Update: I get deeper calm without any meditation guide

I used to play guided meditations every morning. Last month, I tried just sitting still with no sound. It was weird and empty for a bit. Now my mind wanders less on its own. Most people say guides are needed, but I find they just clutter my head.

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joseph_hart7mo ago

Thing is, guides can become a crutch that keeps you from facing your own mind. You get used to following orders instead of listening to what your body needs. I know someone who relied on an app so much they forgot how to just be still without a voice in their ear. That creates a weird worry where you need tech to find calm. Learning to sit in silence teaches you to trust yourself, not some recorded script.

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leo_green607mo ago

Wait you said guides "clutter your head"? That's wild bc everyone always pushes them for beginners. I tried a bunch of apps and the voices just made me focus on the instructions instead of actually zoning out.

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harperb877mo ago

How is it that everyone tells new people to use guided meditations when they often make it harder? The whole point is to clear your mind, but a voice giving orders just gives you more to think about. I tried one app where the guide kept naming body parts, and I just got stuck counting them instead of relaxing. Maybe beginners should skip the apps and just sit in silence for a few minutes.

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