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I want to go to wwme
3 months ago
I want to go to WWME cause I think it would be a good thing.
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How to go on a retreat
It made me
aware
 "Enlightening"
How I did it: I heard about the Vipassana center from another 43Things-er. When I went to the website I found a lot of options as far as the locations were concerned. I selected the Dhamma Siri Center, in Texas. Lessons & tips: Don't put it off saying that you can't afford it. IT'S FREE. Yes, you heard me right, FREE. All Vipassana Centers run strictly on the service of their volunteers and donations given by old students. (No, it is not a scam.) Resources: Check for a center near, or far, at dhamma.org
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Midling
4 months ago
Well, I haven’t done this yet but I hadn’t expected to by now. I did just find a retreat in Nairobi and may be able to get the time off to do it but have to decide if that’s really how I want to spend my leave.
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My retreat is in a days time. I still need to finish off some bits on my thesis, create a workshop for a camp next week and attend an awards ceremony. And pack for the retreat!
Big day tomorrow. Better get some sleep.
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Tomorrow!!
8 months ago
I’m leaving tomorrow for the retreat. Everything is packed, including a flashlight and an umbrella (you never know).
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Paid up and ready to go
8 months ago
yay! I just paid to attend a women’s retreat in a country town from the 3rd – 5th of April.
Can’t wait! Am really looking forward to it :)
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women's retreat
8 months ago
I’ve been working pretty hard over the last 2 months on my business and thesis. I’m feeling drained and like I need a break.
Heard about a wonderful women’s retreat in the country that’s coming up. Really good price and comes at a perfect time.
I will book myself a place tomorrow.
On semi-hold
8 months ago
I don’t have any time off in the next little while to do this. So instead, I’m working on meditation on my own. I’ve got a great book that is an eight-week guide for beginners. I’ve done three days so far (yah me!). I figure if I do this work now, it will be really great practice for a retreat.
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Two Weeks...
8 months ago
and counting before I go on my vipassana meditation retreat.
March 1
8 months ago
No progress on this. I had meant to read something in my mindfulness book. Will do that tomorrow and then get started on practicing on my own. Will also check into meditation centres in Nairobi when I get there.
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9 months ago
I’ve wanted to do this for a long time because I think it will really push me to face a number of fears and hopefully come out stronger for it. I’m looking into some possibilities but the barrier right now is finding one that fits my schedule.
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