I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Kelli Harding about her new book, The Rabbit Effect, and wanted to re-share this video because of it’s relevance on our conversation. Watch the full interview by clicking the link in my bio.
Get her book if you want to learn more about this study, and also check out the following articles:
* “The Effects of Petting on Cholesterol Levels in Rabbits” by M. Nerein et al., published in *Science* in 1980.
* “Pets and Cholesterol: A Review of the Literature” by J.M. Colman et al., published in *The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine* in 2009.
* “The Role of Petting in Reducing Stress and Improving Cardiovascular Health” by S.M. Cohn et al., published in *Current Cardiology Reports* in 2015.
Open the doorway to consciousness and allow creativity and insight to flow effortlessly. 💞
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You and the universe are awareness.
My visit to Bhutan. Inspired by a culture that leads with emphasis on Divine Emotions.
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#AskDeepak
“I’d like to be a self-help author and motivational speaker.
I have dreams for myself and they are not simply ego-based, but dreams which are deep-rooted in the divine blueprint.
I want to use the law of least effort to manifest these dreams, but I do realize that hard work is also involved in creating content and a community.
What would you recommend that I do to increase synchronicity, serendipity, and the conjuring of divine ideas to help manifest this dream?”
My response:
Increasing synchronicity and manifesting power is based on increasing your connection to your true self.
That is the source of the power and creativity of the universe.
Once you realize that unlimited universal power is your own Being, all you need to do is be alert and receptive to how that will manifest through you.
You will be guided, just listen and respond.
Love,
Deepak
#AskDeepak
“I have a difficult time differentiating ego from boundaries.
When I feel someone hasn’t treated me in the manner I am expecting, I become upset.
But what is the difference between setting boundaries and ego?”
My response:
Setting boundaries is usually what we do when we feel threatened or defensive.
The boundaries are meant to protect us.
Since our true self is unaffected by anything physical or mental, it is our separate self, or ego that feels the need for protective boundaries.
And that’s okay for now, few of us are so enlightened that we don’t feel the need for some ego boundaries.
The direction we want to move toward is having our awareness and appreciation draw our attention to areas that naturally help us, so we don’t have to spend energy trying to resist or defend ourselves.
Think of being at a big party. Instead of feeling you have to block off certain people or music, you seek out the people you find interesting and you only dance to the music you enjoy.
Love,
Deepak
Just announced, I’ll be contributing to a new column on @thetimes – the first article is now linked in my news story for those who subscribe. 🙏 Thank you @lesleyjthomas my wonderful editor at The Times UK
Just in time for the light to come again, the Deck of Yoga will be available soon to illumine your yoga practice and connection to Self. 💫
Based off of our book, Living in the Light, @deepakchopra and I have created this deck for you to take with you wherever you go, complete with stunning illustrations by @stephaniesing . Enjoy one pose at a time, reference the sequence card for simple flows on-the-go, or spark your own creativity by putting your own sequence together. 💫
My hope is that this little box of wisdom brings you joy, connection, and lightness of being as the next year unfolds. 🕊️✨
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#AskDeepak
“It is said that love comes from the heart.
I once had an experience of being conscious when entering the dream world and when I jumped into the midst of deep sleep, I experienced a wonderful feeling of love.
Now my question is this: Since, as it is said that love comes from the heart, do we actually go to sleep each night in the spirit of our heart?”
My response:
When we go into a deep sleep state of consciousness, our thinking, and imagining mind stops, and with it goes our sense of time and space.
What remains is pure Being, pure consciousness resting in its own existence in the spiritual heart.
It is the still quality of awareness that feels complete and whole.
This silent state of fulfillment is not the usual conception of love, but it can still be considered love because this pure contentment is the source of love.
So yes, you could say we go to sleep in the spirit of our heart, if our spiritual heart is understood as that state of fulfillment in silent, pure awareness.
Love,
Deepak
#AskDeepak
“I meditated for the first time today.
At first, I just saw what you would normally see with your eyes closed but then I started seeing random swirls of these dots and then a purple swirl and a blue swirl but mainly purple and it covered my entire vision and then went away.
In the middle of a change, something that looked like a golden eye came from the middle right and shot past me and also there was this black line that would change position, whenever it came back from vertical, to what looked like drawn wings, to horizontal.
I don’t know what any of this means!”
My response:
The visual activity of the mind during meditation is a byproduct of the body/mind normalization occurring as awareness comes to realize itself.
So the visions, sounds, or movements in meditation show that something deeper is happening, but don’t mean much in themselves.
Just as smoke indicates fire, yet there is nothing much to analyze or understand about the smoke.
The important phenomenon is the fire.
Love,
Deepak
The 4 Noble Truths and the root causes of suffering.
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#AskDeepak
“I have always retained a memory of a time BEFORE I was born and entered into our earthly world, it is as vivid to me now at 55 years old, as It was from when I was a toddler.
It is a certain knowing of these events (before my time in this life) – it is NOT simply a belief.
I do not need validation of this…I simply would like to hear your thoughts on this.
I’m curious to know your opinion on why I would retain this memory so clearly…and what do you think the purpose for it is?”
My response:
Retaining memories of a time before you were born is certainly rare past the age of 5 or 6, but not unheard of.
Advanced stages of awakening can also bring a remembrance of experiences from the remote past.
Such experiences are meant to reveal the broader, more universal identity we have beyond the individual roles and personalities we play.
Given the way you describe your experience as a self-validating knowing, I suspect that the value of these memories serves a similar purpose—to connect you to your unlimited state of Being that transcends the limitations and history of this life experience.
Love,
Deepak
Your real body is the bliss or quantum body, beyond the conceptual, karmic or mental and physical body!
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Teachings of the Buddha. 3 Dharma Seals and unraveling reality beyond perception. Part 1 of 2
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Beyond Quantum Reality, a new Science that will expand our range and understanding of the physical universe to the Meta Physical Dimensions.
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Teachings of the Buddha continued – Nirvana and the freedom from suffering. Quantum parallels. Part 2 of 2
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The way to Divine Knowledge is beyond the comprehension of the Human Mind. Astonishment, Bewilderment and Humility are the first steps.
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#AskDeepak
“For many years now I have been experiencing what seem to be thoughts, but they are thoughts that I only get to see once.
They are not thoughts that I can grasp/cling to and they are always of a higher perspective I would say, like quick flashes of insight.
But I can’t seem to consciously recall them afterward like I immediately forget what they were.
Are these being absorbed on a deeper level and can you help me understand this?
Thank you for the wisdom you have provided in the past.”
My response:
These brief flashes of insight can be early indications of expanded understanding—the early glimmers of awakening.
You don’t need to try to conceptualize them or try to bring them into sharper focus.
That will happen naturally when the experiences are more mature, like the blossoming of a flower.
Just receive these experiences with openness and gratitude.
Love,
Deepak
Central to the #QuantumBody revolution is a groundbreaking understanding of metabolism—the way our cells process energy—that promises to challenge our understanding of modern medicine as we know it. Click the link in my bio to find out more.
Quantum Metabolism is the key to self regulation, homeostasis, longevity and health span.
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Why Quantum Consciousness is the only reality and why mainstream science rejects it.
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The Rabbit Effect – Live Longer, Happier and Healthier with the Groundbreaking Science of Kindness. A Conversation with Deepak Chopra and Dr. Kelli Harding, exploring the groundbreaking science of kindness and its impact on our health and well-being. They delve into Dr. Harding’s book, “The Rabbit Effect,” which reveals the hidden factors that contribute to health, from our relationships to our environment.
Tap on the link in my bio to watch the full episode. Follow Dr. Harding @kellihardingmd
A conversation between Deepak Chopra and Jack Tuszynski to announce a new course through EdX on Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Biology and Quantum Consciousness. Among many things, this course will address the current problems with quantum consciousness including:
(1) Absence of non-linearity: Quantum mechanics is inherently linear, while biological systems and consciousness exhibit complex non-linear behavior. Reconciling these differences and understanding how consciousness emerges from linear processes poses a significant challenge.
(2) Measurement problem: The act of observation affects the state of a quantum system, making it difficult to distinguish between objective reality and the observer’s influence. This raises questions about how to study consciousness objectively within a quantum framework.
(3) Lack of a unified framework: Currently, there is no single, universally accepted theory that integrates quantum mechanics with biology and consciousness. Developing such a framework is crucial for bridging the gap between these seemingly disparate domains.
(4) Interpretation challenges: Different interpretations of quantum mechanics offer varying accounts of its implications for consciousness. These differing interpretations add further complexity to the exploration of the topic.
(5) Bridging the gap between physical and non-physical: Quantum mechanics primarily deals with the physical world, while consciousness often evokes notions of a non-physical realm. Understanding how these seemingly distinct aspects might be related remains a major hurdle.
Watch the full episode on my YouTube channel, or tap on my story for the link.
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