Where does change begin?
internally...
all progression on the outside is a manifestation of our internal ascension in consciousness...
there is most definitely enough resources on the planet for everyone to be cared for,
the problems we see as lack, injustice, and unequal distribution are not external matters to be pushed for,
but the consequences of a collective consciousness which has bought into the belief in scarcity,
the natural consequence of having based our entire economic, political, and social systems on
ideas though up centuries ago which have been proved false...
to go deeper,
we cannot even say change really begins anywhere,
for change is always in effect -
there is no period without change,
even though we may not be able to see it...
we could look into the madness underway in the world and insist we need to change,
yet the speaking of those words indicates we are not focused on the positive change that is already occurring...
here, we come to the need to find a balance,
between accepting responsibility for contributing to the transformation we desire to see in our world
and surrendering to the flow of change taking place without our input or presence...
even if we were to sit on our ass and get depressed about all the "wrong" in the world,
the momentum of expanding consciousness within the world has gotten so great,
it cannot be stopped...
if one refocused from where change is needed to where change is happening,
we may discover immeasurable leaps forward occurring in numerous areas & levels
of business, government, community, interpersonal relationships, and personal development...
the works of David R. Hawkins & his discovery of the Map of Consciousness
reveals the Truth
each positive though outweighs a negative hundreds or thousands times over...
people are waking up left right and center,
with MANY groups and organizations committed to positive change
growing rapidly in membership -
we do not need to start from scratch,
but add our energy to the already-rolling ball...
there is no need to struggle with great effort
against that not to our liking,
for the power of our growing collective consciousness is
emerging as a highly potent force
guiding the evolution of our planet
towards an integrated society
on course to abundant living...
...
understanding some of the deeper principles of change -
as conveyed in the I Ching, the origin of [Wealth Dynamics]www.wealthdynamics.ca) -
we will realize we cannot be in action ALL the time,
that there are seasons for rest, reflection, preparation, etc...
understanding the cycles of change and where we lie in it all,
we can get a better idea of what action to take or not to take at any given time...
though, regardless of what's going on in the external world,
we can always be sure that the best place to start in initiating any change
begins on the inside...
be it thought, prayer,
the transmutation of emotion -
ultimately,
the "change" we're looking for on the outside is a healing;
and all that outer transformation must first take root in ourselves,
starting with our own healing...
be it the releasing of thoughts & beliefs no longer serving us -
cultivating faith in our own power to overcome challenge and create better results...
getting clear on the value we have to offer,
clearing the residue of our pasts to
clarify our vision,
seeing how to implements our talents in the service of others,
tuning into our Spirit,
listening to inner guidance,
feeling our way towards the path that will lead us where we want to go,
both individually & collectively...
rather than thinking we need to initiate change,
perhaps it would be better to ask,
"where can I fit into this world,
where I'd be able to make the greatest contribution
towards the areas of transformation I feel most strongly about?"
only upon thoroughly understanding the value we have to offer,
will we be in any position to really make a difference...
and only with the firm conviction in our power to make a difference,
will we harness the energy to produce any significant result...
though,
once we get clear on what internal wealth we possess to contribute
and foster a strong enough belief in ourselves & our higher values -
we become highly attractive,
and connect with others on the same path...
alone, our ideas will never see the light of day;
though in the company of those who resonate with our visions,
their power grows,
the energy of like-minds focused on their realization
continuing to attract the people and resources needed to turn them into reality...
...
it could be said, then,
that the innovations we most need
lay in the mental, emotional, and spiritual realms...
the external technologies & resources are already there,
somewhere on this planet -
all needed for wealthy living for all our global citizens is within our possession...
what is missing in the equation -
the elements yet to be added to the picture,
with which our ideals can be realized -
cannot be seen,
nor touched...
the innovations required are progressions in our thinking -
abandoning the preconceptions, world views, habitual patterns, and mental models
in exchange for the clarity to perceive the underlying order of the natural universe...
and with the development of our mental capacities
to think beyond the known and create limitless possibilities,
the accompanying emotional shifts -
the conscious choice to reorient our predominant vibrations
from negative to positive...
for so long as we've clung to our hurts, anger, and resentments,
we've prevented ourselves from seeing and creating the change we most desire -
while in becoming compassionate & trusting,
we allow the space for transformation to take place,
leading the way for a new generation to define themselves
as responsible for both their own growth as powerful creators,
and the reshaping of our cultures
to embody higher principles & wise values ...
moving beyond the conditioning
which has reinforced our hold on the weight of the past,
Light can shine forth -
illuminating the solutions to our challenges,
guiding the way to the abundance our Spirit craves...
the way forward may intrigue,
with the required innovations almost paradoxical -
whereas innovative practices have tended to
focus on future-based progress,
much of the advancement underway
leading to great change
is to be found looking back,
reflecting upon the human journey -
our failures & achievements -
and finally,
humbly,
heeding and committing to living in accordance with
the timeless wisdom passed down throughout the ages...
taking to heart the lessons of history's enlightened masters -
it is through the shifting of our perceptions
in line with a divine order -
the essence of which has been thoroughly documented
and taught for centuries through various schools of philosophy -
our vision of the road to a better future becomes clear...
despite the perception of so much worldly turmoil,
order will prevail
with our recognition of economy as a man-made abstraction -
though having served our civilization's technological expansion,
many of the principles within its theories have led us astray...
meanwhile,
returning to the harmony of nature's ecology,
living in peace with each other & our surroundings -
valuing cooperation & collaboration
over the never-ending, greed-based pursuit of ever-more consumption -
we rediscover & build upon the blueprint
for sustainable systems of healthy, fulfilling living...
...
"change will come"
when we commit to
the adoption of a willingness to embrace,
seize the opportunities within,
and flow with change...
for so much of what we may judge chaotic
is not in fact what is needing to be changed,
but rather the consequence of ego resisting change...
whereas our resistance to the death of the old
has kept us restricted to the confinements of yesterday's illusions,
our welcoming of a new order's rise -
while prepared & open -
puts us in a great position to prosper...
all resources required for any goals already exist -
there is no shortage or lack,
no problems which cannot be overcome;
though,
it is first the recognition of these resources as such,
and second their organization into an integrated system
structured to meet the needs of an evolving species and planet
based in spiritual connection,
change will unfold...
before that on the external can come together,
however,
it is the tapping of our resources within
which shall open the gates to creative development...
without awareness of that inside ourselves,
disconnected from the incredible power of spirit,
we have been blinded to the gateway of freedom;
while -
believing in our own worth,
recognizing the value we have to contribute,
a world of possibility opens up...
shifting our internal frameworks
to allow the possibility for unprecedented transformation -
within and without -
we harness the forces inherent in our soul & psyche
to inspire, lead, and transcend...
together,
we can achieve anything -
though without inner alignment,
we are forced to face the "injustices of change;"
so be it we heed the lessons
guiding us towards inner mastery,
whose following blesses us the grace of
adapting to change -
empowered,
flowing,
being...
Let us innovate in our being,
and all that we could ask for outside may follow...
Shall we progress in our mental-emotional-spiritual fields,
development in the material domain will be inevitable...
Let us, then,
move forward -
believing our way to the existence we most desire -
thought shaping our world,
as we accept responsibility as agents of change...
art credit: Marc Salamat
~ written March 2010