The Infinite Conscious Creative Force of Reality

by  Paul Lenda -

When comparing the current overall level of consciousness that we as the human race exhibit to the unlimited potential that we have in every possible way, we are still infants.

Going far beyond the shift from the self-centered to the unity-oriented modality of existence, this potential includes becoming the infinite conscious creative force of  Reality  itself.

It is a seemingly-unfathomable idea to think about, given our current overall level of consciousness. However, the potential is definitely there; we simply have to go through a  supramental transformation  of consciousness to reach this destination.

Focusing on higher mind-states such as peace, love, and happiness, merging biological and technological systems, and the experience of  extropy  all assist in manifesting such a reality in humanity’s future.

The choice whether we become that infinite infinite creative force is ultimately up to us.

Each moment of existence that we spend resisting the realities of interconnectedness,  oneness, and the universal laws such as those pertaining to cause and effect as well as attraction is one more moment keeping us away from attaining such an existence.

The concept of infinity is impossible to describe since it has never been experienced by a single human being in its fullness.

The idea of consciousness is likewise difficult to describe but as far as consciousness goes, it can be perceived as being one in the same with infinity if the perception is that all is consciousness and so if infinity is, was, and will be the totality of the manifest and unmanifest, then consciousness is infinite.

Sure, we can put an 8 on its side and say that it is a reasonable visual and mathematical depiction of infinity, but it does not help us much in experiencing infinity or becoming the infinite intelligent consciousness that encompasses all that  is  in Reality.

In order for this idea to work, one must have the conviction that consciousness is expressed as energy and this energy manifests itself in a wide variety of ways; from solid manifestations such as rocks, to the intangible and unquantifiable expressions of consciousness such as love.

This idea makes use of a multidimensional Reality, in which there are several more dimensions than the 4 that we interact with on a daily basis.

Theories in physics such as M-Theory identify the existence of 11 dimensions within their models and are adequate at assisting in the understanding of this idea of  epigenesis.

Given all of this, it can now be understood how this process of becoming the infinite conscious creative force of Reality can come about.

The mystical philosophy that can be used to explain this concept says that a person should utilizes life’s opportunities to change an individual’s circumstances. The evolution of the process is as such:

A person seeks first to understand how previous actions have contributed to current situations. Armed with this knowledge, the person sets out to initiate new causes that will eventually result in the most beneficial effects for both his or herself and humanity, as a whole.

The aspirant understands that by using this method, drastic change or elevation in the progression of one’s present and future evolution of consciousness can take place.

Such a person is a co-creator in his or her own destiny.

This is something known as “conscious evolution”. Instead of assuming the passive status of a passenger on life’s journey, it is preferred to determine the direction and nature of his or her own trip.

Much attention is paid to the subtle dimensions of what is considered the human being. Both eastern and western mystic tradition recognize that the health and vitality of the physical body are direct manifestations of this “higher” etheric vehicle.

According to the evolution of consciousness, humans build upon that which has already been created, but add new elements because of the activity of one’s consciousness (in times past interpreted or labeled as spirit).

Humans have the capacity, therefore, to become creative intelligences (creators) and ultimately, to become part of the Supermind that is the infinite creative intelligence of Reality.

For a human being to fulfill this promise, his or her training should allow for the exercise of originality, which distinguishes creation from imitation.

When the process of epigenesis becomes inactive, in the individual or even in a race of species, evolution ceases and degeneration commences.

This concept is based on the view of the world as being a training school, which posits that while mistakes are made in life, humans often learn more from mistakes than successes.

Suffering  is considered as merely the result of error and the impact of suffering on consciousness causes humans to be active along other lines which are found to be good, in harmony with nature.

Humans are seen as localized fields of consciousness attending the school of life for the purpose of unfolding latent powers within their beings, developing themselves from impotence to omnipotence, reaching the stage of creative beings at the end of humanity’s present physical evolution.

Science fiction has played with the idea of humans eventually evolving to the point where they become pure energy and exist in a higher dimension of Reality.

Although it may seem like fiction to us humans, it may have become a reality for a race somewhere else in the universe (assuming there is life beyond earth).

There is little in the way of impossibility in Reality, which assists in assuring us that the evolution of humanity is far from over.

Consciousness has growth potential that is not even contemplated by the most advanced thinkers of today.

There must be an open mind when musing about the possible future metamorphosis of the  transpersonal  consciousness of humanity since without such an accepting position of awareness, the vision cannot be seen. If the vision cannot be seen, it cannot ever come to fruition or become manifest.

The 21st century is teeming with advanced concepts, ideas, and theories concerning our current abilities and future possibilities.

Let us not close doors that have never been walked through. To get to the top of the mountain, one must first have the courage to climb.

About  Author: Paul is a conscious evolution guide, author of “The Creation of a Consciousness Shift“ and co-founder of  shift.is, a social community focused on anchoring in the new paradigm and assisting the positive transformation of humanity. With the drive to be aware of and experience the wider horizon of Reality, Paul has developed an extensive background in the spiritual and transformative elements of life; one that is both knowledge and experienced-based. Paul on  Twitter.

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Accelerating Our Collective Emergence into a New Paradigm

by Paul Lenda -

While a few hundred years ago there were a handful of luminaries shining their light on the waters of human conscious awareness, today there are thousands upon thousands.

I remember 7 years ago I had to practically go on a wild goose chase to “find the others” and now I see so many awakened intentional evolutionaries that it’s truly inspiring and hope-inducing.

Global Consciousness

The continuing emergence of a global consciousness — zeroed in on balance, harmony, and coherence with all living systems (which includes each other, nature and beyond) — within an increasingly-growing number of people is almost surreal.

The shift has/is happening so fast, perhaps in order to match the unparalleled destruction that has been happening to the one habitable home we have, and to the physical/mental/emotional/spiritual well-being of humanity.

These points of positive emergence should bring us great hope about the future and inspire us to help anchor in the new paradigm because we are all in this thing called Life together, without exception!

Sure, we can focus on all the terrifying and devastating things that are still happening on the planet and in society but if we’re perpetually locked in on those things we will develop a tunnel-like awareness where we only see the state of the world as getting worse and worse, turning us into cynical and depressed clouds of negativity.

Ignoring either the constructive or destructive things occurring is unhelpful in creating a bright future for humanity. Our individual actions collectively decide our fate.

Are we going to leave the fate of humanity in the hands of a few narcissistic and maladjusted manipulators or will we say enough is enough and put things back in alignment with the environment, reason and unity?

Let’s help promote the realization that Earth is everyone’s home, a place which we can make into a paradise instead of letting it become a hellscape because of actions that completely disregard the fine mesh and web of all life – plant, animal and otherwise.

Current control systems keep us tired, disinterested and shallow-minded for the most part.

Some say that there is a war on expanded and liberated consciousness while others state that culture is a fabricated illusion we are drawn into in order to keep us away from ever becoming truly egalitarian and free to enjoy the full liberation and richness life has to offer.

What is apparent as the daytime sun is that various individuals and groups hold beliefs that they wish to instill on individuals and on society as a whole which will only work to keep us in the stone age of consciousness if those beliefs are not in alignment with Truth.

How can we figure out what truth is? 

• Truth never creates or perpetuates problems. It only solves, dissolves, and removes problems. 
• The truth has always existed but we haven’t always been aware of it, as history shows time and time again. 
• The truth is still the truth even if it’s rejected or not understood. 
• The real truth is what it is despite our opinions and beliefs about it.

A great deal of people who have gone with the sands of time believed very strongly that the sun revolved around the earth yet this was not the truth.

Just because the majority of people believed in it didn’t make the sun start revolving around the earth.

We can take this and apply it to all the various things in society that are out of alignment with Truth…sometimes applying to things we don’t even consciously realize are falsehoods because the grooves of those illusions have been dug so deep for so long.

Now that we are past the infamous shift date of 21st December 2012, we have to look no further than right now in order to usher and anchor in a new paradigm that has as its foundation the fundamental understanding of interconnectedness being the nature of everything in existence.

A New Way of Living

Through this understanding we can build up a new way of living and experiencing this world of ours that isn’t new at all yet since we’ve become so disconnected from the wider horizon of Reality it might as well be a new beginning.

Let’s reclaim what it means to be human. Let’s rediscover and intimately experience the multi-dimensionality of being. The only barrier to entry is our belief that we can’t create an upgraded reality for ourselves.


Let’s immerse ourselves in the sea of possibility and become intentional evolutionaries. 

Today is the first day of the rest of your life… let it be the beginning of a life with more compassion, reason, understanding and love.

About Author: Paul is a conscious evolution guide, author of “The Creation of a Consciousness Shift“,  intentional evolutionary and co-founder of SHIFT, a social community focused on anchoring in the new energetic paradigm and assisting the positive transformation of humanity. With the motivation to see and experience the wider horizon of Reality, Paul has an extensive background in the spiritual and transformative elements of life; one that is both knowledge and experienced-based.

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CoCreating a New Life-Sustaining Reality

by Peggy Black - 

We are here, witnessing the incredible chaos and conflict that is occurring on your planet. Many are saturated with feelings of discouragement and disbelief of the repeated scenarios of violence and conflict. We want to encourage you to shake off any discouragement and any feelings of hopelessness or powerlessness. These feelings actually add to the energy matrix that is being played out on your screen of reality. 

It is important to remember that you are a magnificent creator, you are a being of divine light and consciousness. You are here, so to speak, on assignment to support and transform these misqualified energies.

However, the collective field of consciousness is intense with the frequencies of fear, struggle, hatred and misuse of power. This collective field of energy and emotional vibration infects the thoughts of everyone. Everyone is empathic and feels this dense energy. Most suppress this because they do not know how to deal with it. Nevertheless, they are a part of it.

You could say that there is a pandemic outbreak of the deadly disease of fear and hatred.  It is manifesting in the actions of individuals as well as in the assembly of groups opposed to one another.  This pandemic of fear, helplessness and misuse of power is continually generated by the images that are broadcast in your evening news.

We invite you to step back for a moment and acknowledge who you personally are. You are a transformer of dark, misqualified energies and actions. You are a member of the family of Light. You are a divine, magnificent, multidimensional starbeing who is here on this planet to uplift and shift all that is life diminishing.

The antidote to this pandemic of fear, hatred, and violence is your awareness of who you truly are and your willingness to hold and anchor a new reality. 

Each awakened being who continues to radiate the frequencies of forgiveness, love and gratitude into the matrix and the collective consciousness is offering powerful work.

You are not helpless in this reality. You are powerful beyond measure. 

So step up and step into this personal power. Begin to generate frequencies and vibrations that are life sustaining. When you recognize that you are judging the events that are occurring, STOP!   Reset your thoughts and projections which are only adding to the very thing you are disturbed about.

This is a practiced skill that we are inviting you to master. You know this; it is a matter of remembering. We know that this is what you might call big work. Let us assure you that you are up to the task or you would not be here on this planet at this time.

Your assignment is to observe events in your personal life as well as what is occurring in the collective and to offer an uplifting frequency of your focus of love and light into the very thing that wants to polarize you.

Remember, negative emotions are addictive just as are your processed sugars and other types of drugs and behaviors. It is time for you to be honest with yourself and begin to honor who you are. You are a divine being who happens to be caught in the frequency web of this pandemic of fear and hatred.

It is with your intention and your connection with the truth of who you are as a galactic citizen that you can offer your light frequency into any situation with the intent to transform it.

As you observe the events that are broadcast on your television remember to not judge or condemn. This adds energy to the very situation you want to change.

So begin to watch your news with the realization that you can shift the reality of what is broadcast and fed by the collective fear, judgment and misuse of power. Begin to see or call forth and anchor a life sustaining reality.

See a positive result occurring, a miraculous unfolding happening. Bless each individual that is offering more negative vibrations than a loving frequency. Do your best to see these individuals as the divine spark that they are.

Begin to envision the leaders of the world awakening and offering a harmony and co-creation of peace and well-being for all. 

It is you who can bring this about. When you judge their actions, when you condemn their actions, you are adding to their power. Imagine you could speak to each one of the world leaders in the enteric realms, reminding them of who they truly are.

Begin to call forth their true magnificence. Invite divine beings of light to inspire their actions for good.  When there is a meeting of these world leaders, make sure you have also invited divine counsel to be in attendance to guide the decisions that are made.

Be consistent with this work. Do not be discouraged when it appears that nothing is changing. Trust us when we say that you and others who are holding this new reality are bringing it forth. Call upon the non-physical beings of Light to support and assist in this transformation. 

Call upon the legions of divine beings and angels to minister to these situations of violence.  

It is when each human owns their power and truly steps into that power that your reality will shift. Let us assure you that there are more and more awakened individuals who are beginning to anchor a life sustaining reality. Your numbers are increasing. Each one is adding more light, love, forgiveness and gratitude to the collective matrix.

You are an important element to this unfolding. 

Join this increasing number of awakened conscious beings and begin to envision a reality that supports life, that supports well-being and the honoring of all. In whatever manner and at whatever level, begin.

Each time you uplift your attitude or judgment of another, each time you offer a prayer of gratitude, each time you invite the support of the non-physical beings of light to assist you and the situation you have focused upon, you are making a significant difference.

We have shared all the many ways that you can offer your awakened vibrations and thoughts. Join with others, have your own personal support group of like-minded individuals who encourage you to maintain your highest and most profound frequency and divine power and connections.

Remember to shake off the limitations and the feelings of powerlessness. 

These are just an illusion that is a part of the pandemic. You are the solution, you are the antidote. It is your strongly held frequency of love, joy, and compassion that reinforces and anchors a foundation for change.

We know we have engaged your attention. We know we have stirred your remembering of who you are and why you are here at this time. We acknowledge your courage and your willingness to be a part of this wonderful evolution of consciousness. You are seen and you are deeply appreciated. We are always on call for your behalf, as are all the infinite beings of light, for the healing of this planet.   This transmission is complete. The ‘team’

A comment from Peggy

I have never before made a comment about the transmissions from the ‘team’. I know that many of you avoid watching the news because it is so disturbing. We must remember that we are the only ones who can anchor a different reality. I would like to invite each of you to spend this next month as a Conscious Alchemist watching the news and reading the news with the intention of offering an uplifting new reality to each situation. 

Send your light, love, forgiveness and compassion to every news article that you desire to be resolved and healed. Call upon all divine beings of light to minister to each situation in your neighborhood or any place on our planet where there is conflict. See this resolved to the highest and best for all; envision harmony, and peace. I have been doing news homework at the request of the ‘team’ for over five years and it will be wonderful to have a large group of conscious beings joining me. Let’s make the difference. Blessings of deep gratitude, Peggy

About the Author: Peggy Black - Transducer, Scribe and Witness, is a world traveler and lecturer with thirty-five years experience in the healing field. She has been featured internationally in television, radio and print media. Peggy is a Multidimensional Channel whose gifts as a clairsentient, clairvoyant and clairaudient intuitive allow her to assist individuals to live empowered and abundant lives. Peggy receives transmissions from her “celestial team” which she calls the Morning Messages. These messages invite us to honor our multidimensional Self. Peggy has presented at numerous events and conferences including Women of Vision and Action; Healing Our World; Kauai Wellness Expo; New England Sound Healing; World Sound Healing; and Global Sound. Peggy founded the International Sound Symposium. She offered sacred sounds for the Shamanic Journey tour in temples and the Great Pyramid in Egypt. She conducted morning forums at Tom Kenyon’s Sound Healer’s Trainings. She was Ceremonialist for the sacred water ceremony, Ocean of Gratitude Cruise with Dr. Masaru Emoto. She was featured in People magazine as “Fabulous over Sixty.” Peggy offers a variety of lectures and workshops: Miracles, Intentions and Manifestations; Allowing Prosperity; Sound Awareness; Sculpting Reality with Sound; The Power of Your Words and Intentions; The Creative You; and Engaging Celestial Support.

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Science, Spirituality and the Real World

by Gregg Braden - 

During the late 1980s, I had a front row seat to one of the most frightening times in the history of the world — the last years of the Cold War — as well as the desperate thinking about how it would be won.

I was employed at the time in the defense industry, working as a senior computer systems designer while the super powers of the United States and the former Soviet Union developed a war strategy that seemed unthinkable to any rationally minded person today.

They spent the time, energy and human resources to develop and stockpile approximately 65,000 nuclear weapons. The combined power of this global arsenal was enough to microwave the Earth, and everything on it, many times over.

The rationale for such an extreme effort stems from a way of thinking that has dominated much of the modern world for the last 300 years or so, since the beginning of the scientific era.

It’s based in the false assumptions of scientific thinking that suggest we’re somehow separate from the Earth, separate from one another and that Nature is based upon competition, conflict and a relentless struggle that favors the survival of the strongest.

Fortunately, new discoveries in the fields of genetics, biology, physics and archaeology have revealed that each of these assumptions is absolutely false.

Unfortunately, however, there is a reluctance to reflect such new discoveries in mainstream media, traditional classrooms and conventional textbooks.

In other words, we’re still teaching our young people the false assumptions of an obsolete way of thinking and we’re still trying to solve our problems based in ideas of violent competition and conflict.

While we no longer face the nuclear threat that we did in the 1980s, the thinking that made the Cold War possible is still in place.

This fact is vital to us all right now for one simple reason: 

For the first time in human history, the future of our entire species rests upon the choices of a single generation — us — and the choices are being made within a small window of time — now.

The best minds of our time are telling us that we must act quickly to avert the clear and present danger of a host of crises that are converging in a “bottleneck” of the early 21st century, including climate change, shrinking supplies of vital resources and the growing disparity between poverty and wealth. 

The key here is that the way we solve our problems is based in the way we think of ourselves and the world.

From climate change and social change, to peak oil and peak debt, clearly the thinking that led to the war and suffering of the 20th century is not the thinking that we want the delicate choices of our survival based upon!

Developing a new level of thinking is precisely what we need to do today, and the magnitude of crises that face us may prove to be the catalyst for doing just that! 

The emerging bridge between the sciences that tells us how the universe works and the spiritual traditions of our past that give such knowledge meaning in our lives, plays a vital role in the new thinking that heads off the darkest possibilities of our future.

While the crises of the moment may be the catalyst for such a shift in thinking, something even deeper is emerging.

The new shift in thinking is the gateway to human transformation. 

Because of the sheer number of people involved in the shift and the growing magnitude of the crises that are driving us to change the way we think, we are standing on the threshold of human transformation at a level unlike anything ever before known on Earth.

The spiritual traditions that I’m describing are the core principles of ancient and time-tested understandings — principles now confirmed by 20th century science that include the interconnected nature of all things, the power of the human heart to positively influence the magnetic fields of the earth and all life and the cyclic nature of life, climate, civilization and change.

The spiritual traditions of our ancestors got these principles right and embodied them at the core of their lives in their time. 

It’s the marriage of these holistic principles with the best science of today that helps us to tip the scales of life, balance and peace in our favor, in ours.

While the specifics of spiritual principles may vary from tradition to tradition, the essence of their message does not.

It’s simple, direct and states that we live in a world where everything has meaning and is meaningful to everything else. 

What happens in the oceans has meaning for the climate of the mountains. What happens in a river has meaning for the life that depends upon the river.

The choices that you and I make as we express our beliefs in our living rooms and around family dinner tables have meaning for the people in our immediate lives, as well as for those connected through the fields of the human heart coherence living halfway around the Earth.

By crossing the traditional boundaries that define the science, religion and the history of our past, we are shown the power of a larger, integrated, and holistic worldview. 

I cannot help but believe that our destiny and fate as a species are intimately entwined with our willingness to accept the Deep Wisdom of a spiritually based science.

It’s all about the way we think of ourselves, our relationship to the Earth and to one another. When the facts become clear, our choices become obvious.

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The Dawn of the Unknowing

by Paul Lenda -

There is a move towards seeking to live in harmony with nature, as was once the case and not to treat the natural world as an enemy or something to be exploited.

There is a shift to an integrated, holistic, interconnected and transpersonal way of living and away from the individualistic mentality that stems from a belief in separateness. 

There is transformation from the self-centered and ego-dominant individual to the selfless and unity-oriented being.

There is a shift from the competition-based mode of operating in society to the cooperative-minded means of operation. All these shifts are occurring right now and will continue to occur if consciousness continues down its current path of positive progression into the higher echelons of being-ness.

Humanity is at a defining point in its history and it has the choice to shift its collective consciousness away from the egocentric ways of old towards the unifying and selfless ways of the possible future. 

If such a definitive shift does not occur, we may not be able to reverse the presently occurring problems within the environment, global economies and world cultures.

If humanity chooses to collectively come together to work cooperatively so that these problems are averted and rectified, the future will indeed be a bright one. There is not much time left to make the choice that will define whether we survive and thrive or degrade and disappear.

The choice is a serious one, but a lighthearted approach can be taken towards it. Staying positive overall is the main aspect of this shift that should be remembered. 

With an overall positive outlook on life and reality, this positivity will be magnified and radiated throughout the collective transpersonal consciousness of humanity in a butterfly effect of epic proportions.

This shift is for the benefit not only of the individual localized field of consciousness of each person on the planet, but of the collective and unified whole of humanity.

It is worth mentioning that our overall level of consciousness, as experienced on a day-to-day basis, is a significant factor in how we perceive reality.

A person whose overall consciousness state is that of anger may view the world as a terrible and dangerous place and the people in it as deceptive and malicious, whereas someone who experiences the consciousness state of love on a daily basis may see the world and all that it encompasses as being beautiful, caring and good.

Whatever the objective reality may be, each person focuses on certain aspects of reality and chooses to interpret experiences, occurrences and data as defined by his or her own position of awareness. 

The higher the level of consciousness a person experiences, the more positive everything within one’s awareness becomes.

Through this positivity, positive change can occur in the world, thanks to the elevated level of consciousness now being experienced.

There may be a perception by some that in order to have a massive consciousness shift to the point where a person becomes Self-realized, there has to be a great deal of knowledge and information concerning concepts and ideas of higher levels of reality.

Fortunately, this is not the case and attaining higher states of consciousness permanently involves only a few basic things that a person has to do. 

These include the open-minded awareness of infinite possibilities, the kind treatment of oneself and others and the expression and experiencing of love, happiness, compassion, will, determination and peace.

With this mental framework in place, the doors to Self-realization and even the enlightenment experience are able to be opened.

If one were to read and study for hours on end each and every day, one may begin to feel a sense of pride that one knows something or understands more than someone else and in doing so, the ego would emerge to become a dominant force within that person’s life.

This is not to say that learning various subjects and matters is detrimental or something not to be done, but rather, this is stated to illustrate how knowledge does not bring about a consciousness shift; embodying the qualities of love and empathy do.

As consciousness shifts into higher and higher states, the world and the reality around us become viewed in more macroscopic terms where the specifics simply do not matter as much as the over-arching central aspects.

 It is as if a person is taking away all the various components of reality and reaching into the core mechanisms that operate within it. This is the natural direction of shifts into higher states of consciousness, since specifics are seen as muddling reality and usually just creating more strife and opposition amongst people.

Concepts, ideas and thought forms that are universally understood to be real are focused on within one’s awareness. 

If we are confronted with an aspect of reality that is of a specific nature, such as the verbal legitimacy of a certain political official, it does not even come into one’s mind to attempt to confront the other person concerning such a relatively trivial matter.

A consciousness shift begins when you allow for the possibility of such an occurrence. The will and determination has to exist before such an achievement takes place. 

It is my hope that you will be able to expedite your own personal consciousness shift so that not only will you benefit from it but so will the collective consciousness of the human race.

Experience the shift from fear to love. Experience the shift from anxiety to serenity. Experience these shifts and others like them and become convinced that such a change on a global level is indeed possible.

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Making the Shift

by Edmund Bourne, PhD -

A remarkable change is taking place that will profoundly influence the way we see ourselves and our world. The dominant materialistic, separatist worldview-a perspective that leads individuals to value their own needs over the good of the whole-is giving way to a humanitarian-spiritual orientation. 

This shift will revolutionize both the way humanity interacts on a global scale and how we live on a day-to-day basis. 

What are some of the fundamental shifts in values likely to accompany the global consciousness shift? An abbreviated, partial list follows:

• Increased reverence and respect for the earth and all forms of life upon it: The earth is understood as a sacred matrix in which we are deeply embedded, rather than something to be exploited for material gain.
• Increased compassion rather than prejudice toward peoples whose race, nationality, religion, ethnic group, or economic status differ from our own: This means acceptance and respect for all human beings as part of the same planetary community, deserving of equal rights to health, livelihood, safety, and prosperity.
• Greater priority given to personal and spiritual growth than to materialistic values of acquisition and consumption: We focus increasingly on finding peace and presence within ourselves rather than striving for outer success. This means recognizing the importance of aligning our personal life with the rhythm and flow of the earth, and indeed the larger Cosmos.
• Embracing nonlinear, intuitive ways of knowing the world: Such ways of knowing are understood to offer deeper insight into the symbolic or interior face of the Cosmos, than sensory ways of knowing that provide information about the outer, objective face. While reason and logic have their place, intuition offers additional, often uncanny guidance for problem solving.
• Honoring unconditional love and forgiveness as the highest values in all of our relations with others: If we are all one, then to harm another person is to harm oneself. Thus, we come to recognize that the operative question in any interpersonal situation is truly: “What is the most loving thing to do?”

A shift toward such values is already evident in many places. Concern about the state of the global environment is much more widespread than it was even five years ago. 

Humanity has also moved a long way from the racial and ethnic prejudices of the past (such as Nazi Germany), though in certain parts of the world there is still a long way to go. 

In the West, interest in personal healing and spiritual growth dates back to the focus on Eastern mysticism in the 1970's, and has increased in the past twenty years through widespread interest in holistic health, yoga, and meditation. 

Intuitive ways of knowing are gaining credibility through humanistic and transpersonal psychology, a popular interest in “channeling” and listening to inner guidance, and the focus on insight in creative problem-solving. 

While religions have always emphasized the primacy of unconditional love, compassion, and forgiveness, these values now also enjoy widespread recognition in popular movements such as the twelve-step programs, Marshall Rosenberg’s nonviolent communication, and New Thought churches such as Unity and Science of Mind.

MOTIVATIONS FOR MAKING THE SHIFT

What kinds of circumstances can motivate us to make a shift in consciousness compatible with the emerging worldview? 

The following are some of the more common motivators. Consider which ones, if any, have been instrumental in your own life:

Life Crisis

After a personal crisis or other life challenges, you may become more focused on inner development rather than material concerns and goals. 

For example, as a result of a life-threatening illness, you make some major modifications in your diet, simplify your lifestyle, and take up the regular practice of yoga and meditation. Or, after being laid off from an unrewarding corporate job, you decide to live with less income and get involved with a nonprofit organization striving to help the environment.

Burnout with Material Values

At different ages, many people reach a point where they feel exhausted by a lifestyle focused on consumption, status, and material goals. Concerns about how you look, the house you own, and where you live lose their former importance. 

After realizing that pursuit of material goals does not bring you peace of mind, you may start to search within. Carl Jung described a need to shift values during the “second half of life,” from outward achievement in the world to a more inner-directed focus on personal and spiritual development. 

It’s possible that such a trend has accelerated in our time, so that people are now making this transition at an earlier age.

Peak Experiences 

You may experience a heightened state of awareness or epiphany in which you come to appreciate the importance of the whole of humanity over your individual concerns. 

For example, after witnessing the birth of a child you suddenly see the preciousness of all life. In such an experience, you might also catch a glimpse of the entire earth or universe as a conscious being, of which you are but a small, interdependent part. 

Such experiences may enhance your perception that you are a fundamentally spiritual being having a physical experience on earth—or that your life has a larger purpose beyond personal ego needs. Following such an experience, you may decide to focus more on spiritual growth or get involved with organizations seeking to help the environment or correct social injustices.

Peer Influence

Friends or loved ones may adopt values associated with simplicity, sustainability, concern for the earth, or compassion for human suffering, influencing you to make similar shifts.

Education

We are surrounded these days by books, magazines, and media presentations that provide information about the global crisis, environmentally friendly practices and lifestyles, and alternative approaches to health and personal growth. 

As you learn more about pathways to healing yourself as well as the earth, you may naturally feel moved to shift your values in that direction.

FROM VALUES TO ACTIONS:

While changes in basic perceptions and values are essential to the shift our planet needs, they cannot go far without corresponding actions. Thus a critical question arises: 

What can each of us actually do in our daily lives to embody the global shift? 

How can each of us personally help bring about a new world in which the beliefs and values listed above are honored? How can we put into practice the perceptual and value shifts needed to help our planet survive the major crises it is currently facing?

One way is to start with ourselves. The global shift ultimately begins with each of us, one person at a time. Each of us is a “cell” in the collective consciousness of humanity. 

By working on personal healing and inner peace, each of us contributes in a small but unique way to promoting the healing of the planet. In being more at peace with ourselves, we affect many others, both through our example and through our actions. 

So the very first step each of us can take to promote a global shift is to engage in practices that lead to greater personal peace, healing, and spiritual growth. 

It is from a foundation of such inner peace and healing that each of us can develop the compassion and sense of social responsibility to move beyond ourselves—to do what we can to help the planet.

Some of the many ways you might cultivate inner peace and healing include:

Simplify your life by, for example, living close to where you work or combining errands so that you make only one trip to the mall per week.

Learn basic communication skills that promote compassion and understanding in your relationships with family, friends, work associates, and others.

Transition your diet away from processed foods toward organic, whole foods.

Take time out from cumulative stress to relax every day.

Have a daily exercise routine that helps to discharge tension.

Visualize and deeply affirm a goal, such as finding your “right” employment or relationship, or optimum health.

Reframe your attitude toward a negative experience by reflecting on what it may have taught you.

Another way to take action is simply to do things that help the earth. This includes both personal lifestyle choices that directly help the planet as well as contributing time and/or money to organizations that deal with environmental and social problems.

Examples of personal lifestyle choices that can help the earth include:

Improving the energy efficiency of your home (for example, through proper insulation, reducing use of heat and air conditioning, using compact fluorescent light bulbs, and purchasing energy-efficient appliances)

Driving energy-efficient vehicles, such as hybrids or compact cars, as well as driving less

Shifting your diet away from meat toward vegetarianism (meat production industries are very energy and water intensive)

Recycling paper, glass, metal, and plastic

Engaging in socially responsible investing

Reducing consumption of unnecessary luxury items

Beyond changing our lifestyles and habits, we help when we:

• Contribute time locally to help impoverished, hungry, or homeless people.
• Contribute financially to nonprofit organizations striving to ameliorate global problems such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, inhumane treatment of animals, overpopulation, and third-world poverty and disease.
• Sign petitions and vote for political candidates who are concerned about the environment and the serious problems that the planet is confronting now.

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