Thoughts on Zukav

Gary Zukav was a spiritual teacher and author who wrote about the concept of intention as a creative force in the universe. He believed that every action, thought and feeling is motivated by an intention, and that intention is a cause that exists as one with an effect. In other words, he meant that whatever we do, think or feel has a purpose behind it, and that purpose is connected to the outcome of our actions, thoughts or feelings. He also implied that we can choose our intentions consciously or unconsciously, and that our choices have consequences for ourselves and others. By aligning our intentions with the highest good, he suggested that we can create positive change in our lives and in the world.

In his teachings, Zukav emphasizes the importance of aligning our intentions with our soul’s purpose. He defines intention as “a quality of consciousness that infuses an action”. He also distinguishes between conscious and unconscious intentions. Conscious intentions are those that we are aware of and choose deliberately. Unconscious intentions are those that are hidden from us and driven by our fears, wounds, or conditioning. According to Zukav, unconscious intentions often create negative consequences for ourselves and others, while conscious intentions create positive outcomes that reflect our authentic self. Therefore, he encourages us to become more aware of our unconscious intentions and transform them into conscious ones, by examining our motivations, feelings, and beliefs behind our actions.

According to Gary Zukav, intention is a quality of consciousness that we bring to an action, and it creates karma that affects our future experiences. He believes that we can use a conscious awareness of our intentions to create the life we truly want to live. On the other hand, Jung’s concept of the shadow is the unconscious aspect of the personality that does not correspond with the ego ideal, and it is often projected onto others as cognitive distortions. He suggests that we need to integrate our shadow to become more whole and authentic.

A possible comparison between Zukav’s thoughts on unconscious intentions and Jung’s concept of projecting our shadow is as follows:

• Both Zukav and Jung agree that unconsciousness leads to negative outcomes, such as creating harmful karma or projecting our flaws onto others.
• Both Zukav and Jung emphasize the importance of becoming more conscious of ourselves, our motivations, and our actions, to create positive change in ourselves and the world.
• However, Zukav focuses more on the power of intention as a creative force that shapes our reality, while Jung focuses more on the shadow as a hidden source of potential that needs to be acknowledged and integrated.
• Moreover, Zukav views intention as a choice that we can make in every moment, while Jung views the shadow as a part of our personality that we cannot fully control or eliminate.
• Therefore, Zukav’s approach is more optimistic and empowering, while Jung’s approach is more realistic and challenging.