Create the life you desire by choosing love over fear.  Learn how HERE: https://seatofthesoul.com/love-fear/ Everyday choices - especially in business - can feel like a test between protecting what’s yours and staying true to your values. But how do you know if your actions come from authentic power or from fear? In this episode, Gary Zukav answers a listener’s question about dealing with someone who seems deceitful in business. His response reveals the deeper difference between acting from fear and acting from love. Gary explains that fear always separates - through blame, judgment, or superiority - while love unites and creates authentic power. Even when protecting yourself and your livelihood is necessary, the intention behind your actions determines whether you are contributing to harmony or to painful consequences. The key takeaway is that it isn’t the circumstance that matters most, but the conscious intention you bring to it. If your actions flow from appreciation, gratitude, and love, you are creating authentic power. If they arise from blame, worry, or judgment, you are creating a world of painful consequences from a place of fear. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: (00:42) – Fear or Authentic Power?Gary responds to a listener asking if protecting their business and family comes from fear or authentic power. (01:43) – The Two Intentions: Love and FearUnderstand why only two choices exist—love or fear—and how to tell which one is guiding you. (02:43) – The Umbrella AnalogyDiscover how preparing for challenges, like bringing an umbrella for the rain, can be done from love rather than fear. (03:43) – Closing Your Heart Creates FearLearn why judging or blaming others—even those who may have deceived you—keeps you trapped in fear. (04:39) – Choosing Love in Every RelationshipGary shares how you can thank difficult people for giving you the chance to shift from fear to love. Embrace the Soul Step Challenge This week, notice when you feel the need to protect yourself - whether in business, relationships, or everyday life. Ask yourself: Am I closing my heart and acting from fear, or am I choosing love, appreciation, and authentic power? Reflect on how your intention shapes not just your actions, but the consequences you create. Let’s Connect: Gary Zukav | Website Gary Zukav | Instagram Gary Zukav | Facebook Gary Zukav | Books Gary Zukav | YouTube Gary Zukav | X (Twitter)