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On December 1st I'll be starting a Vipassana 10 day meditation retreat at Suan Kokkh International Dharma Heritage in Southern Thailand. On the thru hike, I proved to myself that I can take on any physical challenge and push through any physical adversity. I don't know how I'll respond to a mental challenge. I've never pushed myself in that domain. It's hard for me to comprehend meditating for at least 10 hours every day. On my own, I haven't done more than 20 minutes a day. But I know that the mandatory schedule and environment will make it possible. I've heard the first three days are the hardest. I've been weaning myself off of coffee the last few days to avoid withdrawal headaches. On the retreat, phones, books, journals, and music are not allowed. I'll be sleeping on a hard bed with a simple straw mat and wooden pillow. Wake up is at 4am. No eating after noon. I'm to remain silent for 10 days. I have not idea what to expect. It's far from any other experience I've had. But I do hope to reach some new level in meditation. I've struggled to incorporate meditation for 2-3 years until finally turning it into a daily practice this year. But outside of sitting down and closing my eyes, I still have a long way to go applying it to various parts of my life. I can't wait to see what else I'll learn.

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