In 2018, in the serene oasis of Dhamma Siri Vipassana Meditation Center, nestled in the heart of Kaufman, Texas, I embarked on a profound journey that forever transformed my perception of existence. For ten soul-stirring days, I immersed myself in the timeless art of meditation, devoting an awe-inspiring ten hours each day to the exploration of the boundless depths of the mind. In this cocoon of tranquility, I unraveled the intricate threads that connect the realm of thoughts and emotions with the fabric of physical reality. The ephemeral nature of all that surrounds us became vividly apparent, like delicate wisps of smoke dissipating in the wind, revealing the transient essence of this world. Yet, amidst the impermanence, I discovered a resplendent truth: the enduring and everlasting nature of the eternal. As I delved deeper into the recesses of my being, the veils of illusion fell away, and the unchanging core of my existence flickered to life. It was here, in the silent embrace of meditation, that I encountered a profound sense of inner stillness, unshakeable and resolute. Time seemed to lose its grip, and the infinite vastness of the universe unfolded before me, whispering tales of cosmic harmony and unity. My pilgrimage to Dhamma Siri Vipassana Meditation Center became a memorable  chapter in the book of my life, etching a reverberating understanding of the interplay between the transitory and the timeless, the fleeting and the eternal.