The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams by Deepak Chopra
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I had seen Deepak Chopra on a PBS (love PBS!) many years ago. It was right about the time this book was released. As he walked through the Seven Spiritual Laws Of Success I was captivated by the simplicity of the concepts.
I then went to the public library for my weekly visit and not only found the book but found the audiotapes. The first thing that struck me was the size of the volume. Probably less than 10 typed pages, and able to be read in less than an hour. I literally read the book before I left the library.
As a student of hundreds of books in the success genre, largely the classics, I immediately recognized that the seven laws were in alignment with much that I had read over the years. That is the reality of eternal truths, it matters not who writes it, what religion they espouse, and the language they use– truth will cut through to the top.
As a Christian, I could easily juxtapose the seven spiritual laws and correlate them directly to the Bible. In reading books of this type, and other success books that have been labeled metaphysical or New Age, I believe the key is not to suspend your belief system, but opening your mind to receiving the lessons using your beliefs as a foundation.
Between the size of this volume and the poetic language that Chopra uses, it reminds me of “As A Man Thinketh” by James Allen. With the reading of each sentence, paragraph and turning of each page Chopra very effectively defines the laws and shows you simply how the actualize them in your life.
My favorite chapter is The Law Detachment. This law sets you free to pursue your desire without “raging against the machine”. Through intention and attention you create the mold and the blueprint, but universal power (who I explicitly call God) will bring about the events, circumstances, resources and people necessary to help you accomplish your desire. It will not always fit your anticipated method but if you are detached from “The How”, but be ready for the avenues to open up you would enjoy the journey much more.
It has been a while since I have read this book, but even in writing this review am reminded of its timeless effect on my spirit – reminding me of who I am, how I was created, and what I am capable of.
That is what a good book should do.
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