![]() I found myself sizing up the people in the group right away, probably being more judgemental than I should have been, but something some of us naturally do when meeting new people. I took the option of a chair, as I had meditated before and my lower back issues and lack of overall flexibility made sitting on the floor quite difficult. Most of the group also found their way to the cushions, albeit didn’t look as comfortable. She was sitting on a meditation cushion at the front of the room with beautiful posture. ![]() You’ll be ok.ĭuring our first afternoon, we were introduced to each other and to our teacher, Janet. I had courageously left my phone in my room. Maybe I thought this crazy world of ours was going to fall apart over the next four days.īut here I was on Monday afternoon sitting in a retreat center with a group of people, a few of whom I knew and many I didn’t. I’m the type that doesn’t check out on vacation…I’m the guy hiding in the closet checking my messages or searching for a WiFi signal on a cruise ship. I’ve always prided myself on being available. I didn’t even know how to use an “out of office” message on my email. I don’t think I’ve turned off my phone since the first Blackberry came out and it has never left my side (though now I have an iPhone). But I was freaked out by the idea that I would have to turn off my phone. I’m a certified introvert, and I don’t mind being alone. ![]() In the weeks leading up to the event, I wasn’t too concerned about the silence part. ![]()
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