tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92141145663850102092024-02-20T18:30:44.799-08:00The Meditation InitiativeTMIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660946361691236688noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214114566385010209.post-85204381895073515542011-11-09T17:26:00.000-08:002011-11-09T17:26:29.450-08:00Meditation for Daily Living with Jeff Zlotnik of The Meditation Initiative<div style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.636em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/57375/meditation-for-daily-living-with-jeff-zlotnik-of-the-meditation-initiative" target="_blank">Click Here</a> to listen to the radio show!</div><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 1.636em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111111; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Join Kathryn as she talks with Jeff Zlotnik about the benefits of meditation. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.636em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.kathryncloward.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Jeff-Zlotnik_Bio-Pic.jpg" style="color: #6f277b; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><img alt="" class="alignright size-full wp-image-431" height="173" src="http://www.kathryncloward.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Jeff-Zlotnik_Bio-Pic.jpg" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; float: right; margin-bottom: 1.636em; margin-left: 1.636em; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Jeff Zlotnik" width="119" /></a>Jeff is the founder and Executive Director of <a href="http://www.meditationinitiative.org/" style="color: #6f277b; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" target="_blank" title="The Meditation Initiative ">The Meditation Initiative</a>, a not for profit organization that provides free meditation classes for children, adults, and seniors to help reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus and attention, and share tools for anger management while improving overall health and well-being. Jeff will share his unique approach to meditation, and techniques to create a space for mindful breathing, and perhaps will inspire you to include a practice of meditation in your daily routine. If you are seeking harmony for your life, you will benefit from learning Jeff’s approach to meditation.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.636em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.kathryncloward.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/The-Meditation-Initiative.jpg" style="color: #6f277b; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-432" height="89" src="http://www.kathryncloward.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/The-Meditation-Initiative-300x111.jpg" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; float: left; margin-bottom: 1.636em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 1.636em; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="The Meditation Initiative" width="240" /></a>Jeff Zlotnik is the Founder and Executive Director of The Meditation Initiative. He is purposeful in bringing awareness to the mental health benefits of mindfulness and meditation. Jeff began his meditation practice in 1996 while receiving his BA in Psychology at the University of Arizona. He has led meditation to thousands of people, and is passionate about inspiring people to experience the benefits of intentional breathing. Some of his most passionate areas of focus include working with school-aged children, senior citizens, prisoners, and wounded military service members and veterans. Jeff approaches meditation simply as a daily practice of mindfulness laying the foundation for a happier and healthier life.</div>TMIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660946361691236688noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214114566385010209.post-69365944951486940412011-08-09T16:45:00.000-07:002011-08-09T16:45:03.327-07:00Meditation in a Women's PrisonMeditation this afternoon in women's prison, working within the Psychiatric Security Unit. After meditation they said, "I have never experienced this tranquility in my life", "The voices have slowed down", "I have been using this mediation during the days and it helps", "We are so grateful for your time here with us", "I now know I can make myself feel calm and not be violent".<br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I simply shared that <i><u>meditation is concentration and mindfulness is awareness.</u> </i>In silent meditation we use the breath as a focus and become mindful of all our thoughts. When he goes to Sea World, his focus will be his children, while his mindfulness will be his awareness of emotions triggered by all the people he encounters. If he stays focused on his children, he can let anyone who frustrates him float on by as we practice doing with our thoughts in silent meditation. If he replaces the breath as his focus with his children and replaces the random thoughts that arise with all the people, he can go through the day with peace of mind. The end result is he is more present with his family and less concerned with others. This is meditation having an impact on us in the real world.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Meditation is really helpful, because it will help you relieve stress. When we have done meditation in the class, after I felt happier and like a whole different person because I was more calm. If I could do meditation 24/7 I would, or if I could teach it I would. I would suggest meditation to you because I know that kids our age have a lot of drama, at school, home, or even on the streets. - 8th grade female</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">It feels great to meditat in class quietly. It has helped me overcome my being mad. It was really fun in the class. We got to eat every week for a couple minutes in there too. I've used meditation when I get frustrated. I've also used it when I want to enjoy my food. I would like to use meditation in my daily life more. It really is useful. - 7th grade boy</div></div><div><br />
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</div>TMIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660946361691236688noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214114566385010209.post-43490815018641457992011-01-09T08:13:00.000-08:002011-01-09T08:13:29.266-08:00Meditation at the Japanese Friendship Garden<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Silence. What is silence? Silence is sitting and listening. You can hear the noise, yet there is still silence. Silence comes from within. At the <a href="http://www.niwa.org/">Japanese Friendship Garden</a> the noise consists of a serene water fall, the sound of Koi Fish swimming, the trees wrestling in the wind, the snipping of Bonzai Trees being trimmed, and the slow footsteps of people walking thru the winding path into the garden. This is where we meditate, every Saturday at 1pm.<br />
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Thanks to everyone who joined us yesterday, we look forward to seeing you next week. A special thanks to the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park for allowing us to use this beautiful space.<br />
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Thanks to Southwestern College for inviting The Meditation Initiative to be a part of their Staff Development Day! We had about 40 people join the meditation, it was a great experience. I see once again how important it is to bring mindfulness and meditation into the workplace. This was a great group with many beginners and also some who had an already existing meditation practice. As always, most important is to encourage and inspire people to meditate for 5 minutes every day. Thanks to Wayne and the rest of the staff for a wonderful meditation practice.<br />
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TMITMIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660946361691236688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214114566385010209.post-40972838220167565452010-12-25T08:53:00.000-08:002010-12-25T08:53:29.578-08:00Happy Holidays from TMI<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">The Meditation Initiative wishes you a Happy Holiday Season and a Wonderful New Year! We thank you for being a part of this special time, where our community is so open to the benefits of meditation. Thanks for inviting us into your school, office, college, prison, hospital, shelter, temple, military base, church, or anywhere else we have led meditation. We thank you all for your continued support and wish you all peace and happiness!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia; line-height: 24px;"><br />
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</div></span>TMIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660946361691236688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214114566385010209.post-55537542824520073482010-12-03T09:26:00.000-08:002010-12-03T09:26:55.815-08:00Amen Clinics Study on Meditation Using Brain SPECT Imaging – Amen Clinics<a href="http://www.amenclinics.com/blog/1542/amen-clinics-study-on-meditation-using-brain-spect-imaging/">Amen Clinics Study on Meditation Using Brain SPECT Imaging – Amen Clinics</a>TMIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660946361691236688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214114566385010209.post-52327620938583347602010-11-25T10:27:00.000-08:002010-11-25T10:27:57.330-08:00Happy ThanksgivingTMI is so grateful for the opportunity to have worked with everyone this year! We thank you for welcoming us into your school, office, hospital, prison, or wherever you are each day.<br />
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It is our hope that everyone takes 5 minutes each day to simply stop and pay attention to their breath. Sometimes, three deep breaths can be the difference in the peace and happiness of us all.<br />
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It is our goal to have a new TMI Meditation Studio / Office by May 2011, which will continue to bring us all together in silence.<br />
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Happy Thanksgiving to the TMI Community!<br />
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Peace,<br />
TMI<br />
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These are letters from kids who attend The Monarch School, which is a school for homeless kids. We are in our third year of leading meditation at Monarch. If anyone wonders if meditation works for kids, let these letters serve as examples, clearly illustrating how meditation impacts the lives of children.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"></span>In addition, we are seeking volunteers for various positions to help expand our organization. This training will provide an overview of The Meditation Initiative and will be beneficial if you would like to get involved in any capacity.<br />
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Starting in January of 2009, TMI has led meditation for over 3,700 people. We rely on volunteers to continue to expand our Meditation Outreach Program.<br />
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If interested in attending, please email peace@meditationinitiative.org for more details.<br />
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Peace,<br />
<a href="http://www.meditationinitiative.org/">TMI</a><br />
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</tbody></table>TMIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660946361691236688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214114566385010209.post-26947016020783472712010-11-06T08:59:00.000-07:002010-11-06T08:59:02.755-07:00New TMI Blog<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>The Meditation Initiative has a new blog! </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Make sure to follow us for the latest on meditation tips, newsletters, meditation teacher trainings, and where you can find us in the community! </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><br />
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</div>TMIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660946361691236688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214114566385010209.post-87512653615908644042010-11-01T07:29:00.000-07:002010-11-01T07:51:19.690-07:00Will You Lead Meditation Before My Math Test?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNMQJgkDmnjuh6hRuM7sWRyB8mddJZND4liLvWSR99cbOfRjD9yb54infJRQ0xQj-vgoey7c3eTK9EfhYf3VCdoenglJZUqKc9tq7uN7k9D7pF_PqZI-8s7v3yF63t9WKYll17T16nmVFQ/s1600/TCOYD+Group+Meditation.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNMQJgkDmnjuh6hRuM7sWRyB8mddJZND4liLvWSR99cbOfRjD9yb54infJRQ0xQj-vgoey7c3eTK9EfhYf3VCdoenglJZUqKc9tq7uN7k9D7pF_PqZI-8s7v3yF63t9WKYll17T16nmVFQ/s320/TCOYD+Group+Meditation.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534592314691562626" /></a><br />The Meditation Initiative was invited to the 16th Annual Taking Control of Your Diabetes Health Fair. The event was held at the San Diego Convention Center. Meditation was one of the afternoon sessions which brought in about 100 people. Of all the questions asked, one clearly stuck in my mind.<br /><br />A 16 year-old high school with Diabetes asked what it would take to come into his classroom and lead meditation before a test. He said teachers are always telling them to sharpen their pencil, finish on time, not to cheat, and how important this exam is for their final grade. He went on to tell me that they never tell them to relax and take a deep breath before they begin.<br /><br />The kid continued to tell me how much emotional stress he is under with Diabetes and simply just being 16. He wanted to know why is it that so many kids have emotional issues and suffer from depression. I simply shared thoughts on meditation and how it might hel<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKfifDY9SYw5_yOB4Qj0FKTMKydMUfaPKiMUHIQ90y79RhABbW06-lTUT-luUvrwqLJ1n9P1qvzwtiHXVdT85FBLN7NodeWc5Up2M0Dr-VoqNDUdJvO_CAYWLg2i5HwXN2mMUF2fp4_SX5/s320/Meditation+Sign-1.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 224px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534592837835703074" />p.<br /><br />There were other questions such as a school teacher asking how to calm down and not yell at her 1st grade students, an 88 year old man asking if meditation will replace his meds (i said no, but they will help), and various other questions about stress.<br /><br /><div>I thank TCOYD for allowing TMI to be a part of this special event!<br /><br /><div>Peace,<div>TMI</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div></div>TMIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660946361691236688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214114566385010209.post-46560187675332648772010-10-21T13:47:00.000-07:002010-10-21T13:52:55.589-07:00Meditation Outreach Program - 8 New Trained Volunteers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi81vY86HRc06XkL7dUIkNCi9zApjHvCCWaAa5wh_h6YmfJIRuUBCuv0IB374IaP3U9a6UwwWrSUu9fJRiEhLaOVA691pyMHUV0hFOTYh-5D029K40rnU3cNse1rlTpR35jLwjRaYtwt_M/s1600/TMI+Teacher+Training.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 223px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi81vY86HRc06XkL7dUIkNCi9zApjHvCCWaAa5wh_h6YmfJIRuUBCuv0IB374IaP3U9a6UwwWrSUu9fJRiEhLaOVA691pyMHUV0hFOTYh-5D029K40rnU3cNse1rlTpR35jLwjRaYtwt_M/s320/TMI+Teacher+Training.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530604995787084402" /></a><br />THE MEDITATION INITIATIVE NAMES MEDITATION LEADERS FOR KEY ON-GOING OUTREACH PROGRAMS<br /><br />The Meditation Initiative has named eight trained, experienced meditation leaders to conduct its meditation outreach programs at key organizations throughout the San Diego area.<br /><br />According to TMI Executive Director Jeff Zlotnik, the new outreach meditation leaders and the organizations they will serve include:<br /><br />• Luis Martel, KPBS Public Broadcasting for San Diego<br />• Mia Carlstrom, College Avenue Seniors Center<br />• David Viafora, Monarch School and King Chavez High School<br />• Sunshine Palmejar, La Jolla Recovery Sober Living Home<br />• Gail Braverman, The Braille Institute of San Diego<br />• Donna Pinto, Kids For Peace<br />• Joyce DiCicco and Joy Smith, Navy Medical Center San Diego<br /><br /><br /><br />In making the announcement, Zlotnik said these organizations are typical of the diverse range of groups The Meditation Initiative serves. “We conduct free meditation sessions each week for children, adults and seniors to help reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus and share tools for anger management, while improving overall health and wellbeing,” he said. “This includes everything from Catholic Charities to Jewish Family Services, wounded warriors at the U.S. Navy Medical Center, and SDSU, UCSD, San Diego City College and more.” “These new meditation leaders,” he added, “will help us to serve these vital community groups more consistently and more effectively than ever before.”<br /><br />The Meditation Initiative is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization serving clients that include K-12 Public Schools, Colleges, Hospitals, Prisons, Diabetes Patients, HIV Patients, Veterans Groups, Sober Living Homes and Group Homes for Victims of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking. Please visit our website www.meditationinitiative.org for more information.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.meditationinitiative.org">The Meditation Initiative</a>TMIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660946361691236688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214114566385010209.post-37421830272387393992010-10-14T07:55:00.000-07:002010-10-14T08:04:58.721-07:00Wounded Warrior Meditation - A Soft Belly<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi85FfLJcc8_V4MnFuu43ZT5aSJCTIzhl_f_4LEIzYOCB0EFXC3OR4NpJSzGmr6f96C-djrh3mIVEeuDPBqsX7oAe-VT-iK1xPq-xqT0Kfbrsak1LUjrortOkNgh_shQ59nBmiocXo5q-PO/s1600/wounded+warriors.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi85FfLJcc8_V4MnFuu43ZT5aSJCTIzhl_f_4LEIzYOCB0EFXC3OR4NpJSzGmr6f96C-djrh3mIVEeuDPBqsX7oAe-VT-iK1xPq-xqT0Kfbrsak1LUjrortOkNgh_shQ59nBmiocXo5q-PO/s320/wounded+warriors.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527916858789567026" /></a><br />As I sat in meditation yesterday, I could not help but think about what these young men have gone through to protect our country. The rest of their lives will be forever changed based on their experiences. It was the end of an 8-week meditation program for some and the start of 8-weeks for others. One soldier shared that for the first 3-4 weeks he did not enjoy the meditation. He went on to say that once he let go of not liking it, he started to try the meditation and has been amazed at how much it has helped. He shared how many tours of duty he has been on and the intesity of his mission. Now in a big brother type of way, he was telling these other young soldiers to feel their "belly soften". It was clear he did not want to seem that he had lost his toughness and he had not. He had simply gained back some peace of mind and learned a tool that will help him integrate back into civilian life. I am honored to lead meditation and serve the young men and women that serve this country.<br /><br />Please <a href="http://www.meditationinitiative.org/donate.html">click here</a> to make a donation and support this program!<br /><br />Peace,<br />TMI<br /><br /><a href="www.meditationinitiative.org">The Meditation Initiative</a>TMIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660946361691236688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214114566385010209.post-61209623216550847392010-10-06T09:10:00.000-07:002010-10-06T09:14:51.905-07:00San Diego TCOYD Conference & Health Fair October 30, 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivhJSxiIaIHyWPQlZd3WEzGGOntuYmGcqZ03rO0uNkHhB6-Pr96G3A-XdGF6ZdpYgPf44xaMIuTWX0Fk5XeSPfM4AHVc9XsXBLHQdafny40CR3-GR2OuqGgH8f_Iz-kIXByCSGFEdqzDgU/s1600/sandiego_brochure_cover.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 161px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivhJSxiIaIHyWPQlZd3WEzGGOntuYmGcqZ03rO0uNkHhB6-Pr96G3A-XdGF6ZdpYgPf44xaMIuTWX0Fk5XeSPfM4AHVc9XsXBLHQdafny40CR3-GR2OuqGgH8f_Iz-kIXByCSGFEdqzDgU/s320/sandiego_brochure_cover.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524967149998490450" /></a><br />The Meditation Initiative will be leading meditation in the afternoon. Please share this event with friends and family you know who may be interested.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://tcoyd.org/national-conferences/san-diego-2010.html">San Diego TCOYD Conference & Health Fair October 30, 2010</a>TMIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660946361691236688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214114566385010209.post-21224049529887150792010-09-17T17:09:00.000-07:002010-09-17T17:18:08.413-07:00The Meditation Initiative - Newsletter #1<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggKDigkAZgQYH7vituoJxvY_YfvB5p1My7gtjTuHV2KFyd7TqBTWpakkdKbdSKRdeypYTjuCXJ9p3K-QRut6HK_fDQAV8wDP5BktNtZw4m73OkPhSj9vE8Cvj-DJBFj-qpQ8hxVyhge5Ut/s1600/TMI+Teacher+Training.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 223px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggKDigkAZgQYH7vituoJxvY_YfvB5p1My7gtjTuHV2KFyd7TqBTWpakkdKbdSKRdeypYTjuCXJ9p3K-QRut6HK_fDQAV8wDP5BktNtZw4m73OkPhSj9vE8Cvj-DJBFj-qpQ8hxVyhge5Ut/s320/TMI+Teacher+Training.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518040267601942050" /></a><br /><a href="http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=af404d5e9c2b2d332a2471e85&id=87cd1d809c">The Meditation Initiative - Newsletter #1</a>TMIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660946361691236688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214114566385010209.post-46004472131531571172010-09-14T14:00:00.000-07:002010-09-14T14:03:11.778-07:00Meditation and Dealing with Death<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeFfzXQO1XKcKc7V8PnHVrXu9TTcjz6dZZYjNPbnjqfrP5c4IuO_mI53jLVNluUqlnHBmF2-8-ITAamMXCgdf62JGV0PG5_eZclLSscUS637FoZqWwLGUZEH_p__ZyQ3k3BgMyVCHCQwjv/s1600/Seniors+Center+Lunch.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 158px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeFfzXQO1XKcKc7V8PnHVrXu9TTcjz6dZZYjNPbnjqfrP5c4IuO_mI53jLVNluUqlnHBmF2-8-ITAamMXCgdf62JGV0PG5_eZclLSscUS637FoZqWwLGUZEH_p__ZyQ3k3BgMyVCHCQwjv/s320/Seniors+Center+Lunch.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516877438385225858" /></a><br />After meditation yesterday I was approached by an 88 year old man. He said he was married for 66 years and his wife passed away a few months ago. He said his meditation practice has helped him deal with the loss of his wife.<br /><br />These stories motivate TMI to continue our effort to provide meditation for free to the San Diego Community.TMIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660946361691236688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214114566385010209.post-85793537637018207052010-09-04T17:42:00.000-07:002010-09-04T17:44:14.740-07:00Meditation Lowers Blood Pressure - Story from ZevThe following is a letter received from Mr. Zev Marcovitz, a man in his sixties who attended a stress reduction workshop, led by The Meditation Initiative at Jewish Family Services in San Diego.<br /><br />Hi Jeff, <br />I’d like to share with you an event that I experienced lately. About 2 weeks ago I went to donate blood at the Oceanside Blood Bank. One of the things that they check prior to donating blood is blood pressure, well, to my great disappointment and disbelief, not only that my blood pressure was very high, it actually exceeded the limit allowed to be able to donate blood. The nurse suggested that I sit in the lobby for 10-15 minutes, and than she would recheck my blood pressure to see if there was an improvement. While sitting in the lobby, trying to relax, I exercised some of the techniques you introduced in your workshop “Stress Reduction” at Jewish Family Services in San Diego. After about 15 minutes I was called back in to recheck my blood pressure. Well, I was surprised and delighted to find out that my blood pressure was significantly lower this time, (the nurse thought that the equipment malfunctioned), and I was allowed to proceed with donating blood. I continue to practice meditation almost on a daily basis, and I feel more relaxed and not stressed out as before. So thank you Jeff for the great workshop. Hopefully you’ll have the opportunity to continue leading meditation so other people will benefit as well. <br /><br />Thanks,<br />Zev MarcovitzTMIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660946361691236688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214114566385010209.post-39792673997466968942010-08-23T16:04:00.000-07:002010-08-23T16:28:36.057-07:00New Video - The Meditation Initiative<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz9IzA8xDX4milrALEcvbgJith0wubgsEQFZDqa_ZGa9bdcqmgaMcERv-pFCgWn_JMo2WWAjMHXoRUGFaznBg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>TMIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660946361691236688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214114566385010209.post-64975021682976446492010-08-17T13:31:00.001-07:002010-08-17T13:31:44.515-07:00Meditation Student from Jewish Family Services<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 19px; ">Hello Jeff,<br />I attended one of you meditation classes at JFS about one year ago. One of the topics that came up was change. Most people hate change. I watched a retiring County employee practically have be be escorted out by security because she was so afraid of leaving what she was comfortable with. I was the opposite, deciding to leave a job that brought to much stress and suffering two years before my minimum retirement date. The change has been wonderful! I have stopped needing anti-depressant meds, blood pressure meds, quit drinking (12 step just added more stress for me), and feel like I am living for the first time in years. Let people know it is okay to let go! Peace.<br /><br />Mark<div class="photo photo_none" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; clear: both; "><div class="photo_img" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4665031&op=1&view=all&subj=125464434154553&aid=-1&auser=0&oid=125464434154553&id=214800266570" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; "><img class="img" src="http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs637.snc3/31957_399651136570_214800266570_4665031_5727643_n.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; width: 520px; " /></a></div></div></span>TMIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660946361691236688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9214114566385010209.post-89011015419527021922010-05-31T13:30:00.000-07:002010-08-17T13:30:56.800-07:00The Meditation Initiative<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 19px; "><a href="http://www.meditationinitiative.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; ">http://www.meditationinitiative.org/</a><div class="photo photo_none" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; clear: both; "><div class="photo_img" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4608384&op=1&view=all&subj=123533914347605&aid=-1&auser=0&oid=123533914347605&id=214800266570" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: underline; "><img class="img" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs559.ash1/32557_397608461570_214800266570_4608384_2920105_n.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; width: 520px; " /></a></div></div></span>TMIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660946361691236688noreply@blogger.com0