Staying Present

In this powerful Soul Snack, Gary Zukav answers a listener's question about how to stay present during the day—and how to realign when we feel emotionally overwhelmed or off course. Through the lens of emotional awareness, Gary shares how we can become more conscious of the energy moving through us and begin to recognize whether we're acting from fear or from love. This awareness, he says, is the gateway to living a conscious, empowered life. Rather than trying to distract ourselves or "reset" in the traditional sense, Gary reframes the question entirely: It's not about starting over, but about setting ourselves in a new direction—one that aligns with the most loving part of who we are. By tuning into the physical sensations in our energy centers, especially the throat, chest, and solar plexus, we can detect when fear is active and choose not to let it control our behavior. These moments of discomfort are actually profound opportunities to create authentic power. The solution? In moments of jealousy, anger, anxiety, or compulsive behaviors, resist the urge to act from those frightened parts of your personality. Instead, turn inward and set the intention to act from love—through gratitude, patience, or caring. This conscious choice, even in the midst of discomfort, is what builds authentic power. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: (00:42) — Why emotional awareness is the most productive path to presence (01:45) — How the physical sensations in your body reveal fear or love (03:02) — Why acting unconsciously leads to painful consequences (04:21) — The difference between "resetting" and setting a new intention (06:08) — How choosing love in the middle of fear is the key to authentic power Embrace the Soul Step Challenge: Pause and reflect on a recent moment when you felt overwhelmed, jealous, angry, or compulsive. Can you recall the physical sensations in your chest, throat, or solar plexus during that time? Rather than escaping or suppressing the discomfort, sit with it. Ask yourself, “Is this a frightened part of me?” Then, in that very moment, choose to act from the most loving part of your personality. Notice how it shifts your experience. You are practicing the art of staying present. Create the life you desire by choosing love over fear. Learn how HERE. Let’s Connect: Gary Zukav | Website Gary Zukav | Instagram Gary Zukav | Facebook Gary Zukav | Books Gary Zukav | YouTube Gary Zukav | X (Twitter)