I Never Believed Transcendental Meditation Would Benefit Me

A year ago I was unhappy with the direction of my life. I was out of shape, overtired, and depressed. I was merely going through the motions of waking, working and sleeping. Read more

When I Hung Up The Uniform, I Kind Of Fell Apart

When Paul Downs retired from 11 years in the Marine Corps, he “kind of fell apart.” He recounts, “The traumas that I brought into the Marine Corps caught up. That led to a pretty detailed plan for suicide.” Read more

Meditation Is Not All “Listening To The Wind And The Trees And The Birds”

“I actually was not a believer in meditation. I always thought meditation was something that you had to clear your head [to do], which was something that I was really awful at. I thought you had to focus on something…but it was surprisingly really easy.” Read more

Finding Stillness Beyond The Surface

“I feel more depth and equanimity…there is a part of me that is deeper and unshakable. That part offers a little whispered voice during those really tough moments, that says: this is the surface. There is something beyond this, and you are fine there.” Read more

Effortless Meditation For Children (Because Anxiety Doesn’t Care How Old You Are)

Although kids rarely beg their parents to find them a meditation teacher, research indicates that when they establish a practice, the Transcendental Meditation technique benefits them just as it does adults. Read more

TM & Mindfulness – What’s the Difference?

Donna Rockwell, a clinical psychologist and mindfulness teacher, learned the TM technique recently, and spoke to Bob Roth about her thoughts on the effortlessness of TM practice, for his book, Strength in Stillness. Read more

How the Transcendental Meditation Technique Can Make Your Year Even Better

We’re excited about the start of a fresh, new year. As always, there is so much to be grateful and hopeful for in the coming year. What are some of your reflections and resolutions for the new year? Read more

Navigating Anxiety in Your Thirties

In her early twenties, Josie Overmyer picked up and moved across the country. That influential move was the first time she remembers the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique playing a role in mitigating stress in her life, helping to spark her into a particularly creative period of songwriting. Today, her creative endeavors are focused in a new direction: entrepreneurship.

Josie talks to us about the role that anxiety plays in her life while pursuing a new career, and how she maximizes her productivity with the help of TM… Read more

A Baseball Player’s Guide to a Meaningful Life

For Steven Baxter growing up, purpose was connected to the routine of playing baseball, a sport which defined his upbringing and high-school years. Without that structure, Steven had to redefine what a fulfilling life looked like… Read more

How to Neutralize Stress in the Workplace

In today’s work environment, finding a way to balance stress and peak performance is critical for a thriving career and a balanced life. This article talks about one professional’s way of doing just that. Read More