The
eternal theme of human history on Earth has been that of good versus evil. We
generally define good behavior as that which is unselfish and supportive. Evil,
its opposite, is then defined as behavior which is self-serving at the expense
of others.
Underlying
these opposing definitions is a common principle, that of separation. Long
before the time that original consciousness adopted human form, all forms of
consciousness knew that they were one, that they were part of an interconnected
whole. This is called unity consciousness.
Originally,
humans were consciously connected to nature and also to each other, just as
animals are today. For example, after the enormous tsunami that hit Indonesia
in December 2004, massive numbers of dead humans were found, but no dead wild
animals. All of the animals had been aware of the impending disaster and headed
for higher ground.
The
news media reported that a group of normally-docile elephants tore their
retaining stakes from the ground and ran uphill toward safety, trumpeting
warnings for others to follow. As soon as the tsunami struck and started to
recede, the elephants returned and used their height and strength to rescue
children from the flood waters and carry them to higher ground.
At
some point in human history, we decided to explore the concept of separation.
We wanted, not just physically separate bodies, but a real sense of conscious
separation from other people, the universe, and the Divine.
Already,
we had separate individual souls, spirit bodies, and physical bodies. We
decided to go all the way and be born with no conscious connection to each
other. In other words, we would be, for once, truly separate and independent
entities while in physical bodies.
Even
though we would still be connected to the whole, as all things are, we would
not be consciously aware of that connection. Now THAT, we thought, would be an
experience!
The
fundamental reason for individuality is so that the original Creator can
experience itself from an infinite number of viewpoints. How much more
realistic, we asked, would it be if the viewpoints were truly independent and
creative, with their own senses of intelligence and freewill?
Since
those days, long forgotten in the mists of time, people have been born into a
world where separation is their reality. It is also a world where the fear of
lack can easily develop. Under adverse conditions, the will to survive becomes
a fear for survival. The idea that there are only so many resources available
for one's survival creates the will to fight for those resources. The fear of
being overpowered in a potentially dangerous environment can lead to the desire
to gain power over others in order to feel more secure.
And
so, the negative underbelly of separation from source began to develop. As people
became more and more separated from each other by the harsh experience of the
selfish drives of other people, the darkness deepened. In a world of aloneness,
where the next person cannot be trusted, where is one to turn?
Foreseeing
these depths of darkness, the Creator has repeatedly sent individuals of great
light into this world of humankind, individuals who have shown people the way
out of darkness. Western culture is most familiar with the emotionally
transformative teachings of Jesus. Other cultures have also been given teachers
who bring great light in ways that are best suited to them. Examples of these
include the Buddha, Krishna, Confucius and Lao Tse.
Today,
the current chapter of human experience on Earth is drawing to a close. These
are the days of The Shift. The frequency of all life on the planet is being
raised so that a new chapter of life can begin. The old guard is passing away.
The new children being born today resonate to the frequency of the new
consciousness. The world is changing and, today, we are witnessing the very
birth of a New Reality.
