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The Purpose of Life is the Expansion of Happiness
From my very first meditation, I experienced that true, lasting happiness comes from within. On my tenth birthday, I learned Transcendental Meditation—a gift from my Dad, a TM teacher, who taught me the technique. I
In Partnership with Nature: Interview with Farmer Holly Reichert
Today, 1.2 million farmers, more than a third of all US agricultural producers, are women. Women farmers find their relationship with the land to be intimate, precious and healing. The increasing number of women in
Are You a Worried Mom?
There is rarely a higher mission for a mother than finding the best ways to raise her children. Moms are eager to learn new ideas about parenting their children—what works and what doesn’t. As someone
More Free Than the Founding Fathers Knew Possible
The US Constitution, as ratified in 1788, did not mention women at all. The Founding Fathers did not consider women to be full citizens and did not grant us any specific rights. Especially after 1920,
Transcendental Meditation Strengthens Heart Health in Women of All Ages
There are many choices a woman can make to protect her heart health and possibly the most powerful of these is to learn and regularly practice the Transcendental Meditation technique. It’s estimated that 80% of heart disease,
How Does Transcendental Meditation Heal the Mind?
An excerpt of a lecture by Maharishi on May 2, 1959 “How does meditation heal the mind? The suffering, the agony of mind is: the poor fellow is not satisfied for his thirst of happiness.
Countering ADHD: From Girlhood to Womanhood
Although symptoms of ADHD can manifest in girlhood and continue undiagnosed and untreated into and through a woman’s adult life, learning the Transcendental Meditation technique can effectively intervene at any time starting at age ten. A piece
Meditation and the Ideally Tranquil Journey into Motherhood
Originally posted on June 12, 2024 “A mother’s life is the expression of the creative power of nature.” – Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Pregnancy, while often sweet and joyful, can also be a time of exhaustion
Unlocking Wellness: Help for Mental Health
Even before the strain on mental health caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, a significant number of American women were already prioritizing self-care and well-being. The mental health crisis is a complex and multifaceted issue that
Broken Heart Syndrome: How Heartbreak (and Loneliness, Depression and Anxiety) Affects Your Health
“Broken heart syndrome is the dilation and stunning of the heart, appearing as a heart-attack, solely by the surge of stress hormones in the body. It occurs due to stressful situations, and the heart looks