I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder for 20 years, and have found medication that works very well to keep me grounded, yet able to pursue spirituality. I am generally happy with my life as it is. When I see homeopathic doctors, they always mention getting off my medication, and it feels that there is an urgency or certainty to their opinion. Is there a benefit to seeking the path on which to reduce my medication now that I feel stabilized? Is there a way to do this sensibly?
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Think clearly and concisely. Weed out prejudices and personal biases. Examine your assumptions to make sure they aren’t secondhand. -Deepak Chopra
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The Winter of Their Discontent: What Will the Arabs Do?
Is the Arab world headed for chaos or democracy? The U.S. has been wrong so many times, it’s hard to know who to trust in these matters. But some trends are clear, at least. Usually societies that enjoy economic growth also show increased happiness. In the U.S. we’ve seen that equation hold true, especially in reverse. Economic woes reflect personal discontent. But by this measure, the uprising in Egypt is something of a paradox. In Egypt the GDP has been rising in recent years, yet the population has become discontented, and the rate of their discontent has been sharp. Only the top 20% of Egyptians think that their lives are increasing in well-being. (more…)
LinkedInSpeaker Series: Deepak Chopra on the Soul of Leadership
Written by Meg Garlinghouse
Ed. This series of posts features select interviews, speeches and presentations held as part of the LinkedIn Speaker Series. The presentation below was held at our Mountain View campus, during Deepak Chopra’s visit.
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