Going on Retreat *))) February 1 - 29
I'm going into retreat mode shortly! This will be a different style from the normal kind of retreat that I do every year.
Here are the main elements of this retreat :
- no social contact, except for going out dancing
- no smoking or other medicines (of course no alcohol)
- clean diet, free of wheat sugar and dairy (mostly whole foods)
- daily exercise
- daily permaculture reading and project development
- daily zen buddhist meditation (one hour)
- diligent world work (light science, elvish design projects, etc.)
- i will be working at my new business, for money of course, during this retreat
Additionally, I am also beginning a long ritual period of total celibacy. I am going to start with 6 months, and from there I may choose to do another 3 or 6 months, depending on how it goes.
Things to keep in mind about me during this time :
- I will not be responding to personal emails or phone calls, but will try to respond to everything when my retreat is over.
- Emails that you get from me about work related stuff may be very simple and short.
- Please send prayers and good energy to my process of grounding out and healing
Reasons why I'm doing this retreat :
- I need to catch up on work that I have been neglecting
- I am really feeling disillusioned by sexual relationships and need time to refocus on what matters.
- I need to get into my spiritual practice and make it the #1 priority in my life.
- I have some deep personal healing and self-work to do after a traumatizing and yet very eye opening life experience.
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Gentle firmness and strength to you on your retreat.
Awesome. You'll have my support. Best wishes. I do about an hr a day also btw, 1/2 in the am 1/2 in the pm.
Good for YOU Donovan!
Thanks Sobeylove *)))