Here’s a collection of quotes on how regular meditation practice changes relationships. It will upgrade the way you feel about your friends, lovers, complete strangers… and even the way you look at your computer!
“So many people in my life fell away. Then people I hadn’t seen for years started coming back into my life – people who don’t drain me, who I have a balanced relationship with.” – Daisy Lowe, fashion model
“And once you keep meditating you tend to see the good in people and lose your capacity to judge people in any way other than a positive manner.” – Barry Egan, chief feature writer and columnist at the biggest Irish newspaper, The Sunday Independent
“Both Chris and I have practiced Transcendental Meditation for many years. That really helped with the transition of getting a divorce. We didn’t go to war with each other.” – Janet and Chris Attwood, writers
“We have very few fallouts, and even when we do, we are much more willing and able to make up properly after it, and really listen to what each other has to say.” – Rachel Chapman, professional operatic soprano, describing her relationship with her husband
“As I continue to meditate, I grow as a person – in the way I interact with other people, in the way I do my work, in the way I utilize my computer, and so on.” – Jay Gardner, author
“I felt more energy for the work and I began to see other people as people I liked more and more.” – David Lynch, movie director and artist
“I kept a journal for my 30 days, and I notice my journal entries about parenting began to change as time went on. Week One seems like I wrote more about my fatigue trying to keep up with my demanding schedule of work, mom, friends and family. The guilt of being a single parent, always wondering if I give my son enough time and attention, is never ending. ‘Today I just didn’t have enough time or patience to read a bedtime story to Lil J, straight to bed.’ Week Three journal entry: ‘The conversation I had with Lil J was priceless: my mind is focused and clear of exhaustion, which made me a better listener today.’” – Joanne Jimenez, a mother who took up a 30-day meditation challenge
“With meditation, you get deeper understanding and better health. But you also benefit on the surface level – in terms of your work, your relationships, your hobbies.” – Asher Fergusson, a globetrotting Australian web developer
“Since taking up regular practice of Transcendental Meditation, many things have changed. Animosity and hatred have been overwhelmed by love and caring. Depression is gone. My relationships are healthier than ever. And I even do not hate winter – and Christmas, for that matter – anymore.” – John Corcoran, musician
“And you can’t imagine what has happened in the company. People who used to have migraines, don’t. People are sleeping better. People have better relationships. People interact with other people better. It’s been fantastic.” – Oprah Winfrey, media proprietor, talk show host, actress, and producer
