I don't use Google search - but about 5 years ago, a digital security professional tried to stay clear of google and made it for about 6 weeks before falling into an API. They are everywhere. I use Brave, but it is impossible to know for example with email, what other people are using, including businesses. So, even if not using any Google products, they still find ways to track.

I meditate every day, and I rarely confuse the two :)

You must be experienced!!