Daniel Lee, MD                                                                                                 
UCSD Healthcare – Owen Clinic
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine

When Ron Rathbun asked me if I would be interested to write about my experiences with The Kelee Meditation Practice, I was very honored and excited to share my story.

I came to know of The Practice through a friend. I noticed many subtle positive changes he had undergone, which he attributed to doing The Kelee Meditation Practice. Spirituality was of interest to me, but I was not that interested in changing anything. My life was great! Or so I thought. I work as an HIV physician at UCSD with financial security. I was in a wonderful relationship. What more could I ask for? I had everything materially that I would ever want. Why would I need to change anything?

Well, sometimes good things do come to an end. My relationship ended and I was devastated. My outer world was fine, but my inner world was not. I had absolutely no understanding of who I truly was or why this affected me so deeply. For me, this was the impetus to seek better understanding of myself and how to relieve the pain that I had inside.

As a scientist, having gone through the rigors of medical school and residency program, I was naturally somewhat skeptical about how meditation could change my life. I was always searching for evidence before accepting something as true. The only evidence I had was how I had seen my friend change. I was in emotional pain and decided to take the leap of faith for myself. What did I have to lose?

I started the Kelee Meditation Practice in December of 2005 and I can easily say without any doubt that this was really the start of my life. It was transformational. Five to ten minutes of meditation in the morning and at night was all it took. At first, it sounded easy – just relax and still your mind. However, quieting your mind is difficult if you have been trained to keep busy in life. I soon discovered that I had many thoughts that ran through my mind. With continued practice it became easier to still my mind.

Soon after starting the Practice, I began noticing changes within myself. I became calmer and more relaxed. I was less worried about things I couldn’t control. I became much more self-aware. I began to understand there was a disconnection between my thoughts and feelings. I also started to see how dysfunctional some of my thoughts and actions were and how they affected me, my interactions with my family, friends, and even patients. I realized that many people actually go through life just going through the motions, without a true appreciation or understanding of themselves. I was one of them. The Practice has helped me get rid of some of my issues and truly live life fully. I realize that this is a lifelong process, but in a short amount of time I feel I am in a much better space than I ever believed possible.

What can I say about Ron Rathbun? Ron is the most unassuming guy you’ve probably haven’t met yet. He is an open, honest, humble, caring, and non-judgmental man. One might think that a spiritual teacher who is sharing his vast knowledge with the world might be difficult to relate to regarding the problems of life. However, Ron is so easy to talk to. He really is just a regular down-to-earth type of guy, who happens to be enlightened. In fact, Ron might be the guy who is surfing in Oceanside, or working out at the gym next to you. He does not talk down to people nor does he think he is better than anyone else. Ron often relates his own experiences about problems that we all have experienced in our lives, in addition to all of the obstacles that he has overcome. Ron has been instrumental in gently assisting me along my spiritual path, but ultimately, it is up to each of us to walk our own paths in life and to follow our true spiritual nature. It has really been a joy to be one of his students.

I am very honored to endorse the Kelee Meditation Practice. The Practice has been transformational for me. I wish I was exposed to it earlier in life. It probably would have saved me a lot of headaches and heartaches. I am happier and healthier than ever before.

Interestingly, in the world of medicine, we talk about healing both the mind and body. Modern medicine, as we know it today, tackles mainly healing of the physical body, with minimal attention paid to healing the mind, or spirit. The Practice, however, opens the gate to learning more about your own mind, spirit, and heart. As a physician, I now have another tool to heal both the mind and body.

In fact, I have recommended the Kelee Meditation Practice to many of my patients who are looking to heal their emotional pains. If you have been searching for yourself, find yourself by doing the Practice. Ron Rathbun has brought the Practice to the world for the benefit of everyone. As people try it, I know the world will be a better place one person at a time.

Daniel Lee, M.D.