The 7 Spiritual Laws of Success According to Deepak Chopra
Success has as many faces as there are people in the world. It’s a subjective concept. Each person has their own concept about what success is, what’s important in their life, and, also, how to achieve success. In this article, we’ll be looking at what Deepak Chopra has to say about it.
Despite this, at a social level, people tend to convey the idea that to achieve success, we have to work hard and be persistent and even ambitious. Somehow, success is associated with power, money, and materialism.
Doctor, writer, and lecturer Deepak Chopra doesn’t think so. He’s convinced that trying too hard can be counterproductive to success. That’s why he wants to make the world aware of the seven spiritual laws of success.
According to him, being desperate for success is neither necessary nor desirable. His reasoning behind this is nature itself, because, for nature, creation comes easily. A seed doesn’t struggle to become a tree, for example; it simply unfolds gracefully.
Thus, Chopra presents these spiritual laws of success to us as powerful principles that you can use to fulfill your deepest desires joyfully and effortlessly. He assures us that, if you put them into practice in a committed way, you’ll see that what you’ve dreamed of will become reality.
“Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future.”
-Deepak Chopra-
Deepak Chopra and the law of pure potentiality
Chopra says that the source of all creation is pure consciousness, which is our essential state. Pure consciousness is pure potentiality, that is, a whole universe of possibilities and infinite creation. Thus, when you realize that your true self is one filled with pure potentiality, then you’ll align yourself with the power that manifests everything in nature.
This means that if you live according to your self, your reference point will be your spirit rather than external things. On the other hand, if you let yourself get carried away by external things, your point of reference will be your ego, your social mask.
However, Chopra says that, in order to extinguish your ego, you need a minimum of 30 minutes of meditation a day. This way, you’ll allow your higher self to show itself and to guide you.
“Meditation brings the entire nervous system into a field of coherence.”
-Deepak Chopra-
The law of give and take
Every day, you have the opportunity to offer gifts to the world and receive them. The universe operates through a system of dynamic exchange. This can be as simple as offering a compliment to a stranger. Somehow, when you do that, Chopra says that you’ll receive a similar gesture at some point throughout the day.
According to Chopra, every relationship is a relationship of giving and receiving, because giving results in receiving and receiving results in giving. Both are different aspects of the universe’s energy flow. But, if we hinder either of these, then we’ll impede the flow of nature’s intelligence.
This law emphasizes the simplicity of abundance that’s present in health, joy, love, or opulence. What we give to the universe comes back the same way. Therefore, changing your perception and attitude will create abundance and increase in the world.
The best way to implement this law is to decide to give something to every person you meet. It doesn’t have to be material things; a simple gesture or a few words can be enough.
“Even difficult situations create an opportunity to learn and grow.”
-Deepak Chopra-
The law of karma or cause and effect
Karma is both the action we set in motion and the consequences that result from it – it’s cause and effect at the same time. This law tells us that every action generates energy that comes back to us at some point. In other words, what we sow is what we reap.
Thus, when you choose actions that provide happiness and success to others, then the fruits of your karma will be the same.
Deepak Chopra explains that, if you want to transform your karma into a more desirable experience, you have to look for the seed of opportunity that’s to be found in every adversity. You’ll then bind this to your dharma or purpose in life. This way, you’ll benefit from adversity and transform your karma into a new expression.
“Karma, when properly understood, is just the mechanics through which consciousness manifests itself.”
-Deepak Chopra-
The law of least effort
This is another of the spiritual laws of success that we must be more aware of in our daily lives. The best way to put this law into action is through the acceptance of people, situations, and events.
It teaches us that you should live in the here and now without manipulating things so that they turn out as you think they should. The current moment is all you have.
To use this law is to take responsibility for everything that happens in your life, without blaming anyone else. You’re not the victim of your history, but, rather, the creator of your own life.
The intelligence of nature works easily and effortlessly, with carefree harmony and love, says Chopra. And when we harness the forces of harmony, joy, and love, we create success and good fortune with ease.
“Human beings have a remarkable ability to adapt to external circumstances. As Darwin said, the most important factor for survival isn’t intelligence or strength, but adaptability.”
-Deepak Chopra-
The law of intent and desire
You attract what you want, according to your intentions. That’s what this law says. The vibrations that you activate in your dreams create the act of creation. Also, this is the reason why you attract the things you fear and don’t want when you’re caught in a negative thought pattern.
Therefore, it’s important to make a list of everything you want and create vision boards and dream journals. To do this, you can use the visualization technique. Because, according to Chopra, once you’ve expressed your efforts and intentions, then you make it easier for the universe to create the best things for your higher good.
So, don’t let obstacles change your thought processes in a negative way. Don’t try to control the outcome of your dreams. Visualize the final result and trust in the power of creation.
“ Intention and desire in the field of pure potentiality have infinite organizing power. And when we introduce an intention in the fertile ground of pure potentiality, we put this infinite organizing power to work for us.”
-Deepak Chopra-
The law of detachment
This is one of the most fundamental spiritual laws of success. Attachment to money will always create insecurity no matter how much you have in the bank, says Chopra. We all suffer from attachment to things, to people, and to life. The moment you stop clinging to things, and reduce your need for control, then everything will happen in a calmer, quieter way.
Furthermore, as you emerge from the chaos of struggle and attachment, then you’ll begin to see mysticism in the infinite amount of possibilities. Therefore, instead of obsessing about negative things, instead, start to think that there’s something better for you lined up. Let your soul be guided by the magic of synchronicity and chance.
“In detachment lies the wisdom of uncertainty . . . in the wisdom of uncertainty lies the freedom from our past, from the known, which is the prison of past conditioning. And in our willingness to step into the unknown, the field of all possibilities, we surrender ourselves to the creative mind that orchestrates the dance of the universe.”
-Deepak Chopra-
Dharma Law
We all have a purpose and a calling in life, based on our individual gifts and talents. So, why don’t you ask yourself every morning, “How can I serve the world?”
You won’t succeed due to all your hard work or how much you earn. It’s far better to reach out for authenticity, compassion, and kindness. As Chopra says, success in life could be defined as the continuous expansion of happiness and the progressive realization of worthy goals.
“Everyone has a purpose in life. . . a unique gift or special talent to give to others. And, when we combine this unique talent with service to others, then we experience the ecstasy and exaltation of our own spirit, which is the ultimate goal.”
-Deepak Chopra-
We hope that these spiritual laws of success have inspired you to continue growing!
