The Guise of Separatism

We have been alone for far too long. We’ve been living under the guise of separatism when, in fact, we are one. One with each other, one with nature, one with the universe.

At the present time, we’re undergoing massive changes and shifts – not only on the molecular level, but socially, politically, geo-physically, cosmically and spiritually.

The changes are divine and will culminate in the next step toward our intended destiny…our journey back home. But as any traveler knows, there may be many roads leading to a destination and we must choose which path to take. But will the choice we make really be an authentic reflection of our own free will? Or will it be a manifestation of what we’ve been conditioned, socialized and programmed to choose?

Most of the world is arguably unaware of the differences between the two – as the lives we’ve been “taught” to lead have led to the hard-wiring of our misperceptions, the legitimization of illusion and the propagation of deceit. So much so – that many of us may struggle with distinguishing the truth from the falsehoods.

While ignorance may appear to be bliss for those who are currently leading lives of luxury, privilege, comfort and ease – the vast majority of the world’s population is burdened with fatigue, stress, hunger, despair, disease and abuse. But even those privileged few, who believe themselves to be insulated and above such concerns, are too, caught in the web of illusion – as we’re spun into a Matrix-like, psychological infra-structure through which we view ourselves and the world around us.

Like tinted lenses, we gaze at our lives though the spectacle of contrived images, carefully and strategically constructed to maximize our ignorance, apathy, indifference and preoccupation with and dependency on senseless materialism.

It’s not so much that we’re told “what to think, but rather what to think about”. It is our mental and emotional focus that guides our actions and choices. And just like is said about leading a horse – if one can control the head – one can control the animal.

We’re conditioned by public and private schooling where we’re fed false truths about human history.  We are manipulated by the institutional control grid that insists on social conformity and compliance and the silencing of voices and ideas that deviate from the “status-quo”. Critical thinking is discouraged – and in its place – we’re rewarded for relegating our cognitive functioning to the simplistic and superficial hands of our mental “autopilots” – from safely within the comfort zone of the proverbial “box”.

We’re conditioned by mass media – in all its glory. From television, movies and video games to commercials, billboards and print media, we’re saturated with products, fears and anxieties and mindless forms of “entertainment” and “news” that distort reality and withhold the facts.

Because the majority of what we’re exposed to deliberately targets lower-order brain functions of hunger, thirst, sex drive and the fight (aggression) or flight (fear) mechanisms – thinking deeply and critically about ourselves and the world around us is not commonplace.

Many of us still think “inside the box” for a variety of reasons. Some are in denial, some are made timid by the social coercion that’s directed at those who think “outside the box”, and perhaps most sadly, there are those who think “the box” is all there is to think about.

Is there a reality outside of the “box”? Are all those who speak of things foreign to the box crazed lunatics? Might it be possible that life “inside the box” is nothing more than a narrowly defined, restrictive space that serves more as a jail cell than a comfort zone?

Could it be that the divine boundaries of our existence are so much more expansive than the box allows – and that our growth has been stunted, horizons limited and free choices curtailed – if not abandoned entirely?

Might it be that many boxes have been created, labeled and set apart so that we might emphasize our distinctions as a divide and conquer strategy that manifests a guise of separatism between us? These boxes are not our rightful homes… they are psychological containment camps meant to undermine the unification of humanity so the “powers that be” may continue to reign unchallenged and unconcerned.

We possess enormous individual and collective potential. Like separate glints of light dispersed through a prism, we dance in different locations but are comprised of, and dependent upon, the same Source.

We are one.We are not alone. We are not weak, feeble or helpless. And we are – most definitely – not in a box.

The Lincoln-Kennedy Assassinations – Sychronicity or Coincidence?

I recently came across this striking set of similarities between factors related to the assassinations of theses two notable presidents. I offer the details here for your consideration and reflection.

Both Lincoln and Kennedy were concerned with Civil Rights. Lincoln was elected president in 1860 – Kennedy in 1960. Both were slain on a Friday and in the presence of their wives. Both were shot from behind and in the head.

Their successors, both named Johnson, were Southern Democrats and both were in the Senate. Andrew Johnson was born in 1808 and Lyndon Johnson was born in 1908. John Wilkes Booth was born in 1839 and Lee Harvey Oswald was born in 1939. Booth and Oswald were Southerners favoring “anti-american”  ideals. Both Presidents’ lost children through death while in the White House.

Lincoln’s secretary, whose name was Kennedy, advised him not to go to the theater. Kennedy’s secretary, whose name was Lincoln, advised him not to go to Dallas.

John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln in a theater and ran to a warehouse. Lee Harvey Oswald shot Kennedy from a warehouse and ran to a theater.

The names Lincoln and Kennedy each contain 7 letters. Lincoln was in box 7 at the theater when he was shot. Kennedy rode in car 7 of the motorcade the day he was shot.

The names John Wilkes Booth and Lee Harvey Oswald each contain 15 letters. The names Andrew Johnson and Lyndon Johnson each contain 13 letters.

Lincoln was shot in a theater named Ford. Kennedy was shot in a car named Lincoln made by Ford. Both assassins were killed before going to trial. Both Johnsons were opposed for re-election by men whose names started with the letter G.

Both assassins were detained by officers with the last name of Baker.

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The Triviality of Attention: Change is Ours for the Making

As we all know, our lives on this planet have undergone many challenges to peace, unification and prosperity. We have been faced with obstacles, both financial and social, that have created limitations to our advancement as a people and planet.

We have come to accept that hunger, sickness, brutality, prejudice, discrimination and fear are simply parts of “life”. And while there are certainly those who wish to gain power via these destructive vehicles of existence – there is another path – another choice – that is ours for the taking. In fact, change is ours for the “making”!

Many are still ignorant of the cosmic changes that are underway – culminating in this year, 2012. I’ve mentioned this in many other posts – the idea that 2012 will be bring about a “Hollywood-Style” apocalypse of mega-proportions. But this scenario is only presented as a “last-ditch” effort to create and maintain fear, hopelessness and helplessness.

The reality of this year is one of transformation – a dawning of a new age of consciousness designed to  manifest an existence of love, compassion, equality, abundance and beauty. This metamorphosis is taking place due to the increase in light frequency flooding the planet – and indeed the galaxy – as a whole.

But catching and “riding” this wave of higher-frequency vibration is a matter of conscious choice – due to the laws honoring free-will. We are now faced with an amazing and rare opportunity to sit-up and take notice of the changes that beckon our inclusion. But this requires that we wake-up and open our eyes. It requires our conscious awareness – and above all – action.

From the Mundane to the Magnificent

Have you ever taken stock of where you place your time and attention? While we are all beholden to our jobs, chores and other mundane tasks – have you ever considered how you spend the little “free time” that you have? Facebook, video-games, television, I-pods, and the like, have grown to epic proportions – as vehicles of personal entertainment and relaxation. But do these activities really serve a greater purpose? Or, do we engage in these mechanisms in order to divert our attention away from feelings of stress?

The sources of stress in our lives are simply manifestations of a system that has enslaved our time and energy by those who profit from its perpetuation. We possess the inherent power of change in our lives. It can only come from within – not from without. It can only come from our willingness and ability to consciously decide that we no longer wish to live under the shadows of oppression and inequity. We must consciously decide that our vision of a better world is ours for the making. But to “make” a new world requires creation – and creation requires attention, action and intent.

So the next time you are engrossed in posting trivial, self-focused comments about your personal lives, gossiping or sharing news about the latest fashions or techno-devices – take pause and ask yourselves: What could I be doing in this moment to bring about the world I would rather live in. What words could I say – what thoughts could I think – what reality can I imagine that would make the world a place that would allow myself and my children to enjoy and thrive?

It is not our bodies that are the vehicles of change – but rather our thoughts. We manifest, perpetuate and solidify that which we focus on. So, I urge you to consider that the next time you are on Facebook – post something of substance. Something that can foster and facilitate the changes necessary to embrace, utilize and foster the higher-frequency vibrations that are now available for the taking.

If we face the sun – we will absorb the light. If we place our backs to the sun and face aspects other than light – we will merely cast our shadows upon the earth. Change is ours for the making – so make today – and everyday count.

 

 

Sychronicity in Our Daily Lives: Do Things Really Happen for a Reason?

Synchronicity can be described as the “magical” coming together of events - the types of “coincidental” occurances that make us sit up and take notice.  You know the drill: just as you’re thinking about a friend or family member, the phone rings – and lo and behold – it’s them on the other line. But while many find these synchronistic occurrences to be nothing more than surprising or amusing coincidences – there’s another, far more profound, possibility. What if these sychronistic events are “star-crossed” for a higher, more deliberate purpose.

Many believe, myself included, that our lives are guided by a higher power, and the distinction of whether one regards this power as God, one’s Higher Self, Ancestors or a team of higher-dimensional guides is less important that the realization that synchronistic events may be designed to capature and guide our attention and actions in a given way.

Those raised in Western cultures, like the U.S., are routinely taught that synchronicity is coincidental  – amounting to nothing more than random, accidental probability – or, at times, relegated to some “super-natural/paranormal” event experienced only by unique, “sixth- sense-type” individuals. Typically, those that believe in, and speak about, synchronicity may be ridiculed at worst and dismissed at best.  But for those who have experienced profound examples of synchronicity in their personal lives – these events are received as “signs” that support or challenge a chosen decision or direction to take.

Synchronicity Can Open Doors

I know a young woman who recently earned her license as a health care professional. She was born and raised in a small town in the Midwest and upon completion of her training, she accepted a job offer in a major coastal city in the U.S.. After many failed attempts at locating a reasonable and safe place to live – she grew uncertain about the major relocation that lied ahead of her. Then one day, her mother called to announce that she may have finally found a place on an online, sublet website.

As it turns out, the neighborhood of the apartment her mother found just happened to be the very same neighborhood where an old high-school friend lived. Next, she learned that the address of this prospective apartment happened to be in the very same building where this old high-school friend now lives.

Astonished at finding that these old high-school friend would reside in the very same apartment building – they eagerly began to discuss the “eerie coincidence” that had touched their lives. But the icing on the cake came when they discovered that they would not only dwell in the same apartment building – but that they would be next-door neighbors – sharing a common wall!

Accidental, random occurrence? I think not. What are the chances of 2 people that grew up in a small, Midwestern town – ending up as next door neighbors, thousands of miles away – in a major city overrun by thousands of apartment buildings - a full decade after high-school – without effort, knowledge or intent? If we were dealing with statistical probabilities – the chances would be improbably remote – to say the least.

Another case in point involves my elderly mother who was undergoing cancer treatment during the winter months. On our daily travels to and from her radiation treatments over a six-week period, she routinely took notice of every Honda CRV that we passed by. Her own vehicle of 20 years was certainly on it’s last legs and she described the CRV as her “dream mobile”. “I would love to have a silver CRV”, she repeated over and over again. But alas, finances did not permit our ability to purchase another car – despite my so wanting to make her dream come true.

One afternoon, while running errands, a parking space opened up behind a silver CRV as the driver was returning to her car. I approached her and asked her about her vehicle. She said that it was the best car she ever owned. I gave her my business card and casually mentioned that if she were ever interested in selling it, to let me know.  Over the next few months, I managed to stash away some money in savings. And on the last day of my mother’s treatments, I received a phone call from the woman stating that she had decided to sell her CRV and had kept my card! I was astonished! But could I afford to buy it and was in it good working order?

I took the car to my mechanic for an inspection and he stated that it was the best kept used car he had ever seen in his 20 year career. When I asked if it would be a good purchase, he replied, “If you don’t buy it – I will!” When I asked the woman how much she wanted for the car, she quoted me a figure that was identical to the amount of money I had saved! Days later, I had the heartfelt pleasure of leading my mother, blindfolded, into the front yard where she found her very own silver Honda CRV wrapped in a big red bow!

This, my friends, is sychronicity in action and it comes into our lives to guide and direct our life’s path through the maze of our current reality.

Synchronicity Can Close Doors

At times, synchronicity may also appear in the form of  bad news, an unexpected upset or disappointment. For example, I used to hold a full-time position as a coordinator for a social service agency. During that time, I found myself spread terribly thin as single parent, recently divorced, and working long hours to finish my doctoral dissertation.

I wasn’t happy with my job, but it was sorely needed,  as I was the sole provider in the household at that time. One day, I was called into my bosses office and told that I was being “let go” for undisclosed reasons. Needless to say, I was shocked and horrified. I packed up my belongings and returned home – dazed and confused. I kept replaying the questions in my mind – over and over again. Why? How? What had led to this horrific outcome – at a point in my life when all else was already so abysmally challenging?

Shortly after my dismissal, I suddenly received numerous teaching opportunities from area universities which had previously been unavailable. I was thrilled and excited as the teaching appointments poured in – comprising more income than I had ever hoped for.  So what may have initially appeared to have been a sudden and tragic loss – led to greater measures of prosperity and personal fulfillment.

Maybe – Just Maybe – It Was Really Meant to Be

It may not be such a far-fetched notion that things really do happen for the best of reasons.  When one begins to take conscious notice of the various signs that present themselves in various ways – one begins to recognize a “method to the madness”. Sometimes, our guidance comes in the form of a quiet inner voice that speaks to us – ever so softly. Other times, the guidance comes in more profound ways. But if we open our inner wisdom and allow ourselves to become receptive to the directives – we will assuredly find ourselves our intended path, in the long run.

Free will is always ours to exercise – and with free will – comes the freedom of choice. It is always our choice to act in whatever way we wish. But it’s wise to remember that people, events, situations and circumstances may very well cross our paths for a reason – and if we realize that these occurrences have presented themselves as a matter of guidance – we begin to live the life that will lead to the full measure of our potential.

Embracing Off-World Intelligence as an Important Piece of the Puzzle

Does the possibility of extra-terrestrial visitation and influence negate the underlying principles of religious prophecy?

Last week, I engaged in a heated debate with a family member over the mounting evidence that humanity may have been visited and influenced by advanced, off-world beings.  It seems that these types of propositions appear to fly in the face of long held religious beliefs and trigger knee jerk rejections in those who ascribe to established, religious scripture.

The program, Ancient Aliens, which airs on the History Channel, (http://www.history.com/shows/ancient-aliens) continues to provides ample theoretical and scientific evidence that human civilization may have been guided by advanced off-world beings.  But when citing such evidence to those who are entrenched in religious doctrine – one is frequently met with violent resistance and opposition to considering even the most compelling arguments.

For example, if one were to suggest that biblical scripture was really describing off-world beings descending from the sky and providing humanity with a set of life affirming values – many religious enthusiasts will strongly oppose such considerations – stating that these ideas are “fantasy based” and smack of science-fiction laden premises.

But is it really more fantastical to consider that off-world beings may have visited our planet than it is to believe in Immaculate Conception, The Burning Bush and The Resurrection of Christ? Why is it that people are willing and able to embrace biblical “events” as real and concrete – but reject, out of hand, any supposition that involves extra-terrestrial involvement in the evolution of our species?

Piecing Together the Puzzle of Truth

As a social scientist, I have an analytical mind. I tend to process information in precise and exacting ways.  To my mind, the search for truth is analogous to piecing together a 2,500 piece jigsaw puzzle, without the benefit of a guiding picture of the final product. We spread all the pieces out over our table and begin the laborious task of determining which pieces “fit together” and which do not.  In this way, the pursuit of truth necessitates a search for convergent pieces of evidence that fit – while sidelining other pieces until their valid place emerges in the overall picture.

The pieces of the puzzle fit together in precisely one way – and one way alone. And just as a crossword puzzle entry can be verified or eliminated by its fit to intersecting words – so do the pieces of truth’s puzzle verify or negate connecting facts or ideas.

There are numerous facts that challenge even the most advanced scientific theories. For example, the Great Pyramids of Egypt, Stonehenge and other megalithic structures found all over the world, defy modern day explanations and technological abilities. Yet, despite their undeniable, mil-lineal existence – people are still hard pressed to offer an explanation that provides a better fit than extra-terrestrial involvement.

 Off World Intelligence and the Belief in God are not Mutually Exclusive

Some religious followers believe that, to consider notions of off-world beings, represents a blasphemous rejection of the Creator. But is this reaction really warranted? Surely to consider that intelligent life has been spawned throughout  the multiverses should not, and can not, negate or challenge the existence of Creation. After all, life, matter, energy and consciousness still have points of origin – regardless of location or proximity in time and space.

If we are to successfully piece together the puzzle of truth – we must expand our horizons of thought and consciousness to be more inclusive of all the possibilities that exist – not just a prescribed set of indoctrinations that have been programmed into the minds of humanity by those who may wish to gain and maintain social control and domination over the masses.

It is time for each one of us to consider all the pieces laid out before us – as we will surely find that they only fit together in one way. Once we relinquish our biases in only considering certain elements as valid – we may then begin to complete the process of acquiring the true picture of existence – in all its glory – no matter how “puzzling” it may seem.

To Each An Own Road: The Many Paths to Ascension

I’ve been away for a while. Not because I didn’t have anything important to share – God knows there’s no shortage of significant and pressing matters to explore and act upon. But because I found myself lost in an enigma of purpose and intrinsic know-how.

Sure, I hold a Ph.D. in Applied Social Psychology. And yes, I have decades of experience as an educator, writer and activist. But I found myself in a quandary over my organic knowledge -  the esoteric kind – the kind that we all have encoded into our DNA.

So much of my life’s work has been outward – as in “combing the mirror” (as David Icke would say). I needed to take a respite and self-reflect. I had to step back and re-evaluate my purpose – as opposed to the purpose – of life.

Over the last two months, I have immersed myself in the writings, channeling and impressions of others whom I respect and, at times, turn to for “guidance”.

But lately, I’ve noticed something. I’ve noticed that by giving credence to others whom I consider “knowledgeable” on the topics of spiritual evolution, ascension and the overall nature and purpose of the whole “awakening” process – somewhere along the line – I lost credence in myself.

While the “guides” that have resonated with me have been invaluable sources of insight, support, comfort and light – I had to learn that their perspectives – while certainly enlightened – were not mine.

Many Roads Lead to the Same Destination

It seems that I became entangled in a snare of social comparisons and the questions began emerging. Am I “doing it” right? Will I  perceive the same Portals, Gateways, colors, sounds and sensations that “so-and-so”  is experiencing? Am I going to “feel” the same way – and if not – does that mean that I’m not on the right track or going about “it” in the right way?

Frankly, these questions became tiresome. It seemed as though the more questions I asked, the fewer were answered. Finally, I found myself at an utter stand still……now what?

Then, emerging from the deepest distance – my inner voice spoke – as if it had been waiting, ever-so-patiently, for my attention to finish with its outer escapades and finally, at long last, return inward. And as I listened, I realized that the only one who holds the map for my spiritual journey is me.

The more I looked outward- the more astray I became – until I realized that I could not plot my path to ascension by fashioning my footsteps after those of another.

The idea is that other folks, like myself, may become distracted or deterred by charting the experiences of those who have shared their personal voyages beyond 3rd density experiences. Of course keeping abreast of communications from higher realms is always helpful – but should not and can not replace or suffice for blazing one’s own trail.

In some ways, I find it disconcerting that some individuals write about their experiences like AAA preparing a road map for your trip cross-country. “First this will happen – and it will look like this. Then that will happen and it will feel like that.”

This may lead some who are actively seeking their own personal degrees of higher consciousness to unwittingly believe that their own experiences must conform to the “sign posts” of other travelers in order to arrive safely at their ascended destination.

Use Your Own Map

We all have one. A blueprint to our destiny. We don’t need “directions” from others to find our way – for they only know the directions to their own destinies. We need only rely our own personal guide – Our Higher Self – to show us the way.

It’s certainly nice to have traveling partners along the way. Those who have gone before us who can tell us about what may lie ahead. But as far as how we get from point A to B…well…that one’s on us.

Use your organic wisdom – it’s there for a reason. Trust your intuition and listen to your inner voice. Don’t place a “no” on what draws you near, calls to you, or feels right. Don’t place expectations and demands that your experiences must conform to some standard protocol or measure.

Go with you own flow – and the current will carry you all the way home.

Breast Feeding Doll Trespasses on Male Sexual Territoriality

Many are up in arms about the new Breast Milk Baby Doll that has been successfully marketed in Spain and is now working its way into the American market place. This baby doll comes with a halter top that little girls wear. The baby doll cries, but when held up to the “flower petals” – the baby simulates nursing and stops crying. The baby doll can even be “burped” following each feeding.

Breast-Feeding Doll to be Sold in the U.S. – US – CBN News – Christian News 24-7 – CBN.com

It comes as no surprise that its production and distribution is being met with ample resistance, as real-life breastfeeding, at least in public, has been demonized as inappropriate, obscene and classified as “indecent exposure”.

American culture (like so many others) has been regulated by a male dominated mindset that has controlled, co-opted, and deemed womens bodies as the exclusive domain of male sexual gratification. The “indecent exposure” spin regarding breastfeeding in public is simply laughable – especially when considering that womens breast are plastered, ad nausea um, over every mass media outlet known to man!

The  implicit message is that, as long as womens breasts are exposed for male sexual gratification – all is well. But the moment a female uses her breasts as nature intended – to feed her offspring – all hell breaks loose!

Many of the arguments surrounding the objection to the breast feeding doll cite the premature development of young girls as a primary criticism. But if this were really a primary concern, then why are we so willing to accept fashion dolls that don sexually provocative, scantily clad outfitting, high heels, pouty lips and suggestive poses (Bratz Dolls)? In fact, the Baby Bratz line are even marketed to 3 year old girls, complete with thong diapers!

If we’re so concerned about little girls taking on adult responsibilities prematurely – then why do we embrace the traditional female “toys” surrounding all other forms of adult-based roles of domestic and sexual servitude (sexualized fashion dolls with unrealistic body images, easy bake ovens, cleaning supplies, and yes, baby dolls, provided that they are bottle-fed by artificial, less healthful means, where the focus is on the changing of diapers as depicted by media as exclusively a “female” duty)?

In effect, breastfeeding supports and reinforces the notion of female ownership and control over their own mammary glands – an idea that is counter-indicated by a male-dominated American culture. The backlash regarding the breastfeeding doll has less to do with prematurely introducing young girls to motherhood – and more to do with the fact that this toy instills in young girls the idea that their breasts are meant for purposes other than the sexual gratification of males – remembering that the female body has fallen under the exclusive domain of male ownership and entitlement for centuries. Public breastfeeding is an activity that falls outside the domain of male-centered sexuality – and as such – is publicly frowned upon and discouraged.

There seems to be a serious disconnect in our psycho-cultural perceptions of what female breasts are actually for.  I’ve even heard some argue that the breastfeeding doll “sexualizes” young girls! This perspective is testament to just how far astray our values toward and expectations of women have come. The idea of female sexual objectification is so deeply entrenched in the psyches of American men and women alike – that any non-sexual behavior involving breasts stimulates tremendous dissonance.

It’s high time that women reclaim ownership and control over their own bodies and defend and assert their freedom to use their breasts as nature intended. If womens breasts are viewed as sexually arousing to men – the male sexual response should be considered wholly secondary to the primary purpose and function of breasts – to feed our children!

For far too long, the purpose and function of women’s bodies have been co-opted by the oppressive nature of male domination and control. From the shame and secrecy surrounding menstrual cycles, to the all too frequent “faked” orgasm, to the “cloaked” and shunned nature of public breast-feeding, the needs and aspects of women have been systematically silenced and distorted.

Given the choice, I would much prefer my young daughter simulate the natural breast-feeding of a virtual infant than aspire to sexual objectification by wearing the belly-shirts, short-shorts, mini-skirts, bikinis, molded cup training bras and play make-up that currently saturates young girl fashion trends – marketed as an effort to mold our daughters into Victoria Secret wannabes.

In my opinion, the breast feeding doll reflects a desperately needed shift in restoring the efficacy, validity and value of women. As we move away from the domination, aggression and stronghold of male domination and control – the feminine realm is surely staking claim to its rightful place of equal opportunity and representation.

Unifying our Consciousness Field

Funny how we make such short order of drawing distinctions between those lives we deem as “valuable” and those we don’t.  It never ceases to amaze me – how we can go to such great lengths  to honor, cherish and protect some, while entirely disregarding, dismissing and negating others.

A headline column appeared in my local paper a few weeks back. It reported on a local farm that hosted an annual “Animal Prayer Day”, where owners were encouraged to bring their beloved pets to be “blessed” by a community pastor.

Initially, I was favorably impressed and pleasantly surprised to find such care and devotion to animals being considered as front page fare – especially in a community comprised largely of livestock farms and hunters. But as I read on – my optimism hit a brick wall when I came upon the passage that read, “the animal prayer ceremony was followed by a cookout”!?

Is it just me? Or is there something terribly wrong with this picture? How can one pay spiritual homage to one animal – and in the next breath – slaughter and consume another?

Of course, my question is a rhetorical one. I know, all too well, how this is possible – as we engage in this type of hypocritical behavior on a daily basis. Whether animal, vegetable or mineral, we are operating under a guise of separatism that dictates that these stark distinctions be drawn. But there is another way…

Unifying our Consciousness Field

It’s really nothing new. In every major, world religious scripture – we find the directive – “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Whether in the Baha’i Faith, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Catholicism, or any other “ism” – the words may differ – but the sentiment’s the same.  We are one.

This realization is the basis of compassion, empathy and unconditional positive regard. And compassion, empathy and unconditional positive regard are the bases of divine power – the power to love.

Whenever I’m faced with moral dilemmas, I pose the following questions to myself – “Would I want to trade places with this person, animal, plant, etc.? Would I want to be treated in this way?”

If the answer is clearly a “yes” – then I feel reasonably certain that I’m on solid ground. However, if these questions are met with uncertainty or an unequivocal “NO!” – then I stop dead in my tracks.

I often get embroiled in heated debates with dairy farmers that revolve around this same issue. I ask, “would you want to be repeatedly restrained against your will and artificially inseminated? Would you want to give birth to your babies while head-locked in a metal stanchion – only to have your newborns taken from you moments after birth with no-one concerned with your mournful cries? Would you want to have machines attached to your breasts 2 to 3 times a day to drain your baby’s rightful milk from your body for years on end – only to be slaughtered when you finally ran dry?”

I must say, that I have yet to come across any human being willing to “trade places” with a commercial dairy cow. And although we would not want to be treated in this way – we devalue the thoughts, feelings and spirits of these animals to justify our quest for material gain and consumerism.

If You Had One Wish…

Have you ever been asked,  “if you had only one wish…what would it be?” After careful consideration, here’s my response.

I wish that every human being be infused with an involuntary, undeniable sense of empathy toward all that exists. To see, feel, and regard others as oneself. In other words, to unify the collective consciousness field to reflect empathetic choices and responses in all circumstances.

Perhaps, in the not too distant future, we will all be crying over spilled milk.