Why is God Laughing?

                                  Why is God Laughing?
The Path to Joy and Spiritual Optimism
Deepak Chopra

"Why God is Laughing?" is a wonderful book by Deepak Chopra which shows the intangible connection between spiritual awareness, optimism and humor, which we can feel like a tickle but cannot express in the words very easily. This book of deep spiritual insight with the touch of light comedy takes you on a journey of soul. On this path you will see three major intersections: Fear, Egotism and Addiction each of which can mislead you to paths that can result in losing freedom of your soul to realize its true potential. Deepak Chopra uses the help of Mike Myers the comedian to give touch of laughter to the very deep and enlightening concepts in spirituality. Besides jokes he uses many riddles which are certainly worth a thought and I quote some of them:


"I tell many lies but am always believed.
If the worst happens, I'll be greatly relieved
Oh the day you were born I poisoned your heart
I'll be there on the day you depart"

Or

"I'm keeping your secret, you're paying my price
You know if you don't, I'll stop being nice
Protection is worth it, wouldn't you say?
Life is so empty when you don't get your way
Who am I?"

All the jokes, riddles and philosophical inside unveil the fact that comedy is a mean to make truth realized. "Plainly put, 'ha ha' is related to 'ah-ah' the sound one makes upon the realization of truth"

Seeking the truth is a painful process and laughter eases the pain and as a result we can explore our self and ultimately free our soul by bravely crossing the intersections of fear, egotism and addiction.

Certainly this book is worth a read, especially when you feel low and down and need a spiritual boost to get up and walk out.