Experience a darkness retreat through the stories of those who han been there
Stepping into complete darkness is an experience that affects each person in their own way. It can't be fully understood through someone else’s words, but listening to others' stories can offer new perspectives and spark curiosity within.
In two new podcast episodes, you’ll hear personal experiences from people who have spent time in a darkness retreat and share their insights.
The first episode is in Swedish, where Hesam, co-founder of Inner Patience, shares his own journey in the dark. He describes his experiences and how they impacted both his body and mind.
The second episode is in English, where Luke, a participant, reflects on his time in a darkness retreat—not just as an individual journey, but also on what it was like to be facilitated by Hesam during his stay. He describes how this guidance supported his experience, allowing him to deepen his presence and transformation.
🎧 Swedish episode with Hesam:
🎧 English episode with Luke:
Darkness retreat podcast: Presence, reflection, and meeting yourself
A darkness retreat is a journey inward, and no two experiences are the same. Sitting in complete darkness, without external stimuli, can bring unexpected insights, deep stillness—or confront us with the things we usually avoid within ourselves.
In the Swedish episode, Hesam shares his personal reflections on being in the dark and the shifts he noticed, both mentally and physically. He speaks about how darkness creates a space where the mind can gradually slow down, allowing us to land in something deeper than the constant flow of everyday thoughts.
In the English episode, Luke talks about his retreat experience and how being facilitated by Hesam supported his process. Having a facilitator in a darkness retreat can make a big difference—someone who holds space, offers support, and gently guides when needed. Luke shares how this shaped his journey and helped him fully meet his truth.
When personal experience becomes a meaningful story
There is something powerful about listening to personal experiences from those who have gone through a profound journey. Sometimes, another person’s story resonates with our own, or it offers insights we hadn’t considered before.
These podcast episodes reveal how meaningful a darkness retreat can be. How the darkness can become an honest mirror for our inner world, and how the absence of distractions can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves.
Maybe these conversations spark curiosity. Maybe they awaken something within. Or maybe they simply offer a moment of reflection.
Listen and let the stories settle within you
Hearing someone else’s experience of a darkness retreat can invite both curiosity and contemplation. We can never fully understand another person’s journey, but we can listen and notice what resonates within ourselves.
Whether you are already familiar with darkness as a practice or hearing about it for the first time, these conversations might offer something to reflect on. A thought, a feeling, or just a quiet pause in the midst of everything else.
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