I was involved with Transcendental Meditation after leaving the Navy. Pretty diligent about it for couple of years. For me, it was more of a mental exercise that left me feeling rested, relaxed, mentally sharp and focussed. I enjoyed it at the time but let the wild side of life intrude. Probably wouldn’t hurt to revisit it.
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TM is purely inviting the demon whose name you chanted to take over your eternity.
Every mantra is the name of a demon.
I also took TM in college and I also found it excellent for staying sharp and rested. I was given a one-word mantra.
I still use the mantra as an aid to falling to sleep.
Jerry Seinfeld is also into Transcendental Meditation from before he was famous. He meditates twice a day and totally subscribes to the practice.
As a result, I called my local TM center and am making plans to take it up to see if it solves some of the problems of aging.
I’d love to hear your experiences.