Daryl Wood's Blog

It was roughly thirty-three years ago that I learned the technique of Transcendental Meditation. Surprisingly, it was my father who “discovered” it and when the opportunity came up, I was drawn to the idea of being calm and clear. It worked when I used it and over the years I found lots of distractions to keep me from deepening my practice.

That changed when my house guest arrived for her annual six-week summer retreat. Talking about her experience in an ashram I suddenly knew that what was missing for me was the beautiful feeling of being connected to the universe that I experienced during meditations. My sporadic habit had robbed me of the enormous benefits I knew were available to me. And yet, I’d had this conversation many times before – with myself, with friends and with clients. What was stopping me from doing what I knew would change my life?

Before I launched into my typical analytical response, I meditated. Sinking into the space was like going home and I knew instantly that I was “back”. I’m recommitted and I’m not asking questions – I’m just doing it. How many times have I said to a client “just do it”. No drama. No discussion. No excuses. Just do the thing you know will empower you.

So it is that I am full out participating in a meditation practice. I imagine it will change my life because it always has and indeed it happened immediately. I look forward to the day I meditate on the shores of Georgian Bay with my retreat women. What might be possible from that collective vibration?