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“As a physician who was smoking a pack of cigarettes a day, getting drunk on weekends, stressed out about having 35 patients in the hospital, and not being able to help either them or myself, I had my existential crisis way before I met Maharishi. I did meet him and he was an influence, but I met…” quote by Deepak Chopra
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“As a physician who was smoking a pack of cigarettes a day, getting drunk on weekends, stressed out about having 35 patients in the hospital, and not being able to help either them or myself, I had my existential crisis way before I met Maharishi. I did meet him and he was an influence, but I met many other people as well.”

Deepak Chopra

About This Quote

Source Interview: Spiritual Journey, 2008

A physician recounts personal struggles and existential crisis before finding spiritual influence, emphasizing transformation through adversity.

In simple terms: Personal crisis leading to spiritual growth.

Key Takeaway

Adversity can spark transformation.

Themes

health spirituality crisis

Mood

introspective hopeful

Type

personal inspirational

When to use this quote

  • medical practice
  • spiritual retreats
  • counseling

Key Concepts

existential self-improvement

Questions to Reflect On

  • What crisis sparked your growth?
  • How do you balance health and spirituality?
A Different Perspective

Recovery may require professional help beyond spirituality.

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