Barbara Ann Briggs, a poet, journalist, podcaster, certified consciousness advisor, and teacher of Transcendental Meditation, shares her journey from feeling out of place in America to finding her home in India. She explains Transcendental Meditation as a simple, natural, and effortless mental technique that provides deep rest and numerous benefits in every area of life. She discusses the different states of consciousness, including pure consciousness, cosmic consciousness, God consciousness, and unity consciousness. Barbara emphasizes the importance of raising consciousness levels and the potential for large groups of people meditating together to bring peace to the world.

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Key Moments:
(00:00 ) - Barbara's Journey to India
(05:18 ) - The Benefits of Transcendental Meditation
(12:01 ) - Exploring Different States of Consciousness
(20:21 ) - Cosmic Consciousness and God Consciousness
(27:14 ) - The Presence of God
(31:05 ) - The Connection Between Poetry and Higher States of Consciousness
(38:27 ) - Advice for Those Interested in Transcendental Meditation