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Deepak
Chopra
Happiness Prescription
Grow Younger
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Healing and Calming Ideas, October 25,
2009
"If you have the expectations that you can grow younger and
live longer, this will be your experience." ~ pg. 19
After reading "Grow Younger, Live Longer" I had the
desire to go looking for sandalwood soap and took out my Kama
Sutra massage oils to give my husband a back massage. This book
will inspire you to live a little more sensuously and mindfully.
Although I must say that the idea about meditating before you
eat your dinner may be a little unrealistic if you are the one
preparing your dinner. I find meditation is best after doing
yoga in the evening.
Deepak Chopra and David Simon do not state that you will never
age or completely reverse aging but describe how you can reset
your Biostat (biological age). That just means you will be up to
fifteen years younger than your chronological age. Simple things
are suggested like taking supplements, drinking more water or
developing an exercise routine. There are a few instructions for
doing yoga but I'd advise you to rent some yoga DVDs from Neflix
(or buy some here at amazon) which will give you a far more
realistic experience. I think if you are new to yoga a good
instructor is vital to your success.
"Toxic emotions are often the most harmful accelerators of
the aging process. Commit to releasing them from your heart and
mind." ~ pg. 158
While reading this excellent book I was made aware of some
things I really needed to hear. I liked the sections on
present-moment awareness, breaking habitual patterns and
forgiveness.
Deepak Chopra and David Simon have created a very healing,
nurturing book that seems to lull you into a sense of security
and peace. From this new state of awareness you are then
inspired to try out a few of the ideas presented and to make
lasting changes in your life.
Don't be surprised if you read this book and suddenly have the
urge to go walk on a beach or to try out some Ayurvedic beauty
care items. We all know stress accelerates aging so why not
spend the evening with a good book in bed. I found this book to
be calming and informative and I'm glad I finally read it!
Here are a few items I think you would also enjoy.
How
Not to Look Old: Fast and Effortless Ways to Look 10 Years
Younger, 10 Pounds Lighter, 10 Times Better
You:
Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty
Dr.
Perricone's 7 Secrets to Beauty, Health, and Longevity: The
Miracle of Cellular Rejuvenation
The
Metabolic Plan: Stay Younger Longer
Age-Proof
Your Body: Your Complete Guide to Looking and Feeling Younger
Peptides
Plus Cream Wrinkle Reverse 2 Ounces
The
Power of Stillness: Learn Meditation in 30 Days
Crunch
- Candlelight Yoga
Yoga
Slim
~The Rebecca Review
The Happiness Prescription DVD
Be Healthier and More Successful, October
30, 2009
Deepak Chopra believes that if you are happy you will naturally
be healthier and more successful. He explains how we have the
happiness formula backwards. Wealth does not bring happiness but
being happy might bring wealth. This is probably just because
you will have a more positive outlook on life.
In this DVD, Deepak Chopra explores meditation, cognitive
therapy, pleasure, existential suffering, peace, harmony, good
relationships, money, choices we make daily, helping humanity,
dreams for the world, death, love and compassion. He explains
how we should live in the present, get rid of toxic emotions and
replace fear with love.
The audience is very responsive and there are quite a few times
Deepak Chopra has everyone laughing. They do become really quiet
when he starts discussing death.
While most of this DVD is about Buddhist teachings there is one
mention of Jesus Christ. I found that this DVD could be enjoyed
by anyone of any religion. The only thing I found myself
questioning was Deepak's advice to a young boy to tell people he
was "universal" when describing how he felt about
religion. While you can take something good from most religions
and personally apply it to your life I think it would be very
difficult to say believe in a religion that worships idols and
worship the one true God. It would seem that you would always be
in conflict in such a case.
Deepak appears in this video wearing his trademark red sparkly
glasses. He is very nicely dressed with a matching red shirt and
red shoes. At first the glasses were a bit distracting but he is
an excellent storyteller and soon I was enjoying his tales from
India. I felt that watching this DVD confirmed some of my
beliefs like that happiness comes from making other people happy
and that you are happier when you have a sense of
accomplishment.
~The Rebecca Review
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