To anyone interested in that kind of retreat, know that it's extremely powerfull and it can bring out traumas or negative past in an uncomfortable way. You can feel stressed, lost and even hopeless. If you know there are some untold past experiences in your life, you should go to a psychiatrist BEFORE doing this reatreat. And if you stop midway because it's too hard know that it's okay. Be carefull, take care and enjoy life 💛
@@katherine-rosefrank4596 I met a guy in a hostel where I stayed 3 days, he did not left the room, did not talk, barely ate. I asked him if he needed a friend or some help and he told be he was back from a vipassana and canceled all his trip to go back to his familly because he was feeling absolutly depressed and wanted to go back to what he new. I could see the fear in his eyes and really think he was traumatised by his experience. I hope he is okay now...
Thank you for saying this. I know people who would tear themselves apart if they would do this unprepared. I think you also have to be fully wanting to participate. No forcing.
@@katherine-rosefrank4596this is so sad. I'm sorry about your friend. I know depending on the center they reject people who've experience depression within the last year or have severe mental health issues. Definitely not a practical tool until one has overcome extreme trauma or sought a professional. They state it in the application. Just want to emphasize for others to note. A lot of people think it's a cure all.
@@sonderexpeditions this is good to know some places are caring about these topics, it should be one of the first critiria to look up when searching for this kind of retreat !
@@puddleduck1405sorry but meditation came from hindusim and buddhism so name of jesus might be good for u but evrytime u meditate u connecting with diety of that meditation pose or mudra , who u think is jesus is just actually hindu diety
the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Proverbs 17:3” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, if would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen
My mid 20 were very lonely for me. I worked as an overnight janitor and in a loud distribution center during the day so no one talked. I went so long without speaking, there was one day when I was sitting at home I audibly sighed and it sent a jolt through me, the sound of my own voice startled me lol. I eventually lost my voice. Then I met my husband, and he was just a bright light in a grey world for me. I'm very blessed and now we just talk for hours and hours it's great
I’m so glad you found a partner to share your thoughts with 🫶🏻🥰 I can’t imagine not talking. I’m like a shark, y’know how they have to keep swimming or they’ll die? That’s me w talking.
@@saludosalsol we worked in the same building but totally separate areas. Apparently he'd had a crush on me since I started and had told our supervisor. One day, one of the people that worked at the same machine as me called out and the supervisor moved him to cover their shift so he could make his move and he did lol
Your thoughts are not your enemies. They are like waves on top of a vast and infinite ocean. Eventually, they pass. New waves arise, unfold, and return to the watery depths. Sit still or lie down, and gently observe them after relaxing your body and softening your breath.
the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Proverbs 17:3” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, if would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen
I did this after hitting an absolute rock bottom with my mental health. I knew it wasn’t for the faint of heart but honestly I needed to feel again. I needed to stop my numbness. Meditation pulled me out of that. I enjoyed vipassana so much that I attended a retreat at 37 weeks pregnant with my first child. Again, not for the faint of heart but it was exactly what I needed at that time. To feel and be completely and utterly aware of the sensations of every cell is wild and then that of a conscious child inside of you is an experience beyond words.
This is so cool and transformative!! Being alone and experiencing silence can be seriously beneficial. So happy that you tried this and succeeded Jade!
the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Proverbs 17:3” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, if would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen
Vipassana doesn't cost anything. It's not one of the fancy yoga vegan meditation vacations you pay thousands of dollars for. You can either donate if you want of pay back by serving in another retreat: cooking, cleaning etc. Metta!
I did go through a similar experience but in my own home. i just decided to isolate myself for a week (not silent though). i let people in my life know that I wouldnt use my phone and that during that time they wouldnt be able to reach me. Like you said, the beggining was hard. I kept talking to myself, try to externalize everything. On the 4th day I felt an urge to pray. And I had what I could only describe as “free sample” of what a spiritual awakening is. Everything became crystal clear. Its was like suddenly I was able to work through every single issue I had. So many answers came to me. I cried a lot too but at the same time I felt healed. I knew it was just a “free sample” tho, and in order to keep that clarity in my life I would have to work towards it. The same way you work towards a fit body and a sharp and intelligent mind. You have to put in the effort to take care of your spirit, aswell as your mind and body. Otherwise it will be just a one-time thing. I still try to do it, through prayer, meditation and journaling.
I have adhd and this was the best for me. I had lots of positive habits and meditation experience prior though which I think is somewhat necessary to not be seriously shocked upon experiencing this.
I have ADHD and have done retreats similar to this. I did a 50 day retreat when you chanted mantras all day every day and fasted from food and liquid every other day. On the days we weren’t dry fasting we would still fast and only have liquids with the exception of a 1 hour lunch. Hugely transformative, it’s called Nyungne and you can do it for as many days as you like but it’s done in 2 day increments. So you could do 2 days if you wanted to give it a try.
I did the vipassana course in the Suffolk one and served also. I have adhd too as well as other participants and helpers, it’s fine. I’m a chatterbox but found the not talking part easy because of the vibe there I think. It is a bit intense but it’s possible to do with adhd imo.
the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Proverbs 17:3” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, if would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen
i couldn’t do this because i would end up coming up with a random question in my head, and i would be like “ok lets google this later” and then later i would forget and then have a mental breakdown
I was recently told by my psychiatrist that trying to practice meditation or mindfulness can be difficult or even impossible for people with ADHD just because we do tend to get overwhelmed by our thoughts.
This is why enjoy yoga. Its essentially meditation while being allowed to move your body. Also; I was recommended mindfulness rather than meditation for adhd. There similar, but mindfullness is more deliberate experience rather than sitting still and trying to observe your thoughts. So sit down with your favorite cup of coffee, without any background noise and use all your senses to experience it. How does the cup feel? How does the coffee smell? What does it look like, what is the texture in your mouth, the flavour, what does it sound like? Is there a sound, or none at all? This gives your mind something to be busy with with an inquisitive context, which is amazing for adhd. Stimulating, yet relaxing, and you get more in touch with your own thought patterns and train focus.
as someone with adhd and a lot mental health problems & traumas - i promise its possible. we need to start smaller, it takes us more time, but it is possible AND it actually brings some relief and well documented recovery in various brain parts. its way harder for us than everyone else. but its also kind of a blessing on its own. we're just so much more resilient.
Yes I second the above commenter. It can be extremely helpful, but if you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts it’s best to learn directly from a teacher who can instruct you on the proper method and how to relate with the experiences that arise. In the meantime, sitting for five minutes every morning and counting the exhales can begin to train your mind to remain focused on an object while allowing thoughts to arise and pass away without judgment. Just remember, meditation may look “easy” from the outside but for almost everyone it is extremely, extremely, extremely difficult. What you describe experiencing is totally normal, and your reactive fear is why it would probably be beneficial for you to practice directly with a teacher.
I wanted to do this from the first time i had heard of this but my mum would not let me saying I was too young. After waiting for a few years, when I finally got the chance, I was beyond the moon. By day 3 So many emotions came in with alot of uneasy energy. I ran away from the place horrified. Silence is really difficult and takes effort. I took two years to heal myself slowly practicing silent fasts for short intervals. Went back and now I have done 3 sessions as a student and 2 as a server. Gist: Dont be in a hurry or a competetion for anything. Life will happen at its own time. ❤
Being alone with my thoughts would be scary as hell, I can't even sleep at night without music playing so that I can make silly scenarios to the songs instead of my actual thoughts
If you can feel those sensations while you meditate, I highly recommend you continue practice. If you can make times and practice consistently for 3 months everything you see, hear, feel will be different than used to be before and it will change your life.
the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Proverbs 17:3” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, if would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen
I’m surprised they let you in with a phone. My mom does this regularly. She’s been doing Vipassana retreats since I was 14 years old and does one every year.
Abraham Hicks whose teachings bring me miracles every day say 15 minutes a day is plenty - and there are other processes they suggest to stay in alignment that are so helpful and easy too. They also say that a state of appreciation is better than meditation but meditation is helpful when no thought is better than negative thought. 15 minutes is enough to tune yourself to your spirit. Myself I like 15 minutes to warm up and then 15 minutes of blissful meditation. 🧘♀️🌸✨💖
I thought part of the tradition and rules for the retreats was to remove things that distracted from the practice, such as electronic devices? Why did you record?
Omg this is literally the place my school used to send us when we were kids for a long mindfulness and meditation weekend. We did 6hrs of meditation split throughout the day and learnt how to bake and did craft activities and played outside. I went 2 years in a row with my whole class between the ages of 7-8😮 What a trip seeing this video and being like “hey, I know that place”, awesome!
Also It is amazing when you do speak, feels so powerful, you really reflect on what you are about to say, and so it comes out strong. There is a moment where it is very pleasant to stay silent. I feel it is like fasting, but on words 😂
the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Proverbs 17:3” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, if would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen
the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Proverbs 17:3” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, if would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen
If you have stored trauma and many of us do - there can be a lot of discomfort and yes, dissociation. It’s not always beneficial at all! Listen to your body and how you feel and don’t ignore it or compare to others.
Just don't do it if you don't like it or feel is not for you, even if is cool and everyone is doing it, I feel u can do much better things than this, like going on vacation or something, and if you really need something do therapy like everyone else.
Lol you Cleary were on your phone. Even snagging clips of other people at the retreat who were ACTUALLY respecting the rules. I can't believe kids are paying money just to sit with their thoughts. Put your phone done and consume less crap and do it yourself.
U went to Vipassana, didn't u? I went for the 7 days course and I have very powerful memories from there. It was hard though but I knew this would have a positive impact
the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Proverbs 17:3” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, if would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen
that seems like you just put yourself into a understimulating social isolation. I know nothing about this so i can’t judge, but i’m just curious on if it’s been studied for the long term effects enough to where you know it’s not gonna do the damage that desensitization and social isolation does.
I remember reading somewhere that a meditation teacher was called in to teach Royal Marines how to meditate and after a week a battle hardened guy told her that being alone with their own mind was the scariest thing he’d ever done. What you did was a great achievement, hope you carry it on 🙏
Imagine filming iterations of yourself making faces, imitation of happiness, joy, surprise, wonder, pondering, sadness, realization, peacefulness, mindfulness, frustration etc etc. Recording iterations of dramatic and impactful voiceover of a crafted text. Then sifting through all undeleted footage, filtering, picking out faves. Then stitching and editing. Such a process. So much effort...
the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Proverbs 17:3” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, if would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen
I was also wondering how she could have so much footage from a retreat that is apparently abt “loggin off” and leaving behind any ego-driven practices that may interfere with your self connectedness, like worrying abt making content to post for others to see all of your experience. I guess its just different for some people. But smth tells me you dont get the complete experience if you feel the need to capture it so you can then post it. It makes me wonder if, for those people, do things actually happen for them if they are not allowed to post abt them?
I fibd this very impressive. I'd love to see a full video on this. On how you came to do this. How you were before. Bonus points if you actually were an extravert. And how you've changed months after this meditation training; how it has influenced your life.
hold up no writing uuuh no, that got me. crazy you went through with it, sounds really interesting to experience something so different thanks for sharing
yeah. i did that for 14 months. i spoke to people while trapped in a house full of 16 girls from ages 12-17. i barely made eye contact with any of them. i didn’t have a phone for 11 out of the 14 months. some girls were there for 2+ years. it’s a residential treatment facility that was pure torture. i es forced to speak and most of the times i did i was exploding with anger at people. then again, i didn’t go by choice. i spent 2 birthdays away from home, one in the idaho desert in a different program and one at this residential. i can’t meditate anymore. all i hear are the screams from my peers and the screams of staff members begging another girl to stop hurting herself. i never saw that girl again.
OMG, I could NEVER. I know it would be ✨ incredible ✨ for me, but I have 1) ADHD 2) way too many responsibilities... It would be torture. But I know it's a beautiful experience and so beneficial. 😭
Yes, This is Vipassana Meditation taught by S.N Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin Tradition! ❤❤❤ It is an ancient technique to enlighten discovered by epitome of peace, Lord Gautama The Buddha jii🙏
We Muslims do the same on the last 10 days of Ramadan (the month in which we fast). It is to get near to our creator and build a better and stronger bond with Allah (god) only by remembering him for 10 days straight and pray to him. You abandon yourself from this world of materialism and focus only on your beliefs and your religion. It’s really beautiful ❤
But meditation and prayer in Islam have their similarities. Both are used as ways to reflect on yourself and achieve a higher sense of awareness. Both focus on calming the mind and letting go of negative thoughts and energies. Both are ways to concentrate on the self and ignore your surroundings.@@Certified_Atheist
Shameful how Indian's don't meditate... Sanatan dharm is way to live life and every religion person can follow it with restrictions... Meditation, yoga is part of it and Indian vedas has clearly mentioned it but it's sad that being Indian we practice nothing, neither yoga nor meditation... Intact it's said to wake up in bharmha murat ( 3am - 5:30am ) but Western influence is sooo much that Indian's are becoming night owl, being a student meditation, yoga, early morning rise has helped a lot with Focus, concentration and grasping power... Try it you won't regret
It s very superficial and not sustainable. Why don t u say sth about how they subtly tried to recruit you to do the "service" and made it seem to be the most logical choice...just love, right? Undue influence at best
Hahaha- I’m 7 months into my mediation journey as instructed by my spirit team- I usually make time for a 20 minute mediation and an occasional 15 minutes on the afternoon. On weekends 30-1 hr. I love it- I keep a journal and write down incites. It’s changed my life.
I was once on a 3 day silence meditation retreat, it is one of the most special and magical experiences of my life. I enjoyed every moment and kinda wished I could live like that forever :) Returning to the "normal" world after that felt trippy. My whole experience of my body and reality felt so different, I felt so soft, open and sensitive to everything. Just wonderful.
did you notice any changes when you got back your normal life? did you maintain things that you learned while there? I'm feeling very pulled to try this as I've been meditating on and off for about 8 months now
Thanks for making this video and sharing Dhamma. I also had those vibrations on either day 8 or 9. It was so intense I slowed down a bit. Dhamma has changed so much of my life fir the better. I have so many new friends in this practice. I also recommend the 3 day refreshers. ❤❤❤
Can you imagine, not talking, no eye contact?
Yes, yes this is me every second of every day
me too!
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No phone tho....
Love this. Thank you, beautiful soul. Meditation is one of the keys to a well-balanced life. 🙏💜✨️
Yeah I'm already hyper aware of every vibration in my body and everything around me because I'm autistic
I talk about my 10 day retreat on my channel as well. I love your story thank you for your witness. I know exactly how you feel haha
I feel good about the idea of being alone with my thoughts. Am I doing something right, or wrong..? Something worth spending some time on..
This is my nightmare. I wven take quick showers because i dont wanna be alone with my thoughts 💀
To anyone interested in that kind of retreat, know that it's extremely powerfull and it can bring out traumas or negative past in an uncomfortable way. You can feel stressed, lost and even hopeless. If you know there are some untold past experiences in your life, you should go to a psychiatrist BEFORE doing this reatreat. And if you stop midway because it's too hard know that it's okay. Be carefull, take care and enjoy life 💛
I know someone that took their life after a retreat like this. Thank you for this comment.
@@katherine-rosefrank4596 I met a guy in a hostel where I stayed 3 days, he did not left the room, did not talk, barely ate. I asked him if he needed a friend or some help and he told be he was back from a vipassana and canceled all his trip to go back to his familly because he was feeling absolutly depressed and wanted to go back to what he new. I could see the fear in his eyes and really think he was traumatised by his experience. I hope he is okay now...
Thank you for saying this. I know people who would tear themselves apart if they would do this unprepared. I think you also have to be fully wanting to participate. No forcing.
@@katherine-rosefrank4596this is so sad. I'm sorry about your friend. I know depending on the center they reject people who've experience depression within the last year or have severe mental health issues. Definitely not a practical tool until one has overcome extreme trauma or sought a professional. They state it in the application. Just want to emphasize for others to note. A lot of people think it's a cure all.
@@sonderexpeditions this is good to know some places are caring about these topics, it should be one of the first critiria to look up when searching for this kind of retreat !
As a Buddhist I can confirm these are true results of meditation. You become super effective, kinder and a more useful human.
try talking to Jesus during meditations, it really improves the experience cos youre with the creator of the universe not just the universe :)
Whatever you believe will work for you 😊 enjoy!
@@puddleduck1405sorry but meditation came from hindusim and buddhism so name of jesus might be good for u but evrytime u meditate u connecting with diety of that meditation pose or mudra , who u think is jesus is just actually hindu diety
the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Proverbs 17:3” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, if would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen
What is the mental process you do during meditation?
My mid 20 were very lonely for me. I worked as an overnight janitor and in a loud distribution center during the day so no one talked. I went so long without speaking, there was one day when I was sitting at home I audibly sighed and it sent a jolt through me, the sound of my own voice startled me lol. I eventually lost my voice. Then I met my husband, and he was just a bright light in a grey world for me. I'm very blessed and now we just talk for hours and hours it's great
I’m so glad you found a partner to share your thoughts with 🫶🏻🥰 I can’t imagine not talking. I’m like a shark, y’know how they have to keep swimming or they’ll die? That’s me w talking.
How did you meet your husband?
@@saludosalsol we worked in the same building but totally separate areas. Apparently he'd had a crush on me since I started and had told our supervisor. One day, one of the people that worked at the same machine as me called out and the supervisor moved him to cover their shift so he could make his move and he did lol
@@mynamesfoxsuch a lovely turn to your story, thank you for sharing with us! ❤❤❤
@@mynamesfoxThat’s very sweet, I’m so happy that you two found each other 🥰
I've thought about doing one of these. Being alone with my thoughts is the worst thing I can imagine... which is why I need to do it.
same
Your thoughts are not your enemies. They are like waves on top of a vast and infinite ocean. Eventually, they pass. New waves arise, unfold, and return to the watery depths. Sit still or lie down, and gently observe them after relaxing your body and softening your breath.
@@restfulstillness2274Beautiful ✨🕯
I have no friends fr cause I’m a Scorpio moon most likely so I’m alone with my thoughts all the time, u get use to it and more aware
the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Proverbs 17:3” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, if would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen
i like the part where she says no phone and then films herself 💖
she most likely filmed those clips after the retreat was over
I think she meant no phone DURING the 12 hours of meditation
Maybe she could bring her camera?
They take our phones. This looks like after.
You can't use your phone in retreats don't worry.
I did this after hitting an absolute rock bottom with my mental health. I knew it wasn’t for the faint of heart but honestly I needed to feel again. I needed to stop my numbness. Meditation pulled me out of that. I enjoyed vipassana so much that I attended a retreat at 37 weeks pregnant with my first child. Again, not for the faint of heart but it was exactly what I needed at that time. To feel and be completely and utterly aware of the sensations of every cell is wild and then that of a conscious child inside of you is an experience beyond words.
This is so cool and transformative!! Being alone and experiencing silence can be seriously beneficial. So happy that you tried this and succeeded Jade!
the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Proverbs 17:3” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, if would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen
If you can't afford this, try camping alone. It's healing and beautiful and makes you feel super strong and capable as well😊
Yes for solo camping! Also, these type of silent meditation courses offered at Vipassana centers are donation based.
Vipassana doesn't cost anything. It's not one of the fancy yoga vegan meditation vacations you pay thousands of dollars for. You can either donate if you want of pay back by serving in another retreat: cooking, cleaning etc. Metta!
I did go through a similar experience but in my own home. i just decided to isolate myself for a week (not silent though). i let people in my life know that I wouldnt use my phone and that during that time they wouldnt be able to reach me.
Like you said, the beggining was hard. I kept talking to myself, try to externalize everything. On the 4th day I felt an urge to pray. And I had what I could only describe as “free sample” of what a spiritual awakening is. Everything became crystal clear. Its was like suddenly I was able to work through every single issue I had. So many answers came to me. I cried a lot too but at the same time I felt healed.
I knew it was just a “free sample” tho, and in order to keep that clarity in my life I would have to work towards it. The same way you work towards a fit body and a sharp and intelligent mind. You have to put in the effort to take care of your spirit, aswell as your mind and body. Otherwise it will be just a one-time thing.
I still try to do it, through prayer, meditation and journaling.
Prayer is wonderful. ❤
As someone with ADHD, I would actually go crazy
Same, and meditation is great for us ❤
That’s why you need to do it. You could even just doing a walking meditation too
I have adhd and this was the best for me. I had lots of positive habits and meditation experience prior though which I think is somewhat necessary to not be seriously shocked upon experiencing this.
I have ADHD and have done retreats similar to this. I did a 50 day retreat when you chanted mantras all day every day and fasted from food and liquid every other day. On the days we weren’t dry fasting we would still fast and only have liquids with the exception of a 1 hour lunch.
Hugely transformative, it’s called Nyungne and you can do it for as many days as you like but it’s done in 2 day increments. So you could do 2 days if you wanted to give it a try.
I did the vipassana course in the Suffolk one and served also. I have adhd too as well as other participants and helpers, it’s fine. I’m a chatterbox but found the not talking part easy because of the vibe there I think. It is a bit intense but it’s possible to do with adhd imo.
This makes me so happy, you’re so powerful 🌞
the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Proverbs 17:3” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, if would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen
I lost my patience as i grew up, i used the be the kindest most patient child. Im gonna try this in hopes of getting this back😊
Wishing you luck, never give up
You can do it! Best of luck!
i couldn’t do this because i would end up coming up with a random question in my head, and i would be like “ok lets google this later” and then later i would forget and then have a mental breakdown
As someone with adhd, this would probably drive me crazy. I've tried meditating but having to be still makes my thoughts take over and it's scary tbh.
I was recently told by my psychiatrist that trying to practice meditation or mindfulness can be difficult or even impossible for people with ADHD just because we do tend to get overwhelmed by our thoughts.
This is why enjoy yoga. Its essentially meditation while being allowed to move your body.
Also; I was recommended mindfulness rather than meditation for adhd. There similar, but mindfullness is more deliberate experience rather than sitting still and trying to observe your thoughts. So sit down with your favorite cup of coffee, without any background noise and use all your senses to experience it. How does the cup feel? How does the coffee smell? What does it look like, what is the texture in your mouth, the flavour, what does it sound like? Is there a sound, or none at all? This gives your mind something to be busy with with an inquisitive context, which is amazing for adhd. Stimulating, yet relaxing, and you get more in touch with your own thought patterns and train focus.
as someone with adhd and a lot mental health problems & traumas - i promise its possible. we need to start smaller, it takes us more time, but it is possible AND it actually brings some relief and well documented recovery in various brain parts. its way harder for us than everyone else. but its also kind of a blessing on its own. we're just so much more resilient.
Yes I second the above commenter. It can be extremely helpful, but if you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts it’s best to learn directly from a teacher who can instruct you on the proper method and how to relate with the experiences that arise. In the meantime, sitting for five minutes every morning and counting the exhales can begin to train your mind to remain focused on an object while allowing thoughts to arise and pass away without judgment. Just remember, meditation may look “easy” from the outside but for almost everyone it is extremely, extremely, extremely difficult. What you describe experiencing is totally normal, and your reactive fear is why it would probably be beneficial for you to practice directly with a teacher.
@@casuallycelticDr K on RUclips uploaded a video explaining how adhd can make meditation better for you
I wanted to do this from the first time i had heard of this but my mum would not let me saying I was too young. After waiting for a few years, when I finally got the chance, I was beyond the moon. By day 3 So many emotions came in with alot of uneasy energy. I ran away from the place horrified. Silence is really difficult and takes effort. I took two years to heal myself slowly practicing silent fasts for short intervals. Went back and now I have done 3 sessions as a student and 2 as a server. Gist: Dont be in a hurry or a competetion for anything. Life will happen at its own time. ❤
Thanks for sharing this. I always hear there are people who leave (about 10% average) but I'm glad you found your way back. It's all about timing.
Much love to you, your story brings me joy I’m so glad you were dedicated and came back when the time was right :) be happy
No phone ? Then how was this recorded ???
Camera maybe
Being alone with my thoughts would be scary as hell, I can't even sleep at night without music playing so that I can make silly scenarios to the songs instead of my actual thoughts
I know it’s hard but God comes to you in those moments you are alone and most vulnerable. Let yourself feel that and open to him!!
If you can feel those sensations while you meditate, I highly recommend you continue practice. If you can make times and practice consistently for 3 months everything you see, hear, feel will be different than used to be before and it will change your life.
so proud of you jade!! You are a committed person❤
the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Proverbs 17:3” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, if would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen
I’m surprised they let you in with a phone. My mom does this regularly. She’s been doing Vipassana retreats since I was 14 years old and does one every year.
That's incredible. I'm happy for you.
You got high without drugs.
Respect
no phone?
Then how did you film all of this...
Maybe a camera with no Internet?
Abraham Hicks whose teachings bring me miracles every day say 15 minutes a day is plenty - and there are other processes they suggest to stay in alignment that are so helpful and easy too. They also say that a state of appreciation is better than meditation but meditation is helpful when no thought is better than negative thought. 15 minutes is enough to tune yourself to your spirit. Myself I like 15 minutes to warm up and then 15 minutes of blissful meditation. 🧘♀️🌸✨💖
You took the hard way, but happy to hear that its worth it for you
I thought part of the tradition and rules for the retreats was to remove things that distracted from the practice, such as electronic devices? Why did you record?
If you watch her full video, she explains that her recordings were on her way there and on her last day when she had access to her belongings.
Omg this is literally the place my school used to send us when we were kids for a long mindfulness and meditation weekend. We did 6hrs of meditation split throughout the day and learnt how to bake and did craft activities and played outside. I went 2 years in a row with my whole class between the ages of 7-8😮
What a trip seeing this video and being like “hey, I know that place”, awesome!
Also It is amazing when you do speak, feels so powerful, you really reflect on what you are about to say, and so it comes out strong. There is a moment where it is very pleasant to stay silent. I feel it is like fasting, but on words 😂
Just booked a 10 day Vipassana retreat in Bodhgaya for the end of December ❤
Vipassana, I reckon...
OMG , I just thought of doing a course, when I stumbled on their site yesterday. And now this ... What's this sorcery?!!
the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Proverbs 17:3” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, if would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen
As a fellow Vipassana meditator, I love seeing this
12 hours... You're awesome my girl.. 🪄🦋
the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Proverbs 17:3” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, if would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen
I think i would just start crying
I have ADHD, I would explode in 10 minutes
What that unemployed friend does on a Wednesday afternoon.
ok i see, so when I do it, its dISSOCIATION and BEING MeNTaLLy RecLuSiVe, but its meditation for u ???
bffr 🙄
That’s what I’m saying fr
If you have stored trauma and many of us do - there can be a lot of discomfort and yes, dissociation. It’s not always beneficial at all! Listen to your body and how you feel and don’t ignore it or compare to others.
Just don't do it if you don't like it or feel is not for you, even if is cool and everyone is doing it, I feel u can do much better things than this, like going on vacation or something, and if you really need something do therapy like everyone else.
@@fitnessdaily9039 omg all mental illness is cured, "just don't do it" truly wise words that will change our world
No phone but you were filming 🧐
Lol you Cleary were on your phone. Even snagging clips of other people at the retreat who were ACTUALLY respecting the rules. I can't believe kids are paying money just to sit with their thoughts. Put your phone done and consume less crap and do it yourself.
I thought technical device re not allowed in the retreat?!!!
U went to Vipassana, didn't u?
I went for the 7 days course and I have very powerful memories from there. It was hard though but I knew this would have a positive impact
the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Proverbs 17:3” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, if would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen
Sounds like when I was in the mental hospital
that seems like you just put yourself into a understimulating social isolation. I know nothing about this so i can’t judge, but i’m just curious on if it’s been studied for the long term effects enough to where you know it’s not gonna do the damage that desensitization and social isolation does.
You were able to take your phone with you and film? Or how was those videos done? haha just curious
You're not supposed to have your phone with you, they ask you to lock it away at the beginning so not sure how she filmed this..
Oh to be a spoilt Tory and having the luxury of doing absolutely nothing for over a week
I did the same thing but they called it solitary confinement
I feel like 12 hours a day of sitting in silence would cause mental problems
Umm no phone but you're recording all this ... doesn't make sense
How were you able to film? 🤔
Did they not asked you to deposit your phone?
I remember reading somewhere that a meditation teacher was called in to teach Royal Marines how to meditate and after a week a battle hardened guy told her that being alone with their own mind was the scariest thing he’d ever done.
What you did was a great achievement, hope you carry it on 🙏
How did u bring this extremely meditative tool with you to the ashram? A phone 🤷🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️ but happy for u that u managed to actually find urself❤
Imagine filming iterations of yourself making faces, imitation of happiness, joy, surprise, wonder, pondering, sadness, realization, peacefulness, mindfulness, frustration etc etc. Recording iterations of dramatic and impactful voiceover of a crafted text. Then sifting through all undeleted footage, filtering, picking out faves. Then stitching and editing. Such a process. So much effort...
the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Proverbs 17:3” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, if would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen
Yea but that's what gets the views. Those who needed to see this saw it. Doing the retreat is a whole other experience so I'm thankful for this video.
I was also wondering how she could have so much footage from a retreat that is apparently abt “loggin off” and leaving behind any ego-driven practices that may interfere with your self connectedness, like worrying abt making content to post for others to see all of your experience.
I guess its just different for some people. But smth tells me you dont get the complete experience if you feel the need to capture it so you can then post it. It makes me wonder if, for those people, do things actually happen for them if they are not allowed to post abt them?
Think you missed the whole point documenting it on your phone 😂
I'd absolutely love to not talk and have no contact and no phone. I hate people.
She says no phone but she is literally using the phone to film 💀
What a great opportunity and effort! Very well done, happy to see this on my shorts feed!
Don't mean this in a mean way,but how did you record
Yeah doing this in lake county detention center for 13 days was pretty insane.
Adding this to the bucket list :) I already meditate every day, but I’m definitely interested in more
And it didn't do shit
My red flag is that I think my adhd ass can do that 💀
“No phone” *films everything*
How did you record? Was phone allowed?
This is dumb. Why does it have to be at 4am 😂
This sounds like my own personal hell 😂 im glad it helped you
how much did they charge you to do nothing?
Get a job
You were supposed to hand your phone in.
I fibd this very impressive. I'd love to see a full video on this. On how you came to do this. How you were before. Bonus points if you actually were an extravert. And how you've changed months after this meditation training; how it has influenced your life.
Seek Jesus
I’d be so curious to hear how other Inattentive ADHD people handle retreats like these. I’m so curious to try one…
I'd say just go try it. Life is different without a phone even for 24 hours
"no phone" but i filmed it all.....
Funny seeing this place on camera. Miss it
As an introvert, I take the no eye contact and quiet as an absolute win
I was just going to write that 😂🙋🏻♀️ sounds amazing to me
Oh gosh I could never. Silence makes me so incredibly panicky I wouldn’t be able to last ten minutes
I just hope this wasn't a cult.
Her parents work for Raytheon
what song plays in the beginning
hold up no writing uuuh no, that got me. crazy you went through with it, sounds really interesting to experience something so different thanks for sharing
“No phone” *films it*
yeah. i did that for 14 months. i spoke to people while trapped in a house full of 16 girls from ages 12-17. i barely made eye contact with any of them. i didn’t have a phone for 11 out of the 14 months. some girls were there for 2+ years. it’s a residential treatment facility that was pure torture. i es forced to speak and most of the times i did i was exploding with anger at people. then again, i didn’t go by choice. i spent 2 birthdays away from home, one in the idaho desert in a different program and one at this residential.
i can’t meditate anymore. all i hear are the screams from my peers and the screams of staff members begging another girl to stop hurting herself. i never saw that girl again.
OMG, I could NEVER. I know it would be ✨ incredible ✨ for me, but I have 1) ADHD 2) way too many responsibilities... It would be torture. But I know it's a beautiful experience and so beneficial. 😭
Oh well done, I did a week silent in Thailand, it felt very strange, I did however break the vow halfway through when I was awoken lol
Yes, This is Vipassana Meditation taught by S.N Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin Tradition! ❤❤❤ It is an ancient technique to enlighten discovered by epitome of peace, Lord Gautama The Buddha jii🙏
Can you imagine not needing to worry about paying any bills for almost two weeks? No, I cannot.
We Muslims do the same on the last 10 days of Ramadan (the month in which we fast). It is to get near to our creator and build a better and stronger bond with Allah (god) only by remembering him for 10 days straight and pray to him. You abandon yourself from this world of materialism and focus only on your beliefs and your religion. It’s really beautiful ❤
best 10 days in the year!
It's slightly different from just being in silence. You are doing rigorous meditations for hours.
Vipassana is Buddhist meditation technique. Islam has nothing to do with meditation.
But meditation and prayer in Islam have their similarities. Both are used as ways to reflect on yourself and achieve a higher sense of awareness. Both focus on calming the mind and letting go of negative thoughts and energies. Both are ways to concentrate on the self and ignore your surroundings.@@Certified_Atheist
@@moa3419you are totally right!
Shameful how Indian's don't meditate... Sanatan dharm is way to live life and every religion person can follow it with restrictions... Meditation, yoga is part of it and Indian vedas has clearly mentioned it but it's sad that being Indian we practice nothing, neither yoga nor meditation... Intact it's said to wake up in bharmha murat ( 3am - 5:30am ) but Western influence is sooo much that Indian's are becoming night owl, being a student meditation, yoga, early morning rise has helped a lot with Focus, concentration and grasping power... Try it you won't regret
It s very superficial and not sustainable. Why don t u say sth about how they subtly tried to recruit you to do the "service" and made it seem to be the most logical choice...just love, right? Undue influence at best
Hahaha- I’m 7 months into my mediation journey as instructed by my spirit team- I usually make time for a 20 minute mediation and an occasional 15 minutes on the afternoon. On weekends 30-1 hr. I love it- I keep a journal and write down incites. It’s changed my life.
First world problems
Sending mētta for your new journey! I've been practicing Vipassana for the past 6 years and it just gets more and more transformative
I was once on a 3 day silence meditation retreat, it is one of the most special and magical experiences of my life. I enjoyed every moment and kinda wished I could live like that forever :) Returning to the "normal" world after that felt trippy. My whole experience of my body and reality felt so different, I felt so soft, open and sensitive to everything. Just wonderful.
did you notice any changes when you got back your normal life? did you maintain things that you learned while there? I'm feeling very pulled to try this as I've been meditating on and off for about 8 months now
Thanks for making this video and sharing Dhamma. I also had those vibrations on either day 8 or 9. It was so intense I slowed down a bit. Dhamma has changed so much of my life fir the better. I have so many new friends in this practice. I also recommend the 3 day refreshers. ❤❤❤
Jesus loves you repent and believe the gospel!
Was looking for a comment like this, amen!❤
whats the name of the song
Meditation has a very positive impact on your mental and physical health. Practice it daily to relieve stress.