David Lynch Foundation Interview
Almost 80 percent of US adults report that the coronavirus pandemic is a significant source of anxiety in their lives. But even before COVID struck, a third of Americans described their lives as extremely stressful.
The David Lynch Foundation believes in the healing power of the Transcendental Meditation technique.
Find out how sitting quietly twice a day for 20 minutes could dramatically improve your wellbeing.
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December 20, 2022
David Lynch Foundation Is Relieving Society’s Stress Through Transcendental Meditation
#454 Great.com Talks With... David Lynch Foundation
Daily meditation is proven to confer a whole host of mental and physical benefits. The frenetic pace of modern life can take a huge toll and it’s important that we give ourselves a chance to unwind. In this episode we talked with Joshua Pittman from the David Lynch Foundation about the Transcendental Meditation technique and relieving society’s stress.
What Is Transcendental Meditation?
Transcendental Meditation is about relaxing the mind and reaching a state of calmness. It differs from other forms of meditation by focusing on the repetition of a silent sound known as a ‘mantra’ so the practitioner can achieve stillness and feel energized.
The David Lynch Foundation promotes Transcendental Meditation as a way of healing stress, anxiety, PTSD and other mental health illnesses. Joshua explains that it’s not just about relieving health issues retroactively. One of the main benefits of Transcendental Meditation is its ability to fortify our bodies and minds and make us more resilient.
For many of us, unplugging is the hard part. Constant work calls, social media stories and the ping of news notifications all distract us from our thoughts and keep us in a state of semi-engagement. But it is especially hard when you are working on the frontline, fighting against a deadly pandemic.
One of the David Lynch Foundation’s recent initiatives, Heal The Healers, aims to relieve the heightened stress felt by medical professionals during the pandemic.
Listen to the whole interview to find out about the foundation’s initiative to help treat veterans suffering from mental trauma. You can find their latest events here. The David Lynch Foundation also welcomes donations.
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