Re: [FairfieldLife] Transcendental Meditation is a natural and effective cure for mental illness.
Yes, anixiety disorders, depressive disorders, but absolutely not psychosis, it only makes it worse, much worse. --- suziezuzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Transcendental Meditation is a natural and effective cure for mental illness. A large body of research has demonstrated that Transcendental Meditation produces comprehensive improvements in mental health, enhancing positive features and reducing various forms of psychological distress. A systematic review of 144 studies found that Transcendental Meditation was markedly more effective in reducing anxiety than other techniques (including progressive muscular relaxation, methods claimed to induce a 'relaxation response', and other forms of meditation) The superiority of Transcendental Meditation remained highly significant when only the strongest and most rigorous studies were included in the analysis. Transcendental Meditation has also consistently been found to reduce depression, hostility, and emotional instability, indicating the growth of a more stable, balanced, and resilient personality In another statistical review of 42 independent research results, Transcendental Meditation was found to be three times as effective as other meditation and relaxation procedures in increasing self- actualization-an overall measure of positive mental health and personal development. Further analysis revealed that the technique is exceptionally effective in developing three independent components of this dimension: emotional maturity, a resilient sense of self, and a positive, integrated perspective on ourselves and the world An exhaustive survey conducted by the Swedish National Health Board found evidence that psychiatric hospital admissions may be much less common among people practicing Transcendental Meditation than in the general population The following excerpt is from Maharishi's book The Science of Being and Art of living Mental health depends upon the normal functioning of the nervous system, so that the full mind is brought to bear upon the external world. The normal functioning of the nervous system results in physical good health so that the body is able to carry out the dictates of the mind, fulfill its desires, and fulfill the purpose of existence. As long as the coordination of the mind with the nervous system is intact, mental health is maintained. When this coordination breaks down, either because of some failure on the part of the mind or of the nervous system, ill health is the result. Such failure of the mind is brought about by a continued inability to fulfill its desires. The main reason for this is weakness in the clarity and power of thought, which thus fails to stimulate the nervous system to the extent that it can successfully carry out the activity needed for fulfillment of the desire. For the most thorough coordination and the most perfect functioning, a profound power of thought on the part of the mind, together with a corresponding efficient executive ability in the nervous system, is required. The integrity of the organic nature of the nervous system is certainly as essential as the power of the mind. As far as their functioning is concerned, they are interdependent. It has been found that while the nervous system remains unchanged, an improvement of the state of the mind results in an improved state of thinking and better coordination between the mind and the world around it. When the full mind is brought out to express itself in the external world, the subject comes into a more perfect and rewarding relationship with the needs of the mind. A mind that is happy and contented produces health. It has also been found that, if the physical state of the nervous system is improved by means of medicine, while the state of mind remains the same, the thinking becomes more profound and the mind functions more energetically and more efficiently. Thus, we find that the mind and the nervous system are interdependent, but since the mind is obviously of a more subtle nature than its organ, the nervous system, it seems wiser to assume that the mind is primary. Any number of factors might interfere with the growth of a tree, but weakness in the seed itself would overshadow them all in importance. In the same way, any number of factors might prevent the fulfillment of a need, but weakness of the power of thought must certainly overshadow the rest. A strong seed will produce a tree even in a desert, while no amount of nurturing will help a weak seed. If the basic power of thought is strong, it will find its way to fulfillment. If, because of the failure to satisfy the needs and desires of the mind, discontent begins to produce tension within it, then the way to remove these tensions will be to strengthen the mind by
Re: [FairfieldLife] Transcendental Meditation is a natural and effective cure for mental illness.
On Nov 27, 2006, at 7:36 AM, Peter wrote: Yes, anixiety disorders, depressive disorders, but absolutely not psychosis, it only makes it worse, much worse. Well, and it can be contraindicated in anxiety disorders, borderlines and depression, esp since it can increase anxiety and increase depression. See: Astin J, Shapiro SL, Schwartz GER. Meditation. In: Novey DW, editor. Clinician's complete reference to complementary and alternative medicine. St Louis: Mosby, 2000; 73-85. Potential adverse effects of meditation include psychological symptoms such as tension, anxiety, depression, and confusion. A syndrome termed meditation sickness has been recognised. Meditation is contraindicated in patients with psychotic or borderline personality disorders.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Transcendental Meditation is a natural and effective cure for mental illness.
In my tradition we don't teach anyone with a mental disorder. Instead we have external healing techniques that can help. I can recall a few psychotics I checked that really shouldn't have been doing TM. I couldn't tell them that of course. Peter wrote: Yes, anixiety disorders, depressive disorders, but absolutely not psychosis, it only makes it worse, much worse. --- suziezuzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Transcendental Meditation is a natural and effective cure for mental illness. A large body of research has demonstrated that Transcendental Meditation produces comprehensive improvements in mental health, enhancing positive features and reducing various forms of psychological distress. A systematic review of 144 studies found that Transcendental Meditation was markedly more effective in reducing anxiety than other techniques (including progressive muscular relaxation, methods claimed to induce a 'relaxation response', and other forms of meditation) The superiority of Transcendental Meditation remained highly significant when only the strongest and most rigorous studies were included in the analysis. Transcendental Meditation has also consistently been found to reduce depression, hostility, and emotional instability, indicating the growth of a more stable, balanced, and resilient personality In another statistical review of 42 independent research results, Transcendental Meditation was found to be three times as effective as other meditation and relaxation procedures in increasing self- actualization-an overall measure of positive mental health and personal development. Further analysis revealed that the technique is exceptionally effective in developing three independent components of this dimension: emotional maturity, a resilient sense of self, and a positive, integrated perspective on ourselves and the world An exhaustive survey conducted by the Swedish National Health Board found evidence that psychiatric hospital admissions may be much less common among people practicing Transcendental Meditation than in the general population The following excerpt is from Maharishi's book The Science of Being and Art of living Mental health depends upon the normal functioning of the nervous system, so that the full mind is brought to bear upon the external world. The normal functioning of the nervous system results in physical good health so that the body is able to carry out the dictates of the mind, fulfill its desires, and fulfill the purpose of existence. As long as the coordination of the mind with the nervous system is intact, mental health is maintained. When this coordination breaks down, either because of some failure on the part of the mind or of the nervous system, ill health is the result. Such failure of the mind is brought about by a continued inability to fulfill its desires. The main reason for this is weakness in the clarity and power of thought, which thus fails to stimulate the nervous system to the extent that it can successfully carry out the activity needed for fulfillment of the desire. For the most thorough coordination and the most perfect functioning, a profound power of thought on the part of the mind, together with a corresponding efficient executive ability in the nervous system, is required. The integrity of the organic nature of the nervous system is certainly as essential as the power of the mind. As far as their functioning is concerned, they are interdependent. It has been found that while the nervous system remains unchanged, an improvement of the state of the mind results in an improved state of thinking and better coordination between the mind and the world around it. When the full mind is brought out to express itself in the external world, the subject comes into a more perfect and rewarding relationship with the needs of the mind. A mind that is happy and contented produces health. It has also been found that, if the physical state of the nervous system is improved by means of medicine, while the state of mind remains the same, the thinking becomes more profound and the mind functions more energetically and more efficiently. Thus, we find that the mind and the nervous system are interdependent, but since the mind is obviously of a more subtle nature than its organ, the nervous system, it seems wiser to assume that the mind is primary. Any number of factors might interfere with the growth of a tree, but weakness in the seed itself would overshadow them all in importance. In the same way, any number of factors might prevent the fulfillment of a need, but weakness of the power of thought must certainly overshadow the rest. A strong seed will produce a tree even in a desert, while no amount of nurturing will help a weak seed. If the basic power of thought
Re: [FairfieldLife] Transcendental Meditation is a natural and effective cure for mental illness.
If only I had a nickel for every self-actualized sidha I've met. I could buy a popsicle. --- suziezuzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Transcendental Meditation is a natural and effective cure for mental illness. A large body of research has demonstrated that Transcendental Meditation produces comprehensive improvements in mental health, enhancing positive features and reducing various forms of psychological distress. A systematic review of 144 studies found that Transcendental Meditation was markedly more effective in reducing anxiety than other techniques (including progressive muscular relaxation, methods claimed to induce a 'relaxation response', and other forms of meditation) The superiority of Transcendental Meditation remained highly significant when only the strongest and most rigorous studies were included in the analysis. Transcendental Meditation has also consistently been found to reduce depression, hostility, and emotional instability, indicating the growth of a more stable, balanced, and resilient personality In another statistical review of 42 independent research results, Transcendental Meditation was found to be three times as effective as other meditation and relaxation procedures in increasing self- actualization-an overall measure of positive mental health and personal development. Further analysis revealed that the technique is exceptionally effective in developing three independent components of this dimension: emotional maturity, a resilient sense of self, and a positive, integrated perspective on ourselves and the world An exhaustive survey conducted by the Swedish National Health Board found evidence that psychiatric hospital admissions may be much less common among people practicing Transcendental Meditation than in the general population The following excerpt is from Maharishi's book The Science of Being and Art of living Mental health depends upon the normal functioning of the nervous system, so that the full mind is brought to bear upon the external world. The normal functioning of the nervous system results in physical good health so that the body is able to carry out the dictates of the mind, fulfill its desires, and fulfill the purpose of existence. As long as the coordination of the mind with the nervous system is intact, mental health is maintained. When this coordination breaks down, either because of some failure on the part of the mind or of the nervous system, ill health is the result. Such failure of the mind is brought about by a continued inability to fulfill its desires. The main reason for this is weakness in the clarity and power of thought, which thus fails to stimulate the nervous system to the extent that it can successfully carry out the activity needed for fulfillment of the desire. For the most thorough coordination and the most perfect functioning, a profound power of thought on the part of the mind, together with a corresponding efficient executive ability in the nervous system, is required. The integrity of the organic nature of the nervous system is certainly as essential as the power of the mind. As far as their functioning is concerned, they are interdependent. It has been found that while the nervous system remains unchanged, an improvement of the state of the mind results in an improved state of thinking and better coordination between the mind and the world around it. When the full mind is brought out to express itself in the external world, the subject comes into a more perfect and rewarding relationship with the needs of the mind. A mind that is happy and contented produces health. It has also been found that, if the physical state of the nervous system is improved by means of medicine, while the state of mind remains the same, the thinking becomes more profound and the mind functions more energetically and more efficiently. Thus, we find that the mind and the nervous system are interdependent, but since the mind is obviously of a more subtle nature than its organ, the nervous system, it seems wiser to assume that the mind is primary. Any number of factors might interfere with the growth of a tree, but weakness in the seed itself would overshadow them all in importance. In the same way, any number of factors might prevent the fulfillment of a need, but weakness of the power of thought must certainly overshadow the rest. A strong seed will produce a tree even in a desert, while no amount of nurturing will help a weak seed. If the basic power of thought is strong, it will find its way to fulfillment. If, because of the failure to satisfy the needs and desires of the mind, discontent begins to produce tension within it, then the way to remove these tensions will be to strengthen the mind by increasing its power to
