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When Deepak Chopra Comes OverPosted by Nipun Mehta on Mar 14, 2011
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Instead of an email blast, we opt to email some CF'ers and ask them to pay-forward the invites and trust serendipity to do its magic. Almost immediately, responses start flying around: "What an honor! I think I've checked out nearly all his books out of the library and renewed them again and again so I could fully take them in." Grateful for being invited, a filmmaker writes: "WOW. I have chills running up and down my body!" A retired engineer remembers the exact moment of his life's tipping point: "Ageless Body, Timeless Mind, page 97, second paragraph." As expected, the 100-person guest list fills up rapidly. And it's really diverse. Some renowned leaders next to college students next to entrepreneurs next to unemployed folks next to professors next to front-line activists. One big, happy family. :) Many are intrigued by the unlikely intersection of Deepak's celebrity-scale wisdom and CharityFocus's grassroot-scale service.

In between responses, he artfully threw in memorable lines.
"Unless there's a personal transformation, there can be no social transformation."
"You are not the drop in the ocean, but the ocean in the drop."
"Believe the doctor's diagnosis, but not the doctor's prognosis."
"80% of medicines have little impact on us; we spend $100B on angioplasty and it doesn't extend life by even 1%."
"As J. Krishnamurti said, the highest form of human intelligence is the ability to observe yourself."
"Financial well-being is simply not thinking about money you haven't earned, to buy things you don't need, to impress people you don't like."
"I am because you are."
"The only people who really worry about money are the very poor and the very rich."
"The luckiest person in the world is the one whose wife and children don't take them seriously."
UN notes that the Fastest way to change the world is economic empowerment of women."
And here's a classic line, that he had his kids repeat everyday while they were growing up: "Let today be more uncertain than yesterday."
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karthik wrote ...
Nipun-bhai - you rock!
thank you for making this happen. speaks volumes about what CF is causing in the world. -
Viswanathan wrote ...
Wonderful read. Thank you
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Fabrizio Alberico wrote ...
Thanks so much for putting the full audio on. I was totally enraptured for the duration, and took down 5 pages of notes! The ripples will continue to be felt for a long time.
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Mark Quinn wrote ...
Nipun! What a wonderful story! Thank you for sharing this. You are your group are a continual inspiration! Much Love to you and Charity Focus!
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Pancho wrote ...
<BAAM-plex!>:-)</BAAM-plex!> -
Nancy Rivard wrote ...
Beloved Nipun, it was so wonderful to hear that you connected to Deepak - he is the BEST! Here is the latest message from the Hopi Elders (Oraibi, Arizona, Hopi Nation), on Sunday, March 13, 2011 9:46 ... that is so fitting to all the work of CharityFocus. "You have been telling the people that this is the Eleventh Hour. Now you must go back and tell the people that this is The Hour. Here are the things that must be considered: Where are you living? What are you doing? What are your relationships? Are you in right relation? Where is your water? Know our garden. It is time to speak your Truth. Create your community. Be good to each other. And do not look outside yourself for the leader. This could be a good time! There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift, [...] See full comment.Beloved Nipun, it was so wonderful to hear that you connected to Deepak - he is the BEST! Here is the latest message from the Hopi Elders (Oraibi, Arizona, Hopi Nation), on Sunday, March 13, 2011 9:46 ... that is so fitting to all the work of CharityFocus.
"You have been telling the people that this is the Eleventh Hour. Now you must go back and tell the people that this is The Hour.
Here are the things that must be considered: Where are you living? What are you doing? What are your relationships? Are you in right relation? Where is your water? Know our garden. It is time to speak your Truth. Create your community. Be good to each other. And do not look outside yourself for the leader. This could be a good time!
There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift, that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel they are being torn apart and will suffer greatly. Know the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above the water. And I say, see who is in there with you and celebrate.
At this time in history, we are to take nothing personal. Least of all, ourselves. For the moment that we do, our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt. The time of the lone wolf is over. Gather yourselves! Banish the word "struggle" from your attitude and your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration. We are the ones we have been waiting for!" Hide full comment. -
Praveen Zala wrote ...
Nipunbhai - In all my 'growing' years .. which happens to be 'Now' as well .. I feel so grateful to have been getting the exposure to what matters most. This blog being one of them as well. Thanks a ton!
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Anita Satyajit wrote ...
Nipun, I could feel energy coursing down my veins after reading it. I miss CF and the meditation sessions so much more just after reading this. But reading this reminded me of how wonderful those times in your place and with you all have been for me.
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Susan Deborah wrote ...
Lovely is just not the word. I enjoyed reading every bit of this. I just wonder if every "great" man was invited to homes to a small gathering, it would be just amazing. There would be no clamouring for tickets, no feeling of greatness for booking an expensive ticket and no feelings of being left out due to inavailability of funds. Now, I wish to do something like this in our University. Nipun, would you come to a small town called Thiruvarur in Tamil Nadu?
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Gayle Jaya wrote ...
Thank you so much for this opportunity to witness Deeprak.As a yoga teacher ,I am trying to express these messages. To leave the business world was the best decision I ever made,it starts in the heart,namaste.
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Aditi wrote ...
This sounds so incredible! I love the 'I am because you are' quote!
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Andrea More wrote ...
So good to hear Deepak's voice again.
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sheetal wrote ...
love the idea that you had the event in your living room... the simplicity and serendipity of CF continue to amaze and inspire me...
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Arun Kapania wrote ...
Grateful to Charityfocus for publishing this wonderful piece. Many congratulations on getting this endorsement from a globally acknowledged and accomplished conciousness leader like Dr Deepak Chopra. Best wishes for your noble mission.
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Peggy Fok wrote ...
I'm always amazed by your family for opening up their private home and hearts with absolutely no agenda. It was awe-inspiring to be invited to meditate with Deepak Chopra, and hear his insightful thoughts.
Your swift gesture of summarizing this day so beautifully along with nudging us with calls-to-action ideas is just mind-blowing. (I just sent a thank you note to the woman who tagged us with her books thanks to your nudging)
I hope this unforgettable day ripples out in contagious ways. I know I'm committed to do small acts of kindness to pay-forward my gratitude.
Gratefully sending good vibes to you, your family, and the community, and for SpiritTed to manifest asap. -
Dipesh wrote ...
Great work and inspiring event!!
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Lionel wrote ...
I can feel the spirit even without physical presence. good work.
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Anant wrote ...
Thanks for sharing --one more member to service space
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yash wrote ...
Wow, what a great idea, what noble people!!
Susan wrote ...
It was certainly a wonderful morning for me in your home with everyone gathered there. I continue to speak of CharityFocus everywhere. Thank you for the kind invitation!