It was around this time last year when – as I was re-reading The Ten Commitments by David Simon – I decided to make them personal and commit to make 2009 the most amazing year of my life.
What exactly did that even mean? I sat down and carefully read Deepak’s Seven Spiritual Laws of Success and made a commitment to read each day’s law and weave it into my day. I then made a commitment to take a look at my choice-making. I wanted to live each day with more grace and ease. Recognizing that every decision I make EVERY day is a choice between a grievance and a miracle, I wanted to celebrate with the universe not complain about it . . . so in 2009, I chose the miracle. WoW!
We work in a loving, nurturing place that serves people from all over the world. Some days are easy and some days are hard – that’s the beauty of life. Knowing we have the love and support of those we work with makes all the difference. By loving each member of our family even more and helping them achieve their dharma, the family gets stronger, our personal dreams are realized, and the world is served more profoundly.
We work in the sweet spot of the universe filled with powerful energy, gorgeous weather, and the magnificent ocean prana that we get to breathe each day. We also get to reflect daily and look at how far we’ve come in our personal growth, our career, and our relationships.
Our connection to spirit grows and blossoms and blooms each day through our various practices, and we can make a difference in the world by sharing our energy and continuing to transform ourselves to BE peace.
The Chopra Center continues to experience boundless abundance through its healing programs, empowering seminars, meditation retreats, teacher trainings, massage therapies, daily classes, and lifestyle products. Each of these is only as special as we make it. The Center’s founders, Deepak and David, have chosen to commit their heart and soul to the abundance of the Center. I am grateful for so much that is beyond words.
So here I sit on November 1, 2009, ready to turn my good intentions into amazing choices.
Will you join me in committing to make these next two months and the ensuing 2010 the most amazing and fulfilling year of your life?
Send me an email if you’re in!!
Peace. – davidji
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November 3rd, 2009 at 2:24 pm
I will commit to make these next two months and ensuing 2010 the most amazing and fulfilling of my life.
Peace- Mollie
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:28 pm
I’m in!
namaste
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:39 pm
I am grateful to be challenged with an amazing amount of work which will require strength and energy. How will I accomplish this? By looking forward and putting one foot ahead of the other. Love Always, Brooke
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:03 pm
greetings davidji, to find contentment in each day of life I join the party already happening in nature … thank you for inspiring that reminder in my daily practice. we met at skamania, sept 08, a light shining so bright…as I sit, I write and embrace the solitude I am asked to appreciate…I see visions of a more vibrant self emerging and choose miracles when I fear who I am today is it. without a mind to depend on, some may wonder how i’ve existed joyfully for the last 7 years. solitude has blessed me with access to self and freedom. blessings to you, the community and the founders… cheryl rask
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Yes..I would like to make these next two months and 2010 amazing and fulfilling for myself and anyone else I come in contact with!
With Love,
Candice Vivino
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:13 pm
I am in…….
I am so grateful for all the information available to me, also the guided meditations by Davidji, thank you Heidi
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Hello Davidji,
Darline and I look forward to seeing you once again in a few days – we have both enrolled in the Seduction of Spirit week and are both excited about being in the energy area of the Chopra Center.
Yes, for myself I commit to making the NewYear and these last 2 months – the most amazing, fulfilling and life changing year in my life.
Thank you,
Naomi
November 3rd, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Dear Davidji, I am following one of Deepaks seven law (nearly) every day since summer 2009. I am in north Germany and I sent the book to my daughter in GB (Dorset) and she is looking for the laws too. Since two or three weeks three other people join us and now we are a little group, thinking every day about one law and whriting emails to tell the others about it. The first weeks I couldn´t remember it every day and forgot it when I went to my office. But now it is much easyer and it is amazing to read about the thouhgts of the friends.
Yesterday I went with my car from Berlin to Wilhelmshaven (my home). I had 5 hours to drive. I had to follow law Nr.1. I didn´t speek nor hear radio for all the time, and did no phonecalls. I got direct contact with nature, when I went to the bathrooms and the rain was falling on my face.One time, I got rid of my shoes and went over the grass (it was really cold) and I didn´t adjudicate upon the other drivers….
It ist really amazing. I felt so happy.
And I´m really really grateful about this seven laws. This and Brandon Bays´ The Journey ist really changing my life into more happyness and health.
Thank you.
Christine
November 3rd, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Outstanding! 2010 will be an amazing year. I am setting my intention right now.
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Hello Davidji,
I have been amazed at how the Chopra newsletter and links, especially the podcast have helped me. I have had chronic insomnia for years, and have recently had enough courage to unfortunately end a very dysfunctional marriage. The information and insight has been so soothing and comforting. I am a very fortunate person, and have tried to realize this in my life. So, from this day forth, I too will join you in making these months for of gracious gratitude.
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 pm
Dear Davidji, Talk about gratitude…it was as if this message was sent specifically to me. My husband and I are coming out of a long, difficult time with our teenage son, and despite the pain and work involved, we are so grateful for the changes that have taken place over the last year. We are finally feeling hope, relief, and joy, and it is our intention to continue down that path towards an amazing 2010. Regardless of any future setbacks, we join in your quest to make the next two months, and the rest of our lives, the most fulfilling we possibly can. Thank you for your caring spirit.
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:15 pm
I’m in!! Thank you…Christine
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:38 pm
You got my attention. I’ll join you.
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:43 pm
I am in.I will make gratitude part of my life from today and on.thank you for reminding me of the blessings in my life.
November 4th, 2009 at 1:51 am
I chose miracles, and stand with you in affirming the commitment to make the next two months and the ensuing year, 2010, the most amazing, fulfilling, and extraordinary year of my life. And so it is!
November 4th, 2009 at 4:03 am
I’m in. I’m going to start with the seven laws, and get into meditation. I’ve had a little bit of a tough time lately with my 18 year old son, my other son is 17. Hopefully the next 14 months (and more) will be much easier.
Hugs and love to you
November 4th, 2009 at 6:14 am
I’m in!
November 4th, 2009 at 7:32 am
Dear David,
I am comitted to making the next 2 months and ensuing 2010 the most amazing and fulfilling year of my life.
With Love,
Barbara
November 4th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Thank you for your great post.
November 4th, 2009 at 10:30 am
How do I get stated on this journey with you?
November 4th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
What better time than now? I commit to making these next 2 months and 2010 the most amazing and fulfilling year of my life. Thank you for the inspiration.
November 4th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
hi, I´m IN!!!
from Argentina, I would like send my grattitude to everyone that makes me feel happy, and especially to YOU who cares about us with your words of love. Lucila (Bs. As)
November 4th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Thanks for the invite. I am delighted to accept the challenge and look forward to a great year.
November 4th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
I’m in. My intention is a commitment to miracles… and I thank you for this opportunity to connect with a community of like-minded individuals.
November 4th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Thank you Davidji. Your meditations have brought me more peace, more balance, and more gratitude in this year of my life. Making a commitment to myself seems appropriate and necessary. I am in for 2010!!Thank you for sharing your light with us all. Namaste’
Sarah
November 4th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Hello davidji
Each day that I wake up and experience a new day is a wow day. I am grateful for all of your wonderful mediatations that use throughout the week and I begin my day by reading and setting my intention upon the law of that day. I add my voice in setting the intention to make these next 2 months and the year ahead a most peaceful grateful amazing time.
Thank you,
Sharyn
November 4th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Davidji,
Like you, I am blessed live and work on the ocean. Last night, after watching the sun set to the west, I walked out to the beach and saw the most amazing moon rise ever. As I sat on this desolate patch of beach (with my dog) in the northwest tip of Puerto Rico and watched the red moon turn white and rise in the sky, a strong emotion rose inside me and I just sat there with tears streaming for awhile. The miracle of love and beauty of nature merged into me. The concerns that I had been stressing about earlier in the day evaporated and yes, all was as it needed to be and has always been! I will join you in making these next two months and 2010 the most amazing in my life so far….
Namaste,
Elaine
November 4th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Hello Davidji,
I did Syncro in Sedona, AZ and am sooo grateful for the blessings I received from the experience. I, too, am grateful for the opportunity to commit to making these last two months of ‘09 and the upcoming ‘10 the change I want to be for myself and others. My intention is to continue on the journey of spiritual growth and harmony in all that I do. 2010 will be a year of change for me as I prepare to finish up my training as a Doula and move myself and life to another city.
thank you for the wonderful guided meditations on podcast, I love them!!!
Blessing and Namaste’
November 4th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Thank you Davidji for your meditations… and now,
thank you again for asking me to join with you in making the next 2 months a time of miracles.
November 4th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Davidji,
I met you in Toronto this year and my life has been changed. I’m in…I want to make the next two months awesome and 2010 the best year ever.
Namaste
Denise
November 4th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
I am in…………..I always feel so thankful. My son suffers from seizures and I am thankful that they are less frequent. 2010 will be the best yet…………thanks for the invitation, I do appreciate it………
November 4th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Hello Davidji,
I’m in.I’ll follow you in my intentions for the next two months and 2010. Thank you for your meditations, I heard them as often as I can. Thank you for help me to improve myself with you words an encouragement.
Namasté,
Marta from Spain
November 4th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
I am in.
Thanks Maria
November 5th, 2009 at 6:12 am
Thank you for your invitation to join you, it’s so easy to forget how luckyy we all are, even though here in Ireland it’s a tad tough right now, but I am convinced that this nation will rise again. Unfortunately people and life is very fractured but I give love and thanks for my wonderful family.
Thank you again
Nanaste Meidhbh
November 5th, 2009 at 9:16 am
i am gettting the courage to leave a dysfunctional 30 years marriage.I know the next two months will be very challenging and i know i will have to access the law of gratitude each day.I know i will get stronger trough this .I’m in to make the next 2 months the best yet the most challenging.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Count me in as well. Looking forward to seeing you again at the Seduction of Spirit on the 16th. Thank you so much for your guided meditations, I enjoy the peace that they provide.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
I look forward to a new beginning and the best year of my life…
November 5th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Dear Dr.Chopra and his team
Really you are a gft from god for us . Your writings touch my heart . Thank you so much I appreciate you and love you
November 7th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Thank you for offering the reminders and challenge! As I try to put my thoughts and feelings into words…….. it’s just too much. So, in keeping with the KISS principle…………
I’m in! I commit to making these next two months and 2010 the most amazing and fulfilling year of my life! And it warms my heart knowing that as my gifts continue to expand, the abundance washes out on waves to envelop all those who touch my life on this amazing journey!
Wishing you a joyful heart…..
Hugs from Joanna in Beautiful British Columbia!
November 8th, 2009 at 6:44 am
I’m signing on to that – with you all , all the way. Namaste. Dilys xx
November 8th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Dear Davidji -
My path has been unfolding with more clarity this year 2009. I have been blessed to have opportunities for enrichment presented to me. I feel fortunate be in a state of giving gratitude each day (a choice for sure!).
You are a gem, and I am grateful for your guidance and your passion, and your insights.
On this day of Pure Potentiality, I (re) commit to living with gratitude and service for 2009, and KNOW that 2010 is going to be amazing as I journey through the teacher’s path – in the sweet spot of the universe.
Namaste, Maryanne /NYC
November 10th, 2009 at 1:06 am
Warm greetings Davidji,
I spend the past 3 days looking at end of the year resolutions…well, New Year’s resolutions aren’t very successful so I thought I would try a different time of the year! Several of the issues I have committed to cause me great anxiety yet I know I can go no further without working hard on them. I have reread Deepak’s 7 laws and some days remember to keep that day’s law in focus as well and getting back to meditation practice using the mantra you taught me Kripalu several years ago. And just now I read you blog on gratitude and am responding to your serendiptous invitation. I will be with you and all the others as we commit to starting an amazing and fulfilling year. Mine started 3 days ago, I am most grateful and humbled.
Blessings to all,
Lauren
November 10th, 2009 at 1:23 am
Warm greetings Davidji,
I spend the past 3 days looking at end of the year resolutions…well, New Year’s resolutions aren’t very successful so I thought I would try a different time of the year! Several of the issues I have committed to cause me great anxiety yet I know I can go no further without working faithfully on them. I have recently reread Deepak’s 7 laws and some days even remember to keep that day’s law in focus. I am as well getting back to my meditation practice using the mantra you taught me at Kripalu several years ago. And just now I read your blog on gratitude and am responding to your serendiptous invitation. I will be with you and all the others as we commit to starting a most amazing and fulfilling year. Mine started 3 days ago, I am most grateful and humbled.
Blessings to all,
Lauren
November 10th, 2009 at 8:02 am
Dear Davidji,
Count me in please! I saw your photograph for the first time and found it exactly what I imagined when I was listening to your meditating programme. I also commit to making the days to come and 2010 the most amazing and fulfilling year and praying for peace and prosperity for all.
Namaste. Qadir
November 10th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
I am so glad to finally put a face to that wonderful voice that I listen to on the podcasts.
Count me in for these two months and 2010.
November 11th, 2009 at 5:43 am
I am in with all my heart and soul.
Thank you,
Deb
November 11th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
davidji,
Count me in! See you around campus. As I progress on my teacher’s path.
Extend my love to Miss Libby! See you, all next week!
Namaste’,
Victoria
I thrive at 75!
November 20th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Count me in!!!
November 22nd, 2009 at 7:52 am
thank you, and, as i have, please add me to your commitment list ~ namaste, redshakti
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Davidji,
I started reading the 7 Spiritual Laws of Success last year and refer to them every day. They have helped me get through many challenges this past year and given me opportunity and happiness. I just finished your guided meditation on gratitude. It reminded me that I have a very long list of blessings and how much my life has changed this year. I am committing to gratitude and love in 2010.
Thank you and namaste.
November 30th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
olga avella,count me in happily
December 12th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
I’m in! Here are some quotes from my faith tradition – the Baha’i Faith – on thanksgiving and gratitude:
“In this day, to thank God for His bounties consisteth in possessing a radiant heart, and a soul open to the promptings of the spirit. This is the essence of thanksgiving.” (Abdu’l-Baha, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Baha, p. 179)
“One may say thank you a thousand times while the heart remains thankless, ungrateful. Therefore, mere verbal thanksgiving is without effect. But real thankfulness is a cordial giving of thanks from the heart. When man in response to the favors of God manifests susceptibilities of conscience, the heart is happy, the spirit is exhilarated. These spiritual susceptibilities are ideal thanksgiving.” (Abdu’l-Baha, The Promulgation of Universal Peace, p. 236)
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