My Severe TBI did away with the vast majority of my memories, lifelong, which was devastating. This consequently also meant, however, that this injury freed me from any long held fear, anger or resentment, that I’d accumulated in my subconscious, lifelong (Vrittis).
“Vritti refers to the thoughts that surface in the mind, often described as a whirlpool..”. – Yogapedia
Realizing & owning this, is a way for me to embrace the “silver lining” of this life-capsizing trauma. In all honesty though, my lifelong practice of mindfulness via ample observation & quietude, as well as my 10+ years practicing formal mindful living, allowed me to live largely free of vrittis. My severe TBI, unquestionably, cleared my conscious entirely, ridding me of any hangers on (preconceived notions: vrittis).
I’m now reading a book (The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali) that harkens back to lessons learned while at the Sanctuary (spiritual center).
Previously, I have referred to the sanctuary as both the yoga camp & the yoga farm. We did practice yoga twice a day, every day, as well as grew & then cooked our own food, but those activities were far from all encompassing. My complete lack of memory of my attendance, propelled my over-simplification.
“Memories create impressions in the mind that later come to the surface, either when we want them or sometimes when we don’t want them..so these are the 5 kinds of Vrittis.” –The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali