Such a retreat is taken in a few days in a prayer-centred environment , typically a retreat house or a monastery, with a chance to discuss things with someone experienced in such matters. I often long for more of it. And yet I find it harder to describe them than to describe their opposites. One important thing is that many transient things are removed. A little stillness, or silence, or peace, inside you is much more important than a lot outside you.
External peace can be a good starting-point for developing peace within.
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