“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
- A Return to the Self:
Aspects of Meditation - The Mind Within the Mind:
What Is Transcendence?
Part II: Healing
- Decompression:
Managing Toxic Stress
Part III: Transformation
- Turning Off the Brain’s Alarm System:
Treating Anxiety and Anger - The Schoolboy Who Pulled His Hair Out:
Attention, Priorities, and Effectiveness - Helping the Spikes and Valleys:
Meditation and Moods - Silencing the Bubble Machine:
Addiction and Recovery - An Island of Safety in a Sea of Trouble:
Transformation in Schools - Learning to Love Yourself:
The Long Road Back from Prison - Self-actualization—Your Personal Best
Part IV: Harmony
- Harmony: Coherence at Many Levels
Appendix: Answers to Questions About Transcendental Meditation: An Expert’s Perspective