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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 of Silence and Self-Discovery

This chapter recounts the speaker's transformative experience during a year-long silent meditation retreat at Tara Mandala in Colorado. It explores the emotional and physical challenges faced, particularly in relation to their struggle with Lyme disease, and reflects on the dichotomy between meditation as a healing practice and confronting deeper health issues. Through introspection and a commitment to mindfulness, the speaker navigates intense emotions, ultimately uncovering insights about impermanence and the collective nature of personal struggles.

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