Paul McCartney, the man behind some of The Beatles’
vocals and bass notes is also interested on mediation since the 1960s.
We may know
him as The Beatles’ bassist and vocalist but Paul McCartney is actually fond of
meditation. To be specific, transcendental meditation; a method he learned in
the 60’s from Maharishi himself. Maharishi has been travelling all over the
world to spread his message. He happened to drop by London so George Harrison’s
wife, Patti, recommended that they all go to see him.
“It was
actually George Harrison’s wife, Patti, who had heard Maharishi was coming to town,” Paul
McCartney said. “And she said we should all goI I was just overdoing it
though I was just not very centered and I was looking for something. I think we
all were during that time.”
Paul added,
“So we heard that Maharishi was going to have a meeting and give a lecture in
London. That was the first time I’d heard about meditation.” He also
admitted “It was very interesting. It was very calming and it seemed like something
that was worth trying.” Furthermore, he said that Maharishi put it very well, made
it seem simple; and made it seem very attractive.”
Paul
comments on how meditation has been really inspiring. Back then, when they
weren’t meditating, they’d have their guitars and started writing a few songs.
Fellow remaining Beatles’ member, Ringo Starr, says he still meditates daily
ever since meeting Maharishi with
the band.
Maharishi
formulated transcendental meditation and it is one of the most practiced forms
of mediation in the world, usually done twice a day with one’s eyes closed. Paul McCartney has been involved and
supports the objectives of mediation as a positive effect in one’s life.
YOUTUBE
LINK - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9CzJkxKKd0 - David Lynch interviews Paul McCartney about Meditation
and Maharishi
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