The Joy of Retreat

No internet, no phones - is Joy!
Practicing in silent harmony with others - is Joy!
The Mind becoming still with the passing days - is Joy!
Chopping Onions - is Joy! (and some tears)
Sweeping the kitchen floor - is Joy!
Sarah’s food - is Joy!
Tea and Cake at 4.15pm - is Joy!
No real coffee - is temporary suffering!
Discovering Earplugs - is Joy!
Knocking on the door of the cave of the heart, and finding it was always open - is Joy!
Learning Patience and Forgiveness - is Joy!
Meditation Interviews - are Joy!
Simon’s Dharma talks - are Joy!
Investigating the Mind and finding No Tracks - is Joy!
Experiencing more ‘tiles' falling from the ‘roof' - is Immense Joy!
Seeing that Real Dharma Transmission is alive and flourishing in the West - is Extreme Joy!