Twitch gamers and meditators share similar levels of concentration despite different activities. The meditator's brain shows various improved features, such as finer green perception, which can be proven scientifically. However, there are downsides to intense concentration.
Michael Taft, a long-time meditation teacher, author, and founder of Deconstructing Yourself blog and podcast, discusses the stages of personal development and the awakening path, deconstructing reality, and the benefits of a regular meditation practice.
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