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Here are some videos about a public meditation event I attended in NYC in March. It was such an intense experience! We met at the Port Authority station (seriously, of all places!). Probably the worst environment in which to meditate but hey, I guess that was the point.

It made me aware of all the background energy in life (other people’s thoughts and feelings, people rushing around everywhere), that we just kind of screen out – or at least we think we do. I am aware that cities are generally not happy places. It is important to know that we are affected by other people around us – I feel like it is important to be aware of this. So in a way, even though the Port Authority was really the best place to meditate – because it really forced you to focus, over and over again.

When you attain peace of mind in such an environment it is extremely empowering. You receive with it the knowledge that you can rise above almost anything and find the still point in so much movement. It is actually quite beautiful then, to watch everybody scurrying about; only when you’re aware of how much stress is involved in the situation (when you’re not immune to it but you actually observe it), can you really observe the motion of the universe. You gain a certain objectivity – and you can just watch things with interest and let them be. That’s the impression that I’m left with at least, writing this months later.

Here’s another video of Mai-Kim speaking about the public meditation event (before it happened) and her experience with meditation in general.

The event was organized by The Interdependence Project. I attended two sessions of their Heartcore Dharma series (seriously, how cute is that name?!?) and absolutely loved it. They’re a very inspiring and high-energy group to be around, and if you’re in the NYC area do check them out!