Periagoge
Scenario

Why mindfulness apps feel counterproductive

My meditation app sends me notifications to be mindful and the irony makes me want to throw my phone across the room.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Technology's attempt to commodify presence creates resistance to the very thing it promises.

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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