Time's 100 influential Deepak Chopra MD, child innocent life

One of Time's 100 influential people, Deepak Chopra, MD-PhD, advocated for the return to a childlike approach in life. In line with his perspective, here are some examples that highlight the innocence of children:

1.Pure Trust: Children often trust others without suspicion or prejudice. This innocence stems from their pure belief in the inherent goodness of people.

2.Unconditional Love: Children display love without conditions or expectations. Their affectionate nature is a reflection of their innocence and purity of heart.

3.Playfulness: Children find joy in the simplest of things, cherishing moments of play and laughter. Their carefree spirit embodies the essence of innocence, devoid of the burdens that come with adulthood.

4.Honesty: Children tend to speak their minds without filters or ulterior motives. Their straightforwardness and sincerity underline the innocence with which they approach communication.

5.Curiosity and Wonder: Children are naturally curious about the world, constantly questioning and seeking to understand the unknown. Their innocent wonder fuels their desire to learn and explore.

Older individuals can benefit from embracing childlike qualities for the sake of their health:

a) Stress Reduction: Emulating a child's carefree attitude can alleviate stress and promote mental well-being, fostering a more positive outlook on life.

b) Enhanced Creativity: Nurturing a childlike sense of curiosity can stimulate creativity and innovation, fostering a more imaginative and open-minded approach to problem-solving.

c) Improved Social Connections: Embracing the innocence of children can help older individuals form deeper and more meaningful connections, enhancing their social support network and overall sense of belonging.

d) Mindfulness and Living in the Present: Adopting a child's ability to live in the moment can cultivate mindfulness, encouraging older individuals to appreciate the beauty of the present and find joy in everyday experiences.

e) Physical Health Benefits: Engaging in playful activities and maintaining an active lifestyle akin to that of a child can promote physical health, including improved mobility, agility, and overall vitality.

By integrating these childlike qualities into their lives, older individuals can foster a sense of vitality and joy, ultimately contributing to their overall well-being and quality of life.

** Background:

Deepak Chopra is an Indian-American author and alternative medicine advocate. A prominent figure in the New Age movement, his books and videos have made him one of the best-known and wealthiest figures in alternative medicine.

As a licensed physician, in 1980 he became chief of staff at the New England Memorial Hospital (NEMH).[11] 

Chopra claims that a person may attain "perfect health", a condition "that is free from disease, that never feels pain", and "that cannot age or die".[15][16] Seeing the human body as undergirded by a "quantum mechanical body" composed not of matter but energy and information, he believes that "human aging is fluid and changeable; it can speed up, slow down, stop for a time, and even reverse itself", as determined by one's state of mind.[15][17] He claims that his practices can also treat chronic disease.[18][19]

The ideas Chopra promotes have regularly been criticized by medical and scientific professionals as pseudoscience.[20][21][22][23] The criticism has been described as ranging "from the dismissive to...damning".[20] Philosopher Robert Carroll writes that Chopra, to justify his teachings, attempts to integrate Ayurveda with quantum mechanics.[24] Chopra says that what he calls "quantum healing" cures any manner of ailments, including cancer, through effects that he claims are literally based on the same principles as quantum mechanics.[19] This has led physicists to object to his use of the term "quantum" in reference to medical conditions and the human body.[19] Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins has said that Chopra uses "quantum jargon as plausible-sounding hocus pocus".[25] Chopra's treatments generally elicit nothing but a placebo response,[7] and they have drawn criticism that the unwarranted claims made for them may raise "false hope" and lure sick people away from legitimate medical treatments.[20]

 

** In philosophy, Occam's razor is the problem-solving principle that recommends searching for explanations constructed with the smallest possible set of elements. It is also known as the principle of parsimony or the law of parsimony. Attributed to William of Ockham, a 14th-century English philosopher. [在哲學中，奧卡姆剃刀是解決問題的原則，建議尋找用盡可能最小的元素集構建的解釋。 它也被稱為簡約原則或簡約法則。 歸因於 14 世紀英國哲學家奧卡姆的威廉 (William of Ockham)]

Yoga[edit]

In April 2010, Aseem Shukla, co-founder of the Hindu American Foundation, criticized Chopra for suggesting that yoga did not have its origins in Hinduism but in an older Indian spiritual tradition.^[143] Chopra later said that yoga was rooted in "consciousness alone" expounded by Vedic rishis long before historic Hinduism ever arose. He said that Shukla had a "fundamentalist agenda". Shukla responded by saying Chopra was an exponent of the art of "How to Deconstruct, Repackage and Sell Hindu Philosophy Without Calling it Hindu!", and he said Chopra's mentioning of fundamentalism was an attempt to divert the debate.^{[143][144]  [}瑜伽
2010 年 4 月，印度教美國基金會聯合創始人阿西姆·舒克拉 (Aseem Shukla) 批評喬普拉認為瑜伽並非起源於印度教，而是起源於更古老的印度精神傳統。 [143] 喬普拉後來說，瑜伽植根於吠陀聖人早在曆史悠久的印度教出現之前就闡述的“唯有意識”。 他說舒克拉有一個“原教旨主義議程”。 舒克拉回應說，喬普拉是“如何解構、重新包裝和推銷印度教哲學而不稱其為印度教！”藝術的倡導者，他說喬普拉提到原教旨主義是試圖轉移爭論。 [143][144]]

 

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The origins of yoga are ancient and complex, making it challenging to attribute its invention to a single individual. The practice of yoga dates back thousands of years, with its roots embedded in ancient Indian philosophy and spirituality. While it's difficult to pinpoint a single inventor, the development of yoga is traditionally attributed to the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago. The practice has evolved over the centuries, with various schools of yoga emerging, each emphasizing different aspects of the discipline, such as physical postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and ethical principles. [瑜伽的起源古老而複雜，因此很難將其發明歸因於某個人。 瑜伽的練習可以追溯到數千年前，其根源植根於古印度哲學和靈性。 雖然很難確定哪位發明者是瑜伽的發明者，但瑜伽的發展傳統上歸因於 5000 多年前印度北部的印度河-薩拉斯瓦蒂文明。 這種練習已經發展了幾個世紀，出現了各種瑜伽流派，每種流派都強調該學科的不同方麵，例如身體姿勢、呼吸技巧、冥想和道德原則。]

 

 

 

 

 

The estimated net worth of Deepak Chopra is at least $58 Million dollars as of 2023-10-15. Deepak Chopra is the PRESIDENT AND CEO of OSI Systems Inc and owns about 496,388 shares of OSI Systems Inc (OSIS) stock worth over $58 Million. 

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepak_Chopra )

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was an influence on Chopra in the 1980s. 瑪赫西·馬赫什·瑜伽士在 20 世紀 80 年代對喬普拉產生了影響。

His son: Gotham Chopra is an American sports documentarian, media entrepreneur, producer, podcast host, director, journalist, and author. He is a co-founder of Religion of Sports, Liquid Comics, Chopra Media, and the Chopra Well. He is known for his sports-centric films, having worked with athletes such as Tom Brady. 

Ideas and reception[edit]

Chopra believes that a person may attain "perfect health", a condition "that is free from disease, that never feels pain", and "that cannot age or die".^[15][16] Seeing the human body as being undergirded by a "quantum mechanical body" comprised not of matter but energy and information, he believes that "human aging is fluid and changeable; it can speed up, slow down, stop for a time, and even reverse itself", as determined by one's state of mind.^[15][17] He claims that his practices can also treat chronic disease.^[18][19]

 

Approach to health care [edit]

Deepak Chopra at a book signing in 2006

Chopra argues that everything that happens in the mind and brain is physically represented elsewhere in the body, with mental states (thoughts, feelings, perceptions, and memories) directly influencing physiology through neurotransmitters such as dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin. He has stated, "Your mind, your body and your consciousness – which is your spirit – and your social interactions, your personal relationships, your environment, how you deal with the environment, and your biology are all inextricably woven into a single process ... By influencing one, you influence everything."^[95]