What is the coolest thing I ever found

This question seems to be looking for material discoveries, but my answer is a bit more philosophical. The coolest thing I ever found was mindful meditation.

I stumbled upon it a few years ago, and the initial impact was profound. I grew a beard, started sleeping on the floor, and even considered a pilgrimage to the Himalayas. I would meditate for two to three hours a day and read extensively on the subject. In one of those books, I came across a line that changed everything: Meditation is a state of mind to be maintained at all times, not just when seated in the lotus position.

That sentence made me step back and re-evaluate my approach. I shaved the beard, stopped the long meditation sessions, and focused instead on staying mindful throughout the day. Now, I notice a change in how my mind reacts to situations. Even when I’m angry, there’s a part of me that observes the outburst and gently reminds me to calm down and handle things better. That awareness, to me, is a truly cool discovery.

As a side note, I still love sleeping on the floor, with only a yoga mat and pillow between me and the marble floor.