally planned to go to Manali next, but I think I might head to Dharmasala on Tuesday instead with a girl I met at the ashram. I have only enough time for one other place, and Dharmasala feels right. I'm going to sleep on it though, and not worry about it until tomorrow. One thing I realized at the ashram is how much time and energy I spend planning and worrying about decisions that become clear in their time. I'm going to try and do less of that.