10 days retreat in Himalayas

[Vignan]

I've already done 10 days Vipassana a year ago 100 miles from my hone but it was a failure as I am totally focused on leaving that place after 4-5 days.

Now I need answers and I need to go deeper. So I have decided to give this time in Himalayas next month from 21 April to 2 May. 

I need help in how I utilise my time to the max and come back with tons if wisdom just like leo did this time.

I will keep positing of my journey and progress before and after retreat!

[Forestluv]

Nice. Sounds like a great adventure and opportunity to go deep. 

If you like online journaling, you could start one in the journal section. This has the makings for a great story.

[Vignan]

@Serotoninluv Yes, I've seen it too. Will do that!

[pluto]

Failure because you had an expectation. Without expectation it could be a success you aren't seeing

[Vignan]

@pluto yeah could be! Last time when I went to retreat all I was thinking is about getting out after 5 days. I usually have strong ego backlashes that make quit everything. I don’t know how to access psychedelics even after having knowledge about them. I only way I think is a retreat far far away and the only place I love  to be alone is Himalayas! There’s nothing wrong is expectations I think. That’s what drives me to do something:)

[Forestluv]

48 minutes ago, Vignan said:

 I don’t know how to access psychedelics even after having knowledge about them. I only way I think is a retreat far far away and the only place I love  to be alone is Himalayas! There’s nothing wrong is expectations I think. That’s what drives me to do something:)

Psychedelics are just one tool. Deep immersion into cultures / retreats is also a very powerful tool. 

Regarding expectations: I've found there comes a time during immersion to let go and let the retreat do it's thing. It's like the retreat takes a retreat and I'm just along for the ride. For me, expectations can introduce an egoic dynamic which can be a subconscious distraction and block. I find it help to reorient myself form expectation to intention. What is the deep genuine intention of this endeavor? From this mindset, a sense of openness, curiosity and humility can arise.