Real change is accompanied by a new insight. Insight is an impulse of love dissolving some old imprint. -Deepak Chopra
Medicine and Destiny
Since we are here to learn lessons and there are no accidents, why should we seek medical attention if the illness we encounter is a karmic lesson? If our death is pre-ordained and will occur from a certain malady at a certain time, is medical intervention useless?
Marrying Outside of Family’s Religion
I have been in a 4-year relationship with a man who is of a different religion than myself. My parents are extremely conservative and do not approve of this relationship. (In my religion there is no conversion and we must marry within the religion.) They are constantly making me feel guilty and as if I am a bad daughter, since they have done so much for me and I am somewhat dependent on them. I am having a hard time reconciling the Law of Karma. Though I am happy, my parents are also affected by this choice and they are extremely hurt. All their guilt and disappointment is even making me second-guess my relationship with my boyfriend. Do you have any advice for me?
How to Make Peace With Obama’s Speech
For someone who is often accused of trying to please everyone, including his avowed opponents, Present Obama’s Afghan speech managed to please almost no one. The left has grown more antiwar and in addition sees a potential Vietnam quagmire if the war goes really badly. The right wants a return to George Bush’s reckless militarism and jingoistic, inflammatory rhetoric, which Obama will never provide. In between these two polarities, the ordinary citizen is sick of the Afghan war and apprehensive about jobs and the deficit.
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The Prescription for Depression? “Oops, Never Mind!”
When it comes to depression and anxiety, a prescription may not be the only answer. Deepak Chopra explains how positive lifestyle changes can have powerful benefits if you’re struggling with depression and anxiety.
Most of us have been depressed at one time during our lives, or know someone who is seriously depressed. When Prozac burst on the scene 20 years ago, it seemed that a major step had been achieved. More people responded well to the drug and fine-tuning it was easier than with past antidepressants. Continue reading at Oprah.com