The sociology of change provides fascinating reading and it’s really interesting to observe the change phenomenon truly in action now. There is no doubt that a large majority of our western population fears and resists change. Change is uncomfortable because generally it brings about unanticipated outcomes. These unanticipated outcomes are those that generally cannot be controlled or managed in ways that support the existing status quo. For some absurd reason, we as a society believe that the existing status quo is the only way of creating reality. However, regardless of what we may think or believe our reality is constantly being changed in subtle ways due to the power of our thoughts, emotions and actions. When we randomly co-create through fear, resistance and belief then we ultimately create more of the same, while most likely worsening the status quo!

Often when change is self-induced it is only because the pain of remaining in the status quo is stronger than the fear of making change. Sometimes we need to witness and experience the pain of the status quo to realize that it no longer matches our continually evolving aspirations and ideals. By this I mean that regardless of any strong desire to control or manage things the way they’ve always been it is not always possible. This is because inherently we are here, in this lifetime, to create. 

Our role as co-creator is imbued within our soul, our DNA and genetic blueprint. We dream, invent, aspire, hope and anticipate. Regardless of how dismal reality may seem there’s always a spark of hope, even an expectation that things will get better.

 If you are observing the chaos in politics, the breakdown of the education and other systems, the gradual erosion of freedom and individual rights, the exposure of deceptions in institutions and organizations, etc be reassured. This is destined to happen when change is occurring. While this may be distressing to observe and experience it is also a profound opportunity to proactively provide a constructive and supportive role in creating new systems and organizations. 

Many of our structures and systems are embedded in an old conceptual framework. For example, a typical organization is hierarchically structured. The CEO/manager/boss usually sits at the very apex of the hierarchy, draws an exorbitantly high salary and commands a network of employees. In this structure decision making is the responsibility of the person/s in charge while the general employees have minimal (if any) say in their employment. Just the very nature of this structure guarantees its failure as there are countless inherent flaws that will ultimately ensure its demise.

In the current times of shifting consciousness involving individuals worldwide awakening to a different potential for reality creation there too has to be change in all the systems and structures that are no longer working in alignment with the new consciousness. For example, the conventional education system is not working, and cannot continue due to the fact it’s embedded in an old paradigm, one that no longer meets the changing demands of a changing world. Many parents can attest to the fact that their children’s needs are not being met in the current system. Hence there is an increasing rise in the number of children being home schooled or attending charter schools. 

The new way of functioning is much more egalitarian, honoring and supporting all individuals – their uniqueness and skills being recognized and valued in new ways. Co-operation, community and communication are essential for the development and functioning of a new consciousness paradigm.

I was fortunate to attend a seminar on relational leadership recently. This conceptual framework embodies the concepts of community, communication, organization, leadership and co-operation. Relational leadership provides structure and support for changing existing dated strategies into viable systems that embrace the new paradigm of exclusiveness and community. If you are interested in knowing more about this powerful strategy for implementing change you can find further information at www.therelationalmovement.org. 

There are other organizations also now functioning within a new framework of exclusiveness and community. The concepts of isolation, hierarchy and dominance are rapidly disappearing and being replaced with ethics that embody the value of all humans being equal, having equal input and responsibility. In a new consciousness paradigm this is essential for functioning and success. Ultimately this also leads to individuals feeling successful and valued members of community.

The changes necessary for the generation of a new consciousness paradigm are vast. Yet, taken one at a time they are not as onerous or challenging as we may imagine. If each individual is receptive to manifesting positive change within this in turn leads synchronously to the manifesting of greater change within family, community and eventually larger society.

I prefer to keep an image in mind of an egalitarian society, one that has been co-created through loving endeavors and inspiration, as a means of embracing the changes that occur along the way. It is by observing, participating and imbuing our thoughts and actions with the frequency of love that this journey into a new consciousness paradigm will result in the one thousand years of peace as predicted by Edgar Cayce.

Each month as I find myself seated at the computer I do a quick memory check of the previous few weeks. What have been the highlights? Have any new and profound awareness insights surfaced? Very often there is a glaring awareness – one that has arisen due to client work or to personal experiences. Occasionally, like right now, my reflection brings to surface a feeling of deep content as I realize that my energy is being focused in a way that is harmonizing and healing.

It is an interesting observation to totally feel a lack of drama, concerns or worry – a rare experience actually. This has me thinking that maybe we really have created a lifestyle that is so out of sync with how we are meant to live. Currently I live in a small community where there is a great deal of community minded co-operation, sharing and organization. The number of community oriented activities and services available are too many to list, but it’s interesting to note the extent of commitment demonstrated by individuals who are working for the collective benefit.

More than once in the past month or so I’ve seriously questioned the so-called important things we base our societal survival and health upon. For example, I deeply doubt that structuring society to become so dependent upon stock markets, financial security, investments, etc is really the best possible way we could live and be healthy. The many structures and infrastructures we have co-created – such as an education system that does not meet the needs of most children, agriculture and trading agreements that disadvantage third world countries, religious systems that are often in conflict, wars that make bankers and corporations richer, a so-called health system that focuses on illness treatment, and an intense reliance on industry and technology –  do not strongly support individual growth and wellbeing.

Somehow it seems that somewhere along the way we have become disempowered, or as some would say ‘we have lost the way’. We have handed over responsibility for our lives to organizations, religions, governments, etc. Rules, regulations and new laws are continually put in place to ensure that the average person does as he/she is told, thereby making it more difficult to actually question the value and validity of our particular life options.

During one of my weekly hikes on the mountain trails I met a young lady from Canada who was spending several weeks touring Australia. It was refreshing to hear her comment that she was feeling totally recharged by her exploration of the many nature experiences she’d had. In fact, she commented that spending time in nature with absolutely no cell phone and rare access to the internet had opened up new possibilities for living life more meaningfully. She was excited about the prospect of returning home and maintaining a low profile use with technology and spending increasing time in nature. My sense is that having ‘time out’ from her so-called normal or usual life has offered this inspirational young individual with an opportunity to create a life that is filled with new opportunities and possibly even deeper meaning.

Maybe there is more to life than earning sufficient income to pay the taxes, mortgage and bills. Maybe it’s time for us as a collective to deeply question aspects of co-created reality that do not resonate and do not appear to be working to our joint advantage. I’m sure you could come up with a list of systems and restrictions that are impeding your wellbeing, along with likely options for living healthily and optimally.

One of my current concerns is the environmental damage that is being done to the food chain due to the heavy chemicalization of crops, along with the evident failure of the mono-cropping system of agriculture. The more I read and hear about organizations such as the Slow Food movement (www.slowfood.com) and learn about permaculture the more I’m inspired to become involved locally, to participate in, to learn and to share ways in which food growing, processing and usage can be applied locally. If I had a crystal ball I would like to predict that the time will come when all the refined, mass processed and produced foods will become a thing of the past. Here is a Food Fact from the Slow Food Movement that should be of concern to everyone! “Just 12 plant breeds and 5 animal breeds provide three quarters of the world’s food.”

Possibly if the focus is shifted from ‘Me’ to ‘We’ there could be increasing potential to really shift more rapidly out of systems, infrastructures and paradigms that are no longer relevant, healthy or beneficial to the common good.

While it may sound as though I’m finding fault and complaining I do believe it’s important to identify areas and systems that are not working optimally and to then working communally and collectively to find solutions. There can be no change globally until solution based strategies are put in place. A powerful demonstration of how this is being done is via the Slow Food Movement. Gradually individuals and groups worldwide are gaining awareness and actively becoming involved in creating sustainable and health conscious communities.

And, as I reflect upon this passion of mine that is surfacing so strongly I also urge you to look to the areas of life where you feel you can make a difference. Where is your passion? What can you contribute to supporting a sustainable and well balanced life? How can you change the ‘Me’ to a ‘We’ in relation to your endeavors?

We are no longer living in a world of isolated individuals or communities. Whether or not we fully understand and accept the concept of interconnectedness it’s actually becoming more evident that we are all One – what happens in one community also affects others elsewhere. It is through a process of questioning and reflecting our values, beliefs, attitudes and habits that we can fully become empowered to create changes that are all inclusive, healthy, supportive and sustainable.

In Universal Now time these changes have already been made. We have created a new era, a time in which peace and harmony prosper. Yet, in linear time –  in which we are still functioning  – there is still a great deal of constructive thought needed to create that final outcome. We have no choice. This is a time of making hard decisions, a time for changing patterns and practices that harm and are detrimental to our communal wellbeing and to the sustainability of our precious Earth.

Many light workers are marveling that the changes they are observing in family, friends and colleagues. There is no doubt that a shift in consciousness is occurring, that more individuals are questioning their purpose and their co-created reality. 

Then there are others who are feeling frustrated that the changes are not happening quickly enough. All too often I’m hearing individuals saying, “I feel stuck. I know something is about to change, that I’m here to do something but I just can’t seem to grasp what it is.” And, then there is the accompanying frustration that occurs when there is little obvious change occurring despite best intentions and motivations.

To support the changes and to assist in reducing the feelings of being ‘stuck’ there are numerous techniques I’ve found to be beneficial. These increase individual vibration and include:

1.  Giving gratitude daily. This does not mean saying, “Thank you for everything”, which actually generates an appreciation of what is currently being experienced. You want to make changes so you need to give gratitude as if what you desire is already here. This involves using the present tense only – not the past or the future. For example, “I am grateful for the well paying job that I love and is now mine.” Daily gratitude practice is one of the quickest and most effective ways of shifting stuck energy, and shifting vibration.

2.  Take an extended break from television, newspapers and technology. You will find yourself becoming increasingly calm, relaxed and more optimistic.

3.   Spend more time in nature. Observe and feel the vibrations of the plants. I find that asking for the Earth energies to run up and through my body is a wonderful restorative. It also increases sensitivity, balance and inner harmony.

4.  Place the intention to function outside the box, to be limitless in your potential. I see the box as basically containing the memory of all lifetimes – both conscious and sub-conscious memory. By visualizing that ‘box’ as dissolving then you are able to access what is outside it. This larger area I refer to as both universal consciousness and cosmic consciousness – where all knowledge resides.

5.  Live in the moment. Initially you may find this happening from time to time. Yet when you consciously shift your focus into the moment it increases wellbeing – and reduces stress!

6.  Deal with your fears and resistances, instead of burying them inside. Some great books to help you do this are:  “Feel the Fear and do it Anyway” by Susan Jeffers, “Emotions Buried Alive Never Die” (can’t remember author) and my second book, “The New World of Self Healing”, which is available at most libraries in the States.

7.  Give yourself daily doses of love. Whenever you feel upset, sad, etc mentally say “I love myself, I forgive myself”. This simple statement eases the pain within and brings in the vibration of love.

8.  Spend quality time doing the things that generate laughter, fun, relaxation, etc. In other words, create balance in life. 

9.  Let go of lack/scarcity. My favorite mantra relating to finances is: “I manifest money abundantly, effortlessly and continuously”. This mantra works beautifully when said daily with a smile on your face and gratitude in your heart.

 10. Live and let live. Don’t worry about what other people say, think or do. Concentrate on appreciating every moment, live in your truth and in integrity. Be authentic and give love to all others. 

Shifting into the higher frequencies isn’t that difficult. It’s a matter of being mindful of thoughts, actions and intentions. All else then follows when there is alignment in thought, emotions and actions. 

Enjoy making the changes to a life of greater ease and joy!