Deepak Chopra: Navigating the Chaos of Modern Life

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4.4 • 867 Ratings

🗓️ 6 May 2025

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

In this enlightening conversation, Deepak Chopra discusses the intersection of spirituality and technology, particularly through the lens of his latest book, 'Digital Dharma.' He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and spirituality in navigating the chaos of modern life, while also introducing his AI platform that personalizes spiritual guidance. Chopra explores the dual nature of technology, the necessity of emotional and spiritual evolution alongside technological advancements, and offers practical advice for achieving inner peace and understanding trauma. Takeaways Self-reflection and awareness are key to reducing anxiety. Anxiety often stems from past trauma and future anticipation. Social media exacerbates feelings of anxiety and trauma. AI can enhance spiritual intelligence and personal well-being. Technology has both positive and negative aspects. Understanding trauma is essential for emotional health. The body has the ability to self-regulate and heal. Simple breathing techniques can help calm the mind. Engaging with AI can provide personalized support. Trusting oneself is crucial for navigating life's challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I'm here with the great Deepak Chopra.
0:10.7	He's been on the show before.
0:11.9	We're thrilled to him on again.
0:13.7	His most recent book, Digital Dharma,
0:15.4	How AI Can Elevate Spiritual Intelligence and Personal Well-Being.
0:19.1	We're going to talk a lot about that.
0:20.4	He's the founder of Deepak Chopra AI. We're going to dot AI. We're going to talk about that. How are you, sir?
0:25.5	I'm great. Thank you, Donnie. Before we get into your projects, before we get into the book,
0:29.3	and before we get into AI, I would love to hear some advice to people because I've never seen people
0:35.9	so on edge because of the politics, no matter which side
0:39.4	of the spectrum that you're on, but people seem to be very on edge. How do people start to introduce
0:44.5	spirituality in their life in this new 2025 world of chaos? A little bit of self-reflection, awareness of your body, awareness of your breath, inquiry, why am I anxious, what can I do about it?
1:08.5	How can I be the change I want to see in the world?
1:11.6	So you can't cure anxiety with anxiety.
1:16.6	And most anxiety comes from anticipating the future
1:22.6	and remembering the past and then recycling trauma.
1:26.6	So everything that you see in the world today is the recycling of trauma,
1:31.3	either, you know, ancestral trauma, childhood trauma, physical trauma,
1:36.3	verbal trauma, emotional trauma, sexual trauma.
1:41.3	Trauma leads to anger. Anger leads to hostility, which is the desire for retribution,
1:48.1	which then can lead to guilt and shame, which can then lead to depression and anxiety.
1:54.8	And that's the pandemic of our time, and it's perpetuated by social media, the new cycle because everybody thrives on drama the more drama the more money for everyone you know so it's kind of interesting to me that we have medieval minds and then we have modern capacities that exacerbate our tribal medieval
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