Nepal is calling me and so are the sounds of the signing bowls -

For those who read some of my past articles or have met me know that I don’t believe in luck or coincidences. I rather think that moments of “fortunate chance” are a wink sent by the Universe and that our life is orchestrated in a divine order. Each important milestone in our life occurs when we are ready even if we think we are not. Nepal is a perfect example of this mysterious law of synchronicity.

Lumière divine - Temple à Bali — Magic and natural light captured at the most sacred temple in Bali, the Pura Lempuyang.

A short story in three invitations, three places and three key people. Oh! 3-3-3, the essence of trinity: body, mind and soul. A number that indicates that we are supported, protected and guided on a path of spiritual growth. Wonderful!

First invitation
in Thailand with Nabin and his singing bowls

In 2012 during my first visit to Thailand, I bought a Tibetan singing bowl in a small shop in Chiang Mai. Do you know these bowls? They are made in Tibet, Nepal and India. Apart from their unique and magical sounds, singing bowls are known for their healing power. And it’s not a question of believing in it or not. Since the dawn of time, the sound is used in a therapeutic context, through music, song and percussion.

Chakras

The vibrations of these bowls are felt by our body through our seven main energy points called chakras. These energy centers are located along our spine from the coccyx to the crown. Each chakra is related to one of the seven major glands of the endocrine system and has its own properties. The vibrations of the singing bowls help to balance and harmonize our chakras so we can feel aligned and energized on a physical, mental and spiritual level.

Every Sunday I go to a Tibetan singing bowl meditation where Oleg plays with a dozen of bowls for over an hour improvising to the rhythm of his heart. As I lay down on my back the sounds calm my monkey mind, my thoughts subside and images emerge. According to the vibrations I feel, I know which chakras are blocked and which ones are more open. I see a difference in the way that the energy flows through my body from one week to another. Every time the sounds of the bowls cocoon me in a silky case of profound calmness for the rest of the evening. A very personal experience. A subject that I am fascinated about.

Oleg with its Tibetan bowls — Oleg in preparation for the meditation session with its singing bowls at the Bamboo Spirit (Penestanan, Bali)

Back to Chiang Mai

When I returned to Chiang Mai in May, I found myself on the same street where I had bought my Tibetan bowl four years ago. I entered a store mistakenly believing that this was where I had bought my bowl.

Nabin's shop in Chiang Mai — Nabin’s shop in Chiang Mai (courtesy of Nabin)

I discussed for some time with Nabin the Nepalese owner about the signing bowls, his country and peculiarities of Buddhism practiced in Nepal. I went to see him every day. When I left, I was convinced that I would visit Nepal in a near future.

Second invitation
in Cambodia with Gaia and her necklace

During my yoga and meditation retreat in Cambodia, I met two girls that I consider today as cosmic sisters.

Gaia. With such a powerful name referred to the Goddess of the Earth comes a woman with such a warm maternal energy. Gaia arrived at the Centre the day I had prayed that morning for a sister to arrive. I desperately needed some comfort and someone to talk to but no one at the Centre vibrated with my energy. Gaia stayed only for three days but we connected amazingly well. When she left, she gave me a gift: a yellow necklace she had bought in an ashram in Nepal. I was moved to tears. I told her that yellow was my favorite color and that Nepal had just handed me a second invitation.

Gaia in Nepal — Gaia with the same necklace she gave me. She is with Akass, a boy who lives at the ashram. His name means “sky”! (Photo courtesy of Gaia.)

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Third invitation
From the roof of the world with Gurutze and a visa run

Gurutze. With such an unusual name comes a strong-minded woman with a big considerate heart.

Gurutze à Pokhara, Népal — Gurutze in Pokhara, Nepal (photo courtesy of Gurutze)

I also met Gurutze at the retreat in Cambodia where we shared a room for three weeks. We soon realized that our paths were pretty similar. Both nomadic for some time, we share the same experience about feeling like an outsider whenever we meet people or the feeling of not belonging anywhere.. since way back before our nomadic lives. Even if I know, and she knows, that the answer does not lie in our external environment but within us, we continue to look for that place we could call home instead of letting that place choosing us.

When I informed Gurutze of my plan to go to Singapore for the first time for my next visa run, she told me ” Why don’t you come to join me in Nepal instead?” I felt a huge wave of heat and excitement inside of me. It was clearly a yes!

I had in mind to go in 2017, but the Universe clearly showed me that now was the time. I have a strong feeling that my one-month stay in this small country set on the roof of the world will transform my entire being and flourish my future projects.

I am extremely grateful for the freedom that brings me the nomadic life and in this case, to be able to go to Nepal within a three week notice. I am grateful to visit the country of the majestic Everest and snowy peaks of the Himalayas. To develop myself spiritually by visiting the birthplace of Buddha, Hindu holy places and to discover the Tibetan Buddhism. And I am also grateful to go meet a friend that lives the same situation as mine and with whom to laugh and share precious moments.

I cannot wait to share with you what my eyes will see and how my heart will feel. This slice of life inspire me to believe in this great Force watching over us. Do you believe in IT also?