I think most will agree that by all appearances, our world is in a bit of a distressed state at the moment.
We have armed conflicts raging on in the Ukraine and the Middle East. We have severe economic uncertainty with a debt-based Central Bank Fiat currency system.
We are becoming aware of the tremendous fraud and corruption within our governments and our large corporations that paint a picture of the ruling class as a set of Mafia families, in competition with one another, yes, but essentially aligned on the mission to collectively enslaved the rest of humanity.
Overall, the disconnection between the actions of our leaders and the will of the people has never been more striking. We have never been so aware that the ruling class of our so-called democracies is antagonistic to the well-being of humanity. And this is all happening for one purpose: so that a critical mass of people on the planet find the will and the strength to take matters into their own hands. I’d like to look back in our history a little and talk about a precursor to this moment in time.
The Hippie Movement
I was only seven when Woodstock came and went, but I seem to recall enjoying flashing the peace sign and feeling a bit of fascination for those older kids who embraced the hippie culture. Our conservative next door neighbors, the Marsmons, seemed to be always complaining about the lifestyles of their son, a tall bearded guy in his early twenties who wore bell bottoms and cowboy boots, and their teenage daughter, who had long flowing blond hair and, if memory serves, could occasionally be seen with a flower in her hair.
In retrospect, I believe the hippie movement brought an important cultural shift in the West towards liberalism, elevating personal freedoms and individualism to greater heights than had ever been known. It was grounded in an authentic desire to promote peace on Earth and unchain the free flow of love in our societies.
At the same time, though, it was rather self-indulgent and pleasure-centered. A protest movement of sorts with no practical vision of how to take care of the world’s population. It did not have the vision or the consciousness around how its fundamental principles could uproot the established societal power structures and systems. It did not have the ability to end war, greed, hatred, prejudice or economic inequality. Drug-fueled optimism and the spirit of tolerance were not enough to generate the strength of a collective will for a better world. This is perfectly embodied in the chorus line of the 1971 hit song by rock band Ten Years After:
I’d love to change the world
But I don’t know what to do
So I’ll leave it up to you
All that said, I don’t believe that the hippie movement was meant to change the world significantly in the early 70s. I believe it was an event that was meant to open our eyes to possibility and undergird the perception of the world for people like myself who lived through it and felt its energy. People in positions of power, now aged in their 60s and 70s, have that memory to build upon as we confront the fact that it is time for the forces of light and love to change the world in the coming years, thoroughly and completely.
And this endeavor is certainly not the sole domain of older people such as myself. This will be a team effort from people of all ages. I believe the younger generation will surprise us older folk with their readiness. The extreme polarization on our planet is serving as our wakeup call, and it’s only going to get worse before it gets better. I believe humanity is getting set to go through a rather dramatic Dark Night of the Soul, a moment where all hope seems lost and only our faith in love and righteousness will see us through.
The difference between now and 1969 is that there is much more awareness among the population that each person on the planet co-creates our world by the way they think, talk and act. Fewer people are waiting for a savior to save us and more people are starting to believe that we, as individuals, can begin to embody Christ Consciousness, and in doing so, become powerful contributors in shedding light on a darkness that has been imbedded in our world for thousands of years.
I invite everyone reading this to consider that you might be a very important part of this process, and your willingness to examine yourself and shed light on your own shadows is the quintessential act of service to humanity. The Commitment Club stands ready to support those who dare to believe that they are an integral part of this great awakening.