Based on the #1" New York Times" bestseller--a fascinating exploration of humanity's new phase of evolution Travel on an exciting, thought-provoking journey of discovery with the bestselling author of "The Dancing Wu Li Masters." With a scientist's eye and philosopher's heart, Gary Zukav illustrates our evolution from a species that pursues external power--power based upon the perceptions of the five senses--into a species that pursues authentic power--power based upon the perceptions of values of the spirit. In his simple, elegant, poetic style, Mr. Zukav explains how the pursuit of external power has produced our survival-of-the-fittest mentality and generated conflict between individuals, races, and nations. He shows how we create our own reality through our intentions and choices. Through a revealing study of reincarnation and karma, he describes how our previous lives affect our everyday acts of creation. He also shows how infusing the activities of life with reverence, compassion, and trust can make them come alive with new meaning and purpose. This carefully abridged edition of T"he Seat of the Soul" describes a remarkable journey of transformation - a journey to new dimensions of spiritual discovery.