@@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
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 !
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.
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.
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
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 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. ❤
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!
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
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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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’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.
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?
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.
You wouldn't survive my meditation routine lol. Without a job I'd do focused meditation by using 5 chapters of Psalms and the rosary all on beads in silence. It takes all day, each bead is a 20 minute session doing all the psalms that I keep in my head. Time hits the fast forward button when I sit down and do this. It is incredible.
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.
Vipassana is an incredible experience. It dramatically changed my life. Years later I do TM now and love it also. Both very different techniques. Meditation is a great support to a healthy life.
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 🙏
I could feel the sensations in every inch of my body. Me with a sensory prosessing disorder. In all seriousness though that sounds amazing. This sounds really cool and you should be super proud of yourself. I'm really happy that you worked through that stuff from you past. ♡💜
I used to spend weeks even months without seeing anybody or talking to anyone when i had free time and now i come to see that it became a social media challenge, it makes me laugh desperetly
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. ❤❤❤
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 the same recently. Interestingly, I had my most transformative day on Day 3, got more and more peaceful for the next 3 days and then day 7, 8 and 9 were an absolute drag. I'm so glad I did it and I will do it again.
I searched the world for peace and after searching for years, and getting to the point I saw no purpose in life, Jesus Christ filled my spirit. For the first time, I felt free. Meditating on His word is so helpful. Jesus loves you ❤
i have adhd and mdd. I'm studying psychology at the moment so i push my self to practice mindfulness and meditation techniques as often as I can. But damn is it excruciating for me... i remember even with the kindest the most angelic guides i would get lost in my thoughts or just start feeling this really heavy feeling in my chest as my anxiety tenfolds and there's nothing but a feeling of drowning left. I'm still trying to find how to figure out a way to do it without further harming my motivation and beliefs. I guess I just wanted to say if someone else out there cannot stay alone with their pure feelings for even a couple of minutes, you're not alone. don't give up, cause I know we'll find a way.
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
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. 😭
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
If I sat with my thoughts for more than 30 minutes I do not think it would end well but I wish I could be like you, from your point of view it sounds exiting tbh ❤
One can sit in a chair to meditate, we don’t have to sit cross legged. A nice dinning room chair is ideal. I’ve done the week meditation etc., it’s awesome and so relaxing.
I feel a sense of calm that I don't feel anywhere else (apart from music) when I'm on my bicycle. I know it's not the same as meditation (I've tried that and it's so hard to not think of anything I've not managed it yet) but it's very calming. Though if I could remove the aspect of bugs flying in my face that'd be great
I did this for 5 days once - except still had a lot of eye contact and body language because I had to manage a group of kids lol. But after I spoke it was crazyyyy
Day 10 and I didn’t want to go back into the world. The first 3 days were extremely difficult but I stayed with it. I can’t believe it’s been 14 years since I did this retreat
I accidently achieved a daily, 24 hour state of meditation. After reading an article by Deepok Chopra in which he recommended meditation 30 minutes AM and PM. After I had followed his recommendation I began to feel a very high escalation of my Chi. Things I had wanted long before I started meditating began to fall in my lap like I was a magnet. Like this lady having experienced painful aspects of my life. As painful as it was it drastically changed my life for the better. It took 18 months healing from it while I was realizing why I always chose women who were emotionally distant and the opposite of who I am. It's been over 20's years and I only made one mistake choosing the same type. It only lasted a few months and I became as solid as a rock resigned to going it alone for awhile. I've been afraid to meditate to that degree due to the pain I experienced. Realizing that I had been a brain washed patriot, brain washed religiously, and letting go of what had been subconscious impulses to repeatedly making poor choices in women lifting previously unknown toxic beliefs and impulses from my mind and body. That is freedom! Let go of dead weight.
I almost went to one of these retreats. I am an Orthodox Christian now and this sort of thing doesn’t appeal as much. It still has its place in a way, however. ☦️
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....
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?
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 !
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 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.
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 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. ❤
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
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
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
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!
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
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!!
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.
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
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!
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.
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 😂
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
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. 🧘♀️🌸✨💖
What a great opportunity and effort! Very well done, happy to see this on my shorts feed!
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.
You took the hard way, but happy to hear that its worth it for you
As a fellow Vipassana meditator, I love seeing this
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?
That's incredible. I'm happy for you.
You got high without drugs.
Respect
That's exactly what I need, peace.
Sending mētta for your new journey! I've been practicing Vipassana for the past 6 years and it just gets more and more transformative
Adding this to the bucket list :) I already meditate every day, but I’m definitely interested in more
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 think i would just start crying
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
Love this. Thank you, beautiful soul. Meditation is one of the keys to a well-balanced life. 🙏💜✨️
You wouldn't survive my meditation routine lol.
Without a job I'd do focused meditation by using 5 chapters of Psalms and the rosary all on beads in silence. It takes all day, each bead is a 20 minute session doing all the psalms that I keep in my head. Time hits the fast forward button when I sit down and do this. It is incredible.
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.
Just booked a 10 day Vipassana retreat in Bodhgaya for the end of December ❤
Vipassana is an incredible experience. It dramatically changed my life. Years later I do TM now and love it also. Both very different techniques. Meditation is a great support to a healthy life.
No sound no talking no eye contact all is well.
As a Buddhist myself I can agree
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 🙏
I could feel the sensations in every inch of my body. Me with a sensory prosessing disorder.
In all seriousness though that sounds amazing. This sounds really cool and you should be super proud of yourself. I'm really happy that you worked through that stuff from you past. ♡💜
I need this I feel like everyone should try it at least once in life
I used to spend weeks even months without seeing anybody or talking to anyone when i had free time and now i come to see that it became a social media challenge, it makes me laugh desperetly
I’m very happy for your journey and glad you found peace. I could never 🥲
This was so beautiful. Thank you for sharing such a sacred experience 🤍
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
I did the same thing but they called it solitary confinement
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. ❤❤❤
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
This sounds like my own personal hell 😂 im glad it helped you
Wow that is impressive being still for so long! Personally prayer gives me so much peace. I can sit hours in the precence of God. All thanks to jesus
Meditation has a very positive impact on your mental and physical health. Practice it daily to relieve stress.
Sounds like heaven 😂 You're doing what ive been doing every summer vacations since a kid.
you're beautiful because of that, I'm so proud and moved I will try it too after I graduate this summer
I did the same recently. Interestingly, I had my most transformative day on Day 3, got more and more peaceful for the next 3 days and then day 7, 8 and 9 were an absolute drag. I'm so glad I did it and I will do it again.
Did you notice it hard to go back to the "normal" world afterwards? Did you take anything with you that you learned or experienced?
This is somehow the absolute worst torture for someone with adhd but also something we do by accident. Eating, drinking, breathing; also optional.
Being with whatever comes up in your own mind is one of the best skills you can ever learn. If you ever learn one thing in life....
Love your work!
As a complete chatterbox this sounds like something that would be a real challenge for me but I would love to try it
I agree, for me it was also super transformative experience! More than ayahuasca :)))
I've been contemplating doing one of these for quite some time now plz share more on your experience. Thank you, namaste 🙏 ❤
I searched the world for peace and after searching for years, and getting to the point I saw no purpose in life, Jesus Christ filled my spirit. For the first time, I felt free. Meditating on His word is so helpful. Jesus loves you ❤
I’ve done this. It was really nice to have a break from technology
i have adhd and mdd. I'm studying psychology at the moment so i push my self to practice mindfulness and meditation techniques as often as I can. But damn is it excruciating for me... i remember even with the kindest the most angelic guides i would get lost in my thoughts or just start feeling this really heavy feeling in my chest as my anxiety tenfolds and there's nothing but a feeling of drowning left. I'm still trying to find how to figure out a way to do it without further harming my motivation and beliefs. I guess I just wanted to say if someone else out there cannot stay alone with their pure feelings for even a couple of minutes, you're not alone. don't give up, cause I know we'll find a way.
Ah I've always wanted to see the inside of one of these retreats. Thanks!
Yea, responsibilities stop me from being silent but I can still meditate.
Oh gosh I could never. Silence makes me so incredibly panicky I wouldn’t be able to last ten minutes
Have done it 4 times and will do it again.
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!
Yeah doing this in lake county detention center for 13 days was pretty insane.
What a beautiful and transformative experience! Fellow Vipassana mediator here 🙋🏻♀️
What a transformative 10 dayssss ❤😊
meditation has helped me a lot
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. 😭
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
If I sat with my thoughts for more than 30 minutes I do not think it would end well
but I wish I could be like you, from your point of view it sounds exiting tbh ❤
I've been wanting to go on a Catholic silent retreat. Silence is very transformative on the heart and soul.
One can sit in a chair to meditate, we don’t have to sit cross legged. A nice dinning room chair is ideal. I’ve done the week meditation etc., it’s awesome and so relaxing.
True, keeping the back straight is what's important.
I feel a sense of calm that I don't feel anywhere else (apart from music) when I'm on my bicycle. I know it's not the same as meditation (I've tried that and it's so hard to not think of anything I've not managed it yet) but it's very calming. Though if I could remove the aspect of bugs flying in my face that'd be great
I love this! I'm going to do one this year😌
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
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 do martial arts, and the great grandmaster did one of these in Thailand very recently.
No phone ? Then how was this recorded ???
Camera maybe
These days I thought of doing this. And now I saw this video. I hope I'm gonna do it.
Funny seeing this place on camera. Miss it
Great experience ❤🙏🏼great awareness
I did this for 5 days once - except still had a lot of eye contact and body language because I had to manage a group of kids lol. But after I spoke it was crazyyyy
this sounds like my worst nightmare lol
Day 10 and I didn’t want to go back into the world.
The first 3 days were extremely difficult but I stayed with it.
I can’t believe it’s been 14 years since I did this retreat
Beautiful, so peaceful
This sounds so difficult. But also nice.
I can’t imagine constantly filming yourself is really part of the practice…
This honestly is something I would never go home from 😂
I would drive myself insane 💀💀
I feel like i would just disassociate the entire time and my brain would die off
I accidently achieved a daily, 24 hour state of meditation. After reading an article by Deepok Chopra in which he recommended meditation 30 minutes AM and PM. After I had followed his recommendation I began to feel a very high escalation of my Chi. Things I had wanted long before I started meditating began to fall in my lap like I was a magnet. Like this lady having experienced painful aspects of my life. As painful as it was it drastically changed my life for the better. It took 18 months healing from it while I was realizing why I always chose women who were emotionally distant and the opposite of who I am. It's been over 20's years and I only made one mistake choosing the same type. It only lasted a few months and I became as solid as a rock resigned to going it alone for awhile.
I've been afraid to meditate to that degree due to the pain I experienced. Realizing that I had been a brain washed patriot, brain washed religiously, and letting go of what had been subconscious impulses to repeatedly making poor choices in women lifting previously unknown toxic beliefs and impulses from my mind and body. That is freedom! Let go of dead weight.
Subscribed!! Can’t wait to hear/see more! ❤
I almost went to one of these retreats. I am an Orthodox Christian now and this sort of thing doesn’t appeal as much. It still has its place in a way, however. ☦️