PART 3- 2012: HUMANKIND AT A CROSSROADS

SECTION 2The Bigger Picture:The Process of Evolution and How it Unfolds : 

SECTION 2The Bigger Picture:The Process of Evolution and How it Unfolds

Unless you have a more expanded view of life, nothing can or will make sense. : 

Unless you have a more expanded view of life, nothing can or will make sense.

And that premise was illustrated beautifully in a song written by the gifted songwriter Steven Schwartz, for the movie “The Prince of Egypt.” : 

And that premise was illustrated beautifully in a song written by the gifted songwriter Steven Schwartz, for the movie “The Prince of Egypt.”

A single thread in a tapestry though its color brightly shines, can never see its purpose in the pattern of the grand design.And the stone that sits at the very top of the mountain’s mighty face, does it think it’s more important than the stones that form the base?So how can you see what your life is worth or where your value lies?You can never see through the eyes of man. You must look at life through Heaven’ eyes.A lake of gold in the desert sand is less than a cool fresh spring?And to one lost sheep, a shepherd boy is greater than the richest king.If a man loses everything he owns, has he truly lost his worth?Or is it the beginning of a new and brighter birth? : 

A single thread in a tapestry though its color brightly shines, can never see its purpose in the pattern of the grand design.And the stone that sits at the very top of the mountain’s mighty face, does it think it’s more important than the stones that form the base?So how can you see what your life is worth or where your value lies?You can never see through the eyes of man. You must look at life through Heaven’ eyes.A lake of gold in the desert sand is less than a cool fresh spring?And to one lost sheep, a shepherd boy is greater than the richest king.If a man loses everything he owns, has he truly lost his worth?Or is it the beginning of a new and brighter birth?

So how do you measure the worth of a man, in wealth or strength or size? In how much he gained or how much he gave?The answer will come to him who tries to look at his life through Heaven’s eyes.And that’s why we share all we have with you though there’s little to be found.When all you’ve got is nothing, there’s a lot to go around.No life can escape being blown about by the winds of change or chance.And though you never know all the steps, you must learn to join the dance. So how can you judge what a man is worth? By what he builds or buys?You can never see with your eyes on Earth.Look at life through Heaven’s eyes! : 

So how do you measure the worth of a man, in wealth or strength or size? In how much he gained or how much he gave?The answer will come to him who tries to look at his life through Heaven’s eyes.And that’s why we share all we have with you though there’s little to be found.When all you’ve got is nothing, there’s a lot to go around.No life can escape being blown about by the winds of change or chance.And though you never know all the steps, you must learn to join the dance. So how can you judge what a man is worth? By what he builds or buys?You can never see with your eyes on Earth.Look at life through Heaven’s eyes!

To look at life through Heavens eyes, we must begin with the perennial questions: : 

To look at life through Heavens eyes, we must begin with the perennial questions:

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“What are we doing here” and “Why is life so difficult?”

Throughout the ages, spiritual teachers have taught that life is a course of experience we must go through in this schoolroom called planet Earth before we can graduate to higher levels of being. : 

Throughout the ages, spiritual teachers have taught that life is a course of experience we must go through in this schoolroom called planet Earth before we can graduate to higher levels of being.

If that’s the case, what’s the curriculum? : 

If that’s the case, what’s the curriculum?

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the evolution of consciousness…

the expansion or advancement of our souls through experience. : 

the expansion or advancement of our souls through experience.

Whether you know it or not, evolution is occurring in your every moment. Think about it. Do you know more today than you did ten years ago? Probably. But more important: : 

Whether you know it or not, evolution is occurring in your every moment. Think about it. Do you know more today than you did ten years ago? Probably. But more important:

Have you grown wiser as a result of those experiences? : 

Have you grown wiser as a result of those experiences?

Hopefully… : 

Hopefully…

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“There are no mistakes, no coincidences. All events are blessings given to us to learn from.” Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

“Evolution, innate to the overall field of consciousness, guarantees the salvation of mankind, and with it, all of life.” — Dr. david r. Hawkins Power Versus Force www.veritaspub.com : 

“Evolution, innate to the overall field of consciousness, guarantees the salvation of mankind, and with it, all of life.” — Dr. david r. Hawkins Power Versus Force www.veritaspub.com

So, if evolution is the name of the game, is there an organizing process to evolution? : 

So, if evolution is the name of the game, is there an organizing process to evolution?

I believe the answer to that question is: yes, and it is best explained by a scientific theory called: : 

I believe the answer to that question is: yes, and it is best explained by a scientific theory called:

Spiral Dynamics : 

Spiral Dynamics

Spiral Dynamics is an offshoot of Developmental Psychology which studies the growth and development of the mind, with Spiral Dynamics focusing on the dynamics of consciousness.. : 

Spiral Dynamics is an offshoot of Developmental Psychology which studies the growth and development of the mind, with Spiral Dynamics focusing on the dynamics of consciousness..

What is consciousness? : 

What is consciousness?

The dictionary defines it as: awareness;wakefulness;the executive control system of the mind. : 

The dictionary defines it as: awareness;wakefulness;the executive control system of the mind.

I discovered the premise of Spiral Dynamics in a book entitled: “A Theory of Everything” by Dr. Ken Wilber. And I just loved that title for I thought “this dude has a theory of everything,” and I was curious to learn what his theory was all about. : 

I discovered the premise of Spiral Dynamics in a book entitled: “A Theory of Everything” by Dr. Ken Wilber. And I just loved that title for I thought “this dude has a theory of everything,” and I was curious to learn what his theory was all about.

Fundamental to Dr. Wilber’s theory, is the premise of Spiral Dynamics. For he believes that without an understanding of Spiral Dynamics, it would be difficult to understand anything in life.  And after reading his book and experiencinga number of epiphanies, I agreed. : 

Fundamental to Dr. Wilber’s theory, is the premise of Spiral Dynamics. For he believes that without an understanding of Spiral Dynamics, it would be difficult to understand anything in life.  And after reading his book and experiencinga number of epiphanies, I agreed.

What does Spiral Dynamics say? . : 

What does Spiral Dynamics say? .

More than one hundred different research studies conducted across the globe which tested more than fifty thousand people, agreed on one item: : 

More than one hundred different research studies conducted across the globe which tested more than fifty thousand people, agreed on one item:

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Humanity is divided into 8 distinct levels of consciousness – each representing a stage of evolution.

The development of consciousness occurs as one progresses through these stages, referred to as memes, and every person on the face of this planet happens to be in one of those memes. : 

The development of consciousness occurs as one progresses through these stages, referred to as memes, and every person on the face of this planet happens to be in one of those memes.

Just as our schools are separated into various grade levels, the schoolroom called planet Earth is also divided into different levels. : 

Just as our schools are separated into various grade levels, the schoolroom called planet Earth is also divided into different levels.

Each meme has a specific set of beliefs and attributes that operate unconsciously but significantly influence a person’s behavior. These beliefs are so deeply ingrained within one’s psyche, he or she believes that their meme is the only ‘legitimate’ meme and as a result, adopt the following stance: : 

Each meme has a specific set of beliefs and attributes that operate unconsciously but significantly influence a person’s behavior. These beliefs are so deeply ingrained within one’s psyche, he or she believes that their meme is the only ‘legitimate’ meme and as a result, adopt the following stance:

“My beliefs are right, yours are wrong, and if I can’t convince you of the err of your ways, I had better rid the world of your kind or else the world will go to hell in a hand basket!” : 

“My beliefs are right, yours are wrong, and if I can’t convince you of the err of your ways, I had better rid the world of your kind or else the world will go to hell in a hand basket!”

This is the old ‘save the world from evil’ story that has been told, retold, and embellished upon for ages. And if we take a closer look at those who hate or have disdain for the United States, or for that matter, western civilization, what we see is a contemporary version of this story being played out. From their perspective, their level of consciousness, they have concluded that westerners are a decadent, corrupt, unspiritual bunch of folks who will ultimately infect and destroy the human race if they don’t eliminate us from the face of this planet.  A noble premise, and that’s why they’re able to recruit and incite so many followers; they believe they are saving the world from evil. Only in this case, we’re the ones perceived as evil. : 

This is the old ‘save the world from evil’ story that has been told, retold, and embellished upon for ages. And if we take a closer look at those who hate or have disdain for the United States, or for that matter, western civilization, what we see is a contemporary version of this story being played out. From their perspective, their level of consciousness, they have concluded that westerners are a decadent, corrupt, unspiritual bunch of folks who will ultimately infect and destroy the human race if they don’t eliminate us from the face of this planet.  A noble premise, and that’s why they’re able to recruit and incite so many followers; they believe they are saving the world from evil. Only in this case, we’re the ones perceived as evil.

You may be thinking that we would be better off if those at more primary levels of consciousness just didn’t live on this planet… : 

You may be thinking that we would be better off if those at more primary levels of consciousness just didn’t live on this planet…

It would certainly eliminate a lot of issues, right? But think about it…What would life be like if we lived in a place where everyone looked similar, held similar beliefs, and behaved in similar ways? In other words, : 

It would certainly eliminate a lot of issues, right? But think about it…What would life be like if we lived in a place where everyone looked similar, held similar beliefs, and behaved in similar ways? In other words,

Would you want to live in a world populated by 7 Billion of you? : 

Would you want to live in a world populated by 7 Billion of you?

I don’t think so... I think you might become a bit bored with yourself after a few weeks... But let’s take that idea even further: : 

I don’t think so... I think you might become a bit bored with yourself after a few weeks... But let’s take that idea even further:

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The different memes, or levels of consciousness, provide contrast — variety and diversity, which in turn, provides a context from which to define and experience life.

And what is the purpose of life? : 

And what is the purpose of life?

The expansion of consciousness through experience. : 

The expansion of consciousness through experience.

How could you define ‘hot’ if ‘cold’ didn’t exist? : 

How could you define ‘hot’ if ‘cold’ didn’t exist?

How could you fully appreciate the euphoric experience of love if its opposite did not exist? : 

How could you fully appreciate the euphoric experience of love if its opposite did not exist?

You couldn’t. For there would be no context from which to define, compare or experience it. : 

You couldn’t. For there would be no context from which to define, compare or experience it.

Moreover, in order for evolution to occur, there must be something higher to evolve to and something lower to evolve from. Therefore: : 

Moreover, in order for evolution to occur, there must be something higher to evolve to and something lower to evolve from. Therefore:

We live in a world of duality, of opposites – and these opposites have a higher purpose. : 

We live in a world of duality, of opposites – and these opposites have a higher purpose.

They provide a context and contrast which in turn, creates an environment where we can make choices and then experience those choices. : 

They provide a context and contrast which in turn, creates an environment where we can make choices and then experience those choices.

And if we discover that we have made a bad choice, we can choose again — and thus evolve. : 

And if we discover that we have made a bad choice, we can choose again — and thus evolve.

“The evolutionary driver of existence is choice. You cannot experience choice without polarity. The dark side exists to provide the freedom to choose and the responsibility for those choices.” — patricia cori Atlantis Rising -pg 34 : 

“The evolutionary driver of existence is choice. You cannot experience choice without polarity. The dark side exists to provide the freedom to choose and the responsibility for those choices.” — patricia cori Atlantis Rising -pg 34

Can you see how valuable this information is?  For it enables us to understand why people think, believe and behave the way they do. : 

Can you see how valuable this information is?  For it enables us to understand why people think, believe and behave the way they do.

And interestingly, the premise of ever-evolving stages of development was also found in a 2,500 year old Essene document which states: : 

And interestingly, the premise of ever-evolving stages of development was also found in a 2,500 year old Essene document which states:

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“What is Truth? For the same things appear different to different minds and even to the same mind at different times. What then is Truth?... To men Truth is revealed according to their capacity to understand and receive. The one truth hath many sides, and one seeth one side only, another another, and some see more than others, according as it is given to them.... That which appeareth true to some, seemeth not true to others. They who are in the valley see not as they who are on the hilltop. But to each, it is the truth as the one mind seeth, and for that time, till a higher truth shall be revealed unto the same.” — The Gospel of the Holy Twelve

In another excerpt from the Essenes we are told: : 

In another excerpt from the Essenes we are told:

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“God giveth you all Truth as a ladder with many steps for the salvation and perfection of the soul, and the truth which seemeth today, ye will abandon for the higher truth of the morrow.... As I have received the Truth, so I have given it to you. Let each receive it according to their light and ability to understand, and persecute not those who receive it after a different interpretation.” — The Gospel of the Holy Twelve The Essene New Testament

As you can see, the ever-expanding nature of truth, or the evolution of consciousness, has been around for a long long time. : 

As you can see, the ever-expanding nature of truth, or the evolution of consciousness, has been around for a long long time.

So, now that you have an idea of how evolution unfolds on an individual basis, let’s explore how it unfolds collectively: : 

So, now that you have an idea of how evolution unfolds on an individual basis, let’s explore how it unfolds collectively:

Just as you and I progress through the various memes in our personal evolution, the same is true of humanity.  However, our collective evolution differs in one way for there is always… : 

Just as you and I progress through the various memes in our personal evolution, the same is true of humanity.  However, our collective evolution differs in one way for there is always…

one dominant meme which holds the seat of power. : 

one dominant meme which holds the seat of power.

This meme is at the helm of mankind’s evolution and will remain in power until we have completed our lessons in that meme. : 

This meme is at the helm of mankind’s evolution and will remain in power until we have completed our lessons in that meme.

How do we know when we have completed our lessons? : 

How do we know when we have completed our lessons?

When we are able to acknowledge the incongruities that exist within our current dominant meme – things that just don’t add up any more. : 

When we are able to acknowledge the incongruities that exist within our current dominant meme – things that just don’t add up any more.

The two telltale indicators? Solutions touted by this meme are ineffective and those in power are willing to compromise their integrity in order to preserve their power. : 

The two telltale indicators? Solutions touted by this meme are ineffective and those in power are willing to compromise their integrity in order to preserve their power.

To illustrate how Humankind transitions from one meme to the next, let’s take a look at history. : 

To illustrate how Humankind transitions from one meme to the next, let’s take a look at history.

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Religion was the dominant meme for hundreds of years. But when people discovered that “express tickets to heaven” were being sold to the highest bidder,

and that the church was taking a strong stance on scientifically invalid “facts,” such as the sun revolves around the Earth, incongruities were illuminated within religion. : 

and that the church was taking a strong stance on scientifically invalid “facts,” such as the sun revolves around the Earth, incongruities were illuminated within religion.

At that point in the 17th century, people became rather uncomfortable and began looking for another source from which to understand life; a source which would provide meaningful solutions to life’s problems. And the baton of power was then passed to… : 

At that point in the 17th century, people became rather uncomfortable and began looking for another source from which to understand life; a source which would provide meaningful solutions to life’s problems. And the baton of power was then passed to…

Science and Technology…which has reigned ever since that time. : 

Science and Technology…which has reigned ever since that time.

The next requirement for graduating to the next stage of evolution? : 

The next requirement for graduating to the next stage of evolution?

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All aspects of our being: body, mind, and spirit, must be balanced.

Therefore, if we’re evolving more rapidly in the technological and scientific arena, the mind, and lagging in our spiritual growth, an imbalance will result.  And just like those in Atlantis, that’s where we find ourselves today, for we currently have a number of imbalances in our collective being. : 

Therefore, if we’re evolving more rapidly in the technological and scientific arena, the mind, and lagging in our spiritual growth, an imbalance will result.  And just like those in Atlantis, that’s where we find ourselves today, for we currently have a number of imbalances in our collective being.

How do we identify an imbalance? : 

How do we identify an imbalance?

An imbalance first appears as a small problem. If that problem is not resolved, it becomes a bigger problem. And if the problem is still not resolved, it eventually becomes a catastrophe where we are then forced to deal with it. : 

An imbalance first appears as a small problem. If that problem is not resolved, it becomes a bigger problem. And if the problem is still not resolved, it eventually becomes a catastrophe where we are then forced to deal with it.

Therefore, before any large-scale tragedy occurs, less critical events will precede it. : 

Therefore, before any large-scale tragedy occurs, less critical events will precede it.

These events have a higher purpose… : 

These events have a higher purpose…

they are warnings, alerting us of an imbalance which must be resolved. : 

they are warnings, alerting us of an imbalance which must be resolved.

In the case of the tragedies of September 11, the bombing of the SS Cole as well as the embassy bombings in Africa preceded these events, did they not? : 

In the case of the tragedies of September 11, the bombing of the SS Cole as well as the embassy bombings in Africa preceded these events, did they not?

However, because we are currently unaware of the higher purpose of these less critical events, we typically don’t take decisive action until something catastrophic occurs. : 

However, because we are currently unaware of the higher purpose of these less critical events, we typically don’t take decisive action until something catastrophic occurs.

And this poses a serious problem today. For during the process of “Purification,” smaller critical events are inevitable. They serve to illuminate the imbalances in our collective being – issues that must be resolved. Therefore, if we ignore these events, regardless of where they are occurring in our world, the potential for catastrophe grows greater and greater. The bottom line? : 

And this poses a serious problem today. For during the process of “Purification,” smaller critical events are inevitable. They serve to illuminate the imbalances in our collective being – issues that must be resolved. Therefore, if we ignore these events, regardless of where they are occurring in our world, the potential for catastrophe grows greater and greater. The bottom line?

Until we recognize the higher purpose of adverse experiences and utilize the secret wisdom, we will experience tragedy. : 

Until we recognize the higher purpose of adverse experiences and utilize the secret wisdom, we will experience tragedy.

Why? From our current state of consciousness… : 

Why? From our current state of consciousness…

Critical events provide the discomfort necessary to promote evolution. : 

Critical events provide the discomfort necessary to promote evolution.

“Accelerated evolution is made possible by exaggerated polarity – an opportunity for humankind to explore a new understanding of the nature of all reality.” — PATRICIA CORI No More Secrets, No More Lies : 

“Accelerated evolution is made possible by exaggerated polarity – an opportunity for humankind to explore a new understanding of the nature of all reality.” — PATRICIA CORI No More Secrets, No More Lies

“It is important that we look beyond the immediate tumult of world events to the potential for resolution, rebalance, and healing. Inherent within the gestation period of prophecy is the tremendous power of intention and right action in averting it. Turmoil and confusion are integral parts of the equation today. Like leaking toxic waste, no longer containable below the threshold of awareness, today’s chaos represents negativity, suppression, and denial becoming externalized into a conscious combustible force. If we do not deal with problems before they escalate, we deal with them when they combust!” — Moira Timms Beyond Prophecies and Predictions - pg 201 : 

“It is important that we look beyond the immediate tumult of world events to the potential for resolution, rebalance, and healing. Inherent within the gestation period of prophecy is the tremendous power of intention and right action in averting it. Turmoil and confusion are integral parts of the equation today. Like leaking toxic waste, no longer containable below the threshold of awareness, today’s chaos represents negativity, suppression, and denial becoming externalized into a conscious combustible force. If we do not deal with problems before they escalate, we deal with them when they combust!” — Moira Timms Beyond Prophecies and Predictions - pg 201

Now that you are aware of the significance of the time we are living and have a greater awareness of the bigger picture — the process of evolution and how it unfolds — and understand the importance of addressing smaller critical events before they become catastrophes, we will now move onto Section 3 and explore the most formidable and unsuspecting threat now facing humanity. : 

Now that you are aware of the significance of the time we are living and have a greater awareness of the bigger picture — the process of evolution and how it unfolds — and understand the importance of addressing smaller critical events before they become catastrophes, we will now move onto Section 3 and explore the most formidable and unsuspecting threat now facing humanity.