Are you making choices in love or fear? Take this self-assessment today to find out: https://seatofthesoul.com/cultivating-love-optin/ A new consciousness is unfolding, and with it comes a deeper understanding of what it truly means to support another person from love. In this episode of The Gary Zukav Deepcast, Gary shares a powerful story from his time working with a circle of students. Through this experience, he illuminates how difficult it can be for individuals to express what they genuinely feel - whether their perceptions arise from love or from fear. His reflections reveal an essential truth: real support requires honesty, presence, and the willingness to see the frightened parts of our personalities at work. As the conversation deepens, Gary explains why withholding our truth out of fear of “hurting someone’s feelings” isn’t loving - it’s a reaction of the frightened parts, which avoid discomfort and vulnerability. True spiritual partnership, he emphasizes, is rooted in speaking from love with sensitivity and appropriateness. This allows both people to discover more about themselves, strengthen compassion, and cultivate authentic power together. Ultimately, the episode invites listeners to recognize when fear holds them back from honest connection - and to choose loving support instead. Speaking from love not only heals relationships; it also expands awareness and deepens our evolution. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: (00:45) — Why “supporting with love” requires honestyGary explains how avoiding the truth out of fear blocks authentic connection and prevents real support. (01:30) — How frightened parts silence our true perceptionsA participant’s hesitation reveals how fear keeps us from expressing what we notice about others - and what this teaches us about ourselves. (02:20) — The moment self-reflection becomes possibleGary shows how speaking honestly allows individuals to see their own unwillingness to feel what arises inside them. (03:22) — The difference between loving speech and fearful speechWhy statements rooted in fear sound harsh, while words spoken from love naturally become sensitive, appropriate, and supportive. (04:05) — How to recognize when the frightened parts are speakingGary describes the inner signals that reveal whether you're withholding the truth out of fear or choosing to support from love. Embrace the Soul Step Challenge This week, notice the moments when you hold back from telling the truth because you fear hurting someone’s feelings. Pause and feel what is happening inside you. Ask yourself: Which part of me is speaking - love or fear? Then gently explore what it would look like to respond from love, with sensitivity and clarity. Each time you choose loving honesty, you strengthen authentic power and deepen your capacity to support others in meaningful ways. Let’s Connect: Gary Zukav | Website Gary Zukav | Instagram Gary Zukav | Facebook Gary Zukav | Books Gary Zukav | YouTube Gary Zukav | X (Twitter)

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