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I meditate.

It's pretty great.

I shikantazate.

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[–] Carnelian@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days ago

Tried it in a structured way a few times, honestly it got pretty uncomfortable. Probably would get better with practice. Lately I like to light an incense and just sit peacefully for a few minutes before reading, it’s nice just to create those few moments where I feel no pressure to be doing anything in particular