Adapted from The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra (New World Library, 1994).
This is the principle of least action, of no resistance. This is, therefore, the principle of harmony and love. When we learn this lesson from nature, we easily fulfill our desires. In Vedic Science, the age-old philosophy of India, this principle is known as the principle of economy of effort, or “do less and accomplish more.” Nature’s intelligence functions effortlessly, frictionlessly, spontaneously. It is non-linear; it is intuitive, holistic and nourishing.
SIMPLE SOLUTION:
Applying the Law of Least Effort
1. I will practice Acceptance. Today I will accept people, situations, circumstances, and events as they occur. I will know that this moment is as it should be, because the whole universe is as it should be. I will not struggle against the whole universe by struggling against the moment.
2. Having accepted things as they are, I will take Responsibility for my situation and for all those events I see as problems. I know that taking responsibility means not blaming anyone or anything for my situation (and this includes myself). I also know that every problem is an opportunity in disguise.
3. Today my awareness will remain established in Defenselessness. I will relinquish the need to defend my point of view. I will feel no need to persuade others to accept my point of view. I will remain open to all points of view and not be rigidly attached to any one of them.
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That's my kind of law, Juliette!
As you know I'm a great fan of the book How To Be Idle and a few weeks ago I realised, after reading some books on Irish spirituality, that being still, going with the flow, the less is more philosophy, has spiritual benefits.
For example when I begin writing work-related features at home, I sometimes imagine that I'm working for a company called RiverMan Features.
This is because being an Earth sign I can sometimes get bogged down trying to get deep into a subject, I can excavate the life out of a topic at times.
If I think of water, though, the path of least resistance, it greatly helps the flow and lessens the load.
Sometimes the way we visualise our work or aspects of life can open up situations, undo blocks etc.
So I can relate a lot to this entry.
Keep on flowing, that's what I say!
Hello RM,
that's really intgeresteing what you wrote about visualising a river when doing writing work, or anything i guess where one wants to create more of a flow in life.
I also find water a very healing and cleansing element) hence starting to spend alot of time in the Spa, lol!)
I found myself in the new Borders over the weekend and accidentally came across the Deepak Chopra book this extrxct is taken from. Proceeded to spend best part of the next hour reading it! Synchronicity maybe....
Juliette
Irish spirituality sounds interesting...
Hi Kato,
yes it is,
Juliette
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