Divine Energy Manifest On The Earth Plane (Deutsch)

By Stephen Thomson

By now, it should be clear for all of us that the transition our planet is going through is much more than a single event. Rather, we are witnessing a potent manifestation of the dynamic energy of Divine will. If we can view our lives and the world around us from this perspective, it becomes evident that we are living in an incredible age. For those of us who speculate about the content of Divine mind, today we can see that energy in action in an unveiled and forceful form manifesting all over the planet. The events represent the karmic tug of war between humankind will and Divine will. In other words, this is our behavior as humankind, wanting what we want and think we need based upon having only part of the story. For us to see the entire picture and understand the plan there are times along the way that need to get a glimpse of the original source — the original blueprint — for what is being built. What we are advancing toward is an earth of all people united in peace, love and harmony, which is the fundamental essence of the Divine.

Over the last few years, many of us have been speculating about what this period of change in humankind's evolution would bring to our world. This era has been a point for speculation from the early 1900's. With the recent events in Africa and the Middle East, it is evident that a tipping point has finally occurred and a new balance is coming into manifestation on the earth. To a high degree of certainty, we know there can only be more events to come like the ones we have witnessed in the last month. Has the revolution truly begun — or are we really just experiencing the next step in human evolution? What we can be certain of is that with these events our world is experiencing profound changes from which none of our lives will ever return to how things were in the past.

Never before in the History of humankind have there been such technological advances as exist in our world now, that have positioned us in a place to destroy our entire planet. (The writings of Edgar Casey state the end of the lost continent of Lemuria happened because of technological advances of that era. It is hard to imagine what those advances were so many thousands of years ago in comparison to today.) What we are witnessing in these advances is a glimpse at the creative facet of Divine will and the possibility of humankind becoming extinct because of the ego based will of humankind. As most of us continue to watch the events across the globe, there continues to be a quiescent voice within many of us questioning if we have gone too far. Perhaps the events of the last few months — a manifestation of the energetic byproduct of how we have treated our planet and one another — has created a point in our history where when we may no longer be able to contain and control of our resources.

This presents two questions for us to consider. The first is, "what this energy force and accompanying transition means in relationship to our lives and this planet, including our ability to survive and assimilate the changes?" The second question is perhaps the more important of the two. "What does all of this represent on a spiritual level for all of humankind?" In other words, what is the changing spirit of humankind, as all of these events are unfolding?

Over time and with the continuing evolution of humankind, earth life will always have periods of relative peace and harmony, followed by war and chaos. It is the dance of creation — energy blending and merging becoming harmonious, and in that moment of connectedness, immediately followed by separation. Sometimes this ebb and flow emanating from the creative energy of the Divine can manifest in a short time, and in other periods occur over thousands of years. Yet, we are living in a time when the creative energetic process that is the backdrop to our earthly life is on a shortened loop. The gradual unfolding of the evolution of our planet is short-circuiting, creating evolution at every turn. What we are witnessing is a rare period of the Divine in action on the earth plane. How could we not be in awe of the creative power of the Divine, which is so evident in far reaching corners of the world? While at the same time, having feelings — a sense of revulsion — toward the ego-based actions of a few people, having an impact on the lives of so many.

We cannot analyze the events of the day without taking into consideration the Karmic implications of world events and the steps provided for humankind as we advance toward self-mastery. The end of the USSR and the destruction of the Berlin Wall, for example, as the events of the last two months, signal the ending of group karma. The people who suffer under the oppressive rule of the leaders have reincarnated at a time when those circumstances serve the unfolding nature of their group and individual karma. Just as we in the United States are living group karma of materialism, people living in countries like Egypt are experiencing living conditions which support their spiritual unfolding. This concept is not always a very easy process to see in action, or accept, especially when so many have suffered for such a long time. Nor does this concept seem very humane and heart based in terms of a Divine plan.

Think of the recent events through the "eyes of karma." Here is a list of events for us to consider in terms of our personal, group and world karma. First, we are seeing the earth transform at record speed. There are obvious themes of freedom, inherent in our soul. We could even say, "As the world goes, so do us." There is the basic urge to be free that is underlying every cultural group, as well as an individual and country. The list also includes the conditions, which are the backdrop to our spiritual unfolding as seen in our material needs. Having the basic essentials of food, clothing and shelter covered, or in so many cases where people are living without, presents us with a worldview of current karmic conditions. If we think of karma as the creative power of the Divine in action, the issue of freedom becomes central to the spiritual advancement of all of humankind.

The fundamental principle inherent in all spiritual teachings is that we are all one, living in one world. This is something the great Masters have always taught during their earthly sojourn. In the past, we may have thought in terms of there being only one Universe, but most of us no longer think along such a limited, restricted path of consciousness. Our thinking has evolved to the point that another Solar System or Universe like ours most probably does exist. The energy of unity in the Universe, the one and a return to the one, is the attraction and repulsion each of us feels with each waking breath. We are like children who respond to the call of a loving parent, by turning and running in the opposite direction. In one second, we have thoughts of the loving force of Divine energy and in the next, declare our freedom through acts of free will. Still, our path is clear in knowing the progression of humankind is that the many will eventually return to the one — one with the Divine.

Along the way and through the unfolding events of earth life, there will be times like the present when such an abstract spiritual idea like the return to the one will take some form. This allows us to begin to experience some part of the plan for the progression of humankind and the eventual outcome of earthly life. Living in at this time, there are so many examples we can see of ways our world is becoming one. The European Union is something predicted by Occultists in the late 1800's, for example. The advent of the computer age has certainly created a dynamic where our world has become noticeably smaller and the boundaries between all of humankind have become blurred. Just think of the impact we are experiencing through Facebook and the role it played in Egypt. Life is filled with changing times for each of us that present so many tests and trails along the way. This will always be a part of the human experience.

One way of moving through this particularly intense transitional period is by maintaining an intention for remembering the purpose of our lives. Time on earth is an opportunity for us to experiment with the teachings of the great spiritual masters. This is why the masters and saints of all religions and spiritual schools come to earth. They set an example to encourage us through their behavior and teachings. Their egos need no acknowledgement, but come into physical life to show us our true potential. Yet, it is only when we begin to look at our lives from an objective standpoint, viewing life from the perspective of being a spiritual journey and ask questions, that our lives finally begin to make sense. Looking back over the years, we begin to see how the patterns were set-up that provided the backdrop for the most important part of our life — our spiritual unfolding. It is easy in the fast-paced world in which we are now living, to overlook this key to our lives. One of the more important questions we can continue to ask is, "with regard to the current circumstances in the world and in my life, what do these events mean to our personal spiritual unfolding?

The responses we make to this type of questioning and understanding the significance of changes in the world in terms our spiritual journey will be unique based on the underlying karmic conditions of our lives. It is easy to fall into a mental pattern of creating a list of good news — bad news, but the energy of this period is neutral. A part of our journey is always experienced by how we will feel and react to the earth changes. The way we view this be a period will be predicated on the balance between our material and spiritual consciousness. In the end if we mediate, pray and journal, clarity will come for each of us. Our resistance to any change is rooted in our attachment to our personal identity and fear of losing a sense of who we are.

Here are some ideas to mediate, pray and journal on during the coming month:

Do I believe the events of today and the last few months represent the creative energy of the Divine mind in action?

In what other parts of my life or the world can I begin to see the creative action of the Divine mind coming into focus?

What are some of the karmic indicators in my life related to this transitional period on the planet?

Are there ways my identity is being absorbed by the potential of one-world status?

If you have any questions or comments, please email me at Steve@Stephenthomson.net. I am always happy to hear from readers.

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About Stephen Thomson

Steve Thomson is a writer, teacher, and psychic, well known throughout the United States. He leads workshops about metaphysical practices, including meditation, expansion of the psychic senses, the Tarot, and the Kabala. Steve has been a member of the Rosicrucian Order AMORC for over 20 years and a student of Paramahansa Yogananda's, Self-Realization Fellowship for over 10 years. His book entitled The Secret Key is available through our website. Steve other book, Essays on Attaining Spiritual Self-Mastery — A Book for Meditation, Prayer and Journaling, and a new book he co-authored with Michael Guarino, Evolving Consciousness — A Dialog Between Two Initiates, are available on Amazon.com. He is currently working on a new book entitled Discovering Your Spiritual Truth — A Primer for the Path.

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