What I learned from meditating for 21 minutes for 21 days straight

Archana Lakshman Rao
Nov 2 · 3 min read

I have a rule in life - never dismiss anything at face value.

Given the vast amounts of self improvement literature I read, a good chunk of it takes the shape of inane axioms that everyone knows about. Sometimes I also come across effusive claims of astronomical benefits one will derive if they practice whatever the author is preaching.

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    Archana Lakshman Rao

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    Irreverent Self-improvement junkie with good intentions

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