posted June 26, 2016 12:14 PM              

So, opinions? If you've ever been on one, what did you think about it?

posted June 27, 2016 08:38 PM            

It was a very peaceful and spiritual experience.

I imagine a fast from talking may be the same.

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posted June 27, 2016 09:29 PM            

"My House shall be Called a House of Prayer for all Peoples"
Isaiah 56:7

This was a full day of silence. Mass was said, Communion shared, then people just dispersed themselves. No-talking, just being together in a big older southern-mansion-style home tucked away on a big lot with older trees and wrot-iron(sp) gates and pieces of fencing.

You spent the day reading from scriptures (if you wanted), entering the state of Contemplation (which is like the spot of inner-grok, in meditating). You dive deep-within where Silence holds space. You pray with words, without words. Just spent time soaking in the palpable energy of Quiet in the Silence.

It's just "nice" when everyone under the same roof agrees (in smaller venue than probably those big auditoriums that Byron uses?) to be with and among each other. Haha, the zen 'with you' and 'not-with-you' among others in the room or house. LOL.

The atmosphere of subtle-energy can bloom thicken and change. Can help facilitate your making an inner spiritual-connection with the aid of an outer energetically boosted spiritual environment.

I don't know what Byron Katie actually does at her retreats?... and it's been a few years since I reviewed her material. (I think Oprah had done an interview with her. I'm sure there are many yt's available.)

I imagine that in the process, you could inwardly be dealing with "issues" cropping up? (I don't know if they will allow you to journal?). A long day of silence, can feel like you are watching a Life Review-- things floating up for you to examine notice and release.

A long time ago here at LL, someone left some Byron Katie urls and materials. I really found the material valuable.

"It's a little expensive, but I can afford it!" --- gosh, DM. That must be a really elegant feeling inside to be able to own it and just go attend stuff like that.

How wonderful for you! You could do anything you want to! ... How cool.

posted July 05, 2016 08:26 PM            

I hope you find just the right Child, DM.

posted September 10, 2016 01:10 PM              

I returned a changed woman. I have been transforming for a while now, but I guess I still lacked belief. I was there during the eclipse on September 1st and also on Sept 9th (9.9.9), which was the last day and most important for me. I don't think it was a coincidence, I was hit pretty hard by transits during this period. OH! I even asked him about astrology and whether it could be included in the teaching; he said it is a method to reach light but it depends highly on how you use it; he also told me when you reach enlightenment you transcend your chart, which is what I believe also. Meanwhile, until I reach enlightenment (I am joking, it's not a purpose in itself, though I wouldn't mind if it happens) I'm switching to whole signs house system. Quite a big jump for me, I've been very attached to Placidus, but hey, who can deny those 4 planets in the 12th?! I mean, why the interest in spirituality otherwise, why so severely introverted and twisted? Yeah, I needed to tell that to someone lol. I have officially joined the 12th house club.

posted September 10, 2016 06:15 PM            

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he also told me when you reach enlightenment you transcend your chart, which is what I believe also.

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posted September 11, 2016 06:23 AM              

Thank you! It's a bit funky to get back, I'm not yet sure how I feel. For now I've just immersed myself in music (Thirty seconds to Mars) and I'm heading to see my family.

posted September 11, 2016 06:29 AM              

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Originally posted by aquaguy91:
DM,
You made a good decision by deciding not to come to the United States to work. Yes, doctors make a lot of money here, but it comes at a great price. Our medical care is ridiculously expensive and lots of people die here because they can't get the medical care they need. It has gotten to the point where people just go into the medical field to make money and not to help people.

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I'm sorry I didn't reply sooner. Yes, I think I did the right thing as well. I've come to realise my home country is the best possible country to live in for the life lessons I have. It teaches me about generosity, tolerance and patience. It's not easy but it's also better than many countries out there. It's safe and it's civilised enough to have access to the nice things in life without paying a high price for it (not yet). They call it the land of all possibilities because rule breaking is the golden rule around here lmao.

posted September 11, 2016 01:35 PM            

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Originally posted by Dancing Maenad:
No, not Osho, it's a Norwegian guy that now lives here.

Thank you! It's a bit funky to get back, I'm not yet sure how I feel. For now I've just immersed myself in music (Thirty seconds to Mars) and I'm heading to see my family.

How have you been, Nony? I missed you btw.

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I see.

People are going to expect to see the old you. Don't let it deter you from expressing the new you. I don't listen to them like I used to, but \m/ for Thirty seconds to Mars *headbangs* .

posted September 14, 2016 09:50 AM            

You have something for Jared? I'm completely surprised .

posted September 14, 2016 12:35 PM              

Lol, I'm more like obsessed with him now! He's just such an interesting man, I'd totally adore someone like that.

Ahh, yeah, I know. Well, if it feels weird don't do it. We'll always have Lindaland. Unless you won't leave again.