The stages in the life and death of Jesus represent stages to spiritual enlightenment for each of us. In the second stage, Jesus is tempted by Satan in the Wilderness. Our ego tempts us to old habits and longings when we are trying to change and purify ourselves. But, like Jesus, we can learn to put God first, speak the truth through release & affirmation, activate strength, power and perseverance, and then take action. We overcome our fears and then “angels” minister to us.
There is a huge paradigm shift happening in the world at present. We are creating a new global culture, and it is no small task for each one of us alive in the world today. Technology and a critical mass in consciousness are forcing us to create new relevant systems wherever we turn—Medicine, Religion, Politics, Education, Business, and Science—and they must all be redefined to stay relevant in the world. However, with attacks against all of these systems occurring now in our country, it remains to be seen whether that relevance will prevail. For now, it appears to be delayed.
Physicist Peter Russell writes, “Change is occurring faster and faster. Much of the change will continue to occur at the leading edge of our current technologies. Computers will become faster, smaller, and more powerful. Scientists today are talking of optical computers working at the speed of light, quantum computers storing information in individual atoms and millions of times smaller than today’s, and “wet” computers using DNA that may offer true artificial intelligence.
Since the birth of the microprocessor in 1971, its performance has increased 25,000 times. If this pattern continues, a personal computer in the next few years will be as powerful as all of the computers in Silicon Valley in 1998! The world-wide web was only introduced in 1990. We cannot even begin to predict our future communication!
Can we develop the consciousness that will allow us to use our powers with wisdom? It is the new paradigm that comes from inner awakening that will be the determining factor. We can help the paradigm shifts personally and collectively by staying positive and focusing on an uplifting vision; by performing ritual to release the past; then manifesting the new vision through our positive thoughts and words and actions. Let us acknowledge the negative prophecy about our own life or about our species and planet. But let us stay firm in seeing positive convictions and outcomes.
For example, when we are in the midst of breakdown in our own lives or in the world, let us see it as preparation for breakthrough. Let us hold the higher vision and trust that God has a plan. Let us face the facts about the changes needed and take action where necessary…and let us envision collective consciousness making a difference. We can remember scriptural promises of a time of peace. Let us see the problem but affirm and act toward the highest good. As Jean Houston says, “These are the times, we are the people. It is up to us to make the difference!
Love & Blessings,
Rev. Kathy