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Tm: Discovering Inner Energy and Overcoming Stress
A psychiatrist, an artist, and a social scientist suggest social implications of the mental and physical development fostered by the simple meditation technique taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
290 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1974
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Harold H. Bloomfield
61 books8 followersBloomfield was born on October 8, 1944, in New York, NY to an accountant and housewife. He grew up in New York City and showed interest in becoming a psychiatrist at age seven.
Bloomfield graduated cum laude with a B.S. from the University of Pittsburgh and from the SUNY Downstate Medical Center with an M.D. with honors.
He worked at the Kaiser Foundation's hospital in San Francisco as an intern from 1969 to 1970. He did his psychiatric residency at Yale University School of Medicine from 1970 to 1973.
He received the David Berger Award in 1978 and the Golden Apple Award in 1982. He worked at the Institute of Psychophysiological Medicine in El Cajon, CA from 1970 to 1973 and became its director of psychiatry in 1974. He became a professor of psychiatry at Maharishi International University in 1974. He was adjunct professor of psychiatry at Union Graduate School and director of his own practice called Age of Enlightenment Center for Holistic Health in San Diego, California from 1972 to 1973.
Bloomfield has authored or co-authored 20 books and was a founder of the American Holistic Medical Association. He is the author of Making Peace with your Parents, Making Peace with Yourself, Making Peace with Your Step-Parents, Making Peace with Your Past, Hypericum (St. John's Wort) & Depression, How to Heal Depression, and the bestsellers How to Survive the Loss of a Love and TM: Discovering Inner Energy and Overcoming Stress. According to his publisher his books have sold more than seven million copies and have been translated into over 30 languages.
According to a 1986 survey published in the American Journal of Psychotherapy Bloomfield's book, How to Survive the Loss of a Love, was one of the top ten self-help books recommended by the 123 American psychologists in the survey. Bloomfield received the Theodor Geisel Book Award in 1999.
Bloomfield was influenced by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and traveled with the Maharishi in India. He was a candidate for Governor of California in 1998 on the Natural Law Party ticket and received 27,000 votes.
He has appeared in numerous TV shows including Larry King Live, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, CNN, Good Morning America and 20/20. His work has also been reported in Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Health, Prevention, Cosmopolitan and Forbes.
Bloomfield's book Making Peace with God was published in October 2003.
Bloomfield has received the Medical Self-Care Book of the Year Award and the American Holistic Health Association Lifetime Achievement Award.
Bloomfield graduated cum laude with a B.S. from the University of Pittsburgh and from the SUNY Downstate Medical Center with an M.D. with honors.
He worked at the Kaiser Foundation's hospital in San Francisco as an intern from 1969 to 1970. He did his psychiatric residency at Yale University School of Medicine from 1970 to 1973.
He received the David Berger Award in 1978 and the Golden Apple Award in 1982. He worked at the Institute of Psychophysiological Medicine in El Cajon, CA from 1970 to 1973 and became its director of psychiatry in 1974. He became a professor of psychiatry at Maharishi International University in 1974. He was adjunct professor of psychiatry at Union Graduate School and director of his own practice called Age of Enlightenment Center for Holistic Health in San Diego, California from 1972 to 1973.
Bloomfield has authored or co-authored 20 books and was a founder of the American Holistic Medical Association. He is the author of Making Peace with your Parents, Making Peace with Yourself, Making Peace with Your Step-Parents, Making Peace with Your Past, Hypericum (St. John's Wort) & Depression, How to Heal Depression, and the bestsellers How to Survive the Loss of a Love and TM: Discovering Inner Energy and Overcoming Stress. According to his publisher his books have sold more than seven million copies and have been translated into over 30 languages.
According to a 1986 survey published in the American Journal of Psychotherapy Bloomfield's book, How to Survive the Loss of a Love, was one of the top ten self-help books recommended by the 123 American psychologists in the survey. Bloomfield received the Theodor Geisel Book Award in 1999.
Bloomfield was influenced by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and traveled with the Maharishi in India. He was a candidate for Governor of California in 1998 on the Natural Law Party ticket and received 27,000 votes.
He has appeared in numerous TV shows including Larry King Live, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, CNN, Good Morning America and 20/20. His work has also been reported in Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Health, Prevention, Cosmopolitan and Forbes.
Bloomfield's book Making Peace with God was published in October 2003.
Bloomfield has received the Medical Self-Care Book of the Year Award and the American Holistic Health Association Lifetime Achievement Award.
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October 2, 2016This also was part of the box of books series. It was actually quite a bit better than I thought it was going to be. A lot of studies conducted on the ability of Transcendental Meditation to affect bodily change. I have always want to try to be more consistent with this practice and got a fair deal of inspiration.
Highlights:
1. The books suggest that you can reach a higher state of REM via meditation than just sleep. That sounds so nice!
2. The book suggests that various ailments including lactic build-up can be alleviated naturally in the body with just a bid of meditation.
3. Heart rate and weight loss can accompany the improved state.
4. Mental focus to accomplish large projects such as a thesis are made easier.
5. Less deterioration of cells.
Highlights:
1. The books suggest that you can reach a higher state of REM via meditation than just sleep. That sounds so nice!
2. The book suggests that various ailments including lactic build-up can be alleviated naturally in the body with just a bid of meditation.
3. Heart rate and weight loss can accompany the improved state.
4. Mental focus to accomplish large projects such as a thesis are made easier.
5. Less deterioration of cells.
March 20, 2022
I thought this book would describe how to practice TM. That was not its purpose at all. About a third of the book read as an advertisement/sales pitch to sign up for TM training courses or bring them to your school/business.
The middle part of the book was a very readable (for a non biochemist/ non scientist) discussion of biochemistry and neurological brainwave patterns, and how these correspond to the 7 levels of consciousness. That middle section was good enough to keep me reading.
The middle part of the book was a very readable (for a non biochemist/ non scientist) discussion of biochemistry and neurological brainwave patterns, and how these correspond to the 7 levels of consciousness. That middle section was good enough to keep me reading.
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July 30, 2024**"TM: How Meditation Can Reduce Stress" by Harold Bloomfield** explores the benefits of Transcendental Meditation (TM) in managing and reducing stress. Here’s a synopsis:
**Overview:**
The book offers an accessible introduction to TM, a form of meditation that aims to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Bloomfield presents TM as a practical tool for stress management and personal growth.
**Key Topics:**
- **Introduction to TM:** Bloomfield explains the principles of TM, including its origins, techniques, and the science behind its practice. He emphasizes its simplicity and effectiveness compared to other stress-reduction methods.
- **Stress Reduction:** The book discusses how TM helps in alleviating stress by creating a state of restful awareness. Bloomfield describes how regular practice can lead to a decrease in anxiety, improved mental clarity, and emotional balance.
- **Benefits of TM:** The author highlights various benefits of TM, including enhanced focus, better sleep, and increased overall well-being. He also addresses potential improvements in physical health related to reduced stress.
- **Practical Advice:** Bloomfield provides practical tips on how to incorporate TM into daily life, including setting up a regular practice schedule and overcoming common obstacles to meditation.
- **Personal Stories:** The book includes testimonials and personal stories from individuals who have experienced positive changes in their lives through TM.
**Strengths:**
- **Clear Explanation:** Bloomfield offers a straightforward and easy-to-understand explanation of TM, making it accessible to beginners.
- **Practical Application:** The book provides actionable advice on integrating TM into daily routines for stress management.
**Considerations:**
- **Focus on TM:** The book primarily promotes TM as a solution for stress, which may not cover other meditation techniques or stress-reduction methods in detail.
**Overall Impression:**
*"TM: How Meditation Can Reduce Stress"* by Harold Bloomfield is a practical guide for those interested in learning about TM and its benefits for stress management. It provides a clear introduction to the practice and offers practical advice for incorporating TM into everyday life to achieve greater stress relief and well-being.
**Overview:**
The book offers an accessible introduction to TM, a form of meditation that aims to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Bloomfield presents TM as a practical tool for stress management and personal growth.
**Key Topics:**
- **Introduction to TM:** Bloomfield explains the principles of TM, including its origins, techniques, and the science behind its practice. He emphasizes its simplicity and effectiveness compared to other stress-reduction methods.
- **Stress Reduction:** The book discusses how TM helps in alleviating stress by creating a state of restful awareness. Bloomfield describes how regular practice can lead to a decrease in anxiety, improved mental clarity, and emotional balance.
- **Benefits of TM:** The author highlights various benefits of TM, including enhanced focus, better sleep, and increased overall well-being. He also addresses potential improvements in physical health related to reduced stress.
- **Practical Advice:** Bloomfield provides practical tips on how to incorporate TM into daily life, including setting up a regular practice schedule and overcoming common obstacles to meditation.
- **Personal Stories:** The book includes testimonials and personal stories from individuals who have experienced positive changes in their lives through TM.
**Strengths:**
- **Clear Explanation:** Bloomfield offers a straightforward and easy-to-understand explanation of TM, making it accessible to beginners.
- **Practical Application:** The book provides actionable advice on integrating TM into daily routines for stress management.
**Considerations:**
- **Focus on TM:** The book primarily promotes TM as a solution for stress, which may not cover other meditation techniques or stress-reduction methods in detail.
**Overall Impression:**
*"TM: How Meditation Can Reduce Stress"* by Harold Bloomfield is a practical guide for those interested in learning about TM and its benefits for stress management. It provides a clear introduction to the practice and offers practical advice for incorporating TM into everyday life to achieve greater stress relief and well-being.
January 5, 2023
Went back and forth between three and four stars for this one. It’s not an explanation of transcendental meditation as I hoped it would be. But of course it’s not, you need to pay for that. I’ve done enough meditating and studying of mantras by now that I can understand the likely approach, and I’m not sure why you need to pay to get access to this teaching.
Still, it was really interesting to read about the research that went into the effects of transcendental meditation. The book definitely reads like a sales pitch at times, but there is enough substance that this book is worthwhile for anyone wanting to learn about the Vedic history and scientific backing of this meditation style.
Still, it was really interesting to read about the research that went into the effects of transcendental meditation. The book definitely reads like a sales pitch at times, but there is enough substance that this book is worthwhile for anyone wanting to learn about the Vedic history and scientific backing of this meditation style.
May 20, 2023
Although this is an outdated book published in 1975 and there have been over 300 subsequent scientific research peer reviewed studies regarding transcendental meditation over the last several decades, there are facts mentioned in this book that are not included in subsequent TM books. The information is arranged in such a fashion that the reader gains a more insightful understanding of the material. I would highly recommend this book. I would also include "Science of Being and the Art of Living Transcendental Meditation" by Maharishi and "Supermind" and "Transcendence" (audio book) both by Norman E Rosenthal.
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