Sharing Some Thoughts And Principles On Spiritual Matters from Gary Zukav (Part Two - Updated)

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"We share what we know, so that we all may grow."
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Sharing some Spiritual Thoughts and Principles from Gary Zukav
(Part Two)

"A person who works with their hands is a laborer; a person who
works with their hands and their brain is a craftsman; but a
person who works with their hands and their brain and their
heart is an artist."
- Louis Nizer

Author's Note:
This article (in point form) was largely based upon notes (short), that 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 - to embark on a new path in life). I have personalised some of the information in following the principles, as well as adding some brief 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).

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 connect with their "spiritual aspect" and follow their personal dreams, through being their "Authentic Self", the "True You". That is my dream!!
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SHARING SOME SPIRITUAL THOUGHTS AND PRINCIPLES FROM GARY ZUKAV (PART TWO)

Every moment is a "holy moment" - a journey of growth.
Surrender to the Universe - "a divine universe"
Be open - look at your life as spiritual energy - change the world inside of you. Look inside yourself first - rather than trying to change the world.

The Universe will reflect your inner beliefs.
GIVE and the Universe will respond.

Your life is an "episode in the journey of the soul". Like the old movie series of our youth...
TO BE CONTINUED.

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.
Because that creates energy and momentum.

There is no problem, if you FOCUS ON A SOLUTION.

The universe is warm and generous; then we give it credit.
My "secret task" is writing books (hopefully empowering, uplifting and "enlightening"!). Each person is here for a reason - a purpose.
Your personality will die; but your soul will not - it's the expression of your "soul-increased awareness."
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How to find greater meaning and purpose in your life?

Life is no accident - there's a reason why we are here. At thois point in our lives! Change your way of thinking, as everything in life changes - see things differently - the world through "new eyes".
Develop the ability to see not what it needs to be -
but what you are and creating it to BE. A rare insight.
Leave all fear and anger in a moment - you don't have to do it in an instant.
YOU BECOME WHAT YOU BELIEVE and your beliefs become your TRUTH.

"A living testament", the essence of my spirit" - Oprah
Look around you - your orientation to the world.
Listen to your "inner voice".
It speaks so loudly.
Consciously work at it and listen.
BELIEVE and trust in it, then wonderful things happen to you.
Is your life filled with compassionate and caring people?
It will be with the right thoughts - it is not a psychological phenomena - you are CREATING it.

You create your intention - feelings of helplessness, fear, jealousy. Find and TREASURE positive feelings.

"Say, I can't change the past; but with love I can change the future. I'm a "student of life".

You can empower yourself - to change your life and the world. Love of self and positive acceptance of others.

Great causes do not die with people - they unite us.
Even the best of us get tired at times. We've all been through these tough discouraging times. Yet...

"Your darkest moment is your most sacred."
"What we learn in the darkness, we are to share in the light."

So even when very difficult things are happening in your life...

aim for a life filled with meaning, purpose and especially joy.

Thanks so much for sharing these insightful and inspirational thoughts, Gary, which I'm passing on in this piece. I hope they encourage, uplift and perhaps even inspire you as they do me.

"Be the very best person you can be with "loads of" FUN along the journey of life.

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

May all beings everywhere be awakened, healed, peaceful, and free.
May there be peace in this world, and an end to war, poverty, violence, and oppression; and may we all together complete the spiritual journey."
- Lama Surya Das (Jeffrey Miller - thanks for sharing, Lynda)

About the submitter:
Craig is a writer, who believes in sharing information with a 'dash' of humour, as well as encouraging and helping others to find their talents and gifts, to strive for and accomplish their dreams in life - whatever they may be.
Craig is presently working on his latest novel 'The Awakened Spirit', based on some true and inspiring stories of the indomitable human spirit, that lies within each one of us, told against the backdrop of a troubled and exciting continent. Stories of endless possibilities of the human experience.
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All proceeds go to needy and underprivileged children - MINE!

Together, one mind, one soul at a time, let's encourage, impact, uplift and perhaps even inspire the world."

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