Would you do a silent retreat? People keep telling me about them. I don’t know if I’d want to...

being · 36-40, F

I've been 4 times
I've also done my silent campings now and then for a week to 10 days and once I dipped myself in the forest and remained silent for about 20 days.
It's interesing, difficult to explain the works of silence through speech. I'd recommend it.

Jacobwinsagain · 31-35, M

I tried it once after being recommanded by other people amd it's not for me. It was driving me insane. I'm quite an extravert. The no device stuff went well but the social isolation for me was torture. My thoughts were overflowing with the good, the bad and the ugly. My desire for conversation killing me. I didn't finish the 3 days I was supposed to stay.

HijabaDabbaDoo · F

Yeah, so there's a concept called i'tikaf in the last 10 days of Ramadan which is essentially what you just mentioned. It's not compulsory but if I was in the headspace, I'd definitely do something like this.

icedsky · 51-55, M

I've done a couple out in the mountains. Basically a long hike by myself. No cell service. Didn't see a soul. Was pretty refreshing really.

BrewCityBarfly · M

Thinking about reserving a remote Airbnb that is advertised as a secluded retreat. Rustic, but not completely without modern amenities. The issue I would have being totally disconnected is if there was some kind of emergency.

Gangstress · 41-45, F

Id absolutely go tbh
But id recommend being in the right headspace too as it could completely ruin you

Do it at a time where you need that peace and solitude hun