The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

A New York Times Number One Best Seller, the Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra is concise and to the point, but don’t let that fool you. Its message and lessons are powerful. And when put into practice, these laws can bring you more than you can dream of in ways you never thought of. The universe is big. Like really big and is filled with unlimited potential. Let’s explore what Deepak Chopra has laid out for us here in these laws and start on our own paths of fulfillment. 

1. Law of Pure Potentiality

This law emphasizes the infinite possibilities inherent in every moment. Deepak introduces us to the idea of Object Referral. Ego based attention. Where you end up obtaining your happiness in money, a nice car, or a fancy job title. The issue becomes once the objects disappear, so does your happiness. 

Then there’s Self Referral. This is the spirit’s reference point. Where you respect all people and you feel beneath no one. You have self-power, which is true power. Deepak encourages individuals to connect with their inner selves. Utilizing meditation. Silence. Non-judgement and spending time in nature. Stillness is the first step for manifesting your desires. Imagine your mind as a still pond and throw your intentions into that pond. You can see the ripples in the water clearly. Now throw your intentions into a wavy choppy mind and watch them get lost in the waves. Deepak ties in a powerful quote from the bible to add to his point. Be Still And Know That I Am God.

For the Law of Pure Potentiality, you could start by dedicating time each day for meditation, allowing you to tap into that infinite source of energy and creativity within you. This practice helps in silencing the mind and connecting with your true essence. Additionally, spending time in nature can serve as a powerful reminder of the beauty and intelligence of the natural world, which mirrors our own inner world. Embracing non-judgment in your daily interactions can also open up a space of pure potentiality in your relationships and experiences.

2. Law of Giving and Receiving

This law is based on energy exchange. With the idea that separation is an illusion and everything is connected, we are able to see a flow and exchange of energies in everything. Deepak explains that at a certain state of consciousness giving and receiving are the same thing. That wealth and abundance are part of the flow of giving and receiving. And in order to get and even maintain wealth you need to be putting into the system and giving. So if you want love. Give love. Want joy? Give joy to others. Want our dreams. Help others achieve their dreams.

For the Law of Giving and Receiving, it’s beneficial to practice giving something to everyone you meet, whether it’s a kind word, a helpful gesture, or even a smile. This creates a cycle of giving and receiving that keeps the abundance of the universe circulating in your life. Be open to receiving gifts in return, whether they’re tangible or intangible, and express gratitude for them. This law reminds us that the flow of life is a balance of giving and receiving and maintaining this balance is key to our well-being.

3. Law of Karma: The Law of Cause and Effect

Deepak takes this part to explain how our choices and actions have an effect whether we are aware of it or not. The more awareness you have the more choices and moments you have. So ask yourself, what are the consequences? And not only use your mind and logic but feel what your heart has to say too. When you have both of them aligned, you’re probably making the right choice.

To apply the Law of Karma, or cause and effect, become more mindful of your choices, recognizing that each decision you make sends out a ripple into the universe that will return to you in some form. Before making decisions, pause to consider their potential consequences for yourself and others. Asking yourself, “Will this choice bring fulfillment and happiness?” can guide you towards more positive actions.

4. Law of Least Effort

This law goes with the saying, just go with the flow. Instead of fighting and resisting the universe, Deepak suggests embracing it with acceptance, responsibility, and defenselessness. When you embrace and align with the law of least effort you have the least resistance. Now you can achieve your goals effortlessly and with grace instead of fighting your way through, wasting time.

The Law of Least Effort can be integrated into your life by practicing acceptance of people, situations, and events as they occur. This means understanding that this moment is as it should be because the whole universe is as it should be. You can also take responsibility for your situation without blaming anything or anyone, including yourself, which empowers you to take creative action in your life. Practicing defenselessness, or relinquishing the need to convince others of your point of view, also reduces the effort wasted on defending your ego.

5. Law of Intention and Desire

This law emphasizes the power of conscious intention. Deepak tells us to have a clear intention and align ourselves with our desires and allow the creative forces of the universe to bring us to our destination. In the quantum field, where just information and energy exist, our thoughts have more of an impact than you know. Intentions trigger the transformation of energy and information and organize their own fulfillment. 

To harness the Law of Intention and Desire, keep a list of your desires and look at it before you meditate, trusting that when things don’t seem to go your way, there is a reason and that the cosmic plan has designs for you much grander than even those that you have conceived. Release your list to the universe and trust that it will orchestrate the details for you.

6. Law of Detachment

The law of Just let go. In order to acquire anything in the physical universe, you need to let go of it first. Once you trust in yourself and the universe, the universe will fill every need needed. Being attached to material things limits you and takes you away from the field of infinite creativity. There’s no need to cling to “stuff”. There’s more around you than you know. 

Incorporating the Law of Detachment involves allowing yourself and others the freedom to be who they are, without imposing your idea of how things should be. It means not forcing solutions on problems, thereby creating new problems. Practice detachment by staying open to a range of possibilities and trusting in the wisdom of uncertainty.

7. Law of Dharma

Discover your life’s purpose and live in alignment with it. In order to find your purpose, ask yourself, what are my talents? How can I help and give? And how can my abilities serve others? Once you stop asking what’s in it for me, the universe will give you everything you desire in ways you never expected. We are spiritual beings having human experiences. 

Lastly, the Law of Dharma suggests that you seek your higher self to discover your unique talents. Ask yourself how you can use these gifts to serve others and fulfill your own needs. When your creative expressions match the needs of your fellow humans, abundance flows into your life, and all your desires are fulfilled with effortless ease.

Conclusion 

To end on a quote from the book: We have all stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment, but it is transient. It is a little parenthesis in eternity. 

If we share with caring, lightheartedness, and love, we will create abundance and joy for each other. And then this moment will have all been worthwhile.