Deepak's First Blog Entry
posted by Deepak Chopra on June 23, 2005 at 01:36 AM
I am excited to be participating in this Blog. As I travel around the world I would love to share my experiences both internal and external with all of you. Please feel free to respond.
Some of you may know that I have always been fascinated by the phenomenon of meaningful coincidence and synchronicity. This morning, I was thinking of someone that I hadn’t heard from in 10 years and wondering what had happened to them or where they were. And even as I was having that thought my phone rang and that very person was calling me.
I am sure you have had that a similar experience many times. The phenomenon is well known and goes under the name of meaningful coincidence, synchronicity. Through the years I have met a lot of people who have achieved extraordinary things in their lives and all of them say they were lucky; God was on their side, being at the right place at the right time. I think they are saying the same thing. In the Vedic literature we have an expression “Ritam Bhara Pragyaâ€, it literally means that if your mind is synchronized with the synchronistic mind of the universe you tap into the local correlation of the universe and your intentions become very powerful leading to the spontaneous fulfillment of desire. The following are the nine characteristics that I have find in all synchronistic experiences.
1. Synchronicity is as conspiracy of improbabilities.
2. The experience is a result of karmic relationships coming together.
3. Synchronicity is orchestrated in a domain of consciousness beyond space and time where there is non local correlation.
4. It moves us into more expanded state of consciousness where you see events and relationships contextually and as interdependently co-arising.
5. Synchronicity is the result of an intention that you have had consciously and or unconsciously.
6. The experience begins to transform your life and leads to the phenomena of “good luckâ€.
7. There is great emotional fulfillment from the experience.
8. The meaning and purpose of your life starts to become clear.
9. You no longer see the outer world as separate from your inner world from thoughts, feelings, emotions, fantasies and dreams.
I have found the following attitudes helpful in accelerating this experience:
1. See the world as an extension of yourself.
2. Keep in mind that nurturing relationships is the most important activity in life.
3. Keep your intention lively in your consciousness but detach from the outcome.
4. Remain independent from the good or bad opinion of others.
5. Stay emotionally healthy, free from resentments and grievances.
6. Harmonize the masculine and the feminine in your own being.
7. Keep a diary of all coincidences and ask yourself what are the karmic significances and what do they mean
It has been said that coincides are anonymous gifts from God. I would love to know what you think and would also love to hear your experiences with this amazing phenomena.
Love,
Deepak
Comments
I like the idea of keeping a journal of coincidences. I already tend to see the world as an extension of myself (though I never thought of it in quite those terms) so enough coincidences appear, but I never think to write them down.
Posted by: Ryan at June 27, 2005 06:46 AM
I read your book, "Synchro Destiny", and really love the book. For this last 3 months I started to practice the meditation (Sutra meditation) but still find it hard to concentrate, but I'm still trying. I'm trying to detach from the outcome and to overcome my emotions too. That's because the knowledge I have from your book. I know now that God already gave us all the things that we need, and all we have to do is just let all of that synchronize with our life. And now, I also keep my journal of coincidences. Thank you Mr. Chopra for what you've already shared in that book.
Posted by: Carmelisa at June 29, 2005 03:53 AM
Dear Deepak,
I love this idea of Sychro Destiny, and the power of intention and attention. My life was transformed by you, through meaningful coincidence.
After fulfilling my basic responsibilities to my family, I was looking for "meaning of life" end of 1999 and I was not sure where to find answers for my deep question. It was christmas time, and my friend wanted to get me a book as christmas gift. We went to book store, and I found this book "Winning in the game of life" by Tom Greaux. This authors life was transformed by you. That was the first time, I came across your name. (Meaningful coincidence)
Seeing your Indian name, I was curious to see your works. Got your first book "Creating Health" Reading that book lead me to learn Primordial Sound Meditation. After learning Primordial Sound Meditation and Advanced meditation techniques through your seminars and classes my life was transformed. All these last five years, my life has been full of love, light, joy and meaningful coincidences.
Through intention and attention, now I am able to see the clues and gifts from the universe all the time. Iam very happy to say, my Synchro destiny, has lead me, to be one of your student and one of your certified teachers. Now Iam able to share the gifts of Primordial Sound Meditation, Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga and Creating Health with many who come across in my life.
Of the many meaningful coincidences, I come across, one which I would like to share is, whenever I have some question in my mind, you would post a Question & Answer on your "Ask Deepak" forum, that will have an answer for my question.
Iam grateful for everything that you do. Your knowledge has given me new eyes to look at the world through love, miracles and wonder. Thank you
Love,
Venky
Posted by: Venky at June 29, 2005 07:31 PM
I have many more synchronistic events those most of my peers, and am fully aware of their significance. I always consider them to be a tremendous blessing! However, it seems I still have a difficult time just completely letting go and trusting the process. My mind wants to know what is going on, even as my heart is thrilled to be so engaged in such a miracle! Any suggestions? Will the heart and the mind ever agree? Are they not supposed to?
I like very much your idea of journaling. I will start keeping records of my synchronistic events - perhaps that will start to solidify the trust.
( I had planned to attend Synchro Destiny, but unfortunately it didn't work out. I'll get the book right away!)
Much love, many blessings! Namaste'!
Janine
Posted by: Janine at June 30, 2005 04:22 AM
Dear Doctor Chopra,
I toke your class on meditation and intend to take the synchrodestiny as soon as I can, I will look to see if I can get the book I did not know you had one I have the tapes wonderful. Since I came to the Chopra Center my life has definitively changed for the best. I am going next week to the Amazone in Brazil part of a medical team then scheduled to go to India in December and all that was more or less predicted in my Joyish horoscope done at your center..I look at your site everyday for guidance.
Namaste
ClaudineMogg( the Golf lady from Florida the one that knows about Lila)
Posted by: Claudine Mogg at June 30, 2005 06:23 AM
Dear Dr.Deepak,
By advocating sycronicity you opened a new horizon of seeing the life.There were coincidences in my life but now when I see back there seems some thing more to it than mere coincidence.
See this coincidence. I registered my Ist blog just few days back (prakash-rm@blogspot.com) and was just going thr' the mails I saw Maa'm Mallika's group mail of your blog.
It is thrilling to write to you and more so to hear from you in a personal mode.
What impressed me of your posting is the attitude no 4-Remain independent of others opinion.
A colleague of mine just passed a remark which hurt me instantly but I didnt respond. However it made me to think why I got hurt.I went deep inside and began thinking about it. Was it because I was incapable of replying the person fearing that I may not get his help in my office work if I spoil the relation?. Was I putting my inability to take headon under the wrap of Jesus like forgive and forget? But no reply cameout.
by reading the attitudes I felt little cool inside.
I'll be in touch with you.
Regards,
Prakash
Posted by: Prakash Bhat at June 30, 2005 10:53 AM
I am aware of and often ponder many past 'coincidences', which are lodged firmly in my memory. In particular, I note many synchronicities involving the first names and initials of significant people in my life at different times. I wonder how many more I will become aware of by logging them more efficiently. One new, seemingly' small' routine might effect a considerable shift in consciousness! I believe that small steps are always greater in their significance than they might at first appear.
Posted by: Helen at June 30, 2005 02:08 PM
Dear Dr. Deepak,
Pardon me, for my humor, though the package is humorfull, the essence is serious,
(and just, to be sure..student, law and philosophy from the Netherlands, your biggest fan ever!) and offcourse, the idea is
If we share with caring, lightheartedness, and love... (I use it as the preambule for my wedding-contact...)
Ps. check my blog! http://marekdariusz.blogspot.com/
To:
Dr. Deepak Chopra
From:
Marek Dariusz Podsiadlo
Webblog, where time is infinite,
Dear Dr. Deepak Chopra,
As one of your biggest fans,
Great stuff, my dear Deepak!
You´re the best!
I have one more question, though,
I know you have a bit of dislike against laywers,
so I have read in your books, also doing the audioprogram´s,
Love ´em!
I even Spammed her parents with an imported DVD box of yours!
(couldn´t get it on time for Christmas 2004, though,
those postal workers..!),
anyhow,
can´t blame you, I don´t like ´em myself too, Laywers,
I mean, way too big of Ego´s for my happy state of being,
bliss and all,
but ya know, a man gotta make a livin´ somehow, right?
and they´re always good for a goodasswhoppin´,
As I often gladly do, with a lot of experiece as THE (!) former
Babysiter on the Erasmus International Student House,
were I had the pleasure to ´assist´ 250 students from all over the world!
and their Ego´s, (as our good friend Tony would say Ego in, God out!)
they did not leave home!
(nor their daddy´s wallets...),
why they all dig Amsterdam soo much?, beatz me!,
probaply on seach for an ´enlightend state´ of ...
whatever!,
I only do Wodka, being from Poland and loving to sing,
can´t help myself!, must be something Polish,
as you can read below, some Polish songs, but with the voice I have,
You gotta have some (wodka) down, otherwise,
the next day, you don´t have an alibi for your friends...;)
anyway,
back to the core apple pie courtship business,
what we are doing here,
the question,
right,
what was,
To sue or not to sue?
(that is the question...)
What do you think Deepak? when the intentions are noble?
(the girl, I mean, sue the girl...?)
to the altaar, church, wedding chapel!
(offcourse)
For me it would be putting the Law of Least effort into practise,
but...
Because above and below, I have posted some words about Love,
´You Found Your Soulmate, Now What?´
and then we got Wayne messing with the mind,
talking bout your soulmate is the one you realy can´t stand,
thank god, she´s a capricorn, so once I catch this ´unique´ divine being,
they marry for life, so the stars told me,
but I must say, she doesn´t give up easely!
Good to be a scorpio and all, the most powerfull of all signs,
and besides, there´s no power stronger then love, right?
and stuff, so could you answer my question in that context?,
please?, (so, you don´t get me wrong)
Spamm me,
With the highest regards,
Big fan,
See you hopefully at a seminar Soon!
We´ll do some Yoga afterwards!
I´m gonna start the Ayur Vedic Cooking soon!
Say Hi (five) to Tony for me!
Missed out on the last UPW in London, but I´m there the next one!
Yours truly,
WITH PASSION!!!!!
Marek Dariusz
http://marekdariusz.blogspot.com/
Posted by: marek dariusz podsiadlo at June 30, 2005 08:03 PM
This blog is really quite amazing. I'm so impressed with the intent to reach people through this venue. SO impressed.
Thank you for all that you do.
Posted by: Mona at June 30, 2005 08:55 PM
Dear Dr. Deepak,
For as long as I can remember I have always wondered why my search for meaning in this life was never quite satisfied. After several health challenges in 2001, I suffered intense anxiety attacks. At one point I prayed for God to take me in my sleep because I could no longer handle the severe mental anguish. The next morning I awoke and realized that I needed to find another solution. On a very cloudy week I found myself at an even lower anxiety state that I had to go out for drives just to be able to cry outloud. It took all my strength just to keep from panicking and calling an ambulance. I did not want to burden or worry my family with my problems so I chose to carry the load by myself. I will never forget the miracle that I experienced after wailing for over an hour at a park that I had parked at. I accepted that somehow I must go on and prayed that I be given some kind of sign to give me a glimmer of hope and find the strength to go on. Suddenly, for a few moments, the clouds parted just in front of me and the sun shone. Being an extreme skeptic, I supposed it was just some coincidence. After a few moments the sun was again hidden by the dark clouds. Still wailing, I asked God to please show me this sign again because my skepticism did not allow me to belive that this sign was there for me. Instantly, the clouds parted once again and I knew that this was not a coincidence. I drove home with renewed strength and steadily regained my peace of mind. Somehow through information from several sources I found myself reading your books and was elated to finally find the answers to life that I was so hungry for. Your readings make so much sense to me that I often find myself thinking that I have always thought just the way you do. I know that things really do happen through synchronicity and that there are no such things as coincidences. Thank you for helping me find the answers to my troubled but challenging life. Maryalice aka Kika
Posted by: maryalice at June 30, 2005 09:23 PM
Dear Mr Chopra,
The very act of finding your book "Synchrodestiny" was brought about by a series of coincidences...
Last October, a friend commented on a crystal I was wearing. I had purchased this crystal 10 years previously and could no longer remember what it was. At the same time this friend and I discussed the Q-link pendant and your name came up as a result of this discussion.
I went home and proceeded to look up what the crystal was. It was aventurine - a stone for synchronistic events.
That same week, in a book store, I saw your book, Synchrodestiny. Of course, I had to purchase it! The finding of a book by you, on coincidences, was just too strong a coincidence to ignore.
I am so glad that I took the trouble to get it and read it. Your sutra meditations have helped me achieve calm and a focus in my spiritual studies that I have been missing.
Thank you for taking the time to write this book,
with blessings,
Rina
Posted by: Rina at July 1, 2005 09:38 AM
I don't feel that there was anything Strange or mysterious about you thinking about a person and then them calling you on the Phone. I know that the world is filled with endless possibilities that can happen at any present moment. I could be thinking about getting on a Bus right now and I may suddenly be knocked over by a Bus and that to would just be a possibility that had came to be in that moment. If you put your attention on destiny or belive in destiny then you are beliving in an idea, the fact of the matter is that the future does not exist, nor does the past, only right now, this moment is the living devine and 2 minutes from now is not relevent or even neccasery, only now is relevent only now is where everything is at once.
Posted by: Simon Freejohn at July 1, 2005 02:29 PM
Dear dr. Chopra,
As a very practical and scientific oriented, but spiritual person, as the likes of Louise L. Hay,
Dr. dwayne Dyer and Anthony Robbins,
I have this question,
Law of Dharma, synchrodestiny, infinite posibilities, and the rest of laws of the quantumfield,
and woman.. man´s biggest mystery..
after answering the questions to find your dharma,
how do you know, it is your conditoning speaking
or your higher self?
Yours truly,
marek dariusz podsiadlo
Posted by: marek dariusz podsiadlo at July 1, 2005 08:17 PM
Who is it that asks the question?
why do you Differentiate between man and woman?
Because I am having the physical experience of a male body means little in the broader scheme of things. some of my best qualities i project in life come from my female energy, gender has little meaning, physical appearence has little meaning, am I a Man? am I a woman?.
Who is it that wants to Identify, who is it that wants to Label one from the other?.
embrace your feminine side or you Masculine as one and love yourself as a whole entity and there are no more questions.
Posted by: simon freejohn at July 2, 2005 12:00 AM
Dear Simon,
Know what you mean, law of non-judgement, wholeness, divinity in its essence, intention, detachtement and so, but...
just wait till you fall in love...
;)
Posted by: marek dariusz podsiadlo at July 2, 2005 02:24 AM
I think you mean Intoxicated, My Brother
Laughing out Loud
Posted by: simon freejohn at July 2, 2005 10:34 AM
Thank you, Deepak, it is really exciting that you want to share your world with us in this way.
I find your list of nine characteristics to be true for me. It is especially interesting for me to look at nr 5 and notice that sometimes it has been the coincidences themselves that have helped me to become conscious of my deeper intentions.
Posted by: Aurora at July 2, 2005 12:57 PM
haha,
you got that right, dear Simon,
(but then you haven´t heard the whole story..)
haha,
still, woman...
intentions..
Can even bug the livin?starlights out of..
With Passion!
Marek Dariusz
Posted by: marek dariusz podsiadlo at July 2, 2005 06:35 PM
These words...3
For a very special Lady,
Ellen Vaessen
The Preambule
Cosmic Journey
We are travelers on a cosmic journey ~
stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity.
Life is eternal.
But the expressions of life are ephemeral, momentary, transient.
Gautauma Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, once said,
this existence of ours is as transient as autumn clouds.
To watch the birth and death of beings is like looking at the movements of a dance.
A lifetime is like a flash of lightning in the sky.
Rushing by like a torrent down a steep mountain.
We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share.
This is a precious moment, but it is transient.
It is a little parenthesis in eternity.
If we share with caring, lightheartedness, and love,
we will create abundance and joy for each other.
And then this moment will have been worthwhile.
~ Deepak Chopra
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
The Stars...
The Scorpio admires Capricorn's ambition and determination to reach the top. The earthly realism of the latter complements the aquatic intuition of the former. Mutual respect for a social or mystical quest unites a couple animated by a shared desire for security. Their cuddling is vibrant and intense!. But their power struggles may be just as passionate. And when these two clash, the sparks fly! Each is too stubborn to make the slightest compromise. If this couple avoids conflict, it can reach great heights.
facts are facts, baby!
May 12, 2005, ScorpioYou may experience powerful romantic feelings for a current lover, the likes of which you've never felt before. The intensity could be frightening, as your future together is uncertain. Bear in mind, however, that the astral energy implies that any romantic relationship formed today is probably going to be a lasting one. Don't let your insecurities get the best of you. Go for it, and think about your future together.
May 12, 2005, The current planetary alignment encourages you to choose one person to be your partner out of many possibilities, each of whom may think that they have the key to your heart. You can't get to know all of them in any real depth, and this is what you will realize today. One of them is particularly special, so perhaps it would be wise to stick with them.
...well, well....
posted by marekdariusz at 5:39 PM | 0 comments
These words...2
To:
A very special Lady
ellen Vaessen
From:
Peter Pan? or
Marek Dariusz Podsiadlo
Concerning: agreement in the law of persons, family and inheritance
Neverland, where time does not exist
or: The netherlands, in a studentroom near you,
Let´s be neighbours under the stars, baby..
Dear Princess,Ellen,
Awaiting your answer, I have taken the liberty, to draw up,
in my humble opinion, a pretty darn good contract!
and gladly, I do extend this, to these in triple,
pour toi, for the parents, and for undersigned,
any requesting songs, from thy side, are for this Gentleman,
a piece of cake!
because eventually each Knight deserves to serve a lovely Maid,
am I not mistaken?
And all that for an apple pie on Christmas Eve...!
What a deal!
Awaiting your signature,
Yours sincerely,
With Passion!
A Polish Gentleman,
no, Peter Pan,
no, Marek Dariusz Podsiadlo
posted by marekdariusz at 5:37 PM | 0 comments
These words...1
To:
A very special Lady,
Ellen Vaessen
From:
A Polish Gentleman,
or was it,
Peter Pan,
no, just Marek
Concerning: a marriage proposal
Neverland, where time does not exists
but, baby, I´m not getting younger..
Let´s get married!
Dear Princess,Ellen,
But fortunately sometimes by the stars a resolution is brought,
i.c. If you're single, go for it! , see added astrologically memory of explanation,
and gladly I would like to make use of the occasion,
and give you this as an offer,
out of love,
because there is none better,
hence,
and,
enjoy,
Greetz,
The one who loved you from the start,
Marek Podsiadlo
Posted by: marek dariusz podsiadlo at July 2, 2005 08:37 PM
It is a great honour to get to write to Dr Deepak Chopra. The first time I heard Dr. Chopra speaking was after waking up from sleep after a night's shift at work, in 2001, to find him speaking on a scandinavian tv-program. I remember he was asked what one should do in order to make progress on his path. He said one doesn't have to do anything as much as one has to remain open and aware. His extremely profound and yet unbelievably accessible manner of presenting what I eventually discovered was timeless wisdom, made me to jot down his name.
The ensuing months witnessed my in-depth search into his works. It all started with searching over the internet to find his website called www.howtoknowgod.com.
I am a native of Cameroon living in a scandinavian country. I was raised in a catholic family and am well versed in the bible and in the catholic way of doing things, having attended catholic boarding school and also studied the bible in a pentecostal format. I was questing, unconsciously or consciously, for a better touch with the Self. I mean, there came a time when I had to fairly integrate the fact that God's love touches everyone, not just those who have "accepted Jesus as their saviour and Lord". I was personally convinced that Jesus was wise enough to not have advocated such a very reductionistic view, and besides, some glimses into budhism - through a little book on siddharta in our catholic school library - had given me a very small but significant touch into the boundless wisdom from the east.
So reading Deepak's guidance was like reconnecting with that infinite source, getting to dance with the angels...sometimes I would shed tears at the sheer depth and strength of his writings. Particularly, his posting titled Regarding Christianity, in 2001 on Howtoknowgod.com, explaining the critical problem of the translation of Christ's teachings from Aramaic into other languages was very enlightening. Reading the book How To Know God was a very radically uplifting experience, and like all his works, it is material to be consulted several times, as one's marriage to our nonlocal cosmic essence becomes more and more blissful and ecstatic.
Reading Deepak almost every day was like going to the oasis in the midst of scorging desert sun. His writings have introduced me to the works of the likes of Ekhart Tolle, Paramahansa Yogananda, David Frawley(who's Ayurveda correspondence course I will most certainly take) and many others. I've read his seven daily spiritual laws on his site ever since I first entered there, and know them by heart. I sometimes copy patches of his post replies, or any of his writings on the web, and refer to it over and over again.
Since I observed that I needed to learn how to meditate, again through his guidance, I searched his webpage for guidance, even started meditating using some straight, easy steps I read from him, eventhough I was conscious of his emphasis on learning from a teacher. I just felt that I should progress reading and following the teachings that was so fortifying.
One day in 2004, coming from work, I notice that I have a missed call on my mobile phone. I call back to learn that it was someone who wanted me to cross-check a passage from a library book I had borrowed. She was to write a graduate paper, had borrowed the same book before, but had gotten my phone number from the libarian when she had explained how important it was for her to talk with the holder of the book.
After giving her the information she needed, we talk a little, and I learn that she's a meditation teacher, and she eventually teaches me how to meditate. I also get to know that she studied together with Deepak under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. And she talks about Deepak's warmth and openness.
Another meaningful coincidence is the fact that I have always wanted to study medicine that is adapted to healing the total person, that is the mind as well as the body and spirit. There are very few people in the public face today who practice that as well as Deepak. It is equally meaningfully coincidental that I, as a previous biology student, and an aspiring health worker should be guided by co-incidences to learn from a teacher like Deepak. In that respect, I thank Deepak for his teachings and as I continue to study his writings, I hope that I can have the honour to be a lamp that shines to show the light in each and every person I get in contact with, as he has done, so true to his name.
With lots of respect for my best teacher,
Emmanuel
Posted by: Emmanuel at July 2, 2005 09:23 PM
