Rick Rubin’s Secret to Deep Creativity: Transcendental Meditation

Love this! While not directly related to psychic mediumship, the practice of mantra based meditation (in this case, TM) is a powerful way of connecting to deeper and deeper layers of awareness, in which many profound experiences that transcend the self, become available. (including, we'd argue - powerful and poignant experiences with spirit). A super short watch - but highly recommend if you're curious about TM or mantra based meditation. Renowned record producer Rick Rubin reflects on his lifelong journey with Transcendental Meditation, which he first learned at age 14. After taking a break during college, resuming his practice in California made him realize how deeply connected TM was to his core identity and worldview.

Rubin explains the mechanics of Transcendental Meditation as a private, silent mantra practice taught by a TM teacher, done for 20 minutes twice a day. He shares how incorporating meditation into studio sessions with legendary artists like Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers helped unlock deeper levels of creativity and understanding.

Key takeaways

• Rick Rubin began practicing Transcendental Meditation at age 14 and returned to it after college.
• Transcendental Meditation is a silent mantra practice typically done for 20 minutes twice a day.
• Practicing TM builds cumulative benefits over time, acting like deposits in a bank.
• Rubin meditated with artists like Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers before recording.
• The practice helps unlock deeper creativity, perception beyond surface appearance, and artistic clarity.

Highlights

• 0:14 — Learning TM at Age 14
• 1:10 — Cumulative Deposits of Meditation
• 1:37 — How Silent Mantra Practice Works
• 2:24 — Meditating with Iconic Music Artists
• 3:09 — Unlocking Creativity and Deep Understanding

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