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		<title>By: Ayla</title>
		<link>http://evolutionaryphilosophy.com/2009/10/03/our-evolutionary-crisis/#comment-2399</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:27:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before someone will believe anything, it has to pass through their filter successfully and be accepted as TRUTH. 

The set of beliefs that helped to form the filter are almost set in stone in early childhood and is therefore a blueprint for the existence of the individual in the world it was born into. A filter is a set of inner tests that is formed based on what has already been accepted as truth by the mind of the individual.  Any new information must pass these inner tests in order to be believed as truth. If you want someone to support your cause you have to present it to them in a way that it can pass through their filter unhindered and be accepted as good and true. The best way to make sure that everybody supports your cause, is to make sure they form their filter based on what you want them to believe and in doing that you can create a society of drones who never see the need to question anything you tell them. On earth this strategy has been called indoctrination through Religion and (the lack of real) Education for the last few millennia. 

So now I ask the question again…what is truth? Does it exist? How would you recognise it? That is what Einstein meant when he said…you cannot solve a problem with the same mind that created it. In order to solve a problem you need to first recognise that there is a problem and then you have to change your blueprint, your filter, to address the problem and the act of changing your blueprint is called evolution.

The acceptance of a collective blueprint by any species instantly forms a closed system. The survival of the individual within the closed system requires adaptation and conformity. The closed system blueprint lays down new behavioural patterns which should secure the survival of the species and in order to do so it has to be accepted and readily adhered to by each individual within the group. In nature it has been witnessed that a species sometimes splits off from the main species and evolve along a different path into something different to the original.  Dolphins and whales still have remnants of hind limbs in their skeletal structure, they also have no gills and they still suckle their young unlike other aquatic creatures. 
At the last evolutionary crisis faced by humanity a new blueprint (closed system) was formed and in order to make absolutely sure that it was adhered to without question the system simply decided to kill all those who did not agree with the new order leaving humanity with a single (single-minded) strand for survival of the species at the next evolutionary junction which we are at now.  

An evolutionary crisis is faced by a species when the closed system does not provide adequate proof and security of its ability to meet the desired needs of all its individuals in the face of rapid planetary as well as global consciousness changes. The survival of any species (embodiment of spirit) is directly linked to its ability to change its blueprint, its filter, it’s a collective consciousness. The evolutionary crisis that humanity is facing right now stems from the fact that the circumstances of the world we live in are changing faster than what our closed system blueprint for our collective consciousness is allowing the individual to change. 

You can’t save your world without changing the way you think. We need to start believing that we can save our world only if, in the midst of our Evolutionary Crisis, we can find it within ourselves to free ourselves from the closed system blueprint and change the way we think as individuals. And one of the first beliefs that desperately needs changing is that we cannot continue punting the old system that states we have to kill anyone who thinks differently to ourselves and we don’t have to fear for their survival if we don’t. The time of the old system has come to an end. Indoctrination techniques cannot and will not save anyone anymore. There need be no fear. All roads lead to Rome…even the detours and humanity as ONE (a collective consciousness) has the right to allow some of its parts to ‘go home’ or ‘go astray’ along a detour for further exploration. The job of the individual is to make up their own mind where they are at and where they are heading and no system or societal blueprint has the right to dictate to the individual when a species is faced with an evolutionary crisis or junction. Ultimately it is your steadfast belief of that which is true for you in your heart of hearts (who am I) that will take you where you want to go.  It is time to find your Kingdom within. At the evolutionary junction all concepts and structures relating to the prevailing blueprint of a time and times gone by seizes to exist, freeing each individual to make a new choice, go extinct as an individual or with your group soul inhabiting planet earth as part of the universal consciousness playing the game of life OR evolve into something new with your group soul as part of the rest of the universal consciousness in order to continue along a different path together with other group souls of the universal consciousness embodied on this planet. You my friend, have complete freedom of choice right now as do I.

The survival of the species called humanity therefore depends on how quickly YOU my friend are going to be able to challenge and change your personal blueprint in order to realise that you are free to choose if you are willing to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances or not, as well as your ability to allow others to do the same without resorting to indoctrination techniques or killing anyone.

How are you going to evolve today and how loving and kind can you be to your fellow man in the face of rapidly changing circumstances….? 

When you start asking the right questions the answers come quickly. Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going?

As for me…
Who am I?
I am a (fallen) Angel. 

Why am I here?
I fell by choice (volunteered) in 1966 and I came to assist humanity on the eve of the time of great change by injecting personal freedom through the practice of unconditional love into your clinical system based on authority through violence, greed, envy and hatred. 

Where am I going?
I am going home soon. (I hope)
Thanks for everything earthlings…its been real.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Before someone will believe anything, it has to pass through their filter successfully and be accepted as TRUTH. </p>
<p>The set of beliefs that helped to form the filter are almost set in stone in early childhood and is therefore a blueprint for the existence of the individual in the world it was born into. A filter is a set of inner tests that is formed based on what has already been accepted as truth by the mind of the individual.  Any new information must pass these inner tests in order to be believed as truth. If you want someone to support your cause you have to present it to them in a way that it can pass through their filter unhindered and be accepted as good and true. The best way to make sure that everybody supports your cause, is to make sure they form their filter based on what you want them to believe and in doing that you can create a society of drones who never see the need to question anything you tell them. On earth this strategy has been called indoctrination through Religion and (the lack of real) Education for the last few millennia. </p>
<p>So now I ask the question again…what is truth? Does it exist? How would you recognise it? That is what Einstein meant when he said…you cannot solve a problem with the same mind that created it. In order to solve a problem you need to first recognise that there is a problem and then you have to change your blueprint, your filter, to address the problem and the act of changing your blueprint is called evolution.</p>
<p>The acceptance of a collective blueprint by any species instantly forms a closed system. The survival of the individual within the closed system requires adaptation and conformity. The closed system blueprint lays down new behavioural patterns which should secure the survival of the species and in order to do so it has to be accepted and readily adhered to by each individual within the group. In nature it has been witnessed that a species sometimes splits off from the main species and evolve along a different path into something different to the original.  Dolphins and whales still have remnants of hind limbs in their skeletal structure, they also have no gills and they still suckle their young unlike other aquatic creatures.<br />
At the last evolutionary crisis faced by humanity a new blueprint (closed system) was formed and in order to make absolutely sure that it was adhered to without question the system simply decided to kill all those who did not agree with the new order leaving humanity with a single (single-minded) strand for survival of the species at the next evolutionary junction which we are at now.  </p>
<p>An evolutionary crisis is faced by a species when the closed system does not provide adequate proof and security of its ability to meet the desired needs of all its individuals in the face of rapid planetary as well as global consciousness changes. The survival of any species (embodiment of spirit) is directly linked to its ability to change its blueprint, its filter, it’s a collective consciousness. The evolutionary crisis that humanity is facing right now stems from the fact that the circumstances of the world we live in are changing faster than what our closed system blueprint for our collective consciousness is allowing the individual to change. </p>
<p>You can’t save your world without changing the way you think. We need to start believing that we can save our world only if, in the midst of our Evolutionary Crisis, we can find it within ourselves to free ourselves from the closed system blueprint and change the way we think as individuals. And one of the first beliefs that desperately needs changing is that we cannot continue punting the old system that states we have to kill anyone who thinks differently to ourselves and we don’t have to fear for their survival if we don’t. The time of the old system has come to an end. Indoctrination techniques cannot and will not save anyone anymore. There need be no fear. All roads lead to Rome…even the detours and humanity as ONE (a collective consciousness) has the right to allow some of its parts to ‘go home’ or ‘go astray’ along a detour for further exploration. The job of the individual is to make up their own mind where they are at and where they are heading and no system or societal blueprint has the right to dictate to the individual when a species is faced with an evolutionary crisis or junction. Ultimately it is your steadfast belief of that which is true for you in your heart of hearts (who am I) that will take you where you want to go.  It is time to find your Kingdom within. At the evolutionary junction all concepts and structures relating to the prevailing blueprint of a time and times gone by seizes to exist, freeing each individual to make a new choice, go extinct as an individual or with your group soul inhabiting planet earth as part of the universal consciousness playing the game of life OR evolve into something new with your group soul as part of the rest of the universal consciousness in order to continue along a different path together with other group souls of the universal consciousness embodied on this planet. You my friend, have complete freedom of choice right now as do I.</p>
<p>The survival of the species called humanity therefore depends on how quickly YOU my friend are going to be able to challenge and change your personal blueprint in order to realise that you are free to choose if you are willing to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances or not, as well as your ability to allow others to do the same without resorting to indoctrination techniques or killing anyone.</p>
<p>How are you going to evolve today and how loving and kind can you be to your fellow man in the face of rapidly changing circumstances….? </p>
<p>When you start asking the right questions the answers come quickly. Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going?</p>
<p>As for me…<br />
Who am I?<br />
I am a (fallen) Angel. </p>
<p>Why am I here?<br />
I fell by choice (volunteered) in 1966 and I came to assist humanity on the eve of the time of great change by injecting personal freedom through the practice of unconditional love into your clinical system based on authority through violence, greed, envy and hatred. </p>
<p>Where am I going?<br />
I am going home soon. (I hope)<br />
Thanks for everything earthlings…its been real.</p>
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		<title>By: Frank Luke</title>
		<link>http://evolutionaryphilosophy.com/2009/10/03/our-evolutionary-crisis/#comment-1494</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Luke]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 17:43:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I heard President Obama quoting Justice Stevens who has said there should be Understanding before Disagreeing. This wisdom is something that should be more widely practiced in these times where everyone is ready to spout and shout out opinions without giving much thought to what they say. 

Buddha&#039;s first precept I believe is Right Thought, then Right Action, which includes speaking.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I heard President Obama quoting Justice Stevens who has said there should be Understanding before Disagreeing. This wisdom is something that should be more widely practiced in these times where everyone is ready to spout and shout out opinions without giving much thought to what they say. </p>
<p>Buddha&#8217;s first precept I believe is Right Thought, then Right Action, which includes speaking.</p>
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		<title>By: Chuck R</title>
		<link>http://evolutionaryphilosophy.com/2009/10/03/our-evolutionary-crisis/#comment-1208</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chuck R]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:55:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems to me that even after 150 years of evolutionary theory, very few people - including the majority of scientists - really see the human race as a species of animal. (A Pew poll last year had about 50% of scientists believing in a god or spiritual force).

Seeing trees, seeing forests.
We see the trees - we are people, individuals, conscious beings, moral souls, lovers, haters, peacemakers, warmongers, scientists, mystics and so on ad infinitum - but so far we miss the forest of our animalhood. 

All these characteristics are characteristics of animals. Humans are a species of symbol-using social animal who become fully human only through human relationships. And we are all &quot;suboptimal&quot; in every way conceivable: body, brain, mind, intelligence, imagination, emotion, ethically, morally, &quot;spiritually&quot;. Everything about each of us could be better, and none of it can ever be perfect. None of us is responsible for how this situation arose, but we are all individually responsible for what we choose to do with it.

Nearly all humans are blinded by our presumed &quot;specialness&quot; which leads to concepts such as &quot;made in God&#039;s image&quot;. When we presume that our inner experience of spiritual &quot;truth&quot; is actually true and not a poorly-understood phenomena produced by our brain, we presume too much.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It seems to me that even after 150 years of evolutionary theory, very few people &#8211; including the majority of scientists &#8211; really see the human race as a species of animal. (A Pew poll last year had about 50% of scientists believing in a god or spiritual force).</p>
<p>Seeing trees, seeing forests.<br />
We see the trees &#8211; we are people, individuals, conscious beings, moral souls, lovers, haters, peacemakers, warmongers, scientists, mystics and so on ad infinitum &#8211; but so far we miss the forest of our animalhood. </p>
<p>All these characteristics are characteristics of animals. Humans are a species of symbol-using social animal who become fully human only through human relationships. And we are all &#8220;suboptimal&#8221; in every way conceivable: body, brain, mind, intelligence, imagination, emotion, ethically, morally, &#8220;spiritually&#8221;. Everything about each of us could be better, and none of it can ever be perfect. None of us is responsible for how this situation arose, but we are all individually responsible for what we choose to do with it.</p>
<p>Nearly all humans are blinded by our presumed &#8220;specialness&#8221; which leads to concepts such as &#8220;made in God&#8217;s image&#8221;. When we presume that our inner experience of spiritual &#8220;truth&#8221; is actually true and not a poorly-understood phenomena produced by our brain, we presume too much.</p>
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		<title>By: Lisa</title>
		<link>http://evolutionaryphilosophy.com/2009/10/03/our-evolutionary-crisis/#comment-777</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:23:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I heard an interview on TV last week that the Federal Government has given a grant to the Noetic Science Institute to research long distance prayer. 

It is common knowledge that the American government has the lead on many of the newest technologies before its citizens. It is also common knowledge that they keep this information from the public for decades until all the kinks have been worked out of it. The kinks are those things that they could use it for to gain advantages over other countries and their on population. 

Today is the time for people to take a stand for what they know is right. Prayer, meditation, and intention can and does bring peace to individuals and communities. It is imperative that large groups of people come together to pray, meditate, and intend peace in this world before the governments in this world find ways to prevent this through their own intentions. 

For the interview between Matt Lauer and Dan Brown go to: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33280724/ns/dateline_nbc-newsmakers/]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I heard an interview on TV last week that the Federal Government has given a grant to the Noetic Science Institute to research long distance prayer. </p>
<p>It is common knowledge that the American government has the lead on many of the newest technologies before its citizens. It is also common knowledge that they keep this information from the public for decades until all the kinks have been worked out of it. The kinks are those things that they could use it for to gain advantages over other countries and their on population. </p>
<p>Today is the time for people to take a stand for what they know is right. Prayer, meditation, and intention can and does bring peace to individuals and communities. It is imperative that large groups of people come together to pray, meditate, and intend peace in this world before the governments in this world find ways to prevent this through their own intentions. </p>
<p>For the interview between Matt Lauer and Dan Brown go to: <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33280724/ns/dateline_nbc-newsmakers/" rel="nofollow">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33280724/ns/dateline_nbc-newsmakers/</a></p>
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		<title>By: J. Michael</title>
		<link>http://evolutionaryphilosophy.com/2009/10/03/our-evolutionary-crisis/#comment-776</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[J. Michael]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:26:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As with any exploration of thought, on the individual or group it plays out in the world as actions. Concrete sometimes as institutions are created to further study are build with real stone and mortar. Less obvious but still effecting are the mind sets that be come set in or daily actions.
How do we give everyone tools for change? Give them the freedom to change. Charles Erwins’ book American Freedom is a book about change. http://www.americanfreedombooks.com www.americanfreedombooks.com
Will we listen and learn only time will tell.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As with any exploration of thought, on the individual or group it plays out in the world as actions. Concrete sometimes as institutions are created to further study are build with real stone and mortar. Less obvious but still effecting are the mind sets that be come set in or daily actions.<br />
How do we give everyone tools for change? Give them the freedom to change. Charles Erwins’ book American Freedom is a book about change. <a href="http://www.americanfreedombooks.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.americanfreedombooks.com</a> <a href="http://www.americanfreedombooks.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.americanfreedombooks.com</a><br />
Will we listen and learn only time will tell.</p>
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		<title>By: J Michael</title>
		<link>http://evolutionaryphilosophy.com/2009/10/03/our-evolutionary-crisis/#comment-775</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[J Michael]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:28:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As with any exploration of thought, on the individual or group it plays out in the world as actions. Concrete sometimes as institutions are created to further study are build with real stone and mortar. Less obvious but still effecting are the mind sets that be come set in or daily actions. 

How do we give everyone tools for change? Give them the freedom to change. Charles Erwins&#039; book American Freedom is a book about change.  http://www.americanfreedombooks.com www.americanfreedombooks.com 

Will we listen and learn only time will tell.

J Michael]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As with any exploration of thought, on the individual or group it plays out in the world as actions. Concrete sometimes as institutions are created to further study are build with real stone and mortar. Less obvious but still effecting are the mind sets that be come set in or daily actions. </p>
<p>How do we give everyone tools for change? Give them the freedom to change. Charles Erwins&#8217; book American Freedom is a book about change.  <a href="http://www.americanfreedombooks.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.americanfreedombooks.com</a> <a href="http://www.americanfreedombooks.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.americanfreedombooks.com</a> </p>
<p>Will we listen and learn only time will tell.</p>
<p>J Michael</p>
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		<title>By: Carl</title>
		<link>http://evolutionaryphilosophy.com/2009/10/03/our-evolutionary-crisis/#comment-774</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:35:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Collective enlightenment is like a new muscle that is just emerging in the newborn, something that is just being flexed, little tiny twitches leading to faltering steps, hopefully leading eventually to confident transport -- unless, of course, the collective destroys itself first.  It is very real, literally a &quot;new being&quot; as it has been called, the next stage of human evolution and of consciousness on this planet. Kind of like little neuro-muscular tendrils growing together into a still-fragile and vulnerable network, with enormous potential for entirely new levels of creativity and evolution one the network becomes stronger and more resilient.  

Imagine what potential this new being has to address the seemingly overwhelming problems that we face as a species, as earth-dwellers -- problems that we have created as a collective and that we will have to address as a collective.  

If individuals with some degree of realization, including those with sufficient realization that they can transmit and share it, are able to come together, become greater than the sum of the individuals, I think we have a chance.  But we&#039;d better act quickly, eh?]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Collective enlightenment is like a new muscle that is just emerging in the newborn, something that is just being flexed, little tiny twitches leading to faltering steps, hopefully leading eventually to confident transport &#8212; unless, of course, the collective destroys itself first.  It is very real, literally a &#8220;new being&#8221; as it has been called, the next stage of human evolution and of consciousness on this planet. Kind of like little neuro-muscular tendrils growing together into a still-fragile and vulnerable network, with enormous potential for entirely new levels of creativity and evolution one the network becomes stronger and more resilient.  </p>
<p>Imagine what potential this new being has to address the seemingly overwhelming problems that we face as a species, as earth-dwellers &#8212; problems that we have created as a collective and that we will have to address as a collective.  </p>
<p>If individuals with some degree of realization, including those with sufficient realization that they can transmit and share it, are able to come together, become greater than the sum of the individuals, I think we have a chance.  But we&#8217;d better act quickly, eh?</p>
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		<title>By: Andrea</title>
		<link>http://evolutionaryphilosophy.com/2009/10/03/our-evolutionary-crisis/#comment-773</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrea]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:33:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a great discussion. What strikes me about the idea of enlightenment or awakening being held by groups of people, whether together or online, is the discovery of what is new, what breaks the mold, and ultimately puts a crack in our collective cynicism. I agree with the phenomenon that groups tend to want to stay tight and not go beyond their borders - this seems to be a natural evolutionary function across the board and has been part of what has enabled life to form in such wild, interesting and diverse ways. And so Lisa you are right that it takes courage and intention to break from this structure, whatever it is.

Recently I have met with a few women here in the Boston area, and I did not know most of them to start. But I was curious and interested to see what would happen if I went beyond my own known borders - and it was fascinating. It required a few choices, like to really listen beyond what I think I know, and also trust in a deeper intention. And even though we had multiple different paths and very varied histories, there was enough seriousness and interest in where we are going collectively together, that this collective enlightenment that Jeff was talking about emerged. I mean not everyone perceived it to the same degree, and with my experience with Andrew for so long, it was quickly apparent. But what was so fascinating was what broke through in my own consciousness, which was yet another layer of cynicism. Suddenly I saw diversity and richness in this context of what Jeff was saying in this blog, that we are in the midst of an evolutionary crisis, and that we are changing and evolving constantly. And along with seeing this edge of evolutionary crisis was also the discovery that much is possible, and in fact everything is possible!

And so I have been reflecting on this a lot and finding that this &quot;new enlightenment&quot; is really what is needed now. Because in the trust that we can come together across borders, whatever they are, and find new dimensions within ourselves and in each other, we can really begin to change the world together. Together is the key, which Andrew has been saying from the very early days. Of course this is only going to happen starting with intention of the individuals, or at least quorum of individuals. But there seem to be lots of us out here with a genuine interest in changing this world, for this to start to manifest in new and unpredictable ways.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a great discussion. What strikes me about the idea of enlightenment or awakening being held by groups of people, whether together or online, is the discovery of what is new, what breaks the mold, and ultimately puts a crack in our collective cynicism. I agree with the phenomenon that groups tend to want to stay tight and not go beyond their borders &#8211; this seems to be a natural evolutionary function across the board and has been part of what has enabled life to form in such wild, interesting and diverse ways. And so Lisa you are right that it takes courage and intention to break from this structure, whatever it is.</p>
<p>Recently I have met with a few women here in the Boston area, and I did not know most of them to start. But I was curious and interested to see what would happen if I went beyond my own known borders &#8211; and it was fascinating. It required a few choices, like to really listen beyond what I think I know, and also trust in a deeper intention. And even though we had multiple different paths and very varied histories, there was enough seriousness and interest in where we are going collectively together, that this collective enlightenment that Jeff was talking about emerged. I mean not everyone perceived it to the same degree, and with my experience with Andrew for so long, it was quickly apparent. But what was so fascinating was what broke through in my own consciousness, which was yet another layer of cynicism. Suddenly I saw diversity and richness in this context of what Jeff was saying in this blog, that we are in the midst of an evolutionary crisis, and that we are changing and evolving constantly. And along with seeing this edge of evolutionary crisis was also the discovery that much is possible, and in fact everything is possible!</p>
<p>And so I have been reflecting on this a lot and finding that this &#8220;new enlightenment&#8221; is really what is needed now. Because in the trust that we can come together across borders, whatever they are, and find new dimensions within ourselves and in each other, we can really begin to change the world together. Together is the key, which Andrew has been saying from the very early days. Of course this is only going to happen starting with intention of the individuals, or at least quorum of individuals. But there seem to be lots of us out here with a genuine interest in changing this world, for this to start to manifest in new and unpredictable ways.</p>
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		<title>By: Lisa</title>
		<link>http://evolutionaryphilosophy.com/2009/10/03/our-evolutionary-crisis/#comment-772</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:32:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Catherine, I can understand the collective group that is enlightened not wanting to leave the group and strike out on their own. I was part of a group just like that were I received my enlightenment. It is fear that causes people not to leave the group, even though they want to. 

The reason I conclude of this behavior is simply when you are in deep meditation while listening to your guru’s talks, those talks go deep into your subconscious mind planting new beliefs that you live your life from. Kind of like hypnosis, but without knowing you are in a hypnotic state of mind taking in the suggestions of your guru. 

The same thing happens in a church. I grew up in a southern Baptist church that love to sing at least 8 songs before the preacher gave his talk. After the 8th song finishes, you are in a deep meditated state of mind. Everything that preacher says on stage becomes your beliefs you live your life from. I believe this is the reason so many Christians are frighten to leave their church and/or faith in search of enlightenment elsewhere. Once you belong to a group, and meditate or sing together, it is easy to get in a meditated state just by being in that groups presents or thinking about them. 

With that said: The large collectives that are gathering now are doing so online. Therefore, their affiliation with a religious group does not affect those they are meditating with. These groups have proven results of the outcome of their collective meditations towards their intended targets. 

You may know Lynn McTaggert of the Intention Experiment. She has had excellent results with her peace experiment. There again, it is just an experiment. 

What is needed is for well-known people to start holding collective online meditations on a regular basis. I say this because humans have a need to follow those who are known in the public more so than someone off the street. It feels comfortable and safe for people to follow a public figure and do as they do. I believe this is the fastest way to bring enlightenment to the masses.

Within every collective are people who are willing to separate from their group to work on peace projects. It is going on right now all over the world. What are needed are people who are willing to run these online collective meditations compassionately and professionally without any self-recognition on a long-term basis. Great results are surely to follow without anyone being the wiser.

If you build the online community, people will come.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Catherine, I can understand the collective group that is enlightened not wanting to leave the group and strike out on their own. I was part of a group just like that were I received my enlightenment. It is fear that causes people not to leave the group, even though they want to. </p>
<p>The reason I conclude of this behavior is simply when you are in deep meditation while listening to your guru’s talks, those talks go deep into your subconscious mind planting new beliefs that you live your life from. Kind of like hypnosis, but without knowing you are in a hypnotic state of mind taking in the suggestions of your guru. </p>
<p>The same thing happens in a church. I grew up in a southern Baptist church that love to sing at least 8 songs before the preacher gave his talk. After the 8th song finishes, you are in a deep meditated state of mind. Everything that preacher says on stage becomes your beliefs you live your life from. I believe this is the reason so many Christians are frighten to leave their church and/or faith in search of enlightenment elsewhere. Once you belong to a group, and meditate or sing together, it is easy to get in a meditated state just by being in that groups presents or thinking about them. </p>
<p>With that said: The large collectives that are gathering now are doing so online. Therefore, their affiliation with a religious group does not affect those they are meditating with. These groups have proven results of the outcome of their collective meditations towards their intended targets. </p>
<p>You may know Lynn McTaggert of the Intention Experiment. She has had excellent results with her peace experiment. There again, it is just an experiment. </p>
<p>What is needed is for well-known people to start holding collective online meditations on a regular basis. I say this because humans have a need to follow those who are known in the public more so than someone off the street. It feels comfortable and safe for people to follow a public figure and do as they do. I believe this is the fastest way to bring enlightenment to the masses.</p>
<p>Within every collective are people who are willing to separate from their group to work on peace projects. It is going on right now all over the world. What are needed are people who are willing to run these online collective meditations compassionately and professionally without any self-recognition on a long-term basis. Great results are surely to follow without anyone being the wiser.</p>
<p>If you build the online community, people will come.</p>
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		<title>By: Carl</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:28:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This discussion leads me back to the question that Andrew asked a long time ago, &quot;What is Enlightenment?&quot;  The question arose, at least in part, because individuals who were demonstrably highly realized people -- had God realization types of experiences, consistently communicated and even transmitted such awareness and energy -- were morally corrupt, or at least seemed to lack integrity with respect to things such as sex and power and money.  There have been some great transmitters of enlightened experience who seem ultimately to have been even selfish. What does that mean, and particularly what does it mean for the transmission of enlightenment?  I wonder if collective consciousness is important as a form of transmission if only because it to some extent, by definition, takes more into account than the happiness or experience of the individual?]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This discussion leads me back to the question that Andrew asked a long time ago, &#8220;What is Enlightenment?&#8221;  The question arose, at least in part, because individuals who were demonstrably highly realized people &#8212; had God realization types of experiences, consistently communicated and even transmitted such awareness and energy &#8212; were morally corrupt, or at least seemed to lack integrity with respect to things such as sex and power and money.  There have been some great transmitters of enlightened experience who seem ultimately to have been even selfish. What does that mean, and particularly what does it mean for the transmission of enlightenment?  I wonder if collective consciousness is important as a form of transmission if only because it to some extent, by definition, takes more into account than the happiness or experience of the individual?</p>
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