I am going to do my first solo retreat, but I have some questions..

[LeoBacca]

Hi,

I am almost 19 and first of beginning the university I decided to do a 10 day solo retreat away from my parents and friends. I came to this conclusion because I understood that I've a problem with dealing with loneliness and with my internet addiction, for logistical reasons i will be only allowed to text my mother just to tell her that I am good ahah. I know that Leo has recorded his experience but I would like to hear your opinions too , so here are some questions that arose:

1- Are there any chance of me becoming actually crazy?

2- Is physical exercise allowed?

3-Should I meditate/contemplate all the time and avoiding fantasizing at all cost? Isn't the solitude enough to "purify myself" ?

4-Is writing ideas too distracting?

Thank you in advance

 

Edited September 4, 2018 by LeoBacca

[NoSelfSelf]

1.i doubt it 2.why not?3.its not enough do the work.4.sometimes 

[markusrabbius]

1-  If you're already crazy (legit), then yeah, it's possible to have difficulties but nothing that you shouldn't be able to confront by yourself.  Knowing you're a phone call away from a loved one should be enough to calm this anxiety

2-  yes, exercise will increase the positive effects of the solo retreat

3- solitude and doing nothing produce incredible results

4-journaling your thoughts is great

[LeoBacca]

3 hours ago, markusrabbius said:

1-  If you're already crazy (legit), then yeah, it's possible to have difficulties but nothing that you shouldn't be able to confront by yourself.  Knowing you're a phone call away from a loved one should be enough to calm this anxiety

2-  yes, exercise will increase the positive effects of the solo retreat

3- solitude and doing nothing produce incredible results

4-journaling your thoughts is great

Thank you both for your responses. @NoSelfSelf @markusrabbius

Have you ever done a solo retreat? How was your experience?

[NoSelfSelf]

@LeoBacca i havent really did hardcore solo retreat but i do stuff every day 

[LeoBacca]

@NoSelfSelf Cool, tell me more, what kind of stuff do you do?

[PsiloPutty]

Something I've kicked around in my head and may do in the future. I'm impressed that you're doing this at such a young age. 

[NoSelfSelf]

@LeoBacca Self inquariy bassicly 8 hours everday (even during stuff i do) kriya yoga,shamanic breathing,not so many meditation have to do it more,and observing my ego and letting go of the bs programming....

[LeoBacca]

@PsiloPutty Yeah but keep calm i suck in other areas of my life ahaha

@NoSelfSelf Cool keep it up

[Misagh]

@LeoBacca This is all well and good. I'd like to recommend you a book called The Spiritual Teachings of Ramana Maharshi. To read while you are on this retreat. 

[PsiloPutty]

5 hours ago, LeoBacca said:

@PsiloPutty Yeah but keep calm i suck in other areas of my life ahaha

For a 19 yr old, I would hope so.     But stay with the meditating and watch your life improve greatly!