Occupy Consciousness: Healing the Collective Mind

We all want a better world, yet like many we don't have time to protest for social change. What if there was a way to uplift the collective mind through our own consciousness? Not by thinking about it, but by transcending to the deepest, most silent level of unity where we're all connected. 


In support of social change, there's another powerful approach, one that's complimentary to all viewpoints -- an approach essential to social evolution, yet so quiet it's easily drowned out amid the general media's focus on the obvious and sensational.

That approach: meditation.

"Change Begins Within"

Real change begins within. Our world is as we are. It will always be necessary to affect responsible change on the outside, but whatever good can be accomplished in society depends on the quality of heart and mind of those creating the change -- individually and collectively.

Besides, everybody needs to dissolve stress, and research shows that effective meditation is the most powerful stress buster there is. Stress wears you down. It clouds your mind and diverts you from right decisions. Doctors say it can kill you. And the total stress of all individuals coalesces to become collective stress--affecting the overall quality of life in society.

Imagine: countless numbers of people across the country, in their homes or together in meditation halls, sitting, closing their eyes and transcending, experiencing a level of consciousness where we're all interconnected. What if, by silently stirring this underlying, unified field, an influence of orderliness and cooperation could be created throughout collective consciousness -- dissolving social tensions and relieving government gridlock, stimulating economic confidence and supporting positive change? Learn how to meditate

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Meditating Moms: Nourishing your self from the inside out.

We’d like to think we’ll be able to ignore our needs while taking care of children, work and home. But, becoming overwhelmed with responsibilities, many mothers are tired, anxious or depressed. Moms need meditation probably more than anyone.

Many mothers find that fitting meditation into their day more than makes up for the time it takes. The Transcendental Meditation technique is easy to learn and effortless to practice. Its a powerfully effective stress buster that doesn't require clearing your busy mind of thoughts or having to concentrate or focus. Research has found that TM practice produces a state of profound relaxation, much deeper than ordinary rest and accompanied by increased alertness and orderly brain function. Regular practice results in decreased depression and anxiety, reduced insomnia and hypertension.

By diving deep within during TM practice the mind effortlessly settles to quieter levels of thinking and transcends the worries, pressures and agitation of the surface mind. Experiencing inner silence, happiness and energy not only replenishes our depleted reserves but creates vibrant consciousness and a naturally relaxed, stress resilient physiology. Intuition, patience, wisdom, love, all the divine qualities associated with Motherhood grow spontaneously with the deep rest and nourishment gained from regular TM practice.

Whether it's during your baby's nap, or after the kids go to or come home from school, taking time to meditate prepares you for being ‘on’ for others. If you work outside the home, meditating first thing in the morning or on your break at work may be best.

At the Asheville, NC Center for the Transcendental Meditation program, moms meet-up for group meditation and inspiration regularly. Child care is provided for young children, so moms can easily take a 'time in' while kids enjoy playing in the peaceful atmosphere and bliss of the TM center.

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