Testimonial of an inmate from a prison in southern Israel
The weekly hour I spend with the volunteer gives me a very useful tool for the duration of my imprisonment. A tool for balancing the pressures, the sensations and the very active thoughts that bubble up inside me while I’m here. Every day at sunrise I practice what we have learned in the weekly meeting. […]
Testimonial of an inamte from a prison in central Israel
I’m happy about the meditation, because it’s something real that connects me to my thoughts, emotions, and sensations that are actually my whole world. It also develops my self-awareness when thinking, talking, and acting. Last week I had a difficult challenge with anger. There was an argument with a certain person who made it all […]
Testimonial of an inmate from a prison in central Israel
In my first mediation group sessions I was skeptical. I was too focused on myself and the non-stop thoughts prevented me from opening up to the group. The fact that I am a rational person also played a role. I couldn’t accept the idea that breathing can help my emotional state and my ability to […]
Testimonial of an inmate from a prison in Jerusalem
My wife came to visit after we hadn’t seen each other for a long time. She brought some food and refreshments. I looked forward to her visit, but from the outset she said something that made my blood boil. I knew that the visit had ended before it had begun. Then I remembered to breathe […]
Testimonial of an inmate from a prison in central Israel
Saliman has been serving time for 20 years already. He recalled that while on leave he had taken a taxi ride with driver who was constantly annoyed due to traffic jams and being late. Saliman smiled and tried to persuade the driver that there is no point in getting angry and that he should calm […]
Testimonial of an inmate from a prison in central Israel
Meditation means seeing and knowing how we think. And if we can see our thoughts, it can bring us relief. We always think about the past, about the present, and about the future, and that way we create feelings of happiness or sadness. It’s important for us to be able to sit down or stop […]
Testimonial of an inmate from prison in central Israel
For me, meditation means a chance to observe mymind. I notice things that I’d never noticed before. For example, the way that my thoughts are sometimes stormier before I meditate. Over time I’ve realized that I’m just becoming more aware of the noise that has always been there in my thoughts. I see that my […]
Testimonial of an inmate from a prison in northern Israel
Meditation gave me a great deal: calmness, self-confidence, being sure of my abilities, and tolerance towards those around me. That’s something really important in prison.Whenever I feel tense or scared or emotionally stressed – I sit on my bed, close my eyes, and meditate. I look for the little things that are wrong with me, […]
Testimonial of an inmate from a prison in southern Israel
I have been taking the meditation course for 8 months. I am 55 years old and am at the “cardiac room”.It was the first time in my life I had heard the word “meditation” and at the beginning I could not relate to it at all. After four meetings I approached the instructor and told […]
Testimonial of an inmate from a prison in southern Israel
To all prisoners whoever they may be.I am a prisoner incarcerated at “Hasharon” penitentiary and I want to tell you about an instrument that helps me personally, giving me a sense of relief and freedom at the place where I currently am, exactly the same way as you – in prison. The tool in question […]