A New Earth - Preface

1. Is a "new earth" arising, a world where the egoic state of consciousness in its insanely dysfunctional manifestations, both individual and collective, has dissolved or at least subsided, and where humans no longer create unnecessary suffering for themselves, one another, as well as other life forms on the planet? 2. subjugation The subjugation of one race by another, the domination of women throughout thousands of years of patriarchy, and the devaluing of people based on social class are for growing numbers of us nightmares of the past. 3. There is a growing awareness of the intrinsic oneness of everything that exists, so that more and more we are seeing an awareness of and deep concern for our fellow humans, the countless animals that are our traveling companions, and the planet itself. 4. affiliation This diminishment of the ego gives rise to empathy and compassion beyond tribal, racial, national, or religious affiliations. 5. succumb If you stay present and do not succumb to fear, if you do not believe the media when they tell you that you should be afraid, these things will not affect you deeply. 6. Acute Acute crisis and dysfunction always precede or coincide with any evolutionary advancement or gain in consciousness. 7. All life-forms need obstacles and challenges in order to evolve. 8. demise Eventually, the ego brings about its own demise. 9. Make sure the present moment is your friend, not your enemy. Honor it by giving it your fullest attention. Appreciate it by being thankful for it. Become internally aligned with it by allowing it to be as it is. That is the arising of the new earth.