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Weezer's Rivers Cuomo

Mar 11, 2016
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ANECDOTE

Rivers' Serious Meditation Start

  • Rivers Cuomo started meditating seriously at age 32 when his creativity was struggling.
  • He credits meditation with rejuvenating his music and has practiced Goenka's Vipassana technique daily since 2003.
INSIGHT

Meditation Revives Creativity

  • Meditation helped Rivers Cuomo reconnect with music and creativity despite commercial ups and downs.
  • He credits meditation with sustaining his ability to create exciting new music decades into his career.
ANECDOTE

Meditation Strengthens Relationships

  • Meditation helped Rivers Cuomo commit better to marriage and fatherhood.
  • He credits the practice with keeping him calm, compassionate, and compromising in his long-term band relationships.
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