The Seat of the Soul

February 27, 1989
``A laser is like a whole personality,'' writes Zukav. In a sequel to The Dancing Wu Li Masters , this exponent of the spiritual side of the ``new physics'' goes beyond intriguing parallels. In gracefully written sermonettes with titles like ``Evolution,'' ``Light,'' ``Power'' and ``Addiction,'' he makes a bold attempt to fuse so-called New Age wisdom with modern psychology, science and sociopolitical reality. Zukav posits two types of people: the ``five-sensory human'' who puts mind over heart, lacks trust, plays power games and can't tap intuition is contrasted with the ``multisensory'' individual who seeks alignment of the soul with the personality. One section relates personal and national karma to the theory of Gaia, which holds that Earth is a single living entity with a soul. Though Zukav explores themes long familiar to astrologers and occultists, his high-minded synthesis is something more than old wine in a new bottle.

Zukav, author of THE DANCING WU LI MASTERS, focuses his attention on the spiritual mission of mankind. He delves into the nature of humankind, their five physical senses, and their "multi-senses," or spiritual nature. Zukav cites Ghandi and Christ as examples of spirituality in this life, then describes various aspects of karma and reincarnation, including explanations of how one's soul defines this life and one's action. Griffith's quiet voice is reminiscent of a teacher or spiritual guide without having the ecstatic charisma of a preacher. In his soothing voice, Griffith lulls the listener into accepting the veracity of Zukav's theories. His narration solidly reflects the spirituality of Zukav's theories. M.B.K. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine