Nina Sunday shares her transformative experience from attending a 10-day

meditation retreat. Initially, Nina was sceptical about the retreat, requiring

participants to forgo external stimuli like books and writing materials.

However, driven by a challenge to herself, she decided to join a retreat during

the Easter break.

The retreat involved strict silence and meditation focused on breath

awareness. As the days progressed, Nina experienced vivid and surreal dreams, a

byproduct of closing off external inputs.

Despite some initial misconceptions about achieving enlightenment, she had a profound realization when the retreat master advised her to “remain equanimous” in response to her enthusiastic description of what felt like a mystical experience.

Nina later discovered the core lesson of the retreat - to remain equanimous

and manage reactions, rather than being driven by immediate emotions. The practice

of equanimity helped her avoid knee-jerk reactions to external events, leading

to a more reflective and controlled approach to life.

The retreat proved to be unexpectedly rewarding. Upon returning home, Nina

received a job offer from ABC Television, a significant career opportunity. Nina

couldn’t help feeling that by cleaning up her internal ‘’clutter’’, she somehow

attracted the job of her dreams.  

This experience not only highlights the power of personal growth but also

demonstrates how stepping out of one's comfort zone can lead to serendipitous

outcomes.

In summary, Nina reflects on the importance of controlling one's reactions

to external events and how this practice of maintaining equanimity has become a

lasting and valuable lesson in her life.

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