الحلول الروحية : أجوبة عن أكبر تحديات الحياة

by Deepak Chopra

قيل: ” الطريق الأمثل لمواجهة الصراعات الخارجيّة في عالمنا هو بمواجهة صراعاتنا الداخليّة؛ بحنانٍ وعزم - هذا الكتاب يسلّط الضوء على ما هو حيويّ وأساسيّ في زماتنا.*

مؤْلّف هذا الكتاب المعروف عالميًا؛ طبيب يداوي الجسد والنفس في آن منذ 40 عامَا وها هو يضع خلاصة تجربته في هذا الكتاب؛ ويضيف إليها إجابات عن أسئلة تلقّاها من أناس من مختلف بلدان العالم معبّرين عن معاناتهم؛

تتمحور موضوعاتها حول: تحدّيات الحياة وكيف تواجهها وتعيشها؛ وكيف تحيا مع ذواتنا ومع الآخرين بسلام؛ سواء كانوا أزواجنا أو أبتاءنا أو أفراد عائلتنا أو أصدقاءنا أو زملاءنا أو أفراد مجتمعنا؛ وكيف تحقّق الصحّة والسعادة والنجاج ونمو الشخصيّة والسلام الداخلي.


انه كتاب يعبّر عمّا تعانيه وتنشده؛ ويخاطب أعماقك؛ وينير طريقك.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Self Help, Audiobook, Ebooks, Philosophy, Religion

224 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2014

About the author

Deepak Chopra, MD serves as the Founder and Chairman of The Chopra Foundation, and Co-Founder of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing.

As a global leader and pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine, Chopra transforms the way the world views physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social wellness. Known as a prolific author of eighty books books with twenty-two New York Times best sellers in both fiction and non-fiction, his works have been published in more than forty-three languages.

Chopra’s medical training is in internal medicine and endocrinology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Dr. Chopra serves as Co-Founder and Chairman of The Chopra Center for Wellbeing, Founder of The Chopra Well on YouTube, Adjunct Professor of Executive Programs at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School, Columbia University, Assistant Clinical Professor, in the Family and Preventive Medicine Department at the University of California, San Diego, Health Sciences, Faculty at Walt Disney Imagineering, and Senior Scientist with The Gallup Organization.

GlobeIn acknowledges Chopra as "one of top ten most influential spiritual leaders around the world." TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as "one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century and credits him as "the poet-prophet of alternative medicine."

Reviews

[Marisa Fernandes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gostei muito de "As Sete Leis Espirituais do Sucesso" de Chopra, mas já não consigo ter a mesma opinião de "Soluções Espirituais"... Porquê?

Ainda que eu tenha aprendido algo com o que li nestas páginas, considero que este livro não está tão bem organizado como "As Sete Leis Espirituais do Sucesso". Por vezes, dei comigo a ler linhas e linhas destinadas a explicar um ponto enunciado pelo autor e a chegar ao fim sem ter compreendido a mensagem. Outras vezes, senti que o autor andou à volta para, sem acrescentar muito mais, estar sempre a dizer o mesmo. Vezes ainda houve em que entrei em discórdia com o que li... Por exemplo, eu não acho - se calhar estou errada, não sei - que seja possível viver uma vida sem problemas. Há sempre qualquer obstáculo/desafio que tem de ser superado. Há sempre chatices. Há sempre coisas com as quais não concordamos nem tão pouco nos conformamos. O desafio está em conseguir dar a volta por cima e ver o lado positivo de cada situação. Isso, sim, é possível, com treino, e recomenda-se até para bem da nossa saúde!

Por outro lado, há neste livro um capítulo que para mim não teve qualquer interesse e, por isso mesmo, acabei por "saltar" essas páginas. Nesse capítulo, Chopra presta uma espécie de aconselhamento às pessoas que lhe escreveram cartas relatando problemas com isto e com aquilo. Ora, isto pode interessar outros leitores, acredito que sim. No meu caso, aborreceu-me, senti que era perda de tempo e não senti qualquer utilidade em ler aquelas páginas...

Portanto, dos dois livros que li de Chopra, se tivesse de recomendar apenas um, recomendaria "As Sete Leis Espirituais do Sucesso". Gostei deste, mas "não por inteiro".

[Angela]

I love Deepak Chopra. However, I just wish I could really start applying this stuff. It makes so much sense, but not so easy to do. I'm just so hard on myself, but I'm learning!!! This is a book I probably just need to read over and over until it gets through to my thick skull! Ha ha

[Dylia Klatt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Deepak always worthwhile. Not his most stellar work but worth the read. His best, in my opinion, remains The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire. Now THAT'S a multiple read classic.

[Hessah Alhashash · Rating 5 out of 5]

رائع و خفيف لكل من يريد ان يطور حياته و يتعامل مع المشكلات

[Alexandre Lapointe · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is always good to come back on earth

[Glass Half Full · Rating 1 out of 5]

There isn't much to say here really. Often, I bear a hatred for self-help material and flaunt it too, but not when it is founded upon good philosophy, and not when the physician-author presents anything beyond a blur and with respect to underlying evidence with regards to the subjects in which his terminologies encroach upon. Most of those subjects he bears no reputable authority, not even a sliver of hope that his quotable quotes would ever be factual or ever be more than beautiful metaphors (if you ever find them beautiful, in my opinion, they are trying for eloquence).

There are some pretty interesting incoherent wordplay going on here. There are certain times when what barely passes as "philosophy" is founded on little logic or true wisdom. Much like his "Quantum Healing," probably worse since I found excerpts wherein terminologies from various separate fields are used, with neither distinct explanation for the context of their usage or their actual definitions. The reader is misled by his/her own lack of knowledge about a myriad of things, and seem to find something erudite or spiritually enlightening in Chopra's work. Often, readers of his work become gullible due to this miming of erudition and enlightenment, as well as his former reputation as a physician. All of which amount to a confusion and mere drivel that aims for the reader's confusion to aid him/her in stepping into that air of whatever passes for wisdom these days -- strings of words that mean nothing, and perhaps even everything, as long as it is all under the sun. I must say it is apt to call his work the anti-Renaissance. He aims for that appellation well, unlike most aspiring poets (he's not even there yet). Unfortunately, the perceptive reader always finds that poets lie to tell the truth, but bad poets lie for they mistake what seems to be a 'nothing' or a 'barely anything' as truth.

As Voltaire himself once said, "Beware, lest in attempting the grand, you overshoot the mark and fall into the grandiose."

Deepak Chopra has fallen into the grandiose and falls deeper still, for his "philosophy" continues in this trajectory of pseudo-intellectualism. I also now find the influential Oprah's Book Club to be a book club quite receptive to conniving deception.

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

A helpful and interesting take on what Deepak Chopra describes as the three levels of awareness and when and where problems arise. He describes one's awareness on three levels (1) contracted (2) expanded and (3) pure.

According to Chopra, problems arise in the first level, which is called the contracted state. This is a state of being in resistance, being tense, and defensive. This is also described as a level of awareness where one's fears take over one's actions and in many cases cripples a person's mindset and attitude.

Expanded awareness, on the other hand, is the level of awareness where one begins to cope. Problems begin to be confronted and conflicts begin to unravel a little. This is according to the book, where most people function on a daily basis. Between the first and second levels.

The final state of awareness, "pure" is the state that Chopra claims is the goal for a spiritual being. I liked how he described this state of awareness; it's when a person feels completely at home in the universe and lives in the light. In this state, there are no problems and no solutions, just being.

The challenge is to move from one level to the next and he tries to break it down for the reader with examples on what to try and what NOT to espouse in life situations. I found this last state of pure awareness so compelling and attractive. The challenge for me at times is the application to real life because human beings are emotional. One can't talk to oneself about "levels" and "awareness" if (for example) your car explodes or you get robbed of everything (e.g.) Or can you? Perhaps it's all part of the evolution. But very much worth the read- again, application seems the challenge but convincing.

[Desislava · Rating 3 out of 5]

Книгата е полезна в много отношения.
Чете се леко.
Има много примери от реалния живот. Човешки проблеми,с приложени към тях удачни решения.
Но така и не разбрах защо е сложено това заглавие.
Понеже отговори на сложните въпроси за живота аз в тази книга не открих.
Не беше това,което очаквах. Но със сигурност бих се възползвала от някои съвети. Със сигурност си взех от нея,това,което ми е нужно.
И да,бих прочела и други книги на автора.
Но при всички положение не беше това, което очаквах.
Чела съм вече много подобни книги и едва ли ще е лесно нещо да ме впечатли чак толкова.
Имаше обаче изречения в нея,които ще ми помогнат много в моя си път и,които си подчертах.

[Dianna Thiel]

I’ve never read Deepak Chopra before so I can cross him off my list. I’m sure his sage advice helps a lot of people. I’m generally not a fan of self help books (so I don’t rate them to be fair). This one was fine. I think he’s basically saying, step back, meditate and open your mind to complete awareness. With complete awareness, the answers you are seeking will come to you.

[Carax · Rating 5 out of 5]

A pesar del título "Soluciones espirituales", el Deepak nos adentra al mundo de la conciencia "Expandida" a través de situaciones y soluciones muy aterrizadas (Ejemplos de personas reales). El libro no trata en ningún caso de ser místico, sino funcional, y creo que cumplió muy bien su trabajo.

[Kayla · Rating 3 out of 5]

I listened to the audio book while driving. I liked the first half of the book and heard a lot of good information. "You're a soul first and a person second." The examples in the second half ran a little long and I started to lose interest.

[Crystal Hunter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting, pleasant read with good information.

[Hariprasad Vijayakumari · Rating 3 out of 5]

good set of questions responded by Deepak succinctly in the book.

[Allan Van · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kinda 'meh'.. But his voice is good to fall asleep with. Obviously this applies to the audiobook edition.

[ohoud · Rating 4 out of 5]

مفيد وجميل استمتعت بقراءته

[Suheir · Rating 4 out of 5]

مفيد و خفيف
ولكن حلوله تدول حول نفس المحاور ولكن بشكل عام يفتح افاق جديده للتفكر

[Adriana Sanchez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Worth reading for sure! There are many parts I would love to go back and revisit.

[Josephine Olok · Rating 3 out of 5]

Worth a read, wish it had been more practical, advice felt a little vague. Will probably try reading again since this came highly recommended.

[Debbirder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptional book with thought provoking questions and ideas presented in a simple, understandable and relatable way.

[Karl · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is very refreshing to find a book in the spiritual genre that provides real solutions to everyday, universal problems that are impacting so many of us on this human journey. Many books provide relief to the reader in the form of long-term practices that are meant to help the individual evolve their consciousness, which of course is of great benefit; however, being human means that we sometimes need immediate, easy to apply solutions as well.

In Deepak’s book, “Spiritual Solutions” we find some heartfelt advice to help us overcome many of the challenges we face in our day to day existence. I understand that many of our challenges have their roots in very individual circumstances, yet the advice given by Deepak seems to be easily applied regardless of the unique nature of the particular problem. Whether it’s relationship problems, financial problems, or questions related to consciousness and enlightenment, you will find numerous answers to these questions in, “Spiritual Solutions.”

As many notable people in history have stated, and I am paraphrasing here, the level of consciousness that created a problem needs to be exceeded in order to find a solution to the problem, and through expanding our awareness we are able to see our problems in a different light, or at least able to perceive solutions that we did not see previously. I believe that this book will assist the reader in expanding their awareness while providing immediate solutions to some of life’s great challenges. I tip my hat to Deepak for sharing his thoughts and solutions so directly in an era when so many have chosen a more indirect route.

[Vimal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dr. Chopra examines various messages and letters which were sent to him by people from all over the globe. With many answers and solutions to the problems and daily conflicts which these personalities encounter, Deepak Chopra tries to adopt simple strategies in tackling with such issues. The author suggests many alternatives towards approaching problems in a comfortable manner. Spiritual Solutions is a book which is well written as it has some very valuable messages in the techniques and strategies used to handle situations which are very tumultuous and conflicting to many people. The feeling of desperation is one such moment in a person's life whereby he/she is not able to find a way out. Dr. Chopra attacks the core of problems while he is able to relay something quite meaningful in his book. Moral values, relationships, conflict of opinions, feelings of despair & uncertainty, the inability to move forward, and, the trying to be successful are key subjects which are well taken up in this book.

[Tess Mertens-Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maybe it was because I read this book in a time just before my oldest daughter's marriage and my youngest daughter buying a house, or during a yoga retreat, or just because Deepak's insight is so keen that this book hit on all burner=s with me.
His philosophy of being grateful for what you are and have, and to try to find ways to better yourself and get along with others is something we can all live by.
Looking at life as a gift and being happy as you are rather than resentful for what you are or cannot be, and to look for the good in other.
This book came at a time where I saw myself falling into a sarcastic angry phase and I was looking for the worst in others. This book, along with yoga, brought me back to where I should be.

[Jantine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a true eye-opener! It made complete sense and was recognizable, while a lot of stuff was new to me. Life changing in that I now look differently to problems and solutions.
"The secret is that the level of the problem is never the level of the solution.”
Chopra describes how approaching problems from a contracted awareness leads to more problems and that developing expanded awareness, and finally reaching pure awareness, is a lot more constructive and let you grow in all areas of your life.
This was one of the first personal development books from a spirital perspective that I ever read.

[Barb · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've read many of Deepak Chopra's books. This is one of the least satisfying. He analyzes many of life's challenges: relationships, health, success, etc... and tells u the pitfalls we often fall into. So far so good. However the solutions to the problems are contained in a paragraph or two and contain such trite sayings as "understanding yourself completely" or "live from the level of the self that is always present". Maybe this book is for more enlightened souls than myself, but, for the first time, I find Dr. Chopra's advice singularly unhelpful

[LemontreeLime · Rating 3 out of 5]

Deepak does something a little different with this book, he plays the part of a spiritual 'Dear Abby...' (a newspaper column where people write in their but-what-shall-i-do questions). He does a good job, but at times, it feels very odd. Like running into a neighbor who has decided to start wearing dutch wooden shoes, unexpected but not crisis inducing.

[Larkyn Rhea · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of his best!! Deepak is such a favorite author of mine and has helped to shape my spirituality. A book like this is a gift to society. I preordered it this year before release date!! He's always worth reading. Its a comfy read and the perfect "pre-bedtime" devotional (for lack of a better term).

[Leticia]

I attended the NYC launch of Deepak Chopra’s new book, “Spiritual Solutions, Answers to Life’s Greatest Challenges.” In this, his 65th book, this prolific author describes the three levels of awareness and how we can expand them. He also responds to some of the many letters he’s received from people dealing with issues involving relationships, money, health, spirituality, etc.

[AliceinWonderland · Rating 3 out of 5]

- Not too bad, but not my favourite among Chopra's multiple spiritual books on a similar subject matter.
- However, I did like the letters he provided near the end of the book, along with Chopra's responses. They were astonishingly honest, and at times, seemingly harsh, but probably necessary for those people who really need a shake-up from their lives.

[Bridget · Rating 4 out of 5]

Deepak explores the 3 levels of awareness and explains how all of life's "problems" can be eliminated if we allow ourselves to rise to and function at the highest level of awareness. Plain language and easy to understand.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Please, take the time to read this very wise man's words. It's deep, but, clear and simple. If this turbulent world full of egos would read, practice and live this-consciousness would make the world a fabulously peaceful place to live!