complexDecember 22, 2008 I have the unabridged audiobook. It starts off slow, with about 2 out of the 6 CDs talking about quantum energy. It looks like Chopra wants to "convert you" to this concept. In my opinion, if you bought this book, you don't need all those lenghty explanations, because you know/agree with most of it. After that, by CD number 3, things get hot: he is reading sutras, commenting on them and reminding essential concepts like, without mastering your emotions, spiritual growth is not possible. This is very important.My favorite sutra is "Moksha- I am emotionally free", but you will benefit from each one , depending where you are on your path. Then he talks a little bit about a spiritual practice involving archetypes.This is a little tricky because, if you don't know a lot about archetypes, it may not be all that rewarding. That made me, for example, start looking about some serious written work on archetypes, which is not easy (I stumbled on Carolyn Myss- big mistake-but now I started from scratch with Carl Jung, a classic in the area). Anyway, he ends his book with saying that we are ultimately "fields of intelligence" which is obviously true.His book is very encouraging for those who are on a spiritual path, to stay on it and progress, since so many easy techniques are provided. Even if you are not aware of being on a spiritual path, this book may help you realize it.Highly recommended.
Insight into Intention and AttentionOctober 31, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book has some great explanatory material about the quantum physics behind intention, as well as chapters going into the detail of meditation, mantras and sutras. I also found some of the personal stories about Deepak very interesting and revealing of himself. These are some key learnings for me:
- We are energy fields and when we interact with other people, other energy fields, they merge and separate leaving parts with each other. This explains how we can be so affected by other people's energy and encourages separation from them.
- The soul is part of the non-local consciousness which is the everlasting, eternal part. This is the part we can touch in meditation, and where we should seek to spend more time. In meditation, we can transcend ego and reach the space in between thoughts. ( I have only just started to find this space after 6 months of meditation, but I can see it coming!)
- Synchronicity is messages from the Universe directing us and helping us towards the goal for our life. Sometimes we may focus our attention on what ego wants, and therefore not attract this. We should focus instead on our purpose in life, and synchronicity will show us the way.
I enjoyed the book, and suspect it will also improve on second reading.
Favorite Deepak Chopra Book and a Favorite OverallJune 4, 2007 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a must buy for anyone who enjoys reading books with a slant towards "getting what you want", "law of attraction" types and "new age" or spiritual type self help books.
This book deals specifically with "coincidence", describing how many people don't realize there are reasons behind these synchronistic experiences. This book informs you how these events are not JUST coincidence, and how there are ways to fulfill your desires and create the life you want by paying attention and acting on them.
The writing is an easy comfortable read, is very much in-depth and there are suggested exercises for those who like to put action to what they read.
---*** THE BOTTOM LINE ***--- This is a must buy. I have read only four of this author's many books, but this is my favorite by far. I have re-read it many times. This book is very in-depth and is just as applicable for a "newbie" to this genre or someone who has "read them all".
You will not be disappointed in any way if you get this book.
Ahh, coincidences....March 20, 2007 5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is one of my most dog-earred books. Long before the so-called-secret came around, Dr. DeePak Chopra was writing about the science of vibrational levels, about the frequency of objects, about the power of thought and meditation. For many decades Dr. Chopra has lived the life, walked the talk and written the volumes from the most acceptable viewpoint of a scientist. He seems to be ahead of his times with a large portion of the planet certainly coming to the same focus. This book truly is an act of courage and an act of love. The reader will ponder life from a wonderfully fresh perspective, and will soon realize there is no such thing as coincidence. Coincidence is but a mirror we draw to us through our individual frequencies of the law of attraction. This book deserves far more stars than 5!
Total JoyMarch 8, 2007 0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is for everybody. I do not believe in absolute truth, but the truth that comes out of Chopra in this book points to absolutely every intricate piece of my life. As a psychotherapist, I suggest this as reading to almost all of my clients regardless of their beliefs. This book will enhance your perceptions of what is real and suggest to you the fact that there always has been room for "you" to "breathe."
