He began with a Catholic background, followed by a twenty five year study in Eastern Philosophies. He moved from India to New York City where he lived for eighteen years and taught courses in meditation and stress redirection at several institutions. He then moved to Florida and continued teaching in the colleges, libraries, churches and the prison system.
He volunteered within the community and was a member of the Unity Churches of Florida where he volunteered as needed, Ted will be missed by his family and friends.