Diagnoses of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) are increasingly common. These conditions are often misunderstood and surrounded by controversy, particularly regarding the medications typically prescribed as treatment.
In this episode, in response to a listener question, Thom explores the topic through the Vedic perspective, presenting Vedic Meditation as a long-term, strategic solution to reduce reliance on medication.
Episode Highlights
[00:45] Q - What’s the Vedic Take on ADHD?
[01:23] A - Distractible and Wiggly
[03:42] The State of Humanity
[05:22] A Deep Need for Boundlessness
[08:06] Focus is Overdone
[12:39] A Strategic Approach Through Vedic Meditation
[16:15] The Brain Becomes Global
[18:44] Exclusive Thinking is Not the Holy Grail
[22:25] All-Inclusive Thinking
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