Very interesting description of silent reteating, Jen.
It struck me as having an element of seeking significant solitude as well as no speaking. Thoughts on solitude?
People are mostly mystified why I go solo sailing every year, mostly those who have never experienced lengthy solitute. It tends to put me through similar phases over 1-2 weeks until a sense of just 'being' returns. I'm not silent on these solo trips - in fact lengthy self-talk out loud (mostly admonishment!) increases over time. Following such times I usually find an increased value in socialisation, including close loved-ones. Next sail I'll try telling myself to shut up, and stop blaming Jesus for my foul-ups!
I was thinking about you and your solo sails and wondering if this happens to you! Yes, solitude has a lot to do with it. Even if I’m not alone but at a retreat center. For me, it’s at least partly about not needing to meet other people’s needs, do, or go anywhere. It’s different than “just” living alone though. I’ll need to think about this more.
Very interesting description of silent reteating, Jen.
It struck me as having an element of seeking significant solitude as well as no speaking. Thoughts on solitude?
People are mostly mystified why I go solo sailing every year, mostly those who have never experienced lengthy solitute. It tends to put me through similar phases over 1-2 weeks until a sense of just 'being' returns. I'm not silent on these solo trips - in fact lengthy self-talk out loud (mostly admonishment!) increases over time. Following such times I usually find an increased value in socialisation, including close loved-ones. Next sail I'll try telling myself to shut up, and stop blaming Jesus for my foul-ups!
I was thinking about you and your solo sails and wondering if this happens to you! Yes, solitude has a lot to do with it. Even if I’m not alone but at a retreat center. For me, it’s at least partly about not needing to meet other people’s needs, do, or go anywhere. It’s different than “just” living alone though. I’ll need to think about this more.