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When meta-cognition sabotages direct experience

Every time I try to just breathe and be present I immediately start analyzing whether I'm doing it right and if it's actually changing my brain.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The analytical mind is co-opting contemplative practices and preventing their natural unfolding.

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