Periagoge
Scenario

When families can't align on mindful technology practices

My family agreed to try using a meditation app together but my teenager just goes through the motions, my partner checks email during sessions, and I'm the only one taking it seriously which makes me resentful about our whole attempt at contemplative technology use.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Different levels of commitment to contemplative practice through digital tools reveals underlying tensions about authenticity, effort, and what it means to practice together.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Buddhist contemplative computing?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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