The current research into what makes people happy has uncovered some interesting facts, as we saw in the last post. Certain goals, such as getting rich or earning a raise, don’t turn out to make much difference in a person’s level of happiness. In general we aren’t good predictors of what will make us happy in the future. The other findings tend to be just as gloomy and debunking. The new field of so-called “Positive psychology” is better at erasing myths than in creating a new basis for happiness. (more…)
Commonness of Spiritual Experiences
When I was 20 years old about 12 years ago, I had a spiritual experience. I later found that my experience was described by people who were describing contact with God or enlightenment. Since then I have been writing about non-local consciousness that I have decided to name “Omniverse.” I believe the source of this knowledge is the Omniverse, or God, or the Field. Do you have thoughts about the source of spiritual experiences and do you think it is a common experience?
Daily Inspiration
When I see and feel the life beat of Spirit in every object, I evolve to a higher level of transformation called God consciousness. -Deepak Chopra
Ask Deepak: Is There a Spiritual Side to Grief?
Each week, Deepak responds to Oprah.com users’ questions with enlightening advice to help them live their best lives.
Q: I just turned 63 years old last week. I live alone with two dogs and one cat in sort-of rural Montana. My son and only child died on September 19, 2002, from injuries sustained in a rollover accident. (more…)
Ask Deepak: Can You Trust a Cheating Husband?
Each week, spiritual teacher Deepak responds to Oprah.com users’ questions with enlightening advice to help them live their best lives.
Q: I have been married for almost two years, but in a relationship with the man for nearly six years. Together we’re raising three teenage children. My problem is very complex. My husband cheated on (more…)