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Causes Quote by Gary Zukav

“With each of the choices that we make, we create consequences and we ourselves experience those consequences. If you harm another soul. If you cause pain or trauma in another soul, you yourself will experience that trauma.” quote by Gary Zukav
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“With each of the choices that we make, we create consequences and we ourselves experience those consequences. If you harm another soul. If you cause pain or trauma in another soul, you yourself will experience that trauma.”

Gary Zukav

About This Quote

Source Book: The Seat of the Soul, 1989

Every choice creates consequences that we personally feel, especially when we cause harm, leading us to experience the same pain we inflict.

In simple terms: Our actions bring back the effects we cause, especially hurt.

Key Takeaway

Act with empathy to avoid self‑inflicted suffering.

Themes

responsibility karma empathy

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • workplace decisions
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

psychology ethics cause and effect

Questions to Reflect On

  • What choices have returned to you as lessons?
  • How can you break cycles of harm?
A Different Perspective

Consequences may be delayed, making accountability hard.

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