Your journey to Authentic Power begins here. Download your copy of the Authentic Power Guidelines today: https://seatofthesoul.com/apg-optin/ We’ve all heard the saying, “Be gentle with everyone you meet, for everyone is fighting a great battle.” In this deeply reflective episode of The Gary Zukav Deepcast, Gary explores what this really means - that the great battle we face isn’t with others, but within ourselves. He reveals that our inner conflicts arise when a frightened part of our personality takes control, leading us into fear, judgment, jealousy, and pain. Yet within the same personality, loving parts are also waiting to emerge - the parts that express gratitude, compassion, and awe. Gary shares how the “great battle” is not about conquering others or suppressing emotions, but about consciously choosing which part of ourselves we act from. As we learn to recognize fear-based impulses and shift our focus toward love, we begin to create authentic power - a power born from choice, awareness, and love rather than control and manipulation. The episode invites you to see life as Michelangelo saw his David: the masterpiece already exists within you. The battle is in chipping away the marble of fear that conceals it. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: (01:12) — What the “great battle” truly is — and why it’s fought within, not against others (04:46) — The many parts of your personality: frightened vs. loving (09:15) — How acting from fear creates painful consequences in your life (12:21) — The difference between external power and authentic power (17:50) — Michelangelo’s lesson on transformation and how to “chip away” fear with love (19:45) — The path to peace: choosing love no matter what arises Embrace the Soul Step Challenge Take out your Soul Notebook and reflect on the “great battle” within you. When have you felt anger, jealousy, or resentment - and what loving choice was available instead? Notice the physical sensations of fear when they arise, and practice redirecting your attention to a loving part of your personality. Each time you choose love instead of fear, you carve away another layer of the marble hiding your true self. Let’s Connect Gary Zukav | Website Gary Zukav | Instagram Gary Zukav | Facebook Gary Zukav | Books Gary Zukav | YouTube Gary Zukav | X

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