Yogi: I’m trying to be aware now because I usually get lost during interviews and looking at the benefits of being aware, it is quite amazing. The mind feels broader and can receive more information; and I’m not so tense.

In everyday life, it can be quite fun to be mindful if I could see the benefits. I tried to be aware in daily life, but I didn’t look at the benefit and would let go of the awareness because it was a lot of work to be mindful.

I can see the benefits now: my mind is less tired and more open, and I can get more information without losing out on what others are saying. It is quite amazing.

Sayadaw: Great. Just for that, this retreat has been worth it. When we see the value of the practice, we’ll keep doing it.