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Ep 43: How a Silent Retreat Pushed Me to My Breaking Point
This week, I’m taking you on a whirlwind journey to Sri Lanka. This isn’t your average travel story—it’s about a silent Vipassana meditation retreat that unexpectedly changed my life. Picture this: meditating 10 hours a day in silence, sleeping on a rusty bed frame with spiders for company, and eating crackers for dinner. Sounds fun, right? While I went into it thinking I was ticking the next box on my “spirituality journey,” by Day 4, a single thought hit me like a lightning bolt: “If I never write the Yoga Law book, I’ll regret it forever.” Spoiler alert: I left the retreat early, holed up in a hostel, and wrote 90% of the book in six days. Sometimes you’ve got to quit something to win at life.
Sri Lanka was more than just a lesson in failure and resilience; it was pure magic. From playing street cricket to sipping coffee in Kandy (yes, I went for the name), the country left an unforgettable mark on me. This episode dives into how those four intense days of meditation built the foundation for a daily practice I still follow and how facing my ego head-on propelled me personally and professionally. Plus, I’ve got a mission: I’m aiming for 250 subscribers by the end of the year, so smash that subscribe button and join me on this wild, different journey. Let’s make it happen!
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✈️🌎 But first, a quick shoutout to our sponsor, Conscious Counsel – your go-to for heart-led legal services in the health and wellness industry. 💼❤️ Check them out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/consciouscounsel/l and use the code "podcast" for a discount on your next service. 💬✨Also check our website:
https://www.consciouscounsel.ca/
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By Cory SterlingThis week, I’m taking you on a whirlwind journey to Sri Lanka. This isn’t your average travel story—it’s about a silent Vipassana meditation retreat that unexpectedly changed my life. Picture this: meditating 10 hours a day in silence, sleeping on a rusty bed frame with spiders for company, and eating crackers for dinner. Sounds fun, right? While I went into it thinking I was ticking the next box on my “spirituality journey,” by Day 4, a single thought hit me like a lightning bolt: “If I never write the Yoga Law book, I’ll regret it forever.” Spoiler alert: I left the retreat early, holed up in a hostel, and wrote 90% of the book in six days. Sometimes you’ve got to quit something to win at life.
Sri Lanka was more than just a lesson in failure and resilience; it was pure magic. From playing street cricket to sipping coffee in Kandy (yes, I went for the name), the country left an unforgettable mark on me. This episode dives into how those four intense days of meditation built the foundation for a daily practice I still follow and how facing my ego head-on propelled me personally and professionally. Plus, I’ve got a mission: I’m aiming for 250 subscribers by the end of the year, so smash that subscribe button and join me on this wild, different journey. Let’s make it happen!
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✈️🌎 But first, a quick shoutout to our sponsor, Conscious Counsel – your go-to for heart-led legal services in the health and wellness industry. 💼❤️ Check them out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/consciouscounsel/l and use the code "podcast" for a discount on your next service. 💬✨Also check our website:
https://www.consciouscounsel.ca/