The Mind Of George Show The Profound Journey of Darkness Retreats with Scott Berman
Jun 14, 2024
Explore the emotional and spiritual depths of darkness retreats with Scott Berman. Discover how darkness affects emotions, heightens senses, and fosters authentic connections. Embrace vulnerability, feminine energy, and profound wisdom through intentional listening. Join the transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth in complete darkness.
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Darkness Reveals How We Manage Experience
- A darkness retreat is more than losing sight; it removes sensory orientation and exposes how we manage experience.
- The practice reveals hidden resistance, expectations, and defensive strategies like purpose or power that block feeling.
No Control Means Hidden Layers Surface
- In the dark there's no controlling or 'bucking up' — that exposes resistance and layers like anxiety, shame, and purpose.
- The retreat makes obvious how much of our identity and behaviors protect us from feeling vulnerable emotions.
Forty Days Alone Before The First Dark Retreat
- Scott spent 40 days alone in the mountains, fasting and meditating up to 16 hours a day before his first solo darkness retreat.
- His 10-day solo dark retreat humbled him and exposed how strong his managing mechanisms were.