Forever Grateful

On TM, Lifting Barbells, and Smelling the Roses

At 63, Laura Eiman reconnected with her TM practice, became a champion weightlifter, and finally started finding inner peace and happiness.

Such a Life-Changer in Such a Short Time

D.M.: “Life has been a lot less stressful. Actually, I notice I have little to no stress… My mind seems clear, and I really don’t feel anxious anymore. You probably hear things like this all of the time, but for me this is a miracle!” (Read more)

The Only Thing That Helps Me Through as a Caregiver

“The calm and the deep peace, the deep rest, the comfort and consolation, the relief and release, the emotional stability, and the motivation of my Transcendental Meditation practice,” writes Bruce Merchant.

Discovering My Self

John Harvey: “I am not sure how to fully explain the changes in my life since beginning the Transcendental Meditation program, other than to describe who I was before and who I am today. Prior to learning the TM technique, I was certainly seeking something, anything…” (Read more)

The Interconnectedness of the Universe

“The first time I did the TM technique I thought, ‘This is it!’ The peace that swept through me was the thing I was looking for,” writes Michael Funk. “I haven’t missed a day since, and every time I practice, I still come out with that feeling.”

Shy Girl Dreaming

Linda Egenes: “My daily TM practice had such a profound effect on my life that, after graduating with my degree in elementary education, I became a teacher of TM. Here was the missing element in education—the thing I had been looking for: the simple, effortless technique that could help every child express the creativity, intelligence, and goodness that is inside them. Learning to teach the TM program was the fulfillment of my dream to help children grow and learn.”

Energy, Happiness, and Creativity

“I learned the Transcendental Meditation technique five years ago. I loved it from the first practice, and I still love it. It gives me self-confidence, energy, happiness, and creativity.” —Anita Tilly, eco-fashion designer

My Journey from Physician to TM Teacher

“To be able to pass on this simple formula for experiencing inner silence and enlivening the innate intelligence of the mind and body has been the fulfillment of my dream of really helping people to live better lives,” writes D. Edwards Smith, M.D.

A Childhood Dream Realized

John Miller, a Vietnam-era veteran, shares his long-sought awakening to bliss: “a sweet, tender mood; softness; nearly brought tears. Felt like who I am. Just what I’d sought for decades.”

Grateful for Transcending

“The moment I learned TM, it was like falling in love. I felt like I had been a seeker before, and suddenly I was a knower. I was so grateful for that experience of transcending, after looking so long for a deeper experience of consciousness.” —Jennifer O’Laughlin, Yoga instructor and studio owner

Trekking 1000s of Miles with TM

“I am 68 years old and have gone back to being an avid trekker,” writes Ted Stekkinger. “I realized that you are never too old to go after your dreams, and my Transcendental Meditation practice has helped me realize those dreams.”