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“Cooking is my meditation.” “Drawing is my meditation.” “Cleaning is my meditation.” “Arguing with idiots online is my meditation.” Fine. But, you should also sit. Sitting should be your meditation. Why? Because there are no distractions. There’s nothing but you and your own discomfort to keep you company. “But Michael, mindful coloring is my meditation…

Hi, my name’s Michael. I teach meditation and piano online. I released a new podcast episode today. It’s called “Calculus for Kindergarteners and Social Justice Warriors“, and it’s about exactly what the title sounds like. If you’re having trouble moving while playing the piano, you might find it useful to look back at your childhood…

Hey! This work is important to me. Stay out of the way. I’m an INTP and my kindergarten teacher said I was “oppositional.” Learn about why I started this online persona, why I hate McMindfulness, why I’m not a school shooter, and why you should clean your damn room instead of bugging me. New podcast…

Sometimes, I get pissed off because I attract so many rescuers. Fine. You guys can try to rescue me if you want. Be warned that I might fight back (because my business is none of your damn business). I started this business to make money. I can’t help it if I attract people who like…

”Life is inherently meaningless, so you have to create your own meaning.” I used to obsess over this lack of meaning, and the obvious freedom in being able to define my own meaning. Am I a good person? Yeah, I can think of many good things I’ve done. Am I a bad person? Sure, I’ve…

”Every time I make a mistake, I stop.” This is a bad habit, and you should stop doing it. “But Michael, I can’t stop stopping!” Right, that’s because it’s a firmly ingrained habit. “So, how can you tell me to stop stopping, then?” I didn’t say it would be easy. I said it’s a bad…