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What is this whole idea of ‘altering consciousness’ that everyone is talking about? Is it becoming psychic, clairvoyant, or meditating until we levitate? Is it increasing our memory or improving our sleep? Is it a higher IQ and better test stores? Or is it just perhaps the ability to meet our loved ones upsets with a calm demeanor, instead of a snarl and a growl. As I think about it, I wonder if it is all of this and more. perhaps altering consciousness is simply shifting our entire way of thinking, acting, and being in the world so that it works better.

And I will admit, all of this sounds very new-agey and far out, and in many ways it is.

And as I speak about ways to alter consciousness you may begin to think of manifestation, and the movie called the Secret. You may be reminded of Echart Tolle and THE POWER OF NOW or A NEW EARTH. You may think of Yoga, meditation, Buddha and karma. You may recall a life-changing course you once took called The Landmark Forum. You may think of the deepest tenets of Christianity and other world religions. Quotes may come to mind- such as “There but for The Grace of God Go I” and “Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. ”

And as people ponder all of this, they sometimes realize one profound thing… the idea of altering consciousness is not so very new.

You see, people have been trying for centuries to alter consciousness. And there has been a long standing idea regarding ‘in what direction’ we should actually alter it. Who disputes, for instance, the concept of living on this earth in peace with all mankind? Who argues against tolerance, love and good judgment? What person would say it is better to harm people than to help them? Who thinks it is not a good thing for all beings to live their lives in happiness, joy, and with complete fulfillment?

No my friends, these are not new ideas. But what is new here is the idea, the concept, the glimmer of a thought that we could actually do it There is an arising awareness, sweeping the planet like a brush-fire, that it is within our reach as human beings to live our lives in peace and harmony with each other, as well as with a high level of life fulfillment for all. Now notice I never said people thought this was probable, nor that it was an assured. I only said there is an awareness that it is possible. And that in itself is a huge breakthrough for mankind- as this idea has never occurred in masses of the population before.

The question is, what will we do first? Will we kill ourselves off? Or will we actualize this possibility?

If you’re an optimist like me, you’re trying to beat the clock. You and I will try to pull for humanity to find ways alter consciousness, and quickly. And in my articles and blogs, I will give you some good ideas of how to do this. Some are time-honored and take work and practice. Others like brain entrainment are simpler to do and may work more quickly. So stay tuned as we explore this whole new, but old, world. And with that I will say, namaste, and peace be with you.

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