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“From my
early research experience, I took away several important lessons: to listen carefully to my patients; to be open to new observations; and never to ignore the importance of the obvious, like light and dark.”

table of contents

Part I: Transcendence

Introduction: My Journey Back

  1. A Return to the Self:
    Aspects of Meditation
  2. The Mind Within the Mind:
    What Is Transcendence?

Part II: Healing

  1. Decompression:
    Managing Toxic Stress

Part III: Transformation

  1. Turning Off the Brain’s Alarm System:
    Treating Anxiety and Anger
  2. The Schoolboy Who Pulled His Hair Out:
    Attention, Priorities, and Effectiveness
  3. Helping the Spikes and Valleys:
    Meditation and Moods
  4. Silencing the Bubble Machine:
    Addiction and Recovery
  5. An Island of Safety in a Sea of Trouble:
    Transformation in Schools
  6. Learning to Love Yourself:
    The Long Road Back from Prison
  7. Self-actualization—Your Personal Best

Part IV: Harmony

  1. Harmony: Coherence at Many Levels

Appendix: Answers to Questions About Transcendental Meditation: An Expert’s Perspective