Topic: meditation retreat

So I recently went on a three day solo meditation retreat in the woods, and had some incredible experiences. My plan was simple - to do nothing but meditation and contemplation for the entire time I was there. I found a beautiful spot  at the edge of a forest, but there would be no hiking, fishing, or any other activity I'd normally undertake when I go to camping for example - just pure conscious awareness. The first day was really difficult. It was blazingly hot - it's the middle of summer a...