The Ten Commitments: Translating Good Intentions into Great Choices

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From Publishers Weekly Grounded in both Eastern and Western spirituality and featuring an introduction by Deepak Chopra, in this book Simon (a neurologist who has co-authored several Chopra books) wants readers to turn away from a "commandment" mentality to a "commitment" mindset. For example, the Mosaic commandment against graven images is here transformed into a personal commitment to authenticity; the commandment to observe the Sabbath becomes a commitment to relax; the admonition to honor one's parents becomes a commitment to practice forgiveness in daily life. Though there's little new here, Simon writes in a positive, concrete way, giving readers daily schedules and checklists. He blends examples from his patients' and his own life with doses of Eastern wisdom from the Bhagavad-Gita, the Upanishads and Ayurvedic healing. (May) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Read more About the Author David Simon, M.D. Medical Director/Co-Founder of the Chopra Center for Well Being has authored seven books on mind, body and spirit. He leads seminars, workshops and a worldwide educational outreach program. David lives in San Diego, California with his wife Pam, his son, Max, and his two daughters, Sara and Isabel. Read more See all Editorial Reviews