Tools of Personal Transformation: The Role of the Ego

By on November 21, 2008 in Balance, Happiness, Relationships, Spirit, Spirituality

About Deepak Chopra

Time Magazine heralded Deepak Chopra as one of the 100 heroes and icons of the century, and credited him as "the poet-prophet of alternative medicine." Entertainment Weekly described Deepak Chopra as "Hollywood's man of the moment, one of publishing's best-selling and most prolific self-help authors." He is the author of more than 50 books and more than 100 audio, video and CD-Rom titles. He has been published on every continent and in dozens of languages. Fifteen of his books have landed on the New York Times Best-seller list. Toastmaster International recognized him as one of the top five outstanding speakers in the world. Through his over two decades of work since leaving his medical practice, Deepak continues to revolutionize common wisdom about the crucial connection between body, mind, spirit, and healing. His mission of "bridging the technological miracles of the west with the wisdom of the east" remains his thrust and provides the basis for his recognition as one of India's historically greatest ambassadors to the west. Chopra has been a keynote speaker at several academic institutions including Harvard Medical School, Harvard Business School, Harvard Divinity School, Kellogg School of Management, Stanford Business School and Wharton.His latest book is "Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul."
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13 Responses to Tools of Personal Transformation: The Role of the Ego

  1. michaelemmanuel November 20, 2008 at 6:17 pm #

    Dear Deepak,

    my heart beats with yours in eternal ecstasy.

    Thank you for sharing this. And thank this for sharing you.

  2. Adriana November 20, 2008 at 6:43 pm #

    Anything constrained finds a way out, this is wonderful!

    Being is, uhuuuuu!

    Thank you, thank you, thank you…

  3. Pam November 20, 2008 at 7:32 pm #

    When I read your books and listen to you, you make perfect sense. Thank you for sharing with us what we have lost. I am so fortunate that you are on this planet at the same time I am. Please keep up your tremendous journey, Dr. Chopra.

  4. Philosopher November 20, 2008 at 10:41 pm #

    Love it!

    More, please. :)

  5. aislyn November 21, 2008 at 4:27 am #

    Thank you. You continue to teach me so much, and help to put all that I learn from everyone I encounter in a better perspective.

  6. Gry November 21, 2008 at 4:53 am #

    I am a course leader and presenter, and give lectures on motivation, sabotage thoughts and conflict negotiation. I use the sensation focusing on these themes, and it

  7. cynthiashobutte November 21, 2008 at 11:38 am #

    This video is exactly (not suprising) what I needed today. Thank you so much for the inspiration. For me, it seems there is no comparison to the harmony my heart feels when I am allowing my creative Self to effortlessly express. This is the place that my soul truly craves and I feel allows me to be present. What a great way to open up into the weekend!

    And, I agree, more please :) .

    Cheers!

    Cynthia

  8. vobbie November 22, 2008 at 6:32 am #

    Thank you Deepak for sharing you wonderful thoughts. Ik still think it is a wonder for me to hear your warm voice. Currently I am struggling with my ego about thoughts for a young girl. It is quite complicated, she is an ex-girlfriend of my son and I should not have such thoughts! When listening to your message about our ego I found the solution for my struggle. I will explain: my ego thinks only about the physical and emotional attraction of that girl. I must separate that feelings from my inspirational thoughts (now and I give her compliments, because she is such a nice and warm person). It is not easy to go right through the ego, but I will try very hard. Your warm voice and sharp analysis will hopefully help me. I will let you know how this will work out.

    Love, Rudolf

  9. LIV November 23, 2008 at 7:06 am #

    Often I feel without my ego I am a rather lifeless person, too passive and uninteresting, but that would be to others who put their ego in first place. I do believe we should not let it take over but it is necessary to give it precendence in the society we live in today, unless we achieve the Utopia that would make us all One. Therefore I say viva le Ego for helping to achieve all your goals. Namast

  10. annette01 November 23, 2008 at 8:53 am #

    Dear Deepak Chopra

    I heard what you said, and 'book' came to mind! so I went to my book shelf and this extract from the book I pulled out, it must be, is just for you.

    "When disidentification from the surface personality is complete the ego is seen as God. But this is still no the state of complete realisation. When the individual knows himself as being beyond any reactions to the world, all-immersed but non-involved, as the principle of love itself, God disappears as anything to be or become."

    with Love, annette

  11. ElaineSpringer November 26, 2008 at 6:33 am #

    Thank you, Deepak. This is the most clear, comprehensible and balanced explanation I have ever heard on the subject.

    You are truly blessed.

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world.

    With great respect,

    Elaine

  12. ElaineSpringer November 26, 2008 at 6:38 am #

    Hi Annette,

    Thank you for posting the quote. Could you please let me know what book it comes from?

    Best regards,

    Elaine

  13. SimplymeMarie January 16, 2009 at 2:50 pm #

    When the student is ready the teacher will appear:-)

    Today I made a comment to my boss about a co-worker. When I returned to my desk I questioned myself as to why I made that comment.

    I didn