Arianna Huffington is a bright lady. Author, commentator, politician and founder of The Huffington Post, Arianna is an achiever. She’s had an idea.
Her idea is a small one, she says, but it will unlock lots of big ideas. Her idea is sleep. The way to a more productive and more joyful life is to get enough sleep.
Brilliant people in London and elsewhere make bad decisions because they are tired. Lack of sleep can have disastrous consequences. It is associated with anxiety and depression.
So, says Ms Huffington, ‘I urge you to shut your eyes and discover the power of sleep.’
It’s a good idea. Here’s another.
Enjoy a level of rest that is more profound than deep sleep. Do so regularly for short periods. It’s called Transcendental Meditation.
Easy to learn
TM is a simple mental technique. It’s easy to learn and easy to practice. The mind settles effortlessly into silence once it knows how to. The body follows naturally.
‘What is best for our own lives and careers is also what is best for the world’, says Ms Huffington. This is true in spades for Transcendental Meditation.
After the deep rest of meditation, action is supremely effective and fulfilling.
Unique state
In 1976 Paul Dash and Charles Alexander from the University of California published their research on Transcendental Meditation. They concluded that this simple mental technique gives rise to a unique physiological state of restful alertness. Their findings have been confirmed by subsequent research.
Transcendental consciousness is infinite peace in unbounded silence. It is readily available through the technique of Transcendental Meditation.
There’s no doubt that sleep is important. So too is transcendence. Getting enough of both is vital for a balanced and fulfilled life.
To find about courses in Transcendental Meditation in London, phone Anna Creese, TM teacher, on 09794 697 607.
Reference:
- Dash P. and Alexander C., Electrophysiological Characteristics during Transcendental Meditation: A Pilot Study. Division of Natural and Social Sciences, University of California, Santa Cruz, USA. 1976
