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How Transcendental Meditation Can Bring Balance to Your Life

September 26, 2017 By PW Editorial Team

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Like most parents, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced something similar to what we described in a previous article here on ParentWonder. While being a parent can be a wonderful thing, it’s also stressful, especially due to the fact you’re most likely handling numerous responsibilities on a daily basis.

With that in mind, it’s not surprising that various forms of relaxation techniques are becoming popular among parents. Transcendental meditation is one popular trend being lauded as a solution to help you regain your peace of mind and take back control over your wellbeing.

WebMD defined transcendental meditation, sometimes referred to as simply TM, as the practice in which a person silently utters a mantra repeatedly within a certain time period, while keeping their eyes closed. According to practitioners, this helps you achieve proper focus, while learning how to achieve stillness and stability.

There is increasing empirical evidence that TM can actually result in a variety of health benefits. An article on the Huffington Post talks about some of the effects, which includes lower blood pressure, increased insulin resistance, and a lower risk of having a heart attack or stroke. The practice has also been proven to bring about several psychological benefits too, including reduced stress and anxiety, better management of emotions, improved memory, and even aiding self-realisation.

Due to its numerous benefits, TM attracts all sorts of practitioners from all walks of life. The most notable of which are high profile actors and actresses who find that TM helps provide balance to their hectic lifestyle. Take for instance David Lynch who is known for his surrealist films. The American director even created the David Lynch Foundation to support the teachings of transcendental meditation to anyone who is compelled to try TM for the first time.

In an interview with Los Angeles Times, the filmmaker attributed stress as the culprit behind a variety of illnesses and problems, and explained that TM can actually help manage the condition so you become calmer and more open to new experiences. He even said that transcendental meditation can help unlock creativity. The director stated, “You want more ideas, you want more energy to do the work and more happiness in the doing – where are all of these things? They are within… I think ideas are out there and you catch them like how you catch fish.” He continued, “The more consciousness you have, the deeper you can catch those ideas.”

Heather Graham, who was introduced to TM by Lynch when they were working on Twin Peaks, credited the meditation technique for helping her manage her anxiety. She admitted in a Today interview that she suffers from anxiety, and credited TM for helping her keep her thoughts in check. She said, “I’m kinda high-strung, so it’s easy to get anxious. But TM calms you down. It helps you find that peaceful place inside yourself – so whenever your life is going a bit crazy, it reminds you how to be really centred.” The starlet, who is the new face of the popular online community Foxy Bingo, pairs TM with yoga to help her manage her stress and allow her to balance both her personal and professional activities more effectively.

While it can be difficult to squeeze meditation into your busy schedule, it’s crucial that you take the time to do it or another similar ritual for your own peace of mind and wellbeing. In another article here on ParentWonder, we talked about the importance of spending time by yourself to help you de-stress and replenish your vitality so you can provide better care for your loved ones, too. If your schedule is full to the brim, remember what we said in ’38 Life Lessons I’ve Learned in 38 Years’: any activity can be a form of meditation if we focus on the things we are doing at the moment, instead of getting distracted about what happened in the past or the prospects of the future.

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Filed Under: Health and Fitness

Kung Fu Master’s View on Spanking

October 7, 2014 By PW Editorial Team

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Photo Credit: Jenni C

Ed. Note: Matt Furey is a man of multiple talents. To begin with, he is a wrestler and Chinese kung fu master. He is also a bestselling author in the area of self-empowerment. It’s interesting to see a “violent” guy talks about spanking. With permission, I have reproduced his article on how he handles spanking. Read on to find out what he has to say.

 

Over the past two weeks I’ve been listening to accusations of child abuse involving NFL running back Adrian Peterson and his four-year old son.

The allegations go way beyond a slap or swat on the rumpus. Word is that the boy sustained welts and bruises all over his body. Some of the wounds supposedly drew blood.

Last Wednesday, whilst driving to practice Tai Chi, I turned on the radio and instead of music, I listened to a call-in show. Guess what the topic of conversation was?

“Should you spank your child and if you do, when does a spanking cross the line and equal abuse?” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Parenting

Best time to have sex?

July 2, 2012 By PW Editorial Team

I can’t help but to notice this.

It’s good to try something different once in a while. Just to inject freshness into our lives.

Reason: When things get routine, we tend to get bored.

Sex included. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sex & Intimacy

8 Tips for Being the Best Single Parent a Child Can Get

December 29, 2011 By PW Editorial Team

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Photo Credit: Kathryn Rotondo

This is a guest post from Laura Cecil.

There is a paradox for children living in a single parent home. Life at home is often more peaceful with a single parent, than it is in a contentious two parent family. Unfortunately, life outside the single parent home is more often troublesome for the child because of unfair stereotypes. Broken home and dysfunctional home are terms bandied about by those who don’t know what they are talking about. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Parenting

Want to have a baby? Make financial plans for the big day

November 30, 2011 By PW Editorial Team

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Photo Credit: Pawel Loj

This is a guest post from Laura Cecil.

My dad used to quip that “Babies are like used cars – easy to get but expensive to maintain.” Having three children myself now, I can see the truth to his observation. If you are making plans to have a baby, you’ll be able to plan early for the financial needs that will be incurred. If, on the other hand, the blessed event is somewhat of a surprise, the financial planning will be necessary with a bit more urgency. Some helpful tips are given below to help you develop your financial plan. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Family Finances

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