Understanding the Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

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Renowned speaker and M.D. Deepak Chopra, founder of the Chopra Center for Well Being, has authored fifty-five books on achieving health through mind and body wellness. Merging the concepts of spirituality and body, Chopra has written a book where he presents The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. By implementing these laws, every person can lead a life of happiness and success. 1. The Law of Pure Potentiality Every human, each one of us, is made up of energy; we are all part of nature, part of each other. We are made of unbound consciousness, capable of being anything. We are pure potential. This energy surrounds us, it penetrates us, and it binds our universe together. Sound familiar? If so, then the force will be with you, always. This law forms the foundation of the other laws. 2. The Law Of Giving The law of …show more content…

The Law Of Detachment While positive focus on our desires is important, we must also be detached from the end result. In this way, we trust in the universe to deliver what we need, rather than giving in to negative emotions such as fear, doubt, craving, and dissatisfaction. If you are obsessed with that new camera you want, take a step back, realize that your camera is fine for now, and the universe will provide a new one in time. Of course, if you are obsessed with the clerk at Walmart, buying a new pair of socks every day just to see her, then you need to do more than detach, you need to reattach yourself with reality - and maybe seek counseling before she gets a restraining order. 7. The Law Of Dharma "Dharma" is Sanskrit for "purpose in life" - we are all here for a purpose. We all have our own special talent, and a certain role to play in our world. Discover your true self, your purpose, and how to apply that purpose to help mankind. Even if your purpose in life is to become a great surfer, that's fine. Go with it, and find a way to use surfing to the benefit of others, perhaps teaching children to surf, or just looking really good riding the

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