Tay + I just returned from a 1 day silent retreat at Wilbur Hot Springs. Here are some observations we took away from a full day of no speaking ... just being :: -We LIVE all the moments. We don’t miss out on anything by not talking about it as it’s happening. -I had the thought “why aren’t we better at telepathic communication!?” ... because when you are 100% present, you can understand what someone else is feeling + communicating — without words. -Observation mode requires you to see things differently. *Being + observing* is a powerful practice (vs. *being + engaging*), because you capture everything in rich detail + gain deeper insights into the people around you + your surroundings. -I became super aware of who was around me, along with my effect on them + their effect on me. -When you’re not talking, the act of tuning into + having a dialogue with nature is effortless. You notice when winds are acknowledging your presence. You hear birds singing with sheer clarity. You notice eve...