In this episode, I’m sharing the conclusion of a life-changing journey I embarked on nine years ago—a 10-day silent meditation retreat in Thailand. I’ll take you deeper into part two of my story, reflecting on how this extreme Vipassana meditation experience pushed me to confront my inner overachiever, embrace simplicity, and find a new way to relate to myself and my life.
From my overachieving ‘determination’ to my breakthrough – I walk you through the final days of this retreat and some of the lasting shifts in self-care it inspired.
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What We Discuss & Highlights From Episode 180:
- Meditation retreats can create life-altering shifts, pushing mental and emotional limits.
- True transformation often means letting go of perfectionist tendencies.
- Developing a regular meditation practice is a source of peace and self-nourishment.
- Daily practices like meditation and journaling bring awareness into each moment.
- Finding joy in solitude helps you disconnect from external validation.
- Release the need to “problem-solve” life and savoring each breath and experience.
