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Nov 2024
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110. Can a Retreat Transform Your Recove...

Jeremy Lipkowitz
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In this video, I share my top five reasons to go on a silent meditation retreat. The benefits include a digital detox, experiencing joy in seclusion, appreciating small moments, changing the habit patterns of the mind, and cultivating wisdom and compassion. I explore how these retreats provide opportunities for personal growth, fulfillment, and inner peace.

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Shownotes

00:00 Introduction to Habit Patterns of the Mind

00:33 Why Consider a Silent Meditation Retreat?

00:49 Reason 1: Digital Detox

02:33 Reason 2: Joy of Seclusion

03:36 Reason 3: Appreciation for Little Things

04:28 Reason 4: Changing Habit Patterns

06:04 Reason 5: Cultivating Wisdom and Compassion

08:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts



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ABOUT JEREMY LIPKOWITZ

Jeremy overcame addiction, shame, self-judgement, and depression in his early twenties with the help of mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness not only helped him let go of destructive behaviors, it also allowed him to connect with deeper meaning and purpose in his life.

For the past 10 years Jeremy has been teaching mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices at universities, recovery centers, and companies throughout Asia and the US. He holds a Bachelors and Master’s degree in Genetics and Genomics, and spent several years at Duke University working towards a PhD in Genetics & Systems Biology before he turned full-time to teaching mindfulness.

Jeremy is also an ICF certified Executive Coach. As a former scientist and academic, Jeremy has a great passion for bringing his EI based coaching skills into the corporate and professional world. He realizes how powerful & transformative these practices can be for skeptics and senior-level managers. He is known for his calm and grounded demeanor, his expertise in habits and high-performance, and his compassionate approach to transformation.

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