

What A 10-Day Silent Meditation Retreat Can Teach You About Uncovering The Bliss of Being
6 snips Jul 26, 2024
Discover how a 10-day silent meditation retreat can unveil the joy of stillness, as elite GB hockey player turned psychologist Jenna Ashford shares her transformational experience. Explore the value of silence in a fast-paced world and the shift from busyness to being present for personal contentment.
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Jenna's Hard Vipassana Retreat
- Jenna Ashford completed a 10-day Vipassana retreat involving 14 hours of daily meditation and silence from 4am to 9pm.
- She found it harder than an Ironman triathlon and ultra races, emphasizing the challenge of "being" vs. "doing".
Body as Vibrating Particles
- Vipassana meditation reveals how our physical self is a constantly changing collection of vibrating subatomic particles.
- This experiential insight shows impermanence and deep contentment in simply observing sensations.
Mind Quieting through Silence
- After several days, the intense mental activity quietens into peaceful awareness during silent meditation.
- This state involves heightened awareness of thoughts and sensations, revealing a calm, observant mind.