The Healing Power of Thoughts

Mind Body Connection

Sally was shocked. She didn’t drink and had no history of liver disease. But after a day of extensive tests, the doctors ruled out hepatitis and cancer. The final verdict was “liver failure for no medical reason.” Even though they couldn’t find the cause, they were sure about the effect: without a liver transplant Sally would soon die.

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How to Use the Law of Inertia to Change Your Life

Motivation

A True Story about the Healing Power of Inertia

I’m 18 years old and it’s the day after I’ve had major surgery. If you’ve never had surgery it might surprise you to know that in most cases, they get patients up within 24 hours after an operation. People who move have less complications and get better faster. The only problem is, because I had to undergo several pre-op tests, I’ve had nothing to eat for at least 5 days. I’m in a lot of pain and I’m extremely weak. Get up and walk? Are they serious? All I want to do is lie still and rest. The nurse walks into my room…

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How to Deal with Disturbing News – A Message for Our Times from Deepak Chopra

Positive Psychology

Almost every day we are exposed to disturbing headlines. Many of the stories are gratuitous in nature – more gossip than “news.” But in our post 9-11 world there are truly disturbing current events that can deeply impact our sense of inner peace and well being.

I happened to see Dr. Deepak Chopra today on MSNBC addressing the terrible shooting in Tucson, Arizona that resulted in a catastrophic injury to Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford and the deaths of 6 innocent people. I’d like to give you a link to the video of Dr. Chopra’s remarks but there doesn’t seem to be one available. Instead I’ll summarize and expand on what he said:

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