Betsy’s Story
When I first discovered Vedic Meditation I was working at the University. I felt pretty good about my life; I loved teaching, I had a great job, a lovely husband and a beautiful house and community. But I often felt stressed and tired. Repeating thought patterns filled my head with useless chatter. I suffered from the effects of perfectionism, a lack of reasonable boundaries, and not prioritizing self-care. I figured “everyone feels this way”, I said “this is just the way life is”. Little did I know…
this is not the way life needs to be!
I learned Vedic Meditation, and things began to change. Deep-seated stresses began to unwind. I reacted to situations less and took action in my own interest more. I was calmer and felt more capable. I was finally able to relax. I discovered deep recesses of ability I never knew I had. I found a well of creativity waiting to be tapped. I felt like my life had more time and space: more time to laugh and play and enjoy.
Vedic meditation allows us to tap into a natural ability to reestablish equilibrium, reset our mental state. It increases resilience and adaptability. As my meditation practice grew, I adjusted to the new normal, I found a new baseline, and this new baseline is one of more happiness, more joy and more stability in my life.
Eventually I joined my teacher Thom Knoles at his highly selective residential training program for teachers where I became a Vedic Meditation teacher. I am so happy to have the chance to introduce others to a technique that has improved my life and outlook and brought me so much peace.
I look forward to meeting you!