The Way of the Wizard
Our co-founder, Christine, often told her friends that No, she didn’t object to Dr Chopra because he makes a ton of money off the Principles and she hadn’t a clue what he did with it — she would ask, ‘do you?’ — and it’s no one’s business anyway. Yes, he is using the picture of man, which made her glad, not offended, and his use of it does not mean he stole it, since no one has exclusive title to the Truth — it does not occur to some people that (1) the Truth may be discovered by more than one person and (2) why re-invent the wheel? Any real Worker stands on the shoulders of those who went before him and will readily say so. We can’t know if Deepak Chopra lives what he teaches since we don’t know him; and who cares if he does or not, though it would be nice to learn that he did. In other words, please let’s not confuse the container with the content. Christine also heard criticisms often that he is merely preaching on how to gain the four dual basic urges. These critics are shallow readers, indeed. While he does urge people who want comfort and pleasure and to escape pain to do so consciously, a careful reading will show he also says to be free to experience whatever arises in your way today, to make a contribution, to get your attention off yourself occasionally. Despite the fact that he gives short shrift to the very essential information regarding the derogatory forces, what Chopra does say is worthwhile, indeed, and in Christine’s opinion put forth in an extremely interesting manner. If you are interested in valid spiritual content, you might like some of his books.
