It is intense. My old temple is having a nyungne retreat near Toronto. Of course, i cannot go, it is too far and expensive to get there. Plus, I cannot quit smoking for three days completely. A necessary vow during nyungne. 

The monks chant on and everyone is asleep except me and the cat. Nothing new and all is well as it has been for almost a month. A month in 14 days. Sigh.