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As we grow older in the West, we generally think we should have a lot to show for our lives—a lot of trophies. According to more Eastern thinking, this is backward. As we age, we shouldn’t accumulate more to represent ourselves but rather strip things away to find our true selves—and thus, to find our second curve.
From Strength to Strength
Arthur C. Brooks
Jhāna practice can make your meditation more interesting — pleasurable, even — which can be a relief for those who find mindfulness kind of boring, and committing to a regular practice something of a slog.
Meet the Jhānas
More to Meditation
He is not distinguishing between the technological and the natural. Things can be technological. The stove is a kind of technology, after all, as is the fireplace. Borgmann is distinguishing among technologies of various sorts, their operational logic, and the sort of engagement that they require or invite. Nor, while we’re at it, is Borgmann suggesting that modern technology has not improved the quality of life. There can be no human flourishing were people are starving or dying of disease.
Why a Life Made Easier by Technology May Not Necessarily Be Happier
thefrailestthing.com
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