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Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by Rae Vynn, Nov 22, 2010.

  1. Rae Vynn

    Rae Vynn Artist In Residence

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    ...that is, time for me to be gone for 11 days.

    I'm giving everyone a couple of days' notice, so you can all say "Bye" before I go. I leave Wednesday morning for a 10-day (plus Wed, plus a morning at the end...) silent meditation retreat that I do pretty much every year at this time. It's called Vipassana meditation, and I sit at a retreat center here in WA state.

    I'll be spending 10 hours per day in meditation, for each of the 10 days.

    I'll be home again on Dec 5th.
     
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    Bye... happy thanksgiving.
     
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  3. hyo silver

    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    Oh, but think of all the animal carcasses you'll miss seeing on the table...and all those relatives you could be explaining your philosophies to. ;)

    Have a good trip. :)
     
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    Good Bye and good luck.
     
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    I do that every day. It's called PriusChat.

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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    She is going to be so calm, compared to spending the week at the in laws.
     
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    Have fun. I guess that's not really the idea. May you accomplish your goals. I found this. Maybe the hardest part for me would be the no exercise rule. Though the Noble Silence would be a struggle for me also. Do you have to maintain a certain body posture? Sitting cross-legged for more than a few minutes at a time is painful for me. I took a meditation class once and they allowed us to sit in a cushioned chair if we chose. Some people sat cross-legged on the floor, and some sat cross-legged on a cushion.

    I hope it goes well for you. When you get back I'll be away for a bit. I hope the bad weather doesn't make it hard for you to get to the place.
     
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  8. DaveinOlyWA

    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    A lot of people can't walk their talk. U r definitely not in that category. Have a great think Rene!! See ya soon
     
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  9. Rae Vynn

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    Daniel -
    The "no exercise" means no vigorous, noisy, obvious exercise. There is walking. I do lots of walking while I'm there. I also have my own set of exercises that I have to do to maintain mobility.

    They are very accommodating as far as sitting. I take my own zabuton and zafu, but I will end up spending more time in a chair, due to my limitations. They are good with that. The important thing is to sit quietly.

    I value this retreat every year, because it works like a reset or reboot for me. All the craziness of life just gets to drop away, I don't need to worry about anything, I don't have to take care of anything, just reconnect with myself and the universe, and realize that everything is transitory. Everything passes away. It's a very empowering thing - and, it helps me sharpen my focus. Thinking becomes this incredibly powerful tool again, rather than thoughts scattering and being distractible.

    I should do this more often, really.
     
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    It's the vigorous exercise (aerobic) that I need at least 4 times a week. Walking is excellent. But I need to get my pulse into the aerobic zone for half an hour. It's too bad they cannot provide for that option. I understand the benefits of meditation. But the body needs a circulatory ramp-up on a regular basis as well.

    Do you need to have some prior meditation experience before going there? I can imagine someone going for the first time and finding that ten hours of meditation a day is a lot harder than they thought.
     
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    No prior meditation experience is required.

    I did, however, have some prior experience. I do meet true newbies there, though, every year. They all tell me, at the end, that they loved it. :)
     
    #11 Rae Vynn, Nov 23, 2010
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    Rae.....safe travels to you as you journey there and back. Enjoy your time and we will miss you!!!!




     
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  13. Rae Vynn

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    Hi honey, I'm home! :hug:
     
    #13 Rae Vynn, Dec 5, 2010
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    Good to know that you are home safely. I hope that the time spent away was beneficial.......Welcome back!!:welcome:
     
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