{"id":84,"date":"2012-06-03T15:57:00","date_gmt":"2012-06-03T15:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mixhart.ca\/blog\/?p=84"},"modified":"2013-11-12T10:54:34","modified_gmt":"2013-11-12T18:54:34","slug":"the-micro-do-it-yourself-spiritual-retreat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mixhart.ca\/index.php\/the-micro-do-it-yourself-spiritual-retreat\/","title":{"rendered":"The Micro (do-it-yourself) Spiritual Retreat"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The more Buddhist philosophy I read, the more I realize how little of life’s truths I know. Even the truths I have learned often become lost again in daily life. I try to keep up my meditation practices. I have tired various meditation techniques. I favour my own unique mix.\u00a0<\/i>This micro-retreat is for anyone who enjoys meditation. One does not have to be a Buddhist to attempt this micro-retreat. This is my own unique way of combining meditations.<\/i>
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The Micro (do-it-yourself) \u00a0Spiritual Retreat<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
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I am a do-it yourself kind of a girl. This applies to my spirituality. I like to find truths along the way of my own spiritual path. I don’t need to hold anyone’s hand to meditate. I read, search out spiritual leaders to learn from, but ultimately, like everyone else, I travel the spiritual path alone. Though, I must say, I do enjoy attending weekly group meditations when I can and retreats away are the best.<\/div>\n
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Spring is a time of rebirth and thus, one needs to rebirth one’s mind (I wish I could disappear into a Buddhist Monastery to expedite the process but alas I have to find that mind of mine in the forests surrounding my home). I recommend one find a little space in nature, bring a hot or cool beverage, depending on the weather, and a picnic blanket.\u00a0Sit.<\/div>\n
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Pippi and I happy to have found the perfect spot for a micro retreat.<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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