HomeBlogThe Problem With Being a Good MeditatorAudio MeditationsPurposeThe Problem With Being a Good MeditatorJBJames BarazPublished December 12, 2017 · Updated October 21, 2026 · 1 min read0:000:0015301×DownloadLead practices for others? Create your own in MindfulPro (14-day free trial) →A talk by James Baraz, a co-founding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center, on the problem with being a good meditator. He talks about how conceit, anxiety, and restlessness can cling and hide behind a mask of accomplishments. More from: James Baraz Website Teaching Schedule Dharma Talks Introductory Meditation Class Books Share Copy linkContinue readingTaking Refuge in Awareness with Phillip MoffittRead How to Mindfully Notice Our Body and EmotionsRead How to Accept Life As It UnfoldsRead