I am going for third Vipassana sit

[Harikrishnan]

So here I am on my third vipassana sit starting this saturday. Unlike last time I will be taking few modafinil tabs(50mg) with me. Purpose is obviously I want to improve my state. And I also would like to improve my quality of life, like bring in more discipline, have a purpose, improve my love for life. I thought of doing contemplation since there is lot of time. Can you guys give me some good questions to think about while am there? 

[aurum]

Modafinil for a meditation retreat?

I've never done it before, but seems like the wrong tool.

[Lyubov]

Is it the ones through SN Goenka? 

I remember they are quite rigid and have some strange rules for those and don’t want you taking pills or doing other practices. 
 

To be honest it’s not for me but I wish you well. 

[Harikrishnan]

2 hours ago, aurum said:

Modafinil for a meditation retreat?

I've never done it before, but seems like the wrong tool.

I have taken it for last three day retreat. I was able to sit quietly meditating for hours. I actually found it to be a good tool for meditating. 

[Harikrishnan]

43 minutes ago, Lyubov said:

Is it the ones through SN Goenka? 

I remember they are quite rigid and have some strange rules for those and don’t want you taking pills or doing other practices. 
 

To be honest it’s not for me but I wish you well. 

Yes they dont like taking psych or any pills. 

[Recursoinominado]

I have sat through 3 10-day Vipassana retreats. I would not recommend modafinil (I have, and I take modafinil on normal work days). 

As it was said, it seems like the wrong tool. Also, unnecessary, since you will feel energetic through the 3-10 days. Especially for old students who have only two meals and spend most of their time fasting. Do it sober. Prepare with a 3-day detox from digital screens, music, and coffee (I had mad headaches the first 3 days because I didn't detox before).

I have tried contemplating during the retreat, i have found this very tricky since the mind uses this to give the thought compulsion an excuse.

I would try to be present, silent-minded, and maybe focus on the "I-AM" sense as Nisargadatta Maharaj suggests. 

Thought can derail the experience of the retreat, especially at times you aren't on the cushion.