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.”
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.
Act with empathy to avoid self‑inflicted suffering.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- workplace decisions
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What choices have returned to you as lessons?
- How can you break cycles of harm?
Consequences may be delayed, making accountability hard.