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The Value of Balance
Before you decide that hard work is the way to prevent aging, consider that “work” as defined by physics is not synonymous with sweat and strain.
Work is needed to create orderliness and oppose the force of entropy. Exercise has a quantum effect, regardless of how much or little you do, by giving the body a chance to restore subtle patterns of functioning. Because the body uses both creation and destruction to keep its vital processes going, doing constant work is not the answer. Exercise has to be balanced by rest, because there is extensive muscle destruction during exercise that needs to be restored in periods of rest.
In every area of life the key is balance, a very general term that can be broken down into four headings: Moderation, Regularity, Rest, and Activity. Moderation means not going to extremes. Regularity means following a consistent routine. Rest means rest. Activity means activity. The cycle of rest and activity in lower animals is dictated by instinct, which humans are free to override. If we override it in the wrong direction, then we actually hasten entropy.
Adapted from The Essential Ageless Body, Timeless Mind, by Deepak Chopra (Harmony Books, 2007).
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add your comment »I agree with Deepak's words of wisdom regarding exercise. Moderation and routine.
Balance yoga postures are my favorite. Somedays, the dancer comes with ease. Others it takes a deeper concentration. Just balancing one foot outward/inward is balance. A yoga teacher told me: Do not compare yourself with others; you have walked different paths and done different work. Listen to your body. Pay attention to the areas of pain.
There is a new level of consciousnes learned from Deepak.
Who is this little voice inside. Someone recently shared that her dog barks at some people. The angry people. We do attract what we think.
"I think, therefore I am" Kant
"Our relationships are mirrors of ourselfs" DC. How True.
"Love, truth, goodness, JOY and happiness can only come from a higher consciousness." Tolle
Gratitude is powerful tool too. When we are thankful for all the we do have; it takes us away from past and future. Puts us in the presence (NOW) Try to say thank you 100+ times in day and watch your world expand.
I like chanting because I am trying to quiet that non stop thinking and little voice that thinks it is in control. I am enjoying my mantra sounds; it calms my mind. I like the vibration of the OM, AUM (car)and Hung (Sung) sounds. Try it. Do it loud and long then do it quiet until the sound echos in your mind. Chopra will be in Chicago August 22 and 23. I urge you to go so you too can too get your mantra.
I got mine last October.
Nameste' (my soul to
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Healthy critism is of course a good thing. I do believe however, we are all striving for happiness or to get away from suffering... there are so may methods and ways to do this even some you can buy?!?!?
Thousands of words and tape and expert coaching..whatever turns you on...
I really believe it is the level we are at(our personal understanding) not who can explain it better....some teachers who do not wish to say much in public in actual fact know more....nevertheless people need a leader and if you stand up you are liable to get shot down by people who think you are arrogant and a "know it all"
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Lisa H. You definitely spoke for me today, thank you much. I have learned to speak good things to myself daily, and they radiate to those I come in contact with because I truly believe that I am fearfully and wonderfully made (psalm 146). I like reading much of Dr. chopra's work because it helps me to be anchored more, and gives me for insight into my personal faith. It intrigues me to see how one thing can be said in so many ways .
In the process of establishing balance, the things I say to myself carries more weight than anything anyone else can ever say to me. One of the most powerful tools I have is the ability to choose.
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It is good to question with one's inner guide all that is stated by others and compare it to his own truths, Deepak shares his explanations and theories based on his research and Ronnie has his own philosophies and truths, and I have my own, I like a lot of the teachings Deepak writes about and I also have my own based on personal experience and I am sure Ronnie has a wealth of them as well. We all bring our wealth of knowledge and wisdom and nobody owns the monopoly on how that should look and feel. We do not all have to be nice and pretend that we like something when we don't, although I personally enjoy reading some of Deepak's work I can respect that Ronnie has his opinions on it and expresses them. Questioning things is something that given the amount of trust we put in our political leaders and what they have done to us with it, is obviously something that most of us did not do enough of.
Blessings to you both
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Lisa,
I criticize the person I see in the mirror every day. Skepticism, especially of own's ideas, is a very important part of the process of uncovering the truth.
I am challenging Deepak's vacuous spiritual tips to help YOU think more critically about the value of these platitudes.
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Hey Ron nie,
why do you read Deepak? go read someone your own soul age.
start by being nice to that person in the mirror, that is how we can change the world. You wouldn't attack him would you?
If you are nice to him; that peron in the mirror, he will be nice to you. Ah, the golden rule. I dare you to look into the mirror for a long gaze and what do you see?
Your anger is subliminally poisoning the earth. deal with your issues instead of taking it out on everyone else.
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1. Entropy is not a force
2. The benefits of exercise is explainable in terms of classical physics. Deepak needs to stop using the word "quantum" especially in a piece like this where he tries to employ a technical physics definition of words like "work"
3. "Rest means rest. Activity means activity." Thank you for these deep spiritual insights, Deepak.
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