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Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul: How to Create a New You
Deepak Chopra presents ten lessons to help build awareness and change the distorted energy patterns that are the root cause of aging, infirmity, and disease.
Fifteen years after his #1 New York Times bestseller, Ageless Body, Timeless Mind, Deepak Chopra revisits "the forgotten miracle"–the body's infinite capacity for change and renewal. You cannot take advantage of this m...more
Fifteen years after his #1 New York Times bestseller, Ageless Body, Timeless Mind, Deepak Chopra revisits "the forgotten miracle"–the body's infinite capacity for change and renewal. You cannot take advantage of this m...more
Hardcover, 304 pages
Published
October 13th 2009
by Harmony
(first published January 1st 2002)
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“We don’t really know what a body can do,” wrote 17th-century philosopher Baruch Spinoza in a reflection on the body’s unrealized potential. Centuries later, according to physician and mind-body expert Deepak Chopra, we still don’t really know — and this is great news for those of us interested in expanding our physical and spiritual limits. In the first half of the book, Chopra “reinvents the body” as a manifestation of energy, and his five breakthrough ideas show how the body can be changed th...more
I really don't know where to begin my review but here goes.... I have read many books on mind/body/ spirit, but this one is written in an easy to read/ understand format . I like how Deepak explains the concept of our beings as essentially energy that can be guided or redirected in a desirable direction. His philosophy is Science meets Buddah meets God.... The bottom line to this book is that we all are born with God in us and we must make an effort to connect with the God in us in order to know...more
I got about halfway through this, it just seems to be lacking depth to me, the anecdotal stories in particular. He mentions someone going to a conference on qi-cong and doing muscle testing, looking for strengths and weaknesses in the body, but he doesn't explain the how or why. The story is about a man who became interested in energy healing and he drags a man with Parkinson's with him, but doesn't follow up with the man. He has some good points in it but I haven't felt any real revelations. It...more
Apr 30, 2013
Mirjam
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"Werkelijke veranderingen vereisen een natuurlijke, ontspannen houding. Jammer genoeg steken we vaak ongelofelijk veel energie in het beschermen van ons zelfbeeld. We verdedigen het tegen echte én vermeende aanvallen. De beste houding is dat er niets valt te beschermen of verdedigen. Je wilt sterk zijn maar werkelijke kracht komt voort uit liefde die bestendig is en aan zichzelf genoeg heeft. Een verdedigingsmuur om je heen bouwen geeft alleen schijnkracht. Blijf je richten op wat liefde voor jo...more
I don't know what it was about this book that made me sort of not like it. It has some fascinating ideas about the body and its relationship with the soul. There wasn't anything I found unbelievable or unhelpful. Maybe it was his anecdotal writing style. Maybe it was just a bit too deep for me to comprehend all at once. While I've read other books on this topic and find the subject to be an important one, I don't think this is the best book to read about it. I know this is not a very good review...more
This book taught me a lot about how to think of my body - as the "interface between the material and spiritual worlds" and also how to reconnect to our own souls. Chopra gives a list of ten breakthroughs in how to think of our bodies and our souls - five different ways to think of our bodies and five different ways to think of our souls.
It also reiterates the idea (that Chinese medicine is based upon) that our bodies are made of energy and we can manipulate that energy both with our minds throu...more
It also reiterates the idea (that Chinese medicine is based upon) that our bodies are made of energy and we can manipulate that energy both with our minds throu...more
I love the way he talks about the body, in the first section. I've found that section to be useful and inspiring in my own personal body work as well as the work I do with others.
Although the second section of the book has lots of interesting meditation exercises, I found the writing style to be vague and not all that helpful. Also, lots of references to "recent studies" without being specific or siting those studies...which always annoys me. Either don't use science and studies or do, but if yo...more
Although the second section of the book has lots of interesting meditation exercises, I found the writing style to be vague and not all that helpful. Also, lots of references to "recent studies" without being specific or siting those studies...which always annoys me. Either don't use science and studies or do, but if yo...more
A synthesis of many teachings I've learned through yoga and Buddhist-influenced Eastern thought, mainly focusing on the impermanence and changeability of our physical selves and how the constructs we imagine are our"selves" bear no influence on our truest essence. I've always liked what Chopra has to say, so I'm already in the choir when it comes to his take on the mind-body connection, holistic health, meditation, contemplation, consciousness, and relationships. Still, this book contains easily...more
I really didn't like this book. It was too condensed and too
"self-help-y" with all the anecdotes of people with no last names.
Plus there was one anecdote about a woman who "saved her marriage" by doing all the things her husband wanted like "baking fresh-baked bread" out of "selfless love" while stopping the things that he didn't like such as "showing her hurt feelings" because they annoyed him. Yeah, the relationship got better, but at what cost? I don't think that is good relationship advice...more
"self-help-y" with all the anecdotes of people with no last names.
Plus there was one anecdote about a woman who "saved her marriage" by doing all the things her husband wanted like "baking fresh-baked bread" out of "selfless love" while stopping the things that he didn't like such as "showing her hurt feelings" because they annoyed him. Yeah, the relationship got better, but at what cost? I don't think that is good relationship advice...more
I don't usually go for new-agey books, or if I do it's rare that I'm able to get through them without becoming annoyed. However I found the contents of this incredible, and wasn't turned off in the least.
There's so much to say about this book. Reading this is like eating for both taste and hunger. It's one of those books that takes awhile for the concepts to truly sink in, so take some time to digest it. I'm going to have to read it again.
There's so much to say about this book. Reading this is like eating for both taste and hunger. It's one of those books that takes awhile for the concepts to truly sink in, so take some time to digest it. I'm going to have to read it again.
Dec 26, 2009
tiffany
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i don't lean towards d.chopra books, i think because there are so many (50+),it tends to be a deterrent to me. but, this book caught my attention and was excellent. i highly recommend it to all those on the path of trying to be their own director, the one who acts vs. reacts and reaches for that higher calmness..that i call happiness.
Excellent, mind opening book. so many great quotes. This book will serve as a reference point as I conitnue my journey of knowledge. Similar principles to The Secret and A New Earth. Very interesting to read about reinventing the body and being more connectd to it. Looking forward to reading more books by Deepak Chopra.
Some interesting points but repetitive at times. I have read a few other books on the same topic recently, and this one seemed to be just a re-hash of what I'd read by other authors. Perhaps if I'd read this one first, I would have had a few more "a-ha!" moments. This is the first book I've read by Deepak Chopra, and I know folks do like him, so I will try one of his other books.
Feb 04, 2010
Karen Jett
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
those who read Chopra, Myss, or Dyer
I always enjoy books by Deepak Chopra. My only disappointment was that I did not experience any real Aha! moments while reading this book. There was lots of good information, some of it a review of what I know and should be doing, some of it new and expanding.
What I found most valuable was the metaphor he used comparing soul-living to being in the great outdoors and ego-lving to being enclosed in a small shack. Somehow this image is very peaceful, non-threatening, and mind expanding for me.
What I found most valuable was the metaphor he used comparing soul-living to being in the great outdoors and ego-lving to being enclosed in a small shack. Somehow this image is very peaceful, non-threatening, and mind expanding for me.
With numerous lists and tests, this insightful self-healing book is probably better experienced in the printed form. Mr. Chopra's approach to life is naturally based heavily in his Eastern upbringing and commitment to alternative treatments and the book provides some valuable insight into each from his perspective.
It took me a long time to get through this book, but only because I had to digest it every few pages and let it simmer and percolate. I actually need to re-read it again, so that I can actually live, not just read and digest the message. A wonderful book with a great message in living a more concious life.
Thus is my first Deepak Chopra book andI have to admit I couldn't even finish the whole book. He made simple things sound too complicated. Probably I am even done reading such books for now. However, I prefer reading Osho. Check out his collection, he makes things really simple and humorous.
I loved everything about this book. I listened to the whole unabridged audiobook twice and couldn't stop taking notes. I finally bought a copy hoping my daughters would read it and will buy another to keep for myself. It is by far the best book written by Chopra.
This is my all time favorite Deepak Chopra book. And I have read quite a few of them.
I can't really explain why, other than to tell you to read it. It definitely will change your perception about things and make you think.
Definite must-read material.
I can't really explain why, other than to tell you to read it. It definitely will change your perception about things and make you think.
Definite must-read material.
Mar 21, 2010
Jan
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Usually I pick up the book I need when I need it. This time my husband brought home the book I needed when I didn't have my usual intuition at the library. I'm not sure how to rate it as I've finished. I just know it is the book I needed at this moment.
Deepak Chopra gives us lots to think about and delivers it in such a way that one can test out easily enough. Having said that, it was a bit confusing from time to time, as there is so much to digest. I want to own this book to refer to again and again. I do believe we can "control" our own health. I do know that love is the key to everything and when we work from that place of love, the rest follows so much better.
I thought it was pretty okay. Most of the advice in there, I feel it is common sense. Not to fond of self-help books, but if you find yourself disconnected from life, or from your own dreams and happiness, then this is the book for you.
game changer. this book had a profound effect on me and clearly was something i needed to read. "The only answer to "Who made me?" is "I made myself."" so many incredible quotes, thoughts, ways of being. really, really lovely book.
Very informative book. I learned so much about myself when I read this book! Deepak does a great job at explaining the mind & body. I also love the incorporation of spirituality, which you do not always get in self help books.
What can I say? If all it takes these days is a semi-motivational title and bite-size cliché, I ought to consider giving it a shot myself.
No seriously. "Want it, Wish it, Achieve it". On the bookshelves soon.
No seriously. "Want it, Wish it, Achieve it". On the bookshelves soon.
Wonderful. Words of wisdom to assist in living life with full awareness and absolute intention.
Many times this book has helped me along my path, helping to guide my thoughts towards progression and positivity.
Many times this book has helped me along my path, helping to guide my thoughts towards progression and positivity.
This is an excellent book about how to integrate body and soul. It gives some great suggestions on making the soul more integral to everyday life.
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in becoming more balanced in life.
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in becoming more balanced in life.
The author spent far too much time preaching to the choir. No one who picked up this book would need to be convinced that the mind/body connection is important, etc.. We already get that, or we wouldn't have picked this book up in the first place.
I had to return this book to the library before finishing it. I really liked the concepts presented in this book but I'm a slow reader and with self help book I feel the need to do all of the work while reading the book before continuing on to the end. Definitely recommend this book, it's an interesting theory on how the body, mind and soul connects. And how to work through the parts of your life that feel disconnected from you.
Loved this book. I think I'll have to read it again. I enjoyed Deepak Chopra's writing style. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars because at times I felt a bit disconnected with him.
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Dr. Deepak Chopra is the founder of The Chopra Center for well-being in Carlsbad, California, and New York City, and cofounder and president of the Alliance for a New Humanity. Chopra’s Wellness Radio airs weekly on Sirius/XM Stars, Channels 102 and 55, and focuses on the areas of success, love, sexuality and relationships, well-being, and spirituality. The June 1999 issue of Time magazine heralde...more
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