The retreat took place outside the boundaries of what I was used to, in more ways than one. Through meditations and activities, and the truffles, I got more in touch with nature and my inner world. Connecting with nature was partly because of the setting - a yurt in a large, grassy field shared with all manner of fowl. It felt similar to camping, and while our field was in a nice village with an Albert Heijn at 5 minutes walking, it also felt like we were somehow isolated from the world and in our own dimension. Especially after taking the truffles. Everyone in my group had a different experience, but everyone found it meaningful, including me. Tom's guidance was like a gentle hand on the back, keeping us secure (and guiding us to the outdoor toilet if the need arose) but not pushing, allowing us the freedom to experience the trip in our own way. And helping us reflect and learn afterwards. The notebook I brought has much more, but I'll share two of the effects the truffles had on me. One was that my thoughts were racing so quickly that I effectively couldn't speak anymore, because by the time I had said one word, my mind was already six sentences further and I couldn't recall what word should come next in the real world. Another was that everything became supremely funny for a while, including the fact that I found everything so funny. I was laughing for maybe an hour. It was great. Enough so for me to strongly consider going again some day. If I do, I'm going to bring shoes that are more water-resistant. Because the field outside can get pretty wet.
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11 juni 2024
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