Maharishi Effect

Maharishi Effect:

without answers, but still a wish to heal the world — and with this I resolve to bring just a little more light to all, my own sense of peace overfilled to calm and heal others who are near, really, to simply meditate and have this be my point of action. I know that Maharishi Mahesh Yogi claimed that if a small percentage of people meditated that it would influence society as the whole, lowering crime rate and raising consciousness throughout the entire population. This was dubbed the Maharishi Effect and has been studied and researched for its validity. My own sense is that it’s true, or at least so in essence, and my own meditation practice seems to bear this out. Of course I could be wrong, the Maharishi might have been wishful in belief and I could be overly optimistic of my practice.

and yet…

it’s what I have to offer, my own peace of mind is given to the world daily, my light impartial in its shine, and every action of consequence is from this point of love. I am the Maharishi Effect, an influence through the immediacy of my contacts. This isn’t through any mystical means, it isn’t a web of yogic powers that reaches deep within the thoughts of those around me. I’m just happier now, more apt to give a smile, forgive, and be attentive, compassionate, and empathetic towards others. I am also guided through my politics and beliefs, wishing a…