The Oprah Winfrey Show
Gary Zukav on the Illusion of Romantic Love

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oprah Oh, this is good stuff. I know this is stirring up a lot of stuff in you, so I look forward to your e-mails later tonight. — Oprah

Passion and romance — you dream of it, you long for it. You grow up thinking it will make you whole. What if someone told you the only way to find true love is to forget about romance?

What if someone told you what you think love looks like is not true love at all? Authentic love grows from a deep connection between you and your spiritual partner - and this kind of love is much deeper and more profound than "romance" could ever be.

Gary Zukav, best selling author of Seat of the Soul and Soul Stories, says romantic love is not real, and can never be truly fulfilling.
Gary explains the key differences between love and romance. Plus, the steps that can help you develop a spiritual partnership.
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Oprah's Angel Network Use Your Life Award
This week's $100,000 Use Your Life Award goes to Rafe Esquith, a teacher who uses his passion for Shakespeare to transform inner-city children into brilliant scholars. Read more about the Hobart Shakepeareans.

Learn more about Gary Zukav, his books and past appearances on the show.

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