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What It’s Like To Do A Year-Long Silent Meditation Retreat—By Yourself | Cara Lai

10% Happier with Dan Harris

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Journey Through Silent Retreats

This chapter explores the profound experience of extended silent meditation retreats at the Insight Meditation Society's Forest Refuge, especially during the pandemic. The speakers share personal reflections on their evolving relationship with meditation, the challenges of emotional complexities, and the significance of personal growth. They candidly discuss the fears and expectations leading up to a year-long retreat, emphasizing the transformative power of facing difficult emotions.

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