Why I Think Meditation Apps Get It Wrong
Most apps create dependency, not competence. Here's why constant guidance teaches you to lean on the app instead of actually meditating.
Read More →Meditation philosophy examines the 'why' behind practice—not in abstract spiritual terms, but in practical questions about how meditation fits into modern life. Why do most meditation apps optimize for engagement rather than genuine practice? What does sustainable meditation mean when life doesn't allow perfect consistency? How do we build technology that supports mindfulness rather than undermining it? These articles explore the principles guiding StillMind's development and the larger questions about meditation, technology, and human wellbeing.
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Most apps create dependency, not competence. Here's why constant guidance teaches you to lean on the app instead of actually meditating.
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Meditation journaling isn't a trend. For 2,500 years, contemplatives have written after sitting. Here's what ancient wisdom teaches modern practice.
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