Ive booked a couple days away. (to be alone, to sit, read and be in silence) Anyone else do this???

buddhacoe

I feel like i need to get away for few days.
Work has been SO busy lately, Friends have been callin, baby been crying, GF been naggin...etc etc LOL.
And im very grateful for all of them in my life. But before my gf and baby i used to go away on my own often. It was amazing. I used to love the quiet surroundings. I used to just sit for hours. I read lots. And i also got out and about with my camera for some Nature photography...(i use it as a retreat)

I havent done all this for awhile though. (do we owe it to ourselfs now and again?)

Do you do ever get away by yourself or do you prefere others around???

Vincenzi

it will be nice to go out alone for a night to any hotel (sometimes there's so much drama in my family) ...but haven't tried it yet.

genkaku

Sometimes a couple of hours walking in the woods can arouse the same settling-down. I have friends who have done seven- or more-days retreat on their own, but most of them have a pretty firm background and less likelihood of back-sliding.

I do think it is good, in a busy environment, to 'take time to smell the roses,' whatever those roses may be.

SeaOfTranquility

I'm with you.

Going up into the mountains this week! Solo camping trip.

I like to go with others too. But a couple of years ago I started going by myself also. Hiking around the forest is great. Nature promotes mindfulness and joy.

Best Wishes

person

Personally I feel its pretty essential for us lay practicioners to take somewhat regular retreats to get away from the hustle and bustle of life (one or twice a year). Its ok if you're stable in your practice to go off on your own, even if you're not, but theres nothing like a 10 day group retreat to deepen your practice. Its too easy to get caught up in day to day life and miss out on the experience of really looking within.

Weird_Artist

sounds great, but is unfortunately not possible for everyone. I simply don't have any child care for more than a few hours. I do however take take to be silent when I get time, either by going for a long mindful walk or meditating in the moments between housework and sleep. I like to meditate in the bath as well.. Hope thats not frowned upon!

Weird_Artist

*take take = take time

genkaku

@weird_artist Bath tub meditation using Nirvana bubble bath ... umm-umm good!

DaltheJigsaw

sounds great, but is unfortunately not possible for everyone. I simply don't have any child care for more than a few hours. I do however take take to be silent when I get time, either by going for a long mindful walk or meditating in the moments between housework and sleep. I like to meditate in the bath as well.. Hope thats not frowned upon!

No it's a good idea to meditate in the bathtub! I love doing it there. The water opens up something.

Weird_Artist

redcordial

I agree about the water opening up something. I live less than 50 metres from the beach and always have my best meditations when I am sitting on the sand hearing the sound of the ocean. Combined with the fresh salt air it really is an amazing, uplifting experience. I feel really happy and peaceful for the rest of the day.

compassionate_warrior

Crashing surf creates negative ions in the air, which is energizing. Like the feeling after a rainfall.