The Laws of Prosperity

My perception of what prosperity actually is has changed over the last fifteen years. There have been times in my life when I had lots of money, a fancy car, and expensive clothes, and then there have been times when I was without transportation, struggling to pay my rent, and dealing with the relentless phone calls of bill collectors. 

The interesting thing is that the times when I was more financially affluent were my darkest years. It wasn’t until I was without a car, walking to work, and changing careers that I finally had a taste of what true prosperity is. It was during that time that I discovered Deepak Chopra’s book, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. I read it, dog-eared, highlighted, and underlined it, and carried it with me everywhere I went. It was my reference book, and I practiced each of the principles until I started seeing the reflection of that practice, the shifts in my consciousness, in my daily life experience. My life began to come into balance emotionally and spiritually. My world began to open up and blossom. I was still very strapped financially, but I didn’t mind, because I was doing work I loved, making a difference in the world, and attending to my needs spiritually through meditation and prayer. I just knew that everything was alright.

What follows are my current reflections and beliefs about the laws of prosperity; what works for me personally in this space and time of my life. Perhaps it will inspire you as well!

Once you know what prosperity is to you, then you must have clarity about how to create it. In order to do this, it helps to recognize the obstacles that stand in your way. These obstacles can often be deep seated belief systems that have been a guiding undercurrent in your life—ideas of not being enough, or not deserving, or unprocessed resentment toward others or even yourself. I found that being curious about myself, getting to know me, helped to peel away the layers that were in the way of my most magnificent self. It is an ongoing process, and one that takes commitment and faith in yourself, but positive changes are only sustainable when they come with conscious, compassionate awareness.