I previously described the logistics of a meditation retreat, which takes a lot of work. That work has a purpose: to minimize the cognitive and emotional processing of the retreat participants.
A person has routines that are dealt with using patterns of behavior -- both in terms of thoughts and emotions. There are also ad hoc disruptions to the routine; these also are dealt with by the individual on a cognitive and emotional basis.
In order to disrupt the routine, it is displaced by the retreat routine -- scheduled meals, specified meditation times. To decrease the normal disruptions, isolation is used to ensure a person can sustain focused attention.
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