The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire: Harnessing the Infinite Power of Coincidence

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Summary: Excellent Theoretical & Practical Book on "Manifestation"
Review: This book has a theoretical section, which does an exciting job of describing and explaining the world and how spontaneous fulfillment of desire, and cooincidence, is possible. Chopra even says that this section is not needed but "fun". I agree with that assessment. Then there is a practical how-to part of the book, which describes meditation and the use of mantras. Note that this is very traditionally "eastern," with non-english phrases that you chant outloud and in your mind. Chopra suggests that these sayings are to be used because they work well, they have the intention and power of many people and years of use for the same purpose. I think he is right but still many people prefer to use english phrases, or even no phrases (mantra) at all. Overall, this book is just great and worth reading for the fun intellectual stuff and then to gain valuable exercises to try so that you can better create cooincidences and better manifest your desires. For those who want a more western approach--no foreign language mantras..., and a broader scoped book (though very concise and potent), try also (or instead if you must choose) 'EFFORTLESS WELLBEING: The Missing Ingredients for Authentic Wellness' by Evan Finer. An amazingly powerful straightforward book that includes manifestation principles and how-to exercises. Highly recommended!! Fun and Beneficial material!

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Summary: Extremely thought provoking
Review: This book really got me thinking. Highly philosophical as well as elegant, Dr. Chopra puts into words something really hard to explain... the soul, spirit and mind. Really loved the chapters on local and non-local intelligence. Every page of the book had me admiring the abstract and transcendental nature of the universe. I think the author has done an excellent job in elucidating the incommunicable!

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Summary: Chopra at his best
Review: This book was beautifully written, perhaps the clearest discussion of Chopra's philosophy I've read. Very inspirational and motivational, with a straight-forward "how-to" section.

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Summary: Fascinating!
Review: This is worth reading if you are interested in understanding the power of thought, desire and intention in changing one's life for the better. Great book!

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Summary: Fascinating!
Review: This is worth reading if you are interested in understanding the power of thought, desire and intention in changing one's life for the better. Great book!

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Summary: Truly Inspirational
Review: Though I'd certainly heard of Dr. Chopra's work, I'd never really connected with any of his previous material. For whatever reason, this book truly clicked. The scientific basis offered for what we generally think of as magical thinking concretized and elucidated this topic like no other discourse I've read. I was skeptical, thinking that Chopra must be yet another silver-tongued snake oil salesman. Having read this book, I think he's the genuine article, the real deal, and a wise teacher. Couldn't be more delighted.

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Summary: I think it's flat too
Review: Wayne Dyer is better(most of his books). Tiffany Snow is better (all of her books). Some of Chopra's earlier works are better. Many books are better than this, this one just repeats most of what we already know, so why bother?

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Summary: A beautiful spiritual book
Review: What a beautiful book! Dr. Chopra has a way of expressing himself that is truly heaven-sent. His sentiments, his phrasings, the hope in his teachings -- they all combine to bring us so many blessings. Here's one example: "When you live your life with an appreciation of coincidences and their meanings, you connect with the underlying field of infinite possibilites. This is when the magic begins." True, and well put. Dr. Chopra's comments on "mind, matter, and spirit" and his advice about synchronizing all three are well worth the price of the book alone. In almost every paragraph, hope in the form of appreciation for what it means to be a creator in human form leaps off the page. There are a few passages about how the "ego blocks synchronicity," and I disagreed with those. Teachings about the ego, currently popular, and originating in revered "Course in Miracles" texts, may be structurally correct but they are misleading. Rather than lead people directly to love, they seem to encourage a detour onto a side road of self-hatred. The door to love opens easily when appreciation is present. Seeing the ego (or any other part of the human makeup) as a culprit which is blocking synchronicity (or anything else) produces the opposite effect. Nonetheless, even with the currently popular teachings on the ego included, Dr. Chopra's book is a tour de force. Review by Mary Anne Thomas, author of "Ask and You Shall Receive," (...)

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Summary: secret of life
Review: what is deepak thinking letting this incredible knowledge out of the bottle? the wisdom between the covers of this book is priceless. i came to amazon.com based on the review on chopra.com; i've already bought three copies of "desire". this book is valuable to anyone who wants to better their lot or understand their situation -NO MATTER WHAT THAT IS. this book helped me get everything i desire.