Yeah my mom was really into Vipasana. Me I do not like to be confided to just one way(in other words Vipasan says my way or hghway). I like to do things my way and wha I feel comfortable with. I say,'Do what works for you and not follow anyone.' and when I am in that state all sorts of thoughts cross my mind..like things that are bothring me, things that make me happy, sad, laugh all sorts of emotional states. But I let those thoughts pass through my mind and not react to it. Helps me look at things from different perspective, helps make mind think clearer.