Recently I finished the book, 7 Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra. The book has a unique perspective on what it takes to become successful. What differentiates it from the other success books is that it adds in the spiritual angle which makes us focus on the bigger picture holistically. It talks about the following 7 laws that can help us become more successful:
1. Law of Pure Potentiality
Potentiality means the inner creative energy in us which has the potential to manifest in physical form. All of us have that energy and to be successful, one needs to connect with this Potentiality which manifests our intangible desires into material form. The following tools can help us to connect with this inner energy;
Meditation
When we meditate, we open the possibility of connecting to our inner stillness which helps us in increasing the channel for Potentiality to manifest.
Silence
Silence of not only your words, but the mental chatter that keeps happening in our head is essential to help the law of Pure Potentiality to work.
Non judgement
Not judging our own as well others' thoughts , desires and actions can help us to see things as is without any bias and prejudice which can fuel our connection with the potential energy of the universe
Communing with nature
Being in nature helps us to connect to our inner stillness and feel the nature practising the law of Pure Potentiality to the fullest. With nature's infinite manifestations, we can see how powerful the Law is!
2. Law of Giving
According to Deepak Chopra, the more you give, the more abundance you will manifest in your life. But the intention to give should not be to gain something out of that giving. Then that is not giving really. It's a transaction. Affluence comes from the word affluer meaning to flow. Thus, affluence means wherever there is flow of energy or in current context, abundance. And flow happens, when there is an outlet for the energy to go out. If everything gets accumulated in one place, it begins to rot. Hence giving helps you to maintain the flow. He says, Always Give something to whoever you meet. And it need not necessarily be any material thing. Affection, appreciation, care, are priceless and incomparable to what a material thing can do. Wish for joy, happiness & laughter for everyone. Always take something whenever you visit anyone's home.
3. The Law of Karma or Cause & Effect
Many people equate Karma with Good and bad, right and wrong. But according to the book, Karma is really about Cause & Effect. Whatever you do has a consequence attached to it.
Karma is about making a choice. When you make a choice, there is a memory attached to that action and which in turn creates a desire which again creates a need for making a choice and so the cycle of cause & consequences continues. Through Past karma we pay our Karmic Debts, while through our present karma we can transform our circumstances and transcend our karma.
4. The Law of Least Effort
Law of Least Effort is exhibited by Nature at its fullest. Also called as the Law of Economy of Effort which means, whatever you desire can be manifested through least resistance. It means to Do Less and Accomplish more. This can be achieved by the following:
Acceptance, Responsibility, Defenceless
Thus, Accepting your desire, understanding your responsibility in achieving it and being Defenceless in experiencing whatever Universe is showing you on the way can help you manifest success in unimaginable ways.
5. Law of Intention & Desire
Everything is made of energy and information having the same elements like carbon, hydrogen, oxygen etc. Universe is your extended physical body made up of the same elements.
How to change the energy & information is through attention & intention.
Attention energises, intention transforms.
Gap is the stillness we talked about in point one. The space between your thoughts. Thus, our desire creates the need for setting an intention. Pay attention to the Desire, & Set intention in the gap and release the attachment to the outcome.
6. The Law of Detachment
Don't chase symbols like cars, house etc. Those come from the egoic mind. True abundance comes when you operate from the soul. Letting go of attachment to results means to let go of operating from your ego. Security and certainty are prisons of the past.
Uncertainty is a fertile ground for freedom and creativity. Every problem is a seed of opportunity. Good luck is preparation meeting opportunity. Thus when you detach attachment to the outcome and enjoy the process, true success will follow.
7. The Law of Dharma or Purpose
When your unique talents meets the needs of the World, it creates unlimited wealth & affluence.
Dharma means purpose. We all have a purpose to fulfill in our human form. This Law has 3 components-
1. To figure out we are souls in human form
2. You have unique talents to express- These talents can be identified by the activities in which we loose the track of time.
3. Service to humanity- When with your work, you add value to the World, you truly will attract the affluence you desire. As always, the intention should not be to gain but just to serve.
When you apply these 7 laws in tandem to each other, tire affluence will follow. These 7 laws take care of the holistic approach to manifest success and abundance. Which ones did you find the most inspiring? Comment below and share your thoughts.
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