Sharing Some Spiritual Thoughts From Gary Zukav (Part Three - from "Inspirational Books")

Sharing Some Spiritual Thoughts From Gary Zukav (Part Three - from "Inspirational Books ")
Shared by Craig Lock
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"We share what we know, so that we all may grow."
*Sharing some Spiritual Thoughts from Gary Zukav (Part Three - from "Inspirational Books ")

Submitter's Note:This article (in point form) was largely based upon notes I've taken from Gary Zukav, as he appeared on Oprah Winfrey's most uplifting TV program from some years back (when I had just the seed of a dream in my soul). I have personalised some of the information in following the principles, as well as adding some additional thoughts and anecdotes, from my own journey (as I feel this piece has a lot of meaning to me, as I feel it "mirrors" my own "unchartered path down the river of life").. In researching and sharing this piece, it helps me by "formulating, clarifying, imprinting and then manifesting" my own spiritual thoughts, ideas and beliefs in the "top two inches", or perhaps even the "heart and soul" (sounds really "airey-fairey" that now, craig)..

Gary Zukav's personal journey and philosophy has been a great encouragement and inspiration to me in self discovery (and even more importantly, self growth) in following my personal dream as a writer for many years. As a result, I'm sharing this piece with the hope and in
the spirit of encouraging and perhaps even inspiring other people to
follow their personal dreams and be their "Authentic Self", the "True You". That is my dream!!
*

What is my heart's deepest desire - it's not romantic love.What does my soul want - heart, spirit, soul.

Your life will always move in the direction of your most dominant thought.

There is no problem, if you FOCUS ON A SOLUTION.There is a spiritual solution to every problem in life.

The universe is warm and generous; then we give it credit.
My "secret task" is writing (hopefully "uplifting, empowering and inspiring") books . Each person is here for a reason - a special purpose. I really believe that!
Your personality will die; but your soul will not - expression of your "soul-increased awareness."

Share your experiences. Prayer and nature are incredible things God has made in our life. Start on your own pathway and acknowledge your unique spirit. Say, "I'm a spiritual being" (but on an earthly journey).Say, "I remember my spirit by connecting with other people" - smile, thought.

Lost marriage and myself.
Type A perfectionist.
happy to be rid/rich
fine!
It gets in the way of smelling the roses.

* life comes back

* there is a reason for everything

* I don't know where I'm going, but find comfort in the journey.

* I got a message from God.

"Divine telegram". Will always be "out of the blue"- feeling I can't do that.

Big change in life.
I do becomes larger than the life you were living.
You've reached the surrender point.
I'm going to wake up my spirit
- do something to connect my consciousness to spirit - pay attention and be "in a moment with the world."
Get overjoyed.
Look at spirit before the body - when you meet people for the first time.

Each person is born sacred with a "spark of the divine". A person and purpose for being given a life - a gift to humanity.Develop a belief that there are no "lost souls".

Divine choices of what God wanted me to be. Idea. I have a special purpose and things will take care of themselves.

I always had faith . I wouldn't change anything; because I am what I am and where I am as a result of my experiences and choices

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.

The Lord put a seed inside me - allow it to grow. Dig deep inside and say, "I can do this." This will keep you going. One day KNOW that it WILL happen. There were many times, when I struggled; yet I knew my time would come.
I just had to be very PATIENT...because patience is just God taking His time.
"God, please give me more patience; but I want it NOW!"

Be clear about WHAT you want and WHY you want it.ACT AS IF you are already successful, ie. have already what you most desire.

"Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you HAVE received it and it will be yours."- Mark 11:24

Ask yourself: What would it take to make you really happy.Never forget the essence, the core of who you really ARE.

Create a life map of your journey.

*DIVINE INTELLIGENCE (the "Energy of the Soul").

THE LIGHT OF THE UNIVERSE - you give that light form - it flows through you. From:
* what you give
* how you think
* how you behave, what you value
and especially,
* how you live your life.

All this shapes the light flowing through you. Change of experience reflects intention. I believe INTENTION in action is the key. Change your MINDSET, a pattern of thought. We need to learn how to shape our thoughts. When you change your CONSCIOUSNESS, you change your experiences, your REALITY.Life is like a mirror, so elevate your thinking.

Release feelings of anger-fear-powerlessness. Release your power in love and trust - doing this changes lives.

The Lord put a seed inside me - allow it to grow. Dig deep inside and say, "I can do this." This will keep you going. One day KNOW that it WILL happen. There were many times, when I struggled, yet, I always knew my time would come.

Be clear about WHAT you want and WHY you want it. Ask yourself: What would it take to make you really happy? WHAT DO YOU STAND FOR?Create a life map of your journey.

You become what you BELIEVE; so your beliefs become your TRUTH.

Live a LIFE OF AUTHENTIC POWER

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.

Never forget the essence of WHO YOU really ARE, your Authentic Self.God the Spirit of the Universe, Your Creator wants you to be YOU...and express your individuality by helping others. Giving of yourself and sharing. But don't forget to have fun along the way.

Elevate your thinking to the highest level of consciousness, for the good of ALL humanity and you can achieve wonders, perhaps even " miracles " in your life.

Edwin Hubbel Chapin once said, "Every action of our lives touches on
some chord that will vibrate in eternity." That is the definition of alegacy. Wouldn't you love to do something that might strike a
beautiful chord that will "vibrate in eternity"?

Enjoy the ride down the "rapids of life"

Craig Lock ("Information and Inspiration Distributor, Student of Life, Incorrigible Encourager and People-builder")

"The words just 'write themselves', as we are all pencils in the 'hands of God'."- Mother Teresa

"Most of us cannot do great things, so let's just do little things in a great way."- Mother Teresa (again)

"We have it within; but we get it all from without. There is a well-spring of strength, wisdom , courage and great imagination within each one of us; but once we draw on this truth, it gets watered from without, by a Higher Source - the Ultimate Source of Life and Love, which is God, the very Ground of our Being."

"The task ahead of you can always be overcome by the power within you...and the often seemingly difficult or even "impassible") path ahead of you is never as steep with the great spirit that lies within you.- craig

"There is no difficulty that enough love will not conquer.
There is no disease that enough love will not heal.
No door that enough love will not open.
No gulf that enough love will not bridge.
No wall that enough love will not throw down.
And no sin that enough love will not redeem.
It makes no difference how deeply seated may be the trouble.
How hopeless the outlook. How muddled the tangle.
How great the mistake. A sufficient realization of love will dissolve it all.
And if you could love enough,
you would be the happiest and most powerful person in the world."
- Emmett Fox

"Let the light of your BEING shine brightly;
so revealing Who You Really Are.
Be a Bringer of the Light,
which emanates from the deepest recesses of our soul, God, our Creator, the original Source, the Essence of Life (and Ground of our very Being).
Therefore, it can do more than illuminate your own path.
Because we are all connected (no matter where on the planet you may live),
YOUR unique spirit will help makes the lives of others easier:
By illuminating the paths of our fellow human beings down the often tumultuous journey of life.
For this torch, this beacon of light and hope is the spirit of our shared humanity, the character of God, truth, wisdom, beauty and especially love...
and I truly believe that this divine spark lies within each ONE of us.
It's what we have in common.
Through your actions and your being,
let your light, YOUR unique spirit truly shine brightly on the world,
like the radiance emitted by a candle at midnight."
- craig (as adapted from Neale Donald Walsh in
'Conversations with God Book 3' and inspired by the ultimate Source).

"Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love, and then, for a second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire."- Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

"Together, one mind, one soul at a time, let's see how many people we can impact, empower , encourage and perhaps even inspire to reach their fullest potentials.
Change YOUR world and you help change THE world."

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