The Mindfulness Architect

Why Relaxation Matters in Meditation, and Why It Isn’t the Whole Point

A lot of people think meditation is simply a sophisticated form of relaxation.

2 hrs ago • Muse Miao

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What If Meditation Makes You Feel Worse?

When people first start practicing mindfulness meditation, they may have some unpleasant experiences.

Oct 12 • Muse Miao

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September 2026

How to Practice Mindfulness While Eating

Mindfulness is often described as nonjudgmental awareness. I think that’s a useful broad definition, but I like to add another quality to it: a certain…

Sep 28 • Muse Miao

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What Happens When You Start Noticing Things Disappear?

Today I want to introduce an interesting concept from Unified Mindfulness called Gone.

Sep 22 • Muse Miao

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No Time to Meditate? Try These Two Ways to Practice in Daily Life

A lot of people feel like they don’t have time to meditate.

Sep 14 • Muse Miao

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How Mindfulness Can Make You Happier Without Changing Your Life

How exactly can mindfulness make your life happier?

Sep 7 • Muse Miao

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August 2026

Why Meditation Techniques Matter More Than You Might Think

When people talk about meditation, there is sometimes an idea that techniques don’t really matter.

Aug 31 • Muse Miao

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Four Types of Spiritual Practitioners, and Why Practice Matters More Than Belief

When it comes to spiritual practice, I think people tend to fall into a few different types.

Aug 24 • Muse Miao

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Your Commute Might Be One of the Best Times to Practice Mindfulness

A lot of people tell me they don’t have enough time to meditate.

Aug 17 • Muse Miao

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What Should You Do When Your Mind Wanders During Meditation?

One of the most common questions beginners ask is what to do when their mind keeps wandering during meditation.

Aug 10 • Muse Miao

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Do You Need Years to Experience Emptiness, and Can You Move During Meditation?

A reader recently asked me two questions about mindfulness meditation.

Aug 3 • Muse Miao

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July 2026

How to Experience Emptiness Through Seeing, Hearing, and Feeling

Today I want to talk about emptiness.

Jul 27 • Muse Miao

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