I get what you mean — it’s easy to feel like we’re outsourcing too much of our inner work to apps and AI tools. Personally, I try to strike a balance. I’ll use a meditation app or journaling tool, but I also make space for old-school ways of connecting with myself, like reading, going for a walk, or even tackling the hardest riddles with answers I can find.
It sounds silly, but working through tough brain teasers actually helps me slow down, focus, and tap into my natural problem-solving instincts without relying on tech to “guide” me. It’s kind of like meditation in a different form — you’re present, engaged, and using your mind, but without being spoon-fed by an app.