The relationship with the discursive, conceptual mind seems so close to addiction, because of the intense, almost existential link, far from an impassionate, normal habit.
How to not get burned out in long term retreat ? All my teachers say to practice in a relaxed way, to choose one thing where you have traction, and then it's easy, it's self-reinforcing. How to find something that you can get gain traction at it, when nothing shows any promise ?