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The Expansive

2024 Recap - Growth, Stillness & Intentions Ahead

Dec 18, 2024
Dive into a reflective journey filled with personal growth and transformative experiences from a 10-day meditation retreat. The hosts share valuable insights into resilience, the importance of meaningful intentions, and the complexities of navigating grief and joy. They discuss celebrating life through Dia de los Muertos and highlight the significance of connections, especially with friends and beloved pets. As they prepare for 2025, the episode offers inspiring lessons and a heartfelt perspective on embracing change and setting authentic goals.
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Quick takeaways

  • Attending a transformative 10-day meditation retreat illuminated the importance of self-awareness and confronting personal character traits for emotional release.
  • Exploring the concept of time reveals that perception can significantly influence our experiences, and relaxation allows for expansive feelings of time.

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Reflections on Meditation Retreats

Attending a 10-day meditation retreat brought about significant personal insights and challenges. The retreat focused on advanced meditators, leading to powerful collective energy but also intense emotional experiences. Over the first few days, participants struggled with the transition from everyday life to the stillness required for deep meditation, which resulted in tension and discomfort. However, by day four or five, many found breakthroughs, illuminating the need to identify and understand personal character traits that govern behaviors, ultimately leading to greater self-awareness and emotional release.

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