Would you ever want to try a silent retreat and meditate all day? In a celebratory (but quietly so) Episode #200 on 'Solitude' Juan and I discuss: my recent experience of going on a self-organised silent retreat, how I prepared for being alone and what rules I would implement, immense suffering and pain from strong determination sittings, some intriguing moments during the retreat, some thoughts on solitude and travelling, sensory deprivation and the power of memes that even the Buddha could not resist!

As always, we hope you enjoy, Mere Mortals out!

Timeline:

(0:00) - A shakey intro & a 200th celebration

(1:29) - Definition

(2:30) - Why I did a silent retreat and expectations

(6:29) - My self made rules

(18:05) - Daily schedule

(22:03) - Preparing for a silent retreat

(24:50) - The blocking timer on the first day

(30:03) - Songs that got stuck in my head

(34:03) - The difference between knowing intellectually and feeling experientially

(39:29) - How I felt after finishing

(41:39) - You can feel solitude even while surrounded by people

(44:20) - A rating and future thoughts

(46:59) - Sensory deprivation

(51:50) - Juan's upcoming 96 km hike

(53:44) - Why I broke my silence

(56:46) - Mere Mortal Moments

(58:45) - Don't be lonely, listen to more Mere Mortals

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