May 20, 2024
Episode Summary:
Gary Zukav and Dr. Robyn discuss the rapid global transformation
in human consciousness, emphasizing the need to recognize and adapt
to this change. They highlighted the importance of moving beyond
the five senses and understanding the new consciousness as a
multisensory experience.
In Dr. Robyn’s discussion with Gary, they emphasize the
importance of choosing love over fear in times of uncertainty. Dr.
Robyn shares her personal experience with Gary as she would pass by
him while she hosted her Women’s Retreat in Chile, located at Los
Lobos with Dr. Alberto Villoldo and his wife Marcela Lobos.
Dr. Robyn shares these brief discussions and how his books had
a profound impact on her life. The conversation culminates in a
thought-provoking discussion on the role of love and fear in
personal growth.
Guest Bio:
Gary Zukav (born October 17, 1942) is an American spiritual
Teacher, with a capital “T”, and the author of four consecutive New
York Times Best Sellers. Beginning in 1998, he appeared more than
30 times on The Oprah Winfrey Show to discuss
transformation in human consciousness concepts presented in his
book, The Seat of the Soul.
Gary’s first book, The Dancing Wu Li
Masters (1979), won a U.S. National Book
Award. It is an overview of the New
Physics, winner of The American Book Award for
Science.
Gary’s book Seat of the Soul, was celebrated as a
#1 New York Times bestselling book for 3 consecutive years in a
row. His book, Soul Stories, was also a New York
Times bestseller; and many others.
Gary’s books have sold millions of copies and are published in
twenty-four languages. He is a graduate of Harvard University and a
former U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret) officer with Vietnam
service.
Gary has lived in Oregon with his spiritual partner, Linda
Francis, Gary said about Linda “She was a model to me and many
others.” Linda was his life partner until 2022.
Key Takeaways:
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An introduction to Gary Zukav as a multi-sensory perception and
spiritual Teacher.
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Insights on spiritual evolution and personal growth
today!
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Discussions around multi-sensory perception in "Seat of the
Soul," how it's evolved in the author’s thinking since publishing
his book.
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Encouragement for listeners to experiment with concepts
shared, and not to accept them blindly.
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The new consciousness, soul, and authentic power.
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The transformation of human consciousness as it is happening
rapidly and unprecedentedly.
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Acknowledging how aging and wisdom are not necessarily linked,
as some older individuals may still struggle with
self-awareness.
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Recognizing and managing emotions to attain authentic
power.
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Examples of why some people don't change over time and others
do, and the role of fear in shaping personality.
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How emotions are key to creating authentic power by looking
inside oneself by managing emotions and personality parts.
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Discovering emotional literacy by recognizing physical
sensations in chest, throat, and solar plexus.
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The importance of focusing on the loving parts of your
personality to access authentic power.
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The awareness of frightened parts of personality experience
powerlessness, leading to outward or inward change efforts.
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Ways to create authentic power through intentional choices
which requires awareness, emotional awareness, and responsible
choice.
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The Wheel of Suffering, as Buddhists call it,
which represents how perception depends on how one holds it, either
with fear or love.
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How intention is a quality of consciousness, not just a goal,
and setting an intention can bring into one's life circumstances
that help them grow.
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Healing ways of consciousness expansion through awareness and
choice.
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The on-going process of managing emotions as part of making
choices in daily life.
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Consciousness expansion and how it can lead to clarity,
compassion, and responsible choice.
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Remind Shamans treat people in pain, not sickness
itself.
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How our spiritual growth and personal responsibility are
opportunities for growth, not challenges, as society transitions to
multi-sensory perception.
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The important emphasis of moving beyond fear and attachment to
external validation.
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Reminding us that a Monk’s Teacher, equanimity, is led by the
responsibility for choices, not others' emotions.
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The personal power comes from authentically choosing love over
fear in challenging times.
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The concept of "divine neutrality" as a state of being in love
and equanimity.
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Defining Divine. How it is in everything, including mundane
tasks and interactions, and each opportunity to choose love over
fear is key to evolution.
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Gary advises listeners to change themselves, not the world,
which will have a direct effect on change.
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Recognizing your ability to choose love over fear, to enhance
spiritual growth.
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Self-awareness and how it is key to your personal
growth.
Resources for a Younger Lifestyle:
Oprah Winfrey Show – A Conversation with Gary Zukav
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=souA6DcG0WM
For more YOUNGER Podcast Episodes:
https://robynbenson.com/podcasts/
Gary’s Top Quotes:
“Love grounds you. It orients you. Love brings your awareness to
others and yourself. Love opens your mind and heart to others and
yourself. Love settles you and gives you balance.”
“Religions cannot change you. If you are angry, you will become
an angry Muslim or Hindu. If you are righteous, you will become a
righteous Christian or Jew.”
“The hardest times to choose love are the very times when you
can most grow spiritually. In fact, they are the only times you can
grow spiritually!”
“Your life is yours to live, no matter how you choose to live
it. When you do not think about how you intend to live it, it lives
you. When you occupy it, step into it consciously, you live
it.”
“A responsible choice is a choice that creates consequences that
you are willing to assume responsibility for.”