Over the last two decades I have occasionally taken a week of silence to renew my spirit. A few years ago, I found out that there is a tradition in Thailand where some CEOs of major businesses and politicians take a week or two of silent retreat as ordained Buddhist monks. This is to remind them to be humble in spirit and anchor themselves in sobriety. When I recently met Joy Sopitpongstorn, who is a friend from Thailand, I asked her if it was possible for a "foreigner" to be ordained. Joy is a longtime friend of mine who has attended my courses in India. After making some inquiries, Joy informed me that she had obtained permission for me to come on a "monk's journey" for two weeks.
