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Beauty and Joy, Even When the World is Too Much
Constant exposure to news and social media expose us to suffering, corruption, violence, disasters, and uncertainty. We discuss, share our creative ideas, donate, volunteer, pray—until we’re emotionally exhausted or numb. We feel that we should be concerned, but it’s just too much all the time for too long a time.…
Music and The Musician
Excerpted from a talk “Music—the Flow of Life” by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, October 1, 1975, Iowa “The purpose of music is to create or to generate those very delicate impulses of bliss we call emotions. And let that most delicate value of life be a direct experience. And with this,…
The Extraordinary Pianist Hiroko Sasaki: Silence in Performance
An Interview by Janet Hoffman Internationally acclaimed pianist Hiroko Sasaki has earned recognition for performances distinguished by expressive depth, profound musical sensitivity, and technical brilliance. Born in Japan, Hiroko has appeared as a soloist with major orchestras and in recital throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, captivating her audiences. In…
Our Inner Advantage in an Unsettling World
In our modern world, just being aware of what is happening around us can diminish our sense of well-being. So just for a change, a couple of times a day, look within instead. In the mind’s relentless search for security and happiness, our individual leanings find endless directions to pursue—travel,…
An Interview of Dr. Amy Knoblock-Hahn: Advancing Health Through Nutrition and Lifestyle
Dr. Amy Knoblock-Hahn, PhD, MPH, MS, RDN, LD is a nationally recognized nutrition scientist, registered dietitian, educator, and public health leader whose work integrates nutrition, technology, behavioral science, and food systems to improve health outcomes. A former faculty member at Saint Louis University and Fontbonne University, and currently a registered…
Development of Perfect Mind-Body Coordination: The TM Program to Improve Athletic Performance
Maharishi, July 27, 1975, Courchevel, France Maharishi: “It’s really very satisfactory to see that those experts in the body are now looking into the field of consciousness. Actually, consciousness is a field of all possibilities. All the athletes know that their mind has to be in deep coordination with the…
This Summer, Let TM for Women be Your Travel Guide to the Ultimate Stay-cation
Originally published on July 12, 2023 Why do people go on vacation? To get out of their tiresome daily routine, to experience something new, to relax? The Transcendental Meditation technique is a way to take a break from our pursuits and passions and responsibilities for 20 minutes twice a day by allowing…
Wisdom Keepers: The Role of Grandmothers
Grandmothers have long held a subtle yet powerful role in human society as repositories of wisdom, emotional grounding, and stability within families and communities. Across cultures, older women have traditionally served as moral guides and calming presences during times of stress, conflict, and uncertainty. Cultures around the world recognize and…
The Family of Nations
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, July 31, 1975, Seelisburg, Switzerland “When we look into the possibility of developing a united nation, unity of all nations, what we find is that unity of nations can only be secured on a permanent basis if the procedure of the development of the individual nation develops…
What Your Child Will Get out of Transcendental Meditation
You love your children—they are the sun and the moon and the stars. But sometimes they have difficulties you don’t know how to address successfully. Fortunately, children, as early as age 10, can learn and practice Transcendental Meditation easily in the same way adults are taught. This article discusses what…









