Las Siete Leyes Espirituales Para Padres/the Seven Spiritual Laws For Parents

by Deepak Chopra

Este libro constituye una herramienta esencial para los padres que quieren educar a sus hijos dentro de un marco de valores que satisfagan sus necesidades tanto físicas como espirituales y les permitan crecer y desarrollarse plenamente como personas. Este libro es la respuesta del médico Hindú Deepak Chopra a la pregunta frecuente de cómo los padres pueden transmitir a sus hijos los principios contenidos en su obra "Las siete leyes espirituales del éxito".

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Self Help, Personal Development, Audiobook, Psychology

187 pages, Paperback

Published September 30, 2004

About the author

Deepak Chopra, MD serves as the Founder and Chairman of The Chopra Foundation, and Co-Founder of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing.

As a global leader and pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine, Chopra transforms the way the world views physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social wellness. Known as a prolific author of eighty books books with twenty-two New York Times best sellers in both fiction and non-fiction, his works have been published in more than forty-three languages.

Chopra’s medical training is in internal medicine and endocrinology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Dr. Chopra serves as Co-Founder and Chairman of The Chopra Center for Wellbeing, Founder of The Chopra Well on YouTube, Adjunct Professor of Executive Programs at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School, Columbia University, Assistant Clinical Professor, in the Family and Preventive Medicine Department at the University of California, San Diego, Health Sciences, Faculty at Walt Disney Imagineering, and Senior Scientist with The Gallup Organization.

GlobeIn acknowledges Chopra as "one of top ten most influential spiritual leaders around the world." TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as "one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century and credits him as "the poet-prophet of alternative medicine."

Reviews

[Laura Ayala · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my most favorite books, ever, hands down. i am teaching my 3 yr old to live by these spiritual laws. her faborite day so far? Mondays, which she knows to be the Day of Giving.... a truly remarkable read. I cant recommend highly enough. Saturday, when my child wakes, i will remind her that she's here for a reason (day of dharma).... i'll tell her she's here to cure cancer or to become an accomplished ballerina, whatever her heart desires. Her smile will light up the room & she'll know these things are possible. So on sunday, the day of Pure Potentiality, i will reinforce to her 'ALL things are possible, no matter what.' In Louise Hays' book, 'you can heal your life' she claims that studies have proven that whatever you tell your child about GOD at the age of 3, ultimately shapes their entire belief system & becomes their faith foundation. My goal is for my little one, to learn now, @ this highly moldable/impressionable age of 3, the spiritual laws Deepak puts forth in this amazing, step by step guide of a book. The foundation of beliefs she's building now most certainly is certainly not limited to just thoughts about GOD. Therefore, understanding that her view of the world around her is being dramatically (and possibly irrevocably?) shaped by what is presented to her @ this age of 3. With Deepak' guidance, I know i am sharing time with my equal, my teacher, my fellow spirit : my child. And consciously raising one of the next great thinkers of the future generation.

[Adrianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a new mommy. I've only been a mommy for a little over a year. I had neve planned on having children or getting married for that matter. Life took it's course and here I am going to the library getting books on how to potty train, how to be a better mommy, how to dicipline my child and the best nutrition for a little one. Of course I had to get this one, "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success for Parents," by Deepak Chopra being he is one of my favorite authors.

Sometimes when I am enjoying a boook and I can see there is a lot to learn from it, I speed through it making mental notes of what I need to remember and what I need to do. I am so excited to find something so informative I can't put the book down and my speed reading makes me forget everything I learned. Alas I find myself re reading it. THIS is one of those books. So much to learn from. So many great tips.

It reminds us how blessed we are to have our children. How we must respect them and love them and the importance of how to dicipline them with both love and respect. There is much more to learn but this was my favorite part.

Would I recommend this book? Sure would. But if you aren't a very spiritual person and like logic and straight to the point stuff, you might not enjoy this one so much. It's worth a shot though.

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[Joey Lorenzo · Rating 5 out of 5]

if you apply these laws to yourself, you will have balance for yourself and your offspring
i also appreciated the eastern spiritual lessons and point of view
it is a remedy for the western capitalist trance we are in

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

So many great ideas. And such a magnificent way to raise children.

[GateGypsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely little book! This summarises the seven laws clearly, translates them into child-friendly language, gives examples of how to demonstrate/model them, discuss them, actively participate in them, and provides a day-by-day game plan for making each and every one of them an active, intentional part of your life and your children's. Well worth reading more than once!

Originally read July 10/11, 2014. Reread in one go on Feb 18, 2016. I will probably re-read it at least once more in the next month or so.

[Lisa J Shultz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is lofty but if the suggestions are utilized, children would be gifted with powerful tools and habits to carry into their adult life creating many more conscious citizens. I think many busy parents will find it challenging to practice the principles, but even applying a few may make family life much more rewarding.

[Odetta · Rating 5 out of 5]

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) :)

[Carla Parreira]

Eis os trechos que mais gostei: “Estar em contato com o campo de todas as possibilidades significa que você vivencia a autorreferência. Ou seja, você busca orientação dentro de si mesmo. A autorreferência traz a realização do espírito que não pode ser alcançada através do sucesso material... Ninguém que não sinta no fundo do seu coração que é um sucesso é capaz de alcançar o sucesso... O silêncio interior proporciona a clareza mental; ele faz com que valorizemos nosso mundo interior; ele nos leva a mergulhar interiormente em direção à fonte da paz e da inspiração quando nos vemos diante de problemas e desafios... Sem que o notemos, cada um de nós impõe limites à maneira como percebemos o mundo. Nós nos vemos diante de possibilidades infinitas e ilimitadas, mas não as aproveitamos – ou raramente as aproveitamos – porque nosso condicionamento passado está sempre nos forçando a fazer julgamentos. Nossa mente diz: Não gosto disso. Não consigo compreender isso. Já sei tudo a respeito disso. Isso está errado (ou é mau, ou chato). Nada pode ser feito a respeito... Toda escolha modifica o futuro... Não existe nenhuma ameaça divina; o único motivo pelo qual certos resultados negativos parecem surgir do nada é que não estamos em contato com os níveis mais profundos da Natureza. Violamos a lei espiritual através da ignorância... Primeiro, a própria Natureza atua através do mínimo esforço – as leis da física determinam que todo processo, desde o rodopiar de um elétron ao girar de uma galáxia, precisa funcionar de acordo com o dispêndio mais eficiente de energia, com o menor impedimento possível. Segundo, o desenvolvimento humano sempre surge através das ideias, da inspiração e do desejo. Estes ocorrem espontaneamente; nenhuma quantidade de trabalho é capaz de forçar a inspiração, o desejo ou mesmo a continuidade das boas ideias... Podemos seguir o fluxo do espírito, sabendo que seu infinito poder de organização cuidará das nossas necessidades. Desse modo, a Lei do Mínimo Esforço engloba a fé e a paciência. Todos aprendemos que é através da luta e do esforço que alcançamos o sucesso. Na verdade, é muito mais importante que você tenha fé nos seus desejos... A aceitação é fundamental, porque um grande esforço é empregado sempre que você oferece resistência. O não defender-se está ligado à aceitação, visto que ter que defender seu ponto de vista cria conflito e caos, que envolvem um enorme dispêndio de energia... Cada um de nós é responsável pelo que sente, pelo que deseja e pela maneira como decide abordar os desafios da vida. A maior responsabilidade não é satisfeita quando realizamos uma grande quantidade de trabalho, e sim quando fazemos o trabalho do espírito com uma atitude de alegria e criatividade. Essa é a única maneira pela qual a vida sem luta e esforço se torna possível... A tarefa que espera para ser feita quando você está se sentindo relaxado e à vontade com relação a ela é uma tarefa bem feita. O exato oposto dessa atitude é o perfeccionismo. Este tem sua origem no medo e no controle... As pessoas bem sucedidas gostam do que fazem. Elas descobriram que relaxar é a única maneira de permanecerem ‘no fluxo’. O relaxamento é o pré-requisito para a expansão interior que permite à pessoa expressar sua fonte intrínseca de inspiração e alegria... A ideia principal é eliminar a noção, que nos bombardeia de todos os lados, de que a vida é um problema. Sob o aspecto espiritual, a vida não é problemática; nossas atitudes com relação a ela é que são... Permanecer atento ao momento presente é algo que acontece interiormente; ficar o tempo todo olhando para fora de si mesmo para que os desejos se tornem realidade significa deixar escapar a verdadeira essência da realização... Uma visão completa da vida precisa incluir a compreensão de que qualquer coisa e todas as coisas estão destinadas a acontecer, e nosso papel é acolher a incerteza e a surpresa... Você está aqui para ser especial, porque você é especial. Você está aqui para ser feliz de todas as maneiras... O desapego envolve sentir paixão pelo trabalho, mas ser imparcial com relação aos resultados. Qualquer nome ou rotulo com que você se identifique é falso. O verdadeiro eu não possui vínculos ou nomes; ele está além de todos os rótulos. Confiar em si mesmo e não no que você realiza é a chave do sucesso. Coloque-se nas mãos do universo – você não terá então nenhuma necessidade de controle. A autoaceitação conduz ao sucesso, e não o inverso...”

[AnaMaria Rivera · Rating 4 out of 5]

The humbleness that arises when we realize that we are in this life to learn, that our children don't belong to us, that they are our companions in this journey, that we are not their parents to mold them into our desires or to fill our voids, but that they are our children to teach us the spiritual lessons we need to learn...

[Dawn Murray · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found much of the book I couldn’t relate to or wouldn’t actually do/say. The laws were somewhat useful, though I found the explanation and suggested exercises too much for me personally. The one fabulous line I loved was “if you want to get something, give it” (the second law). Not anything new really, but the wording seems perfect for a child, and it was a good reminder.

[Dewin Anguas Barnette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clearly and concisely written. I agree wholeheartedly with everything he has written. While I found the daily activities outlined to be too regimented and inflexible to my taste, I appreciate the idea of openly and consciously addressing all spiritual laws of nature with children from birth. I would just prefer to intermingle the discussion and activities as they naturally arise day to day.

[Ursula Givens · Rating 4 out of 5]

On my journey of healing and becoming, I wanted to start with my parenting first. I would definitely reccomend to those who are looking to uplift their child with lots of love, light, and want to build that strong connection. I took away a lot of advice that has helped me communicate with my babies better. Chefs Kiss!

[Pearl Grace · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's Deepak Chopra but he's not the narrator of the audio. I enjoyed Seven Spiritual Laws and will probably just stick to the original paperback version instead. I don't feel I gathered any new material that I didn't already take away from the original.

[Cheri Bushue wiegman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have teenagers now, but I wish I would have started this younger with them. I did each day on vacation last week and it made for great conversations. It could be also used for my classroom. I borrowed from the library but may have to buy it in order to remember all of the days.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty neat take on parenting. I thought it would have more to do with how can I remain connected to Source but it’s actually a guide to help encourage spirituality in children. Daily activities & readings.

[Troy · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is my first Deepak Chopra book. While he has some good ideas in here, the overall belief in goodness is too new ageish for me. I just believe his view is what makes so many people depressed because they focus too much on the inside and not what we can do for others.

[Jalynn Renata · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good simple practices to teach children on a more simple level of understanding. Nothing particularly ground breaking but still enjoyed this book. I always love reminders on how to consciously parent.

[Milly Dayana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Los ejercicios para aplicar con los niños son muy tangibles, lo que si es que en su mayoría son para hacer con niños imagino que por lo menosas de 7 años... Igual siempre es valioso leer esto, ya que es un reminder de los principios de la vida

[Kelsey Grissom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting concepts in this book. This is a *very* easy read but I feel like I need to read it again (or maybe several times) to really comprehend its depth.

[Doreen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very touching and interesting concept to modify parenting skills.

[T · Rating 2 out of 5]

Audio book. Teach children to tap into their hearts and emotional intelligence. Positive reinforcement.

[Starla Nichols · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an interesting read. I took a lot of notes and I look forward to using them in my home.

[Gleddys González · Rating 3 out of 5]

Creo que da tips buenos, porque expresa lo que funcionó para su familia, pero que cada uno dependerá de lo que cada padre desee practicar o no dentro de su pa/maternidad.

[Imane · Rating 4 out of 5]

كتاب مليء بالنصائح و القيم أجده كتاب يصلح للأباء اللذين لديهم أطفال أو اللذين يفكرون في الإنجاب.
لكن لا ضير في قراءته و الإطلاع على أفكار الكاتب و توجيهاته لتربية صحية يمكننا القول .

[Nelifer Lee]

love this book

[Eva PS · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit short but Deepak brought his usual practical recommendations.

[Jessica Borbon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read The Seven Spiritual Laws several times and yet I gained so much new perspective from this book!

[Jinal Sampat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book as I raise my child with values and prepare him for life. Simple principles to follow, must read for parents. It’s refreshing and made me a better mom for sure.

[Lisa Rosenow · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great and easy read

[Jennifer Juniper · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Your duty to society is to serve others; your duty to yourself is to unfold spiritually; your duty to God is to participate in the divine plan for humankind’s higher evolution”