What do I experience when I meditate? That is very diverse. In most cases, my awareness of my breathing is heightened – it is an awareness of the beauty of breathing. Air flows in and out automatically and spreads into every corner of my body without me doing anything – what a blessing!...

During this week, the term “retreat” was redefined for me. I experienced in my own body how beneficial it is to be able to really “retreat”. Once there, the challenges of everyday life disappeared. I immersed myself in the shared practice, the shared living, the socializing, the work, without having to leave the house...