Michael Korman

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  • Karmic trash collector needed

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    Michael Korman
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    I’m a karmic trash collector. It’s one of my official job titles here at Michael Korman, Inc. Perhaps you’d like to apply for this position. We have an opening. (No, I can’t pay you anything. I can’t even give you a desk or a business card. All you’ll get is the satisfaction of knowing you’re…

  • I guess it was too much for them

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    Michael Korman
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    I also used to get upset when I saw charlatans spouting misinformation online. “I have to put a stop to you! You’re hurting innocent students.” At some point, this turned into a realization that I was frustrated with my own abilities, which turned into a realization that the way I had been taught was the…

  • musicians are some of the most awful people i know

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    Michael Korman
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    I offered a helpful piano tip yesterday, and now I’m enmeshed in a huge war trying to fight off cyberbullies. This is exactly why I haven’t been helpful my whole life. It’s not worth it. Do yourself a favor: keep your nose down and don’t try to contribute to society. You’ll live longer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2371398774/permalink/10158019642178775 —Michael

  • meditation is for losers

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    Michael Korman
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    You should meditate if you are curious about meditation and you want to see what all the fuss is about. Otherwise, you shouldn't. You'll just confuse yourself, and everyone around you. When you meditate, your goal should be enlightenment. Nothing else. Any other goal, and you'll be striving too hard. Go ahead, challenge me. I…

  • I can’t believe I have to spell it out like this

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    Michael Korman
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    Hey, just a quick reminder: this cult is for people who want to learn the kind of stuff I want to teach. If you’re more interested in using me as a foil to prove how right you are, get lost. If you’re more interested in changing my behavior to prove how good of a teacher…

  • If you think there’s no wrong way to meditate, you’re doing it wrong.

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    Michael Korman
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    Of course there’s a right way. Why would you bother meditating if there weren’t a right way? Why would you need to practice? Why would anyone teach meditation? If there were no wrong way, you could pick absolutely any activity you want and call it “meditation”, and you’d be meditating correctly. Do that if you…

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