May the Force be with You

"... the Force is what gives a Jedi his power. It's an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us; it binds the galaxy together."
―Obi-Wan Kenobi —

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Awakening

A term frequently used in describing the process of change is awaken. It refers to the idea that most of us have not been truly aware of how the world works as well as how we as individuals function. Now, however, that is rapidly changing as a multitude of voices are spreading the word as I am doing in this blog.
Much has been written throughout history about not being fully aware. The bible frequently makes reference to veiled eyes or being blinded by the "darkness". Even further back the Vedic writings speak of maya and the illusory nature of reality. These references apply to both the "inner" and "outer" human experience.

With regard to the outer world of government, institutions and economics etc., there has always been individuals who understood their true nature and sought to enlighten others but in times when the ability to communicate was limited the impact was small. Jesus would be one of the few who it would appear gained a large enough following that it threatened the existing elite, so he was executed as one would expect. The followers were so tenacious that it required the elite to co-opt the movement in order to control it. The Roman Catholic Church that was created skillfully modified the message to not threaten the power structure, and dealt harshly with anyone who would question it. For over a thousand years the church executed and banished thousands of "heretics" and that doesn't include the Crusades which, of course, was simply a cleverly disguised quest for power and control over more people not unlike the "war on terrorism" today.

Now, instant worldwide communication has changed the dynamic. It is no coincidence that this is happening in a time when the need for change is more critical than it has ever been in history. The devastation of the planet brought about by human greed and ignorance has reached epic proportions and truly threatens life for billions of humans not to mention all other forms of life upon which we depend. Of course the threat of a nuclear holocaust is still alive and well. However, people are recognizing these threats on a scale that has never before been possible. How we respond is the great challenge we are faced with.


Friday, January 4, 2013

To begin with...



Birth 2012, an event inspired by the Mayan calendar to celebrate the unfolding of a new world - a world of peace and love, has motivated me to accept a greater commitment to the movement.  It has become my belief that the process of change begins with embracing the vision that a better world is not only possible but necessary to the survival of life as we know it.


As it is for all of us, my journey is one of self discovery and as the excitement builds around the evolutionary revolution I finally no longer feel like the "stranger in a strange land".  Each day I discover that my passion to create a different world is now shared by millions of others -  the realization of which has been brought about by the miracle of modern technology.

It seems to me that there are two critical steps to begin. The first is to believe in the vision of a world based on peace and love. This is not a new idea. It has been spoken of and even prophesied from the earliest times in human history, but the dark side has prevailed until now in perpetuating the myth of the sinful nature of man. At last we arrive at a time when the truth is becoming known - that we are Divine beings with the power to transform our reality and that we are all connected.  The second step necessary to realize the new world is the inner transformation - to "be the change you want to see in the world".  As we embrace an attitude of caring and compassion and the awareness of our connection to each other the choices we make begin to change.  Evidence of the positive energy shift is everywhere once the veil is lifted and we see.

In the days ahead I will share my journey of discovery including the challenges I face with the hope that it may provide encouragement for others. There is no doubt that humanity is "one" not only by virtue of our biological nature but more significantly by the very essence of our being. It is this understanding now supported undeniably by scientific research that will propel us forward. Already people everywhere are manifesting this greater awareness, yet if your picture of the world comes from the mainstream media you may not notice any change at all. It is through the countless efforts of millions of people that we will come together in peace and love in spite of those ( who are really few in number) who will stubbornly hold on to the myths of ancient times. It is what it is and it is all good.

May the Force be with you,

Norman



Links:  http://www.peacefulsocieties.org/