Conscious of the changes already progressing, let us celebrate them and keep moving them forward through our thoughts and intentions and, most of all, our choices.

We are amidst beautiful, changing times, as always. This we know for sure. Where we go from here, however, and at what pace, will be determined by our perseverance and dedication to sustainable and virtuous endeavors of the human kind.

The more we can adhere to this idea that the world of spirituality and metaphysics must, at some point, dance whole-heartedly amongst and intertwine with the current structure of laws, education, economy, and major systems and industries, the better, for when highly thought of and related to in a way which speaks to your heart (which may be in no way in some instances), they can be powerful agents of change in big and small ways to bring many, many people to common states of experience and awareness, simultaneously, which is a powerful and remarkable thing.

In the meantime, let us celebrate the growth and development of the yoga shalas, the meditation time that is now being used in our schools to help students learn and succeed, the increase in popularity of holistic healthcare and the natural food industry, the arrival of the world of Spirit as a popular stimulus, injected into movies, primetime television, music, and other forms of mass media.

Let us celebrate the coffeehouses, the chain operations, even, which promote fair trade and organic and/or mind-opening products or concepts which keep the minds and the spirits of the people fresh, willing to open to new ideas, and excited about the prospect of what is yet to come.

Let us give loud praise for every hybrid vehicle on the market, for drum circles, the proliferation and abundance of farmers’ markets, sweat lodge ceremonies, and hot, natural mineral baths and wellness centers and days spas.

Let’s give recognition to the Whole Foods Markets and the Wild Oats, the Reiki classes being taught in hospitals, and for Reiki practitioners facilitating healing energies for patients in Hospice Care.

Oh, what momentous, monumental, and joyous times to be alive. Do what’s right, and keep moving forward into the light and out of the safety and stability which leaves us worn, rigid, and protected as a people but stagnated, running around in forms of pleasure which do not carry us into the bliss of the highest sanctuary of all – faith and observation.

May we be freed of judgment as we carry out this cause and, one by one, choose to create community and city infrastructures conducive to flow of the highest and most honest kind through our presence, purveyance, and purchasing decisions.

Joy, peace, and steadfastness be with us all as the new city infrastructures are developed through our choice. Full steam ahead!