McCartney, Jr: meditation and vegetarianism [transcendental meditation family -- Paul_&_James_McCartney] Paul McCartney with his 2-year old son James, 1979. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Meet James McCartney, a musician. He is the only son of The Beatles member Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney and that celebrity background could be a burden. Yet it seems that James has managed to keep feet firmly on the ground. Vegetarianism from mother James McCartney's mother Linda was a passionate animal rights activist. She even founded a company which is still operational today in marketing vegetarian meals. (You can actually check out many delicious vegetarian recipes <http://www.lindamccartneyfoods.co.uk/ourstory/linda/#> à la Linda McCartney on the company's site!) [linda and james-mccartney transcendental-meditation] Linda McCartney In honour of his mother's sentiment, James is also a firm vegetarian. In a recent interview <http://paulontheruntour.blogspot.com/2013/04/james-mccartney-interview-\ inspirational.html> to a friend Arvind Devalia, James explained his dietary principles: I am very keen to always eat well I have a vegetarian diet leaning towards veganism. My parents taught me from a very young age to be compassionate towards all sentient beings. I know that this may sound very Buddhist, but that's what I really do believe." and Transcendental Meditation from father Another thing which keeps James going through all the gruelling days of a touring musician is Transcendental Meditation <http://tmhome.com/news/transcendental-meditation-in-world-press/james-m\ ccartney-meditation-from-father-vegetarianism-from-mother/what-is-transc\ endental-meditation> . Where eating habits came from his mother, the technique for mental balance comes from his father, Paul McCartney. [Beatles contact with Maharishi Transcendental Meditation in Rishikesh] Beatles members, including Paul McCartney, were students of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. This photo is taken during their visit to Maharishi in India, Rishikesh To support me in my daily life, I have already developed a solid self-care routine which involves healthy eating, regular exercise and of course meditation," says James. Transcendental Meditation (TM) plays a big role in my life as it has done for my father and the other Beatles. I meditate regularly twice a day and I have learnt 4 advanced TM techniques. I find that just 30 minutes of Transcendental Meditation refreshes me as if I had slept a few hours!" James stresses the importance of regularity in practice. As a musician, he knows fully well that any form of human activity has to be sustained from moment to moment. With regular meditation practice McCartney junior has witnessed increasing calm and happiness in his existence: You'll snap out of situations in which previously you might have stressed yourself out." [james-mccartney-meditation] In November 2012, James McCartney performed at a London benefit for the David Lynch Foundation <http://tmhome.com/news/transcendental-meditation-in-world-press/david-l\ ynch-foundation-powered-by-and-for-transcendental-meditation/> , which his father also supports. James will host a DLF event at the Bonnaroo Music Festival <http://www.looktothestars.org/news/10271-james-mccartney-to-host-david-\ lynch-foundation-event> on June 15, 2013. Despite seeing huge benefits in Transcendental Meditation, James McCartney remains very tolerant and non-sectarian in his encouragement for a basic spiritual orientation. He says that if you practice TM daily, you'll soon find out why it is different from other spiritual techniques. Nevertheless, people are different and have to find a yogic path which suits their particular human condition: It's more important to choose a method that resonates with you, and follow it every day." * James McCartney is presently touring the US, giving 47 gigs in 2 months. His first full length album, Me, was released at the end of May. Visit James McCartney's website <http://www.jamesmccartney.com/> [james-mccartney-transcendental-meditation] Look up what other famous people have to say <http://tmhome.com/news/transformation/famous-people-who-meditate/> about Transcendental Meditation! * * *
