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Yeah, I feel the same way. I'd go so far as to say that even being near my phone makes it harder to concentrate. If I want to meditate, I turn it off. (Not on s
by whitepoplar 8y ago
Yeah, I feel the same way. I'd go so far as to say that even being near my phone makes it harder to concentrate. If I want to meditate, I turn it off. (Not on silent, but off. I find great comfort in not being near powered-on electronics).
- dfgert 8y agoI feel the same about meditating near an powered-on electronic device, but in modern world it impossible to escape from EMW emitting devices. You can turn off all wireless capable devices in your home but can't control devices in neighbor house or nearby cell tower. I have personally had more satisfaction meditating outside in fresh air near natural environment than indoor. I also know of many meditative experts who routinely visit remote areas in forests to practice deep concentration. I would like someone to build an app to locate more favorable spot for meditation by calculating net wifi traffic in air.
- whitepoplar 8y agoOh, I don't mean that EMW devices make it harder to concentrate. I mean that my brain is conditioned to divert attention to electronics and turning them off is the best thing I can do to control my own impulses.
- peteforde 8y agoI think that you are brave to state that you prefer to meditate away from EMW devices on HN. I pinky-swear that I'm not trying to be a jerk. It's true that we're bombarded by wireless signals. In addition, we're bombarded by all manner of noise and radiation, both terrestrial and from space. It seems a little bit foil hat to imply that you can meditate better if you turn off wifi in your subdivision, doesn't it?