By Michelle Dominguez, proud teammate at Social Justice Partners Los AngelesA spider, a runner, a hiker, and a leaf became some of my greatest teachers this year. In a search for enlightenment, I went on two silent meditation retreats. That’s five days of alternating sitting and walking meditation from 6:30 am to 9:30 pm with no speaking or eye contact. When I tell folks about it, most people respond, “I wouldn’t be able to go away and stay silent for five days!” Which made me wonder, how many...
4 profound, professionally enhancing insights from a silent meditation retreat
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