If you've ever wondered what it's like to not say a word for 7 days, this episode is for you.
Our founder, Liv Bowser, shares her experience with a 7-Day Silent Retreat at Spirit Rock. She explains what a silent retreat is, what you do all week, and what she learned. Key learnings include the benefits of stepping into uncomfortable and challenging experiences, why pushing yourself is key to personal growth, the beauty in slowing down, and more.
Timestamps:
1:00 About the silent retreat
4:07 The theme of equanimity and inner peace
5:40 Daily routine at the retreat
8:15 The challenging parts
10:45 Key learning #1: It is important to challenge yourself
13:29 Key learning #2: Rituals matter
15:47 Key learning #3: Community is everything
18:00 Key learning #4: Don’t rush it
19:34 Silence exercise
20:58 A tip and challenge
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