kib
5-2-11, 11:48am
In another thread, and her blog, Catherine talks about her "Poustinia", which could be defined as a simple private retreat cabin. My heart has been clamoring for retreat lately, and I'm wondering what other people's experiences have been. I'm actually looking for a specific recommendation and you can PM me if you'd like to share specifics about cost, location etc., but I thought I'd also put this thread out there to ask:
Have you ever done a retreat? How long did it last? Did you consider it a success? Was it a guided experience in a "retreat location" or an entirely self-guided solitary withdrawal, basically stepping out of your everyday life in some way? I keep thinking it's what I need, and then asking myself how exactly this will be different from sitting meditating in my home - which is a very quiet and solitary space during the weekdays - other than inconvenient and expensive. :|(
Has anyone actually done what they would consider to be "a retreat" at home? What was that like?
Have you ever done a retreat? How long did it last? Did you consider it a success? Was it a guided experience in a "retreat location" or an entirely self-guided solitary withdrawal, basically stepping out of your everyday life in some way? I keep thinking it's what I need, and then asking myself how exactly this will be different from sitting meditating in my home - which is a very quiet and solitary space during the weekdays - other than inconvenient and expensive. :|(
Has anyone actually done what they would consider to be "a retreat" at home? What was that like?