Finding Stillness in the Storm | Daniel Siegel Alonso
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Carving out moments of tranquility in the frenetic symphony of modern life can feel like an impossible feat. Yet, the quest for inner peace and mental well-being remains an ever-present human desire. Enter transcendental meditation (TM), an ancient practice experiencing a resurgence in popularity, particularly when taken outdoors. Daniel Siegel Alonso is a proponent of open-air TM. He posits that by combining TM’s proven benefits with nature’s restorative power, practitioners can unlock a deeper level of inner peace and connection. Transcendental meditation, developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the 1950s, is a practice designed to transcend the constant chatter of the mind and achieve a state of pure awareness. Unlike mindfulness meditation, which focuses on observing thoughts and emotions without judgment, TM utilizes a mantra, a silently repeated word or phrase, to guide the attention inwards effortlessly. This effortless quality distinguishes TM from other forms of meditation, mak