For a while, I flitted among several meditation books and apps, trying different ways to be mindful without pain. I started with 10 minutes a day, then built up to 15, 20, then 30. Now, even without app blockers, I can stay away from mindless online haunts without worrying that I’m missing out. I can better distinguish what’s important from what’s trivial, and I’m more gracious and empathetic with others online. As far as I know, people are still wrong on the internet, but, amazingly, I don’t really care anymore.

Source: New York Times January 10, 2019 00:08 UTC