“At this moment, the seeds of a perfect destiny lie dormant within you.” Deepak Chopra
Living from the Level of the Soul
Mind-body medicine expert Deepak Chopra says this about meditation: “We humans lose our sense of connectedness in a welter of concerns and distractions. We live like actors in a play who are given only one line at at time, going through the motions without understanding the full story. But when you get in touch with your soul, you see the whole script. You understand. You participate joyously, consciously, and fully. You make choices based on knowledge and freedom."
“Meditation allows us to reach the level of the soul by easing past the tangle of thoughts and emotions that bind us."
“Meditation is a simple process that is difficult to describe, but very easy to do once you begin to practice it regularly. Its purpose is to allow the fog of thoughts to clear so that you can glimpse the spirit within. It helps to focus on something at first, like the breath. And once a person becomes comfortable with focusing on breath, I like to add a mantra.”
Dr. Chopra gives detailed instructions for a daily 7-step meditation practice in his book, The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire. He has also published guided meditation CDs to help beginners connect with the techniques that he teaches, which merge the ancient Indian Ayurvedic healthcare system with modern analysis of how the body responds to spiritual feedback.
Books Available from Amazon
The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire, by Deepak Chopra ($17), a NY Times bestseller for many weeks, this meditation book is also available in audio formats: Cassette ($17) and CD ($20). Chopra offers practical meditation tips, backed with a theory of the mind that supports and inspires meditation.
The Soul of Healing Meditations, by Deepak Chopra, CD ($14) is a perfect introduction for beginners. Dr. Chopra offers four guided meditations set to music.
Links
The Chopra Center for Wellness www.chopra.com offers meditation classes and has information about speaking and teaching tours of Deepak Chopra. They conduct public retreats, and also train people who offer their methods in other parts of the country. Check with them for more details.
