Are you looking for effortless serenity—a respite from the rollercoaster of life and a new avenue for self-care and spiritual growth? Check out this week's article, Transcedental Meditation: Finding Your Innermost Self.

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Transcedental Meditation: Finding Your Innermost Self

An effortless technique to allow the mind to settle inward, beyond thinking, to experience pure awareness is what Transcedental Meditation is all about. It does not require any lifestyle changes. The late Maharishi Mahesh Yogi derived TM from the ancient Vedic tradition of India.

There are two types of pain you will go through in life: the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Discipline weighs ounces while regret weights tons.

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Self-discipline

Self discipline is a learned behavior. It requires practice and repetition in your day-to-day life.

It does not mean your new regimen needs to be entirely cold turkey, hard core, or drill sergeant-like in execution. In fact, giving yourself zero wiggle room often results in failures, disappointments, and giving into your old ways.

You will have ups and downs, fabulous successes, and flat out failures. The key is to keep moving forward. When you have a setback, acknowledge what caused it and move on. It is easy to get wrapped up in guilt, anger, or frustration, but these emotions will not help build improve self discipline. Instead, use the hiccups in your plan as learning experiences for the future. Forgive yourself, and get back in the saddle ASAP. The longer you’re off your game, the harder it is to keep going in a positive direction.

Fresh Cherry and Corn Salad  

Makes: 8 Serving

Nutritional Information:
Per Serving

Calories:215 Kcal, Fat: 10 g, Carbohydrate: 29 g, Protein: 6 g, Fiber: 3 g.

Ingredients:
 

Dressing Ingredients

• 1/2 medium shallot, finely chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

• Salt and freshly ground black or white pepper to taste

Salad Ingredients

• 5 ounces baby arugula or baby spinach

• 4 ears cooked fresh corn, kernels sliced off cob

• 1/2 cup finely sliced red onion

• 3/4 cup feta cheese

• 1 lb. fresh dark cherries, pitted, sliced in half

Directions:

• In small mixing bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Whisk well.

• In large salad bowl combine arugula, corn and onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

• Arrange salad on individual dishes and sprinkle with feta. Top with cherries and serve.

 Source: AICR