Personal Growth and Responsibility.
When your mind and heart are truly open abundance will flow to you effortlessly and easily.
Question:
For several years now I've been learning about and trying to put into practice the ideas in your books and lectures. Prior to those years I've made some life altering decisions that I probably should not have made (20/20 hindsight). I've always been one to believe that a person should meet their responsibilities even at the expense of personal happiness/fulfillment especially when they involve other human beings that would not be in a particular situation if not for your decisions and that as a result depend on you. Do you have any words of advice for me and any others (and I imagine there are many) in this type of situation who wish to adopt your ideas and techniques in the pursuit of fulfillment and yet do not wish to neglect responsibilities that may stand in their way? Is it even possible to have it both ways?
Response:
The personal fulfillment and social responsibility are not mutually exclusive goals. In fact, they are interdependent. It’s not necessary to choose between your spiritual well-being and your responsibilities you may have to a child, a spouse or parent. Those obligations are part of your life, a part of your own fulfillment and therefore a part of your spiritual growth. All of the practices that I include in my books and seminars are designed to be incorporated into everyday life. They are not meant for those who have no social or familial duties. By attending to your individual evolution you are making yourself strong enough to discharge your social responsibilities, and by taking care of those who depend upon you, you are also helping your larger self. Fulfilling your responsibilities to others reflects those aspects of your inner life that also need attention.
Love,
Deepak
Well said dr Chopra. The personal fulfilment and social responsibility are not mutually exclusive goals.
Well said dr Chopra. The personal fulfilment and social responsibility are not mutually exclusive goals.
Well said dr Chopra. The personal fulfilment and social responsibility are not mutually exclusive goals.