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Based on the phenomenal best-selling book by famed author Deepak Chopra and featuring all-new music from Olivia Newton-John, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success offers a life-altering perspective on the attainment of success. Beloved singer Olivia Newton-John and acclaimed director-actor Bill Duke (X-Men: The Last Stand, The Go-Getter) share powerful personal stories about challenges they've faced, which have nonetheless placed them firmly on the path towards experiencing life's fullest potential. Their compelling narratives are intertwined with Deepak's essential teachings, distilled into seven simple, yet profound principles that anyone can employ to create success and abundance in all areas of life. Featuring all-new original music and beautiful cinematography, this uniquely satisfying film is one you'll view many times Â? and derive something new each time.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9755 in DVD
• Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
• Released on: 2007-05-08
• Rating: Unrated
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Formats: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: English, Spanish
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .25 pounds
• Running time: 64 minutes

Features

• Based on the phenomenal best-selling book by famed author Deepak Chopra and featuring all-new music from Olivia Newton-John, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success offers a life-altering perspective on the attainment of success.Beloved singer Olivia Newton-John and acclaimed director-actor Bill Duke (X-Men: The Last Stand, The Go-Getter) share powerful personal stories about challenges they've faced,

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The visual complement to his 1994 book of the same name, Deepak Chopra's The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success provides adherents with the same kind of inspiration and advice that have made the New Delhi-born doctor and writer's work so popular. Whether it will sway those who consider Chopra more charlatan than guru, however, is another matter. To be sure, there's much to be said for the virtues of cultivating one's consciousness, which Chopra describes as "a faculty more powerful and reliable than the five senses." In fact, much is said about it here, often by some familiar faces, including singer Olivia Newton-John (who also provided much of the music for the DVD), actor-director Bill Duke, musician Dave Stewart of the band Eurythmics, and professional golfer Tina Mickelson. Their testimonials, while varying in specifics, all have the same essential theme: only after they'd reached their lowest ebb (breast cancer for Newton-John, a car accident for Stewart, drug problems for Duke) were they able to "tap into the power of their inner beings" and realize their full potential. That's where the Seven Spiritual Laws come in. Some contain considerable wisdom; the fourth (called "The Law of Least Effort") recommends acceptance and responsibility as alternatives to blaming others, while the sixth ("The Law of Detachment") suggests that relinquishing one's obsession with a particular goal will make it more likely to happen. Others are frustratingly vague; learning to "efficiently, effortlessly co-create with the universe" or to be "grounded in the wisdom of uncertainty" is all well and good, but in the absence of practical steps it comes off as vapid New Age speak. Overall, the DVD is well-produced, mixing interviews with the principals (Chopra included) with some lovely cinematography and several sequences that combine live action (mostly featuring Newton-John) with imaginative, computer-generated landscapes and interiors. The package contains a 16-page "study guide" along with the DVD. --Sam Graham

Customer Reviews

Inspiration & Practical Way to Improve Your Life
I have also read Deepak Chopra's book "Seven Spititual Laws of Success" before I watched the DVD movie.

I believe that you should read the book before you watch the DVD to get full understanding of the natural laws.

Simply brilliant & yet simple to incorporate in your everyday life. Key is to practice these laws everyday.

The seven Spiritual Laws of Success based on the book by Deepak Chopra
The audio/video quality of this DVD was very good. The author's use of short testimonials from a singer, actor, golf-pro, and musical director, as well as, the use of nature scenes, actors, titles to accentuate and emphasize his concepts were excellent.

The seven Spiritual Laws of Success based on the book by Deepak Chopra are:

1. The Law of Pure Potentiality
2. The Law of Giving and Receiving
3. The Law of Karma
4. The Law of Least Effort
5. The Law of Intention and Desire
6. The Law of Detachment and
7. The Law of Dharma or purpose in Life

Each edict is thoroughly explained in the DVD. The seventh law is the culmination of the others. Deepak states that Dharma is "a shift in consciousness that begins by aligning higher visions and then becoming the manifestation of that vision."

I have neither read the book nor listened to the audio and do not feel it is necessary. I rented the DVD through NETFLIX. This one hour and 4 minute DVD can stand on its own merit, but may spark an interest in purchasing a book. I recommend renting this DVD before making the investment in time and money reading it would entail. It is a good source to peak an interest in searching for one's gifts and spiritual purpose in life.

As an avid reader of self-help books I found it a good view. I think you will appreciate it too.

Read the Book Review, Watch This, Then Read the Book
I will not repeat my detailed review of the book. I strongly recommend read my review of the book, then watch the DVD which you can rent from Blockbuster, and only then read the book.

I understand how some viewers may have reacted negatively to some of the "exemplar" individuals, but the bottom line for me, after listening to the DVD on background while paying bills, was that I realized I needed to give it my full attention. The DVD and the book gave me closure as I change paths, and that is a priceless gift.

Robert's Book Review at the Book's Page:
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Pocketbook Guide to Fulfilling Your Dreams (One Hour of Wisdom)

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