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I think Thoreau was a better writer in the sense of these passages because he went way more in depth with how he felt about Transcendentalism. One of the main quote that i see proves that he is better "I wanted to live deep and suck out the marrow of life", this is a good quote because it is saying that he wants to get the most

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“Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind”

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“Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind”

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I relate to this quote in some ways but not all because 1. your own mind and self happiness is most important without a doubt because that's yourself and you need to be happy with yourself, 2. There is sacred things in this world, more then i can come up with on my mind, but yea there are sacred things in life but self happiness is most important.

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This relates to me because i find the sea/ocean extremely peaceful and can be one of the best places to relax.

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Katie Karlson wanted to start a meditation practice, but couldn't find the right fit. Mindfulness meditation didn't work for her. Neither did focusing on her breath, which just made her anxiety worse. Guided meditations helped, but Karlson wanted something she could do on her own without relying on a tool or app.

So when her boss, who happens to be spiritual guru Gabrielle Bernstein, wrote about her experience learning transcendental meditation (aka TM), the 34-year old from Ann Arbor, MI was sold.
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While Karlson didn't expect TM to be a cure-all, she says it's taught her to quiet the physical symptoms of her anxiety and to find a calmer state of mind in her daily life. Plus, now she can literally breathe. "Since I've practiced TM, I noticed pretty quickly that I could take a full breath in a situation where my anxiety was spiked or heightened. That's not something I could do before," she says. "It's a beautiful ritual to start the day. It's energizing and I feel more awake."

Karlson isn't the only one to swear by the profound effects of transcendental meditation. Devotees include celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Jerry Seinfeld, Cameron Diaz and Oprah, titans of Wall Street, the Beatles and the wellness-obsessed.
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But TM is cloaked in a bit of mystery. What exactly is transcendental meditation and how does it differ from other forms of meditation? Here's what you need to know.

Desperately Seeking Transcendence

As you may have noticed, meditation is everywhere. With the constant binging, beeping and noise in our everyday lives, who wouldn't want a super-easy way to find quiet and peace?

That's the promise of TM. Twice a day, you close your eyes, sit comfortably for 20 minutes and silently repeat a mantra or meaningless word in your head. The mantra is specially chosen for you by your TM teacher to access an internal state of calm.

Bob Roth, Executive Director of the David Lynch Foundation - an organization that promotes the practice of TM - describes it as a way to tap into the deep levels of the mind. He likens it to diving into the depths of the ocean where it is still and quiet, far below the breaking waves and turbulent surface of the water. That's where TM takes you.

But the practice isn't tied to a specific religion or philosophy, and you don't have to change your diet or lifestyle. In fact, you don't need to believe in the practice in order for it to work, says Roth.
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"I found more peace, clarity of mind and energy. Stress affected me much less."

John Allon was skeptical when he first learned about transcendental meditation during his senior year of college. He visited his younger brother who has recently learned the practice and noticed his subtle transformation. "I didn't know meditation from a hole in the ground but whatever he had, I wanted a taste of it," he says. After a weekend on a TM retreat, he came back to school and smiled the entire week. "I was in such a state of euphoria the likes of which I had never experienced before," Allon says, who now lives in Fairfield, Iowa and has been teaching TM for 46 years. "I found more peace, clarity of mind and energy. Stress affected me much less."

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But doesn't that sound like the promise of every other type of meditation? Yes and no. Roth says that there are three unique types of meditation, each with its specific purpose.

With focused attention meditation, like zen meditation, you concentrate on one specific thing - a sound, a body part, a picture - in order to train and clear your mind. With open-monitoring techniques like mindfulness meditation, you teach your mind to dispassionately observe your thoughts or body sensations and stay in the present moment. This can also be a helpful coping mechanism. Both of these meditation practices require controlling the mind to a certain extent.

In contrast, self-transcending practices, like TM, don't involve concentrating or training of your mind. It's effortless, says Roth. "The repetition of the mantra isn't to focus your attention or blot out other thoughts. It's a subtle mechanism to turn your attention within," he says. That inward focus allows you to settle into a natural state of calm alertness. In other words, you have a transcendent experience.

"When you access that level during TM, you experience a profound rest that eliminates the build up of deeply rooted stress and tension, improves health and wakes up and improves the cognitive function of the brain." Research has found that TM reduced blood pressure, cortisol levels and even stress and trauma in populations like male inmates.

The other difference? You learn the practice in-person with a certified TM teacher. No YouTube video, online course, book or app necessary. To get started, you attend an introductory workshop, meet privately with an instructor (who gives you your mantra and teaches you to use it properly) and take a four-day course - all for close to $1,000.

Some scoff at the high price tag as a money-making scheme. However, the Maharishi Foundation USA, a nonprofit organization that teaches TM, claims that proceeds go to support initiatives to teach TM to under-served populations. (Think: at-risk youth, veterans and those involved in the criminal justice system.)

Is Transcendental Meditation Right for You?

Whether you practice TM, mindfulness-based meditation or focused attention, there's no denying that meditation is a good thing with benefits for your physical and mental health. If you're curious about transcendental meditation and have the resources to invest, you could try it for yourself.

Just remember, finding the right meditation practice for you can be like finding the glass slipper. You may have to try a few different methods before you find the best fit.

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What Is Transcendental Meditation (and How Does It Work)?

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Katie Karlson wanted to start a meditation practice, but couldn't find the right fit. Mindfulness meditation didn't work for her. Neither did focusing on her breath, which just made her anxiety worse. Guided meditations helped, but Karlson wanted something she could do on her own without relying on a tool or app.

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The scenery of this picture and how she is sitting watching over a rising sun coming over a beautiful mountain range. The way that she is blocking off the sun but can still see the morning glare of it is just perfect. I learned from looking at this picture that every morning that you wake up and open your eyes to take a breath is a blessing.

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We often get emails, messages, and posts inquiring into how exactly the Transcendental Meditation technique is different from other forms of meditation. We thought now would be a good time to zero in on some basics about TM, especially today, when meditation practices have seen a resurgence in popularity. We want to take time to emphasize how the TM technique is unique among all meditations.

A recent article helped to answer some basic questions about what the Transcendental Meditation technique is, isn't, how it works, and what it does. We've edited and added to this article to best answer some of the most popular questions.
What is Transcendental Meditation?
Transcendental Meditation, commonly known as "TM", has been called "the purest, simplest, and most effective form of meditation." The TM technique is a simple, effortless technique of self-transcending. This means that it naturally and easily recharges the physiology - creating a brighter, more positive state of mind and body.
How do you do it?
The TM technique is taught in a standardized course format over a period of four consecutive days. It is taught by a certified TM teacher. TM is practiced twice a day for 20 minutes, while comfortably seated with the eyes closed. It can be done almost anywhere, including on a train, a plane, or in a car (as long as you're not the one driving).

In Transcendental Meditation, the mind effortlessly experiences a state of calm, using a mantra that is personal and private. A mantra is a sound or word that has no meaning, and creates a positive influence for the individual.
Where does it come from?
Transcendental Meditation is a practice that has been preserved by an oral tradition that is thousands of years old and was revived by its founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. It is practiced by millions worldwide, regardless of background, religion, or political viewpoint. There is no philosophy, lifestyle, or religious beliefs associated with TM.
How does it work?
To better understand how the TM technique works, we use an ocean analogy.

Imagine that you're on a small boat in the middle of the ocean and suddenly there's a tidal wave more than 200 meters high. It might look like the ocean is in a state of intense activity. However, if you did a cross-section of the wave, you would see that the ocean is actually absolutely still and calm at the bottom; there is lots of activity on the surface, while utter peace permeates its depths.

Similarly, this is how the mind functions. Day-to-day, there is a lot going on, and there's constant activity on the surface of our mind as we think about the hundreds of things we have to do.

But during the TM technique, our mind settles, and we experience a profound state of inner silence. With continued practice, that inner calm remains as we go through our day.
Are there any other benefits?
Studies show that during the practice of the TM technique, the mind settles and we experience a profound level of rest that in many cases, is even deeper than when you sleep, and releases tension and anxiety.

Studies also show a profound impact on the amygdala, the frontal lobe, and both hemispheres of the brain. The TM technique reinforces the connections between the frontal lobe and the posterior part of the brain, which improves decision making, planning, judgement, and reasoning.
What about health?
During the day, if we feel anxious, cortisol is secreted by the adrenal gland. However, during TM practice, cortisol levels are reduced up to 30% while levels of serotonin and prolactin tend to increase. This increases our feelings of happiness and well-being.

Regular practice of TM is also associated with a significant decrease in high blood pressure - according to the American Heart Association, which recommends considering TM as a part of one's heart health plan. It also has been verified to reduce cholesterol, risk of stroke, arteriosclerosis, and heart attack.
Is it that simple?
Yes. Just like the ocean, a deep universal calm exists deep within all of us.

The TM technique is the most effective way to experience that inner calm and to integrate it, naturally and effortlessly, into life.

Happy 2017. May this new year bring to you brightness and joy.

"Whatever we put our attention on will grow stronger in life." - Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

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We often get emails, messages, and posts inquiring into how exactly the Transcendental Meditation technique is different from other forms of meditation. We thought now would be a good time to zero in on some basics about TM, especially today, when meditation practices have seen a resurgence in popularity.

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"Put me on a mountain"
"You do yours and ill do mine"
"do your own thing"
This is an example of self reliance because it is talking about how he wants to be alone and to put him by him self.

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