Why I Built Zenta – A Terminal Tool for Mindful Breathing

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ihiep · 11h ago

After building Zenta, a small tool to help me pause and breathe during work, I felt the need to write down the story behind it. It’s not just about the tool — it’s about what changed in me: how presence, breath, and simple philosophy became part of my life as a developer. I’m sharing this in case it resonates with someone else on a similar path.

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Why I Built Zenta – A Terminal Tool for Mindful Breathing

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