Something I don’t always see mentioned: one of the effects of meditation, like psychedelics, can be getting crystal clear feedback about your life situation. If you’re in a bad situation that you have a limited ability to do anything about, kicking out the supports for some of your coping strategies can go very badly. I’ve witnessed this first hand. An intensive practice is best undertaken when life conditions are good, with plenty of slack.
Something I don’t always see mentioned: one of the effects of meditation, like psychedelics, can be getting crystal clear feedback about your life situation. If you’re in a bad situation that you have a limited ability to do anything about, kicking out the supports for some of your coping strategies can go very badly. I’ve witnessed this first hand. An intensive practice is best undertaken when life conditions are good, with plenty of slack.
Sometimes the bad habits are load-bearing.
I strongly recommend Zvi’s post on Slack.