I did some research and found a centre that practiced TM in Rathmines. There was an opening night a few days later where you are invited to attend an introductory meeting into TM. Mary explained the scientific background, how and who invented TM meditation, and what it can bring to your life. I signed up to it that evening and began the journey.
I don't want to go into too much detail as to what exactly is involved as it is such a personal experience, and one that shouldn't be taken away from you upon ever deciding on trialing it out. What I can say is that it was a huge spiritual awakening that will stay with me forever.
I remember leaving the centre after my first experience of meditating, and not noticing traffic, or people rushing up and down the canal, but the sound and the movement of the trees, and the breeze hitting my face and the smell of flowers. It hit home to me that what I was missing from my life, was the real connection to nature and my sense of being present. The feeling of significance in this stunning world where I found myself lost - as corny as it sounds - I found myself again. The tears steamed down my face.
I felt more connected with people, strangers smiled at me, I smiled back. More people approached me asking for directions. I was giving off this incredible positive vibe that was drawing people into my life, and not away. I was in an abundant state of happiness, I couldn't stop smiling.
I returned to the TM centre for 3 weeks about twice a week where I would engage in guided meditation. Every Saturday we would meditate in a group followed by tea and getting to know everyone in the group. I found it every interesting listening to all the journeys people were on, why they got involved and what it has done for them.
