Fifteen years after his #1 "New York Times" bestseller, "Ageless Body, Timeless Mind," Deepak Chopra revisits "the forgotten miracle"-the body's in...
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Jan 08, 2010
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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
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Mar 04, 2010
Deanna
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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 b 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 b More...
Jul 02, 2011
Josie
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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 sc 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 sc More...
Apr 19, 2011
Andrea
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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 conta
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Apr 17, 2011
Narasu
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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 bett 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 bett More...
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Jan 26, 2010
Marcella
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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
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.
May 02, 2010
Kimberly
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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.
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Feb 04, 2010
Karen
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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 More...
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 More...
Mar 26, 2011
Gerald
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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.
Sep 27, 2010
Irene
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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.
Sep 04, 2010
Marina
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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.
Mar 21, 2010
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.
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Mar 14, 2010
Jean
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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.
Dec 02, 2010
Nicholaus
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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.
Mar 17, 2010
JoAnn
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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.
Feb 22, 2011
Dr. Oz recommended this. There are a lot of good tid bits on relaxation techniques. Be aware that you have to pick and choose. Some of this, as the title suggests, are a bit "too much"
Jun 26, 2011
Cyndy
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After deaths of immediate family members in less than 2 months, this book was vital in helping me deal with the "now what" facing my life. It's a keeper for me!
Mar 30, 2011
Rod
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OK, not exactly my favorite topic but this book helped open my mind to meditation. The world is a beautiful place if we stop to smell the roses once in a while.
Sep 30, 2010
Maura
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Don't read this book unless you are serious about understanding soul and consciousness. This book is power-packed with amazing info that will either inspire or overwhelm - depending upon your interest.
Apr 29, 2011
A.L.
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It was a thought-provoking mish-mash of ideas from New Age, Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism. I liked the practical advice on meditation the best. I also liked his distinction between reflection, contemplation and meditation. Some of his claims seemed too extreme however.
Jul 12, 2010
Renee
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The book was neat and interesting, but some of it went over my head. I prefer self-help books to be straight forward and simple, where I don't have to think about it too much. Perhaps that's what he was getting at...
Feb 01, 2011
Brandi
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Listening via audio...I must say, this is one of Chopra's best. I love how he takes these HUGE complex spiritual concepts and shrinks them down to something easy to digest mentally.
Mar 07, 2010
Faith
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Listened to this one. I enjoyed the first few discs, but it got long so I didn't end up finishing it.
Sep 06, 2011
Mary
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Some really good nuggets in here. But I liked the lecture he did about it better than the book
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Jun 18, 2011
Melissa
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another in the ... READ AGAIN BASKET
Didnt complete it..
I cant remember what it was about
Didnt complete it..
I cant remember what it was about
Oct 11, 2010
11 Oct 2010 - came upon this book while browsing the tables in the 38th St Tacoma Borders.
Jun 24, 2010
Cindy
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I always resist reading Chopra. Don't know why because every time I read him I learn something useful. So far some interesting meditation techniques involving sound. I have about a chapter left to read in this book.
Apr 28, 2010
KellyWells
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This brings so many of his teaching full circle...very practical, pragmatic, and applicable.
Nov 17, 2010
Julie
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My favorite book by Deepak Chopra. There are so many sections that have the insight and strength to stand alone, yet they're all here. Its genius sometimes catches you off-guard...even as I approached the end, I would come across passages that were so profound, I would think, "Wow...this single section could be the creed for my life..."
If there's ONE self-help book you'll ever own, this should be the one. You can read it over and over and over. Most books of this type, yo More...
If there's ONE self-help book you'll ever own, this should be the one. You can read it over and over and over. Most books of this type, yo More...
