Deepak Chopra, a well-being expert, and champion of positive mental health support, discusses the stages of grief during current times, challenging societal conditioning, the power of community and self-reflection, and the role of mantras in meditation.
Shifting our focus away from external noise and negativity allows us to find moments of stillness and peace.
By embracing creativity, questioning our limiting beliefs, and exploring alternative solutions, we can tap into our collective creativity and find innovative solutions to global issues.
Deep dives
The Importance of Self-reflection and Shifting Focus
In this podcast episode, Deepak Chopra discusses the significance of self-reflection and shifting our focus away from external noise and negativity. He highlights how our attention is selective and that we have the power to choose what we pay attention to. By focusing on something positive that brings us joy or peace, we can avoid getting caught up in the chaos and find moments of stillness.
Total Meditation and a Meditative Approach to Life
Deepak Chopra introduces his book, Total Meditation, which offers a new perspective on meditation. He explains that instead of solely practicing meditation in stillness, we can adopt a meditative approach throughout our daily lives. By being present and mindful in every moment, we can experience life from a meditative perspective, finding clarity, peace, and purpose.
Questioning Limiting Beliefs and Cultivating Creativity
One of the key insights shared by Deepak Chopra in this podcast is the importance of questioning our limiting beliefs and embracing creativity. He encourages us to challenge our habitual certainties and fixed mindset by asking questions and exploring alternative solutions to problems. By opening up to different possibilities, we can tap into our collective creativity and find innovative solutions to various global issues.
The Power of Compassion and Contributing to a Global Community
Deepak Chopra emphasizes the significance of compassion, empathy, and contributing to a global community. He suggests that by shifting our focus from self-centered concerns to helping others, we ultimately benefit ourselves. Through acts of kindness, love, and support, we can create a grassroots movement that fosters positive change and addresses pressing issues such as mental health, social justice, and sustainability.
Deepak has been at the forefront of all things well being for the best part of four decades - and in this conversation with Fearne, they get to grips with what has been probably the hardest year for most of us. If you’re interested in Deepak's new initiative on championing positive mental health support, you can find out more at neveralone.love. Thanks to the sponsors of this series of Happy Place, Stripe and Stare - for 20% off your first order, head to stripeandstare.com and enter the code HAPPY20 at checkout.