The Sounds of Silence – My Experience at a 10-Day Silent Meditation Course – Part 4

21 Comments

  1. Gerry on March 27, 2018 at 7:20 pm

    Great story, Michelle. I enjoyed all four parts. Congratulations on finishing your silent retreat.

    – Gerry

    • Michelle on March 27, 2018 at 7:22 pm

      Thanks Gerry. I appreciate you taking the time to read about it.

  2. Valerie on March 27, 2018 at 7:43 pm

    So glad I took the time to read your story Michelle! It is something I might be interested in doing some day – once the kids leave!! Ha!

    • Michelle on March 27, 2018 at 7:50 pm

      Thanks Valerie. I truly appreciate you reading the posts. If you ever decide to do it, let me know and we can chat! xo

  3. Kelcy on March 27, 2018 at 9:31 pm

    Michelle…Loved reading about your experience. Thanks so much for doing that and sharing it!

    • Michelle on March 28, 2018 at 9:09 am

      You are so welcome Kelcy. Thanks for reading!

  4. Adriane on March 28, 2018 at 12:35 am

    Wow Michelle, that was such an interesting post. I read all four parts just now. What an experience…..not sure if I could do that, it is a brave thing to do and you are such a great writer, I felt like I was reading a really good book <3

    • Michelle on March 28, 2018 at 9:09 am

      Awwww Adriane. Thank you so much. That means a lot to me. Hugs.

  5. Brenda on March 28, 2018 at 1:40 am

    So glad I got to read about your experience. When you first shared that you went I was so intrigued. This is something I can see myself doing someday. It was helpful to hear about your story. You kept it quite neutral too.
    You are so brave Michelle. I love that that’s your word this year. So fitting. I appreciate your learnings, and your experience. I’d like to practice non-reaction, or at least more awareness and perhaps controlled action. Lol Perhaps we can connect sometime to talk more about it. Thanks again for your open and honest reflection.

    • Michelle on March 28, 2018 at 9:08 am

      Thank you so much Brenda. Definitely would love to connect and chat more about it. I found it so valuable. Big hugs to you.

      • Brenda on March 28, 2018 at 6:24 pm

        Hugs to you too! I’ll be in touch.

  6. Genevieve Kennedy on March 28, 2018 at 1:40 am

    I felt a little sad as I read along……..of course it had to finish. I was anxious about your meeting Mike, you wrote so well I was there. What an accomplishment and what a writer !! Michelle thanks for sharing so so much of yourself. It does amaze me when we share our thoughts and the things that make us uncomfortable and the things that are no problem at all, gee whiz we all have them. It sure is a great topic. Please write some more or write a book, you’re wonderful. Hugs Gen

    • Michelle on March 28, 2018 at 9:07 am

      Thank you so much Gen.I so appreciate your comments and kind words. Big hugs.

  7. judy prosser on March 28, 2018 at 11:07 am

    Thank you Michelle for sharing your personal journey with us. You are absolutely correct when you say that the present moment is all we really have. Stay well. Peace and love.

    • Michelle on March 28, 2018 at 1:45 pm

      You are so welcome Judy. Thanks for reading and your comments. Big hugs to you.

  8. Teri on March 28, 2018 at 2:19 pm

    Loved reading each and every part. The present moment. It’s all we have. Enjoy it.

    • Michelle on March 28, 2018 at 4:10 pm

      Thank you so much Teri for reading and your comments. Enjoy the present. Hugs

  9. Rachelle Boudreau on March 29, 2018 at 3:12 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience Michelle! I can relate to so much to being in one’s head, and I feel like my life is one big “reaction” sometimes. A course like this is on my bucket list – hopefully sooner than later.

  10. Helen Gee on March 30, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    Loved it all! Thanks for sharing, you’re an awesome writer 🙂
    You’re last take away really resonates with me; nothing is good or bad, it just is. News I can use!

  11. Sheila on April 2, 2018 at 1:13 pm

    Hi Michelle, Thanks for sharing all of this personal information with everyone. You are so kind and giving of your emotions and feeling. I am very proud of you. I couldn’t wait to read your Part 4 and I needed to have the time to enjoy every word of it. I laughed and cried reading all about your trip – it was like I was there too. It was the best read I have had in a long time. You are brave. I am glad that I have started to meditate – it certainly hasn’t hurt me. Love you – you are the best.

  12. Mark on November 26, 2023 at 12:47 am

    Thanks Michelle for the four posts. Great. Enjoyed reading them and learning about your experience and enjoyed in particular the part four reflections. My youngest daughter about to do the same thing in India.

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