Comments on: Meditation and the brain http://appropriateresponse.wordpress.com/2009/04/24/meditation-and-the-brain/ Find Out for Yourself Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:14:24 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: understandingcat http://appropriateresponse.wordpress.com/2009/04/24/meditation-and-the-brain/#comment-296 understandingcat Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:04:25 +0000 http://appropriateresponse.wordpress.com/?p=1406#comment-296 Hi RiverRunner! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I too believe that if people spent some time in meditation there would be less war and (self)distructive behavour and hope more people will discover the benefits of meditation,whatever the type may be. In the West we are pretty fortunate to be able to pick and choose whatever suits us most. How did you come to TM? The best of luck! Meta, Irina Hi RiverRunner!

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I too believe that if people spent some time in meditation there would be less war and (self)distructive behavour and hope more people will discover the benefits of meditation,whatever the type may be. In the West we are pretty fortunate to be able to pick and choose whatever suits us most. How did you come to TM?

The best of luck!

Meta,

Irina

]]> By: understandingcat http://appropriateresponse.wordpress.com/2009/04/24/meditation-and-the-brain/#comment-295 understandingcat Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:44:46 +0000 http://appropriateresponse.wordpress.com/?p=1406#comment-295 Hey Jean! Thanks for stopping by and leaving the comment! I will definately check the site as I am curious in TM as a creativity enhancer :-). I cannot compare TM to other types of meditation as I only practiced Vipassana (Insight or Mindfullness) Meditation and zazen (Zen meditation) but with those two we learn to stay with whatever arises, even "uncomfortable" feelings like anxiety and see feelings for what they are. This might not seem like a short term anxiety reduction strategy (but it is when one just looks at the emotion or feeling and not the thoughts that we connect to it) but it is very helpful in everyday life. If you read this answer, do you mind sharing how YOU came to TM? Was it the first type you tried or have you done anything else before and then chose TM for some particular reason? Meta, Irina Hey Jean!

Thanks for stopping by and leaving the comment! I will definately check the site as I am curious in TM as a creativity enhancer :-) .

I cannot compare TM to other types of meditation as I only practiced Vipassana (Insight or Mindfullness) Meditation and zazen (Zen meditation) but with those two we learn to stay with whatever arises, even “uncomfortable” feelings like anxiety and see feelings for what they are. This might not seem like a short term anxiety reduction strategy (but it is when one just looks at the emotion or feeling and not the thoughts that we connect to it) but it is very helpful in everyday life.

If you read this answer, do you mind sharing how YOU came to TM? Was it the first type you tried or have you done anything else before and then chose TM for some particular reason?

Meta,

Irina

]]> By: understandingcat http://appropriateresponse.wordpress.com/2009/04/24/meditation-and-the-brain/#comment-294 understandingcat Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:15:13 +0000 http://appropriateresponse.wordpress.com/?p=1406#comment-294 Wow, a blog specifically on TM! Thanks, I will check it out :-) Meta, Irina Wow, a blog specifically on TM! Thanks, I will check it out :-)

Meta,

Irina

]]> By: understandingcat http://appropriateresponse.wordpress.com/2009/04/24/meditation-and-the-brain/#comment-293 understandingcat Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:11:12 +0000 http://appropriateresponse.wordpress.com/?p=1406#comment-293 Hey CandyShoes! Thanks for your comment and the advice. I will check the site. Lots of positive words on TM! :-) Meta, Irina Hey CandyShoes!

Thanks for your comment and the advice. I will check the site. Lots of positive words on TM! :-)

Meta,

Irina

]]> By: Jean Tobin http://appropriateresponse.wordpress.com/2009/04/24/meditation-and-the-brain/#comment-288 Jean Tobin Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:48:37 +0000 http://appropriateresponse.wordpress.com/?p=1406#comment-288 Yes, I practice Transcendental Meditation (tm.org) and have noticed all of the benefits mentioned and much more. Transcendental Meditation and it's benefits cannot be lumped into a category with any other meditations. For example, there was a study comparing TM to any other mental technique that had published research on "anxiety reduction" and TM was found to be at least twice as effective and if the researchers only considered research that had been rigorously done, then TM was found to be three to four times as effective. In addition the benefits that TM brings to brain functioning as evidenced by the brain waive research done on TM is absolutely unprecedented. These are just two examples. Many more can be found on the TM.org website. Yes, I practice Transcendental Meditation (tm.org) and have noticed all of the benefits mentioned and much more. Transcendental Meditation and it’s benefits cannot be lumped into a category with any other meditations. For example, there was a study comparing TM to any other mental technique that had published research on “anxiety reduction” and TM was found to be at least twice as effective and if the researchers only considered research that had been rigorously done, then TM was found to be three to four times as effective. In addition the benefits that TM brings to brain functioning as evidenced by the brain waive research done on TM is absolutely unprecedented. These are just two examples. Many more can be found on the TM.org website.

]]> By: RiverRunner http://appropriateresponse.wordpress.com/2009/04/24/meditation-and-the-brain/#comment-287 RiverRunner Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:05:51 +0000 http://appropriateresponse.wordpress.com/?p=1406#comment-287 I have been practicing Transcendental Meditation for over 13 years and can say first-hand how powerful it is for reducing stress and maintaining good health. I am thankful David Lynch has stepped out to support TM in a big way through his foundation. His idea of instructing one million at-risk youth to meditate is something which I think will have an enormously beneficial impact on those kids lives and the communities in which they live. I wish David and his foundation the best of luck! I have been practicing Transcendental Meditation for over 13 years and can say first-hand how powerful it is for reducing stress and maintaining good health. I am thankful David Lynch has stepped out to support TM in a big way through his foundation. His idea of instructing one million at-risk youth to meditate is something which I think will have an enormously beneficial impact on those kids lives and the communities in which they live. I wish David and his foundation the best of luck!

]]> By: candyshoes http://appropriateresponse.wordpress.com/2009/04/24/meditation-and-the-brain/#comment-286 candyshoes Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:27:11 +0000 http://appropriateresponse.wordpress.com/?p=1406#comment-286 I have been doing TM for years and have nothing but good effect from the twice-daily practice. It reduces stress, keeps me healthy and happy. It makes mind calm and orderly. And it is completely effortless to do, and so simple to learn. And what I also like about TM is that there are over 600 studies showing how good it is for my mind and body. Have a look at the web site www.TM.org for all scoop on the Transcendental Meditation program. I have been doing TM for years and have nothing but good effect from the twice-daily practice. It reduces stress, keeps me healthy and happy. It makes mind calm and orderly. And it is completely effortless to do, and so simple to learn. And what I also like about TM is that there are over 600 studies showing how good it is for my mind and body. Have a look at the web site http://www.TM.org for all scoop on the Transcendental Meditation program.

]]> By: Dr. Keith DeBoer http://appropriateresponse.wordpress.com/2009/04/24/meditation-and-the-brain/#comment-284 Dr. Keith DeBoer Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:48:58 +0000 http://appropriateresponse.wordpress.com/?p=1406#comment-284 Nice article! If anyone is interested in reading my blog "How to Learn Transcendental Meditation" just click on my name above. Peace! Nice article! If anyone is interested in reading my blog “How to Learn Transcendental Meditation” just click on my name above. Peace!

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