On 27th of June 2024 I shared the blog article Vier Gesetze des Erfolgs – Blog: Daily Light (earthlykingdom.org) with you. I meditated about these laws and I found out that these laws really work, they are nothing theoretical but they can be put to practice with great benefit for all. I put together a process that I now follow for every new idea and that process has the essence of these four laws. As I plan to use this process and the laws for business as well I hereby translate the article also to English to spread the wisdom easier to my international contacts.
The four laws of success
We humans are on this planet Earth to have an earthly experience. Part of this experience is that we are creators; it is in our nature to create things. The success of our creation depends critically on whether we have truly internalized the following four laws. Many wisdom traditions also teach parts of these laws. They are universally valid.
The Law of Consciousness
Compassion and wisdom shape this Law of Consciousness. It is the consciousness of Satchitananda, characterized by fearlessness and joy, perceiving life and the interconnectedness of all beings. This consciousness is constantly aware of the Source, the Nirvana, the Absolute.
From this nothingness, things and existence arise spontaneously from the state of pure potential. Hermeticism also describes this as the All, although this All cannot be described. The only rule is: The All is not the Universe; the Universe arises from the All. The emergence means that this nothingness becomes aware, and from this movement, consciousness arises. From this consciousness came the mind, and the mind manifested the physical body. Here, too, the connection between mind and body is evident. The mind fertilizes itself through the body, specifically through the brain of the human body.
The journey to consciousness is based on the two key principles of complete acceptance and non-judgment. With these two key principles, we become more steadfast observers rather than the observed. We no longer act out of the ego.
The Law of Creation from a State of Clarity
Without unwanted distractions like television, etc., and with full access to our consciousness, we can let our potential flourish. True creation, which brings forth what truly benefits us, requires a foundation of clarity. Uncertainty and confusion cannot be the basis of our actions; we need absolute clarity and certainty that we are on the right path.
From a clear vision of what we want, authentic self-confidence also arises. We need to become clear about what we want to achieve, what we do not want to achieve, and who we need to become to reach these goals. The “how” and “when” then fall into place as if by themselves. This also includes clarity of purpose, understanding exactly the “why” behind these desires. And especially, we must recognize the self, the person we need to become. It is also important to understand the “why” behind our aversions.
This clarity allows us to project a clear image onto the mirror of reality, paving the way for conscious creation. Everything first arises in our mind and then expresses itself in our actions. Therefore, it is best to express this on a sheet of paper with four columns: What I want, What I don’t want, Who I need to become, Who I can’t remain. Let’s fill these columns with clarity. We will see where we need to overcome our comfort zone.
We should push out of our comfort zone into the unknown, just far enough that the tasks remain manageable and we can grow.
The Law of Creation Itself
For the Law of Creation, we take Hermes Trismegistus as an example. Trismegistus means “thrice-great” and refers to all three planes of existence: the physical, mental, and spiritual planes. When we master all three levels and align them correctly, we become masters.
Success is highly unlikely if the spirit desires something, the mind believes otherwise, and the actions contradict both. Consciousness and clarity are crucial. From this clarity, we master the physical plane through our actions. We do not proceed through magic but choose the simplest and most effective approach: we simply act.
We master the mental plane when we act not compulsively out of a sense of duty but out of full conviction. We visualize the goal or help ourselves with affirmations. We imagine the goal unfolding and consider our goal as already achieved.
We master the spiritual plane through meditation. Here, the tools already shown in other articles on this blog, such as the sound of OM and the lotus position, help us. There are many forms of meditation, such as guided meditations or the practice of observing the breath. Any practice that helps you connect with your inner self is valid.
The Law of Balance
The heart and mind must be in perfect harmony. This means we always need a balance between effort and surrender. The Universe functions as a finely balanced system. Any imbalance causes forces to act to restore that balance. This means we need a balance between our actions and the ability to let go.
We act without clinging to predetermined outcomes. We focus on doing our best. We let go of the result and trust a higher power (God, Universe, Law of Cause and Effect, etc.) to orchestrate the details. It is a form of co-creation. Clinging too much to the outcomes is counterproductive and hinders progress. The more we try to force an outcome, the more resistance we create. By clinging to a specific result (identification), we limit our ability to tap into our full potential. When clinging to a goal with fear and caution, a large portion of energy is wasted. This way, we are not in harmony with the balance of nature.
Instead, let us affirm to ourselves that we look at what happens with equanimity, that we are free and supported to move forward. Setbacks are learning experiences. That feels lighter, doesn’t it? Letting go of the burden of specific expectations allows us to pursue our goals with the carefree joy of Satchitananda. This pervasive wisdom of harmonious balance leads to the effortless fulfillment of all desires in harmony with nature. Everything is beautiful because it happens; the world is full of wonders. Two important concepts support us in this balance:
Outcome Goals and Process Goals
Most of the time, we only have outcome goals. We are clear about the result we want to achieve. However, these results are ultimately always beyond our complete control. Therefore, we should instead focus on process goals, goals related to how the path to the outcome should be shaped.
These process goals define our effort, the sacrifices we are willing to make to get closer to the outcome. They define the transaction—what we give is what we receive, and often the Buddhist wisdom holds that giving actually creates more, a value that emerges through the resonance of others. This way, we do not cling to the outcomes. We create a balance between the outcome goal and the process goals on the way there. In the process, we let go after our actions and embrace the process, celebrate the small successes, and trust that our small actions will bring us closer to the life we desire. We also become clear about the effort we are willing to make and consider boundaries that come from clarity about what we do not want and who we do not want to be. May success and happiness be with you.
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