Tom North is the author of True North – The Shocking Truth About “Yours, Mine and Ours” They appeared to be the blissful Beardsleys, the happily blended family-eight of Helen North’s, ten of Frank Beardsley’s, and two children from their union. A family so famous in America that Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda played the parents in the box office smash–Yours Mine and Ours. But they were anything from blissful; in fact they were the beaten and battered Beardsleys. That’s the real hidden story behind the spotlight…. But True North is much more than an inspiring and powerful account of a man who rose to success against all odds. It’s a story of how Transcendental Meditation (TM) brought peace to Tom North and saved his life.

From 2004 to 2012, researchers at the University of Wisconsin conducted tests on Buddhist monks performing a variety of meditation exercises. Among the results they gained some insights into how meditation makes you happy: A French genetic scientist may seem like an unusual person to hold the title – but Matthieu Ricard is the world’s happiest man, according to researchers. The 66-year-old turned his back on Parisian intellectual life 40 years ago and moved to India to study Buddhism. He is now a close confidante of the Dalai Lama and respected western scholar of religion. Now it seems daily meditation has had other benefits – enhancing Mr Ricard’s capacity for joy…

QuantumWorld.tv is a wonderful resource for education in the fields of alternative medicine, meditation, neuroscience and more. Check out this fascinating video with Dr. Joe Dispenza and Dr. Jeffrey Fannin: Brain, Mind and the Placebo Effect. The video explores the world of Brain, Mind, and the Placebo Effect through neuroscience and brain mapping. They also discuss the work these two esteemed doctors have done together and the research that they have collaborated on at Dr. Joe Dispenza’s conferences around the world will also be discussed. Dr. Dispenza also spoke about his book “You Are The Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter.”

Meditation for Beginners: 20 Practical Tips for Quieting the Mind by Todd Goldfarb at the We The Change blog. Meditation is the art of focusing 100% of your attention in one area. The practice comes with a myriad of well-publicized health benefits including increased concentration, decreased anxiety, and a general feeling of happiness. Although a great number of people try meditation at some point in their lives, a small percentage actually stick with it for the long-term.

Ronald Alexander, Ph.D. is the author of the widely acclaimed book, Wise Mind, Open Mind: Finding Purpose and Meaning in Times of Crisis, Loss, and Change. Dr. Alexander is a leader in the field of Mindfulness Meditation, having learned firsthand what a difference it could make in one’s life. His unique method combines ancient wisdom teachings with positive psychology and creative thinking. www.ronaldalexander.com

“…Active Meditation is an evolutionary process of releasing our stress and pent up emotions from the body while simultaneously being engaged in witnessing and dis-identifying from our thoughts and emotions. There are several evolutionary Active Meditation techniques devised by the Indian mystic Osho for the contemporary man and woman. They have been practiced by millions of people around the globe since the mid 1970’s with outstanding results. These meditation techniques aid the modern-day seeker to experience inner silence and stillness a lot faster than what can be achieved through a long practice of passive sitting…”

It’s 6 AM, the morning is covered in darkness, and before you’ve gotten out of bed you’re already planning your day. From what you’ll have for breakfast to the extra-curricular activities you need to attend for your kids, you have a busy schedule… so who has time for health?

“Divided into two parts, this wonderful article by Adam Khan, author of the book Self-Help Stuff That Works, really offers a lot of important information on meditation as well as an exercise. ” After meditating, your reaction to stressful events changes. Events that would normally make you feel stressed don’t make you feel as stressed, and your feelings of stress don’t last as long.”

The Meditating President: Joachim Chissano of Mozambique In 1992, after decades of devastating civil war, Joachim Chissan, head of the victorious side, assumed the office of President of Mozambique. He then surprised the world by forgiving the opposing forces, promising not to retaliate and giving them a place in the political system.