The secret to programming

Hello friends! Welcome back. Today, I want to dive into an intriguing discussion about two unconventional yet fundamental areas that have played a significant role in my programming career: Meditation and Yoga. I touched lightly on this subject some time back but, today, I plan on exploring it more comprehensively.

The Role of Meditation in Programming

As coders, we face a deluge of distractions, be it overwhelming emails, continuous Slack notifications, endless Twitter chatter, or riveting content on Reddit and Mastodon. The list is genuinely never-ending. However, a hidden and recurring distraction that programmers rarely address is their thoughts. These distractions do not come from external sources; instead, they emanate from within, making it challenging to disconnect from them simply by putting on headphones or uninstalling an app.

A Personal Experience with Meditation

At the beginning of 2017, to bring some discipline and tranquility to my programming life, I spent two months studying Kung Fu in a Taoist temple perched on a mountain in central China. This involved a rigorous schedule comprised of…