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Women in the Media Who Meditate | Part 2 of 5 | David Lynch Foundation

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Channel: David Lynch Foundation · 2015 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Filmmaker and journalist Perri Peltz interviews Huffington Post's Arianna Huffington and PBS' Patricia Harrison at DLF's "Women in the Media Who Meditate" benefit luncheon featuring eight nationally renowned women leaders in the media who meditate. 

They gathered on April 16, National Stress Awareness Day, in New York City to discuss the benefits of the evidence-based Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique for overcoming stress, improving performance, and enhancing work-life balance in their lives. 

Arianna Huffington: "William Gladstone, Former Prime Minister of England said 'I pray everyday for one hour, except when I am very busy, I pray for two.' The point he was making was that the busier we are, the more we need that centering time to connect with our inner wisdom, strength and peace. From that place, we are much more effective with what we are doing. The point is there is no trade-off between performance, and tapping into a place of peace, strength and wisdom." 

Patricia Harrison: "When I started focusing on women and leadership, for a long time, we are told lean in, lean out. But we aren't doing anything for ourselves. We're plugging our IPhones but not that internal power- we are throwing away our power. Much like Ulysses. But the important thing for me is with every new position, I wonder 'how am I going to do this?' Somehow I am here, and in order to do it, and to tap into your innate leadership abilities, you really have to have that check in your personal bank. And that's what meditation does. No matter what the situation, I sleep every single night. I really do. TM just infuses you with so much energy. It is something you have to give a try."

"I never thought I would ever meditate. I thought this is something for other people who have that 'calm-gene.' I'm Italian, I'm from Brooklyn, we don't do calm. And because of the DLF and the wonderful people there, I realized that everyone has this."

Arianna: "I think what you said about technology is really key. Because we have all become better at taking care of our smart phones than taking care of ourselves. Everybody here knows approximately how much battery remains on your smart phone. And if it gets below 13%, you get anxious and you look around for a recharging shrine. I see meditation as a way to recharge that battery. And to become better at seeing the warning signs."

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