Stress To Success

Between weeks 4 & 6, you take ONE FULL DAY to be in silence.
The theme for the Full day of Silence theme is Self-in Relationship.

Yes – that’s right a full 24 hour day in silence.  No talking.  No phone.  No computers.  This day deepens your awarenesses and is often  a turning point in the course.

Here you will find more about The All-Day Silent Retreat

1. Why give yourself 1 day in silence?
2. An Introduction to the theme
3. Using Electronics to guide the day
4. Summary Outline for the day

1)  Why do 1 day in silence?

“This is probably one of the most important and more beneficial parts of this program.  It is also one of the most difficult.  It is so easy to skip this.  There are so many good reasons why you cannot devote one whole 24 hours period of your life to nothing and nobody but yourself.  That alone will bring up issues of ‘Am I worth it?’  ‘ Do I deserve it?’  Then there will be the organizational issues …  So go for it…”  — Turn Stress Into Bliss pg 112

2)  Theme for the day:  Self in Relationship

“The theme for your one-day retreat is your relationship with yourself (and others).  By spending a complete day alone in silence, you will clearly learn much about your relationship with yourself.  You will get to see how you interact with yourself through your thoughts and feelings… You might also learn how your relationship with yourself carries over into your relationships with others.”  — Turn Stress Into Bliss pg 116

3)  Using Podcasts (No Electronics?)

• Silent Retreat in a group w/ Soleil: 
  When you’re in a group, this day of silence is lightly guided by Soleil witha minimal amount of speaking. 
• Silent Retreat on your own: 
  If you need guidance for your practices, these podcasts are the only form of electronics you should use on this day.  You may choose to setup your day in complete silence without these.
   

4.  Summary Outline for the Day 
(See course book, Turn Stress Into Bliss - pg 115)

• The night before  Prepare: 
  Set up your space, make food, let people know & fall into silence.
   
• Morning - after eating breakfast mindfully: 
  • Centering & Setting Intention
  • Body Scan
  • Mindful Movement (password protected)
  • Walking Meditation
  • Sitting Meditation (password protected)
  • Journal
• Afternoon – after eating lunch mindfully:
  • Mindful Movement (password protected)
  • Walking Meditation
  • Sitting Meditation (password protected)
  • Heart-To-Heart exercise
  • Integration – optional:  Call Soleil (setup previous to this day)
  • Journal
• Celebration  - Share the experience!
  • Prepare a friend to receive a call or visit
  • Optional:  Set up a call w/ Soleil

*Walking Meditation (podcast to come)