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20. The Power of Silent Meditation Retreats: Why I keep coming back
In this episode, I share my experience and insights about attending silent meditation retreats at the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Western Massachusetts, as I prepare for my third retreat.
We explore how these retreats, while challenging, have profoundly impacted my life, work, and family. I discuss:
The reality of silent retreats versus the common perception of them being "nice and peaceful"
How the first few days often involve "plotting your escape" before reaching a turning point
My journey from being forced to attend my first retreat as part of a graduate certificate to voluntarily…
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