Living Courageously

Gary Zukav spoke at the Center for Spiritual Living Seattle yesterday. His topic was Living Courageously. Gary is the author of many #1 New York Times best sellers and has been on Oprah over 30 times. I could blog about Gary's lessons for months but for today I'll briefly describe what he believes is at the heart of Living Courageously.

#1. Change in human consciousness

He describes the current world situation - I don't need to repeat that for you. Then instead of a flash-back or flash-forward he describes a "flash-presense." A new way is evolving and how we perceive power. There is a quickening of truth. He speaks of a growing awareness of and opening to "multi-sensory perception" - beyond the 5 senses. This is at the heart of The Seat of the Soul.

#2. I am important

I loved the metaphor he used for this. Do I strive for the low-water mark vs. the highest water mark as I navigate through life? We all have our low/down days/periods of life. Do I focus on the low when low or pull yourself up to the highest of my potential? Do I respond or react to situations? Check this free resource out on how to turn disasters into opportunities for personal growth.

#3. I am responsible for what I create

Choice is at the heart of all that I have in front of me. Do I have the commitment, the courage, the compassion (for myself first) and the consciousness to create the heaven on earth I desire? Or do I create my hell on earth. Gary spoke to how he created his hell on earth for a long time.

Finally, in all challenges he encouraged us to ask: "What can I learn about myself from this situation?" Be it 9/11, the wars we're in, the global economy, etc.

I hope Gary's work serves you as it has me, if you are not already aware of him.