10 Days of Silence: My Second Vipassana Meditation Retreat, and One Big Realisation | #620

 "I wish I could bottle that smile." That's what my partner said to me when the silence finally broke, after 10 days.This is the third chapter of a story that began in 2022. I just completed my second 10-day silent retreat. In this episode, I share with vulnerability the rollercoaster of those ten days: the resistance of day one, the release of day four, the wall I hit on day nine, and the realisation that changed how I see my own podcast, my own mission, and the gap between what we do and why we really do it.Whether or not you ever sit in silence for ten days yourself, this episode will ask you the same question it asked me: what is your true volition behind what you do?Press play now, and if something in you is leaning forward as you listen, don't wait. Explore Vipassana for yourself.˚Vipassana website: https://dhamma.org˚The previous episodes I discussed Vipassana:My first Vipassana retreat - episode #267: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/267The 3-day refresher course - episode #333: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/333˚˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - The “bottled smile” and opening reflection3:37 - New retreat setting and key differences from the first experience5:29 - Entering the retreat: expectations, resistance, and early adjustment7:01 - Emotional release and the unfolding inner “rollercoaster”9:33 - Physical discipline, fasting structure, and habit observations11:09 - Mental patterns of perception and projection13:14 - Teaching on mental, vocal, and physical action16:00 - Volition and the nature of action as intention19:30 - Integration: relationship reflection, return journey, and closing insights˚Send us a textSupport the showSubscribe to our weekly email: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/email---A personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering mindset tips and practical tools for personal growth, self mastery, personal mastery, and purposeful living. Discover psychology tips for emotional intelligence and growth mindset, including overcoming impostor syndrome and building self mastery.Personal Development Mastery features personal development interviews and solo episodes empowering professionals, entrepreneurs, and seekers to cultivate self mastery and create a meaningful, fulfilling life aligned with who they truly are.To support the show, click here.