It was during this turbulent time in my life that a friend introduced me to Transcendental Meditation.

I was apprehensive at first, but after my first meditation session, I noticed a significant difference. My mind appeared to have calmed down, and the tiger that always seemed to be chasing me – a symptom of post-traumatic stress – that tiger was gone, at least for a small amount of time. And my sleep gradually began to improve.

Of course, things don’t change overnight. Creating change requires time and dedication. But practicing Transcendental Meditation has allowed me to re-focus my life on what is truly important.

Today, I am a whole person again. The past resurfaces every now and then, and feelings of inadequacy arise, but I now have my TM practice to bring me back to my core self, to stop the racing thoughts and anxiety. I no longer isolate myself when I feel overwhelmed or like nobody understands.

Moreover, as a writer, I have become consistently creative. The changes that I attribute to my TM practice have allowed the art to flow through me, instead of encountering frequent blocks or feeling pressure.

The quality of my whole life has changed. I feel that I can actually enjoy life and my connection with my son and others around me.