Summary

InSoul to Soul, Gary Zukav, author of the monumental bestsellerThe Seat of the Soul, addresses some of the most significant questions about the human experience -- from "Why is life so difficult?" to "How can I learn to trust?" -- with profound answers that are of truly universal value.With the publication of his revolutionary workThe Seat of the Soul, Zukav emerged as an important leader in the world of spiritual development, and it became one of the all-time successful books of its kind. Each of Zukav's subsequent books, all of them bestsellers in their own right, has explored different aspects of that seminal work, offering detailed explanations and practical applications of his original vision.Soul to Soulrepresents a giant step forward in the expression of his work, providing penetrating insights that illuminate our lives. It is divided into two sections. Part One, "Soul Subjects," consists of fifty brief, perceptive, and compelling chapters that encourage us to examine our own experiences in new and perhaps life-changing ways. Part Two, "Soul Questions," is different from anything Zukav has written before. Combining profound spiritual and psychological insights, Zukav answers nearly one hundred important questions about life. Each chapter ends with a challenge to readers to experiment with the insight that has been given and make it their own. "Soul Questions," which spans the full range of Zukav's vision, asks: Do we have a destiny? Can you prove that life exists after death? What is the meaning of dreams? How can I love without fear? What is the role of soul in my life? How does a person know what he was put on Earth to do? How can I forgive someone who betrays me again and again? How can I really change? Does the Universe care about us?Soul to Soulis profoundly simple, wise, and poetic, a book to treasure and return to again and again for guidance and inspiration.

Author Biography

Gary Zukav is the author of Universal Human, the #1 New York Times bestseller The Seat of the Soul, and The Dancing Wu Li Masters, winner of the American Book Award for Science. His books have sold millions of copies and are published in thirty languages. He is a graduate of Harvard and a former US Army Special Forces officer. He lives in Oregon with his spiritual partner, Linda Francis.

Soul Subjects
Exploring Soul Subjects
Experiencing the Seasons
Balance Spring Trust
The Summer Solstice
The Winter Solstice
Understanding Love
Undying Love
The Currency of the Heart Deep Christmas In His Wallet Except Love
Challenging Your Fears
Snake Skin
The Other Side of the Coin
The Assumption Like an Arrow Seventy-five Percent
The Fork in the Road
Moment of Choice Compassion or Revenge
First Sight Lincoln Tunnel
New Perceptions
New Eyes Fire Season
The Tourist Wearing the Sword All Uphill
The Journey Six Cars
The Art of Letting Go
Standing in the Center Fight or Flow Picking Berries
An Open Heart
The Tenth Number
The Honor of All Hong Kong
The Year After Your Best Friend I Knew You'd Come
Developing Awareness
Horse Stance Sensational Waves Father and Daughter
The Streets of Los Angeles
Life Lessons
Beyond Mother-Daughter Hearing and Listening Fierce Grace
The Urgent and the Important Loyalty Small Brown Sedan
Leaves Old Buffalos A Way Out of Hell
Learning Compassion
Compassion and Courage Compassion and Karma Danger
Finding the Path The Common Destination
The Misery Is Optional Loving the Truth
Soul Questions
Exploring Soul Questions
Exploring Fundamentals
How do you know?
What is the source of your information?
Do I need a teacher?
What is evil?
What exactly is reincarnation?
Can you prove that life exists after death?
What do you mean by "Universe"?
Does the universe care about us?
Do we have a destiny?
Why are thoughts powerful?
What is new about multisensory perception?
What is the basis for the Earth school concept?
Becoming a Spiritual Person
What do you mean by "spiritual"?
What do you mean by "inner work"?
What are the first steps of spiritual growth?
What is the role of sacred practices in spiritual development?
What does the scientific method have to do with spirituality?
Why strive for spiritual growth if the world is coming to an end?
Relating to Others
Do you believe in soul mates?
How can I let go of my expectations of others?
How can I forgive someone who betrays me again and again?
Why can't I fall in love?
How can I love without fear?
What is the difference between judging and discerning?
How can I protect myself without becoming judgmental?
How can I tell a friend about a flaw?
Do people who irritate me reflect a part of me?
How can I avoid being drawn into the chaos of others?
Why do children and parents have conflicts?
How can I teach my children to be nonjudgmental?
How do I move my children toward authentic power?
How can I set an example for others?
Physical and Spiritual Heath
What is a healthy diet?
What is the r
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Excerpts

From the introduction to Part One:

Exploring Soul Subjects

A Soul Subject is not a mental creation. It is an observation. It is a perception that resonates with a deeper part of yourself than the intellect can reach. Not every perception is a Soul Subject. To the five senses -- taste, touch, sight, smell, and hearing -- a perception is data about the physical world. A Soul Subject is a multisensory perception. It is an observation of physical circumstances plus a recognition of what they mean.

Last week a group of friends met. One of us found a thorn -- from a thistle growing along a nearby stream -- in the carpet in front of him. I noticed him pondering it as we met. At the end of the meeting he said, "This thorn is the defensive part of a plant. It has been helping me to realize that I am open to people now in ways that I have never been before. I don't need the defenses that I used to have."

That was a Soul Subject. It was more than the perception of a wayward thorn. It was the recognition of a new freedom that had been calling him. How many Soul Subjects have you noticed in your life today? If you are looking, you will see them unfolding before you each moment, like my friend did when he pondered finding a thorn in the carpet -- a thorn that no longer defended the plant that grew it.

We live in a world of meaning. That world is the Earth school, the physical arena of our personal and collective experiences. We are the students. Our experiences are the curriculum.

They are our Soul Subjects. Let's explore them now

Excerpted from Soul to Soul: Communications from the Heart by Gary Zukav
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