CHOICE is an inspiration feature-length documentary film, showing the life-changing impact meditation has on a diverse range of people around the world.
In June 2015, after my meditation teacher Ananta asked me if I wanted to take part, I was filmed by the CHOICE team
When I arrived at Ananta’s house (thinking I was going to be filmed there), Ananta suggested “The guys want to come with you in your car and film you driving up to Devil’s Dyke [on the Sussex Downs]” I initially thought ‘You must be joking, there’s no way I’m doing that…” But when he then said “Do you want to feel the fear and do it anyway?” I couldn’t say no! I found myself in the present moment during the whole filming process – and beyond! The cameraman was sitting in the front of the car and the director/sound guy and Ananta were in the back. It was an amazing experience. While driving and chatting with the guys I also meditated with my eyes open. I then did a 20 minute piece to camera. I loved it and it was virtually effortless.
As someone with Cerebral Palsy, one of the amazing things of Ascension meditation for me, is the more I Ascend the easier is it to walk and to talk (when the mind relaxes the body relaxes).
After filming people across the world the CHOICE team have over 100 hours of footage. Consequently they are planning to make a series of documentaries. Although I’m not featured in the first film I hope my experience inspires you to go and see it.
The people in the film range from ballet dancers and writers to stressed businesspeople, cancer patients, foster children, and maximum security prisoners.
Their stories show that peace is possible for individuals and communities – and suggests it may be possible for all of humanity.
Here’s the trailer
You can see the film in cinemas across the UK, including:
BRIGHTON Odeon on Tue 13th December at 8.30pm. For more info & to reserve tickets CLICK HERE
The award winning production team for CHOICE are delighted that it has been accepted at Awareness Film Festival and the International Social Change film festival this year.
The specific meditation technique explored in the film is The Bright Path Ascension, but the hope is that it might inspire others to explore in what ever way appeals to them.
Details of all UK screenings are avaliable HERE
