In Part 1 we briefly looked at Deepak Chopra's approach to success in The Seven Spiritual Laws Of Success. So what are these 'laws' that will bring you everything your heart desires? These laws are based on the ancient wisdom of the east and it is a vastly different approach to what we are used to in the west.

Traditionally western religion and philosophy has been very focused on 'practicality' while eastern philosophy and religion predominantly focused on the mystical and the spiritual. Most of the eastern ideas are frowned upon by our (rigid) western way of thinking. What makes Deepak Chopra's work so important is that he managed to merge the best of both eastern and western ideas and nowhere is this more powerfully communicated than in the Seven Spiritual laws of success.

The word 'law' refers to that which is universal. If something is universal it means that it is everywhere and that it applies to everybody and everything - without exception. This entire universe is governed by law and there are no coincidences, just a perfect flawless system. With that in mind, the Seven Spiritual Laws Of Success will reveal some of these laws that govern our lives and what we are able to bring into our lives and what we will create or fail to create and experience during our time here in this life.

First Spiritual Law Of Success - The Law Of Pure Potentiality

In the Course In Miracles there is an affirmation that says 'if you knew who walks beside you on this path that you have chosen, you will never experience fear ever again.' For me, this affirmation sums up the first laws of success and it boils down to realizing who you really are. You are a part of God and God is a part of you and you have the potential to be, do and have anything that you can imagine or desire. Your ability to imagine or dream something automatically gives you the ability to create it in your physical experience. You are pure potential. You are unlimited by nature and when you live with this knowing you will know that nothing is impossible for you.

Second Spiritual Law Of Success - The Law Of Giving

We live in a dynamic universe. Everything flows. Whereas our conditioning is primarily focused on 'getting' the exact opposite should really be our focus. The law of giving is about reciprocity and the fact that you cannot receive anything without giving something. In fact, the only things you can ever keep in life are the things you give away. All the material possessions that you have are only 'on loan' as you cannot take any of it with you when you leave your body. When you shift your focus from 'what can I get' to 'what can I give' the entire focus of your life shifts and along with this shift that which you desire automatically comes into your life.

Third Spiritual Law Of Success - The Law Of Cause And Effect

Cause and effect or what is commonly called 'Karma' is probably one of the best known, yet least understood ideas from the ancient eastern wisdom. Everything in this universe operates by cause and effect and even Newton confirmed this scientifically. For every action there is a reaction. Everything you do in life is an action and for every one of these actions there will be a reaction or an effect. Your entire future will be determined by the choices you make and ever one of these choices are up to you - none are predetermined.

Fourth Spiritual Law Of Success - The Law Of Least Effort

Somewhere along the line we were taught that to have what we want, we have to strive, work incredibly hard and even be ruthless. Nothing could be further from the truth. When you look at nature and the process by which nature creates, it is characterized by effortless ease. Grass don't try to grow - it just grows. Everything just happens by design and in perfect harmony - without striving. As creator and an essential part of creation we create our lives and everything in our lives by the same process. Most often the very act of trying and forcing is the very cause for us not being able to create what we intent to bring into our lives.

Fifth Spiritual Law Of Success - The Law Of Intention And Desire

Whatever you put your attention on in your life will grow stronger. Intention is the activating force of a desire and whatever you intend to come into your life, by law, must take on a physical manifestation. When you desire something strongly and you place your intention on it, it means that you harden your will and when you proceed with confidence in the knowing that what you want will come into your life.

Sixth Spiritual Law Of Success - The Law Of Detachment

When you become attached to something, regardless of what it is, you loose your power. Although this might sound very discouraging and 'cold' it is not, for the very act of detachment frees us. What you have to have owns you and when something owns you are not free and when you are not free you can never have that sense of inner piece that is probably the most ingredient of real success.

Seventh Spiritual Law Of Success - The Law Of Purpose In Life

Living your life with a sense of purpose is arguably the most important thing you can do with your life. What is YOUR purpose in life? Why are you here and why are you living your life? Each and every one of us has a purpose or a Dharma in life. Discovering and then living your life purpose is what will give you a sense of enthusiasm and drive in your life that will keep you moving forward with joy and passion.