By Lori Suzanne Holetz
Never before have we seen a world like what we are currently experiencing, for better or worse, the Yin and Yang of it all. Never before has our right to choose been so poignant and critical. Never before, has the world demanded our care, love and compassionate understanding as we exercise our given right to freedom of choice. Fundamentally, at the core of all, is that basic right, (and responsibility) of every person to make what we believe are the best choices in our respective lives.
The Mayan/Aztec calendars predicted the “end of the world” in 2012, and we did begin to see changes that started to lean into the global crisis state we are presently in. However, more recent astronomical calculations have discovered that the 2012 date, according to more ancient cultures and the Egyptian calendar, is actually NOW! 2020 is that critical turning point; the end of the world “as we know it”. This indeed appears to be what is unfolding and it is a rough, topsy-turvy time where we will see who goes with the turning tide and who resists it. Humans are dividing themselves in a time when more than ever we need global unity. This does not mean we all have to agree; best to agree to disagree with grace and respect for each equally.
Humans are difficult creatures, and it apparently takes profound and epic upheaval to get our full attention which includes the rise of issues that go deep into our hearts, souls and psyches. The cluster of extreme global events including climate, pandemic, racial, health, environment and government, culminating at the same time is intended to capture our full attention. Covid has forced us to “go home”, to reassess what is truly of the greatest importance in our lives, individually, as family and community, both local and global. Recent fire activity in California pushed us further down the road, taking us away from that “home”, in some cases permanently, pressing the point of importance of human life connections deeper into our hearts and souls. It is sad that it has taken these extremes to make us humans truly “see” the state and condition we have all arrived in, nonetheless, it is part of a much larger spiritual cosmic plan. That aside, we arrive back at the beginning point of each and every one of us and our given right to choose. Current events are amping up that necessity to begin to make better choices. That is what this time, at its center, is all about. It is meant to shake humans deeply out of their apathy… to make it so uncomfortable that we can, in good conscience, no longer sit idly by and not feel and act towards a better future. Our hands are being “tied” and forced. It really is that simple.
But the new choices must be complete and thorough. We must begin to peer into every nook and cranny of our respective lives. Everything we think, do and say must be self-scrutinized, asking ourselves, “How might I do better here?”. It is when there is that intention at the root and core of our life that change for the better begins, soon flowing out and through our life like the softest blanket of comfort wrapping around us on a chilly day. Aligning with this intention of the practice of better choice, will automatically align us with the vast number of others around the globe who are doing same…. Creating a new “collective consciousness”, that is rapidly gaining momentum. Envision if you will, a vast and mighty ocean wave, a luminous tsunami of loving spiritual energy, a massive wave of purifying, cleansing sea water rising up to awash our gorgeous Mother Earth and all her children of dark, negative forces. This process is beneath all that is happening in the biggest picture. Our choice, no matter how small and insignificant we might feel it might be, does make an enormous difference when it comes to joining and aligning with the most positive forces for the best changes, all for one and one for all.
Our respective individual evolutionary role to play is to become more conscious about our choices. When we get off the wheel of mindless daily automatic routine, and start being aware of each and every choice we make, and whether or not it is the best choice for everyone concerned, the rate of positive return can be astonishing, leading quickly to very positive and inspirational results. This is our karma in action. And powerful it is to know that we can shape and recreate our life and karma in each moment through our better choices. It is as easy as asking oneself at any given moment, “is this choice in alignment with the greater good?”. At the end of the day, we can reflect back and ask ourselves “what was the best choice I made today with the best interest in mind for everyone I love?”. Promoting sweet dreams, tomorrow will be another opportunity at a new beginning.