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The Seven Spiritual Laws for Parents (Abridged): Guiding Your Children to Success and Fulfillment Audiobook
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The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success was a phenomenally successful book--more than 1,600,000 copies were sold--and as copies were passed between friends and loved ones, it touched millions more lives. Its author, Deepak Chopra, received thousands of letters from readers, many of whom expressed the desire to convey those same principles to their children, along with questions about how to do so.
This book, The Seven Spiritual Laws for Parents, is Dr. Chopra's answer to those letters and to parents around the world who wish to raise children with values that satisfy spiritual needs as well as create the experience of abundance. After a general discussion of parenting and the gift of spirit, this book explores specific ways to practice the Seven Spiritual Laws as a family, how to convey these laws to children depending on their ages, and how to embody them in age-specific activities each day, beginning on Sundays with the Law of Pure Potentiality.
The Seven Spiritual Laws for Parents moves us beyond private triumphs and failures to experience the spiritual nature of communion with family, to share with those closest to us the infinite riches of innocence and love.
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"This incredibly short and easy book has a lot to offer. A highly effective distillation of spiritual wisdom, one which gently provokes the parent to think about nourishing a child's spirituality. For those of us who tend to assume that the child will do this on her own, if she wants to, and/or that the child will get to higher meanings as an adult, this book is a peaceful rejoinder. I listened to the author himself on the audiobook, and very much enjoyed his tenor and offerings."
— Dylan (5 out of 5 stars)
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Realizing that the interest in the rearing of children in America is intense and that in many cases the end products are unsatisfactory—to parents, to teachers, to employers, to thinkers—Chopra sets his mind to analyzing the spiritual aspects of child rearing—or lack of them. His conclusions are fascinating.
— Benjamin Spock, M.D.
The Seven Spiritual Laws for Parents Listener Reviews
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" Ooops! Can I start over with this parenting thing?? "
— Dave, 2/17/2014 -
" This book was fantastic! Like many parenting books, there are some methods that he suggests that I won't use because they don't mesh with my own belief system, but on the whole, I feel like I got so many valuable tools to help with my own parenting! His philosophy and way of writing is fabulous, and I love how he actually separates the laws into daily actions to apply everyday of the week with specific ideas for family activities. I would most definitely recommend it! "
— Taralyn, 2/13/2014 -
" Very insightful. I look forward to reading the adult version on which Chopra based this book. "
— Jennifer, 2/9/2014 -
" I am always reading this book, again and again, a beautiful reminder of what really matters. "
— Krista, 2/6/2014 -
" I have learned so much from Deepak Chopra and this book really helped me make that bridge for my own children. A book I refer back to time and again. "
— Amy, 2/1/2014 -
" I like just about anything written by Deepak Chopra. I like his idea of spirit. This book is a gentle reminder of the idea that we are important guides for our children, but that "guiding" rather than "demanding" are the key tasks as parents. I will listen to this one again. And again. "
— Kathy, 1/30/2014 -
" This is a lovely little book and easily applied to life with a little one. "
— Heather, 1/15/2014 -
" This book has a focus for each day of the week. Simple conversations to have with your child that illicit great discussions! "
— Jodi, 12/13/2013 -
" A book to read again and again. Practicing the laws with two boys. Amazingly insightful. "
— Jenifer, 11/16/2013 -
" Uplifting book about not only parenting with love and kindness but living one's life in peace. "
— Charissa, 9/27/2013 -
" Not only is this an excellent resource for parents, but it helps those who are striving to better care for themselves.... "
— Klgg, 9/9/2013 -
" Good stuff. It'll be a little difficult to implement some of these though, methinks. "
— Kelly, 9/3/2013 -
" Refreshing and timely. With an eight and ten year old in the house, this book helped put my energy on the right focus. Simple to read yet full of good, practical advice for parents. "
— Jill, 8/11/2013 -
" This book is so wonderful! As a parent of children ages 18, 10, and 8, I only wish I would have read this sooner!! I love the spirit of this book, and have been using it as a tool to strengthen my family ties and teach my children a beautiful philosophy on life. "
— Missfaith1luv, 7/21/2013 -
" great book for parents of any age. "
— Patricia, 4/10/2013 -
" I have used this book as a meditative tool for myself--not just as a parent. I found this text to be more accessible than some Chopra's work. His spiritual laws are strong frameworks for guiding mindfulness in everyday life--not just for parents and their children, but for all. "
— Mary, 8/20/2012 -
" Great insights on how to integrate different aspects of spirituality in a daily life of children. "
— Minni, 8/2/2012 -
" One of my college professors gave me this book. "
— Maria, 5/6/2012 -
" It was enlightening, made you feel like you really want an even more intimate connection with your children and who they are and what they will become. Some things seemed impossible to be able to emulate. "
— tarasellshouses, 4/20/2012 -
" This book gave me some ideas/topics/questions to engage and provide meaningful discussions with my children. What did you do today to make a difference? Caring actions? Helping them understand choice and consequence... "
— Denise, 4/8/2012 -
" Some very good points that would be easy enought to apply with a little bit of effort. "
— Ana, 3/25/2012 -
" Very interesting, LOVE IT SO FAR "
— Kristen, 3/4/2012 -
" One of the best parenting books I've read. And I've read quite a few... "
— Steph, 1/23/2012 -
" Another good one on parenting. Great advise from a more spiritual point of view. Short enough and to the point. The only thing I didn't like is that it's one of those books that outlines a daily action plan. But still a recommended book for all my friends with children. "
— Memo, 1/4/2012 -
" I understood the entire thing in 6 minutes. "
— Quincey, 11/10/2011 -
" ...wish my parents had read this one.... "
— Samantha, 8/30/2011 -
" This book was very insightful and empowering for parents and those to aspire to become one. "
— Bl73, 5/23/2011 -
" Very good follow up to the Seven Spiritual Laws if you have children. Also introduces another perspective on discipline and child psychology...they are just miniature versions of us and basically mirror what we do and who we are (which sometimes can be scary) :) "
— Odetta, 5/18/2011 -
" Another good one on parenting. Great advise from a more spiritual point of view. Short enough and to the point. The only thing I didn't like is that it's one of those books that outlines a daily action plan. But still a recommended book for all my friends with children. "
— Memo, 9/22/2010 -
" Some very good points that would be easy enought to apply with a little bit of effort. "
— Ana, 7/13/2010 -
" Ooops! Can I start over with this parenting thing?? "
— Dave, 1/6/2010 -
" Uplifting book about not only parenting with love and kindness but living one's life in peace. "
— Charissa, 6/9/2009 -
" Refreshing and timely. With an eight and ten year old in the house, this book helped put my energy on the right focus. Simple to read yet full of good, practical advice for parents. "
— Jill, 4/12/2009 -
" This book gave me some ideas/topics/questions to engage and provide meaningful discussions with my children. What did you do today to make a difference? Caring actions? Helping them understand choice and consequence... "
— Denise, 2/10/2009 -
" Not only is this an excellent resource for parents, but it helps those who are striving to better care for themselves.... "
— Klgg, 12/6/2008 -
" This book was very insightful and empowering for parents and those to aspire to become one. "
— Bl73, 10/25/2008 -
" Very interesting, LOVE IT SO FAR "
— Kristen, 10/1/2008 -
" great book for parents of any age. "
— Patricia, 8/13/2008 -
" Good stuff. It'll be a little difficult to implement some of these though, methinks. "
— Kelly, 7/18/2008 -
" I have used this book as a meditative tool for myself--not just as a parent. I found this text to be more accessible than some Chopra's work. His spiritual laws are strong frameworks for guiding mindfulness in everyday life--not just for parents and their children, but for all. "
— Mary, 7/10/2008
About Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra MD, FACP, founder of the Chopra Foundation, a nonprofit entity for research on well-being and humanitarianism, and Chopra Global, a modern-day health company at the intersection of science and spirituality, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. Chopra is a clinical professor of family medicine and public health at the University of California, San Diego. He is the author of over eighty-nine books translated into over forty-three languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. His ninetieth book and national bestseller, Metahuman: Unleashing Your Infinite Potential (Harmony Books), unlocks the secrets to moving beyond our present limitations to access a field of infinite possibilities. Time magazine has described Dr. Chopra as “one of the top one hundred heroes and icons of the century.”