Starting in 2007, I was a migraine sufferer. The condition worsened with each passing year. My medication dosage increased over time. I took up to four pills a day but the agony persisted. I could not get to sleep and had to while away time by watching TV all night.
Unable to Work
At least four times a month I battled a migraine. At its worst, the intense pain caused vomiting and diarrhea. I felt nauseous whenever I smelled food at the restaurant where I worked, and most of the time I did not have much of an appetite. Over time, the pain affected my mobility and eventually I couldn’t work.
During these debilitating migraine episodes, quality sleep eluded me. The slightest noise would wake me up, and hence I could not sleep for more than four hours a night. After suffering three years of insomnia, my skin started yellowing. I looked pale and had extremely dark circles under my eyes.
The Meditation of Greater Illumination
A stroke of good fortune came when a friend introduced me to Cheras Bodhi Meditation Center. I participated in the 8.5-Day Health & Happiness Retreat in September 2014. During The Meditation of Greater Illumination practice, I felt tremendous heat as if my body were ablaze. When a migraine attack surfaced, I would do the meditation practice. One of the steps of the practice’s closing exercises involves using my hands to comb through my hair. I realized the pain eased off after performing this action. At the end of the retreat I no longer needed to take migraine medication.
I started my 108-Day The Meditation of Greater Illumination regime. In less than three months, my effort paid off in the form of complete recovery from migraine and insomnia. Now I sleep through the nights and look refreshed. I’m full of vitality and energy. The dark circles under my eyes are getting lighter.
Having trod the path of illness, I understand how valuable good health and happiness are. Migraine and insomnia used to take a toll, robbing me of quality of life. Now I take charge of my health by committing to three hours of daily practice. As a volunteer at the center, I share with people that meditation is truly an excellent way to attain good health and lasting peace.
The intent of the testimonial is to offer wellness information of a general nature. Individual results of practice may vary.
