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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

"Why is GOD Laughing? The Path to Joy and Spiritual Optimism" by Deepak Chopra


Review #115

“Best-selling spiritual guide and self-help author, Deepak Chopra, has turned to the didactic novel in this story of Mickey Fellows, a comedian working in Los Angeles who gradually learns the lessons imparted by "Francisco" about the nature of reality and illusion, moving toward a more generous and outward-focused life.”

To be perfectly honest, I found the story confusing and not very substantial. I didn’t understand what Chopra was trying to say until I got to the end and found ‘The Path to Joy, Ten Principles of Spiritual Optimism”

1. The healthiest response to life is laughter.
2. There is always a reason to be grateful.
3. You belong in the scheme of the Universe.
There’s nothing to be afraid of. You are safe.
4. Your soul cherishes every aspect of your life.
5. There is a plan, and your soul knows what it is.
6. Ecstasy is the energy of spirit.
When life flows, ecstasy is natural.
7. There is a creative solution to every problem.
Every possibility holds the promise of abundance.
8. Obstacles are opportunities in disguise.
9. Evolution leads the way through desire.
10. Freedom is letting go.

I discovered that I was already a believer in about half of them!
If you want more detail about these principles you will have to read the book!

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