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043 - Lessons from a 10-Day Silent Meditation Retreat
May 30, 2024
The podcast delves into the transformative insights of a 10-day silent meditation retreat, exploring control, pain, and patience in meditation practice. It also discusses mindfulness and self-awareness in physical performance, shifting from reacting to responding through meditation, and the virtues of patience, faith, and practice for growth.
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- Meditation evolved beyond performance to foster self-compassion and understanding of impermanence.
- 10-day silent retreat deepened understanding of impermanence and managing discomfort, emphasizing personal growth.
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Evolution of Purpose in Meditation Practice
Initially viewed meditation as a tool to enhance focus and performance but evolved to see it as a way to cultivate self-compassion and compassion towards others. Meditation practice shifted from performance-centric to a vital tool in coping with depression, highlighting its role in personal growth and well-being.
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