Benoit is back!!!!

Photo of Benoit after an overnight stay away from the family unit

Hey Susi, Benoit is back !!!!! When I came home this arvo, but Baba is still gone, and Benoit is looking rather lacking in feathers on the neck.

I maybe have worked out what happened.  After I did the special posting and collage, the day before yesterday ,  I went outside, and Benoit was really really excited. A lot of complex Crow talking  and wing flapping, like there was something exciting happening. Well, all last night, I kept seeing Benoit in my mind, and this morning woke to a dream where Benoit was telling me that about an arranged visit with the "big" birds. So, I think what happened was Benoit DID go to stay with relatives for the night - like a "sleep over for a whole day and a half, and THAT was what the darling little Crow was trying to tell me the other afternoon. That a sleepover was happening,  since Benoit was a "big bird" now, and could spend a night away from the family.  

The Mom and Dad Crows  really missed having Benoit and Baba about. Baba, although maybe not as bright as Benoit, is older, and he is still away. I think that he is ok - I hope so. Anyway, I am so so happy that Benoit is ok, if a bit worn out looking. I guess the "big bird" relatives probably gave Benoit a bit of a "right of Passage". And I'm not even sure if Benoit is a boy or girl. Anyways, Benoit - was happy to see me, and flew staight down to greet me when I just came home. Looking a bit worse for wear, and rather subdued, but ok!!!! 

And now I understand why the Mom and Dad were calling out so loudly all day yesterday - they were calling to the children who had gone on the "sleepover" far away with the other Crows. 

I have decided that I love and respect  crows more than ever now!!!!!

This has been one of the biggest learning curves in my life - learning that loving wild creatures means I must "let go" and be cool and detatched like the birds are!

Benoit Mandelbrot the Crow, Figs, Swans and the Synchronicity of Symbols

Benoit is a Black Crow. 

This blog was created by my Friend who lives in Swan Hill. 

Benoit's namesake - Benoit Mandelbrot - one of the most amazing visionary minds of our age and the "father" of fractal geometry can be seen talking in this interview (22nd October 2008) with  "The Black Swan" author, Nassim Nicholas Taleb . The interview is about the current economic global climate.

And now, as the circle of symbolic synchronicity turns, we come to Swans and Swan Hill, where there is this most amazing FIG TREE . Now, my friend gave me the link to this Swan Hill FIG TREE, because I wrote about the Hope Is. FIG TREE in this blog earlier. 

The article is called Hope Is. Moon Symbols. 

And so, we come back to my darling CROWS , their mystery, magic and their myth. 

The Crow was the symbolic WHITE bird of Apollo. Apollo turned Crow  black due to the Crow's actions. Apollo entrusted the white Crow with a mission to get pure water. Instead of completing the task for Apollo, the CROW decided to hang out near a fig tree and eat FIGS. The Crow then blamed it's tardiness in completing Apollo's request, on a snake! 

Hence, Apollo turned the Crow black and set the Crow (CORVUS) up in the sky with the WATER SNAKE (Hydra) and the CUP (Crater). And so, the circle is almost complete. We are Back to Benoit, the Crow, and his father, and the moon.... and the magic of LIFE!!!!

And life has many interlinked stories like this - stories that intertwine and meander over and over the same symbols, interlinking and reinforcing ideas........and, of course, cygnus (SWAN) is also a constellation! 

And:  S.W.A.N. also stands for Sahaja Worldwide Announcements and News ! You may notice that I have done some articles for the Sahaja Yoga movement in this blog, to help with astrological inspirations for my friend who is in this worldwide movement. 

This type of inter connectedness just makes me want to sing and dance!!! I LOVE IT!!

Nature, Mathematics, Geometry, Money, Myths, Magic, Spirit and Music - they are all linked, no matter which way we look at it.

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Benoit Mandelbrot at home in Burringbar

Benoit at home in Burringbar, Mt Warning Caldera Region, NE NSW, Australia

On the left is Benoit's Father waiting under the full moon before Benoit took his first flight.
In the middle is Benoit, on 20th January 2009 and the smaller pic of Benoit is when he had just left his nest - late Oct/earlyNov 2008. The other photos are of some of his favourite trees in his Burringbar home (NE NSW Australia)

Benoit Mandelbrot - a very smart crow

Benoit Mandelbrot

Benoit Mandelbrot has been flying since late October, 2008. He is the middle sibling of three children born to two Crows that live next door to me in Burringbar, in the Mt Warning Caldera Region of NE NSW, Australia. The family is a tight knit unit. The Father Crow has done much hard work to raise his children, with his Wife, and soon the children will be independent. 

All three children of the Crows still have their baby voices, although sometimes Benoit and the older sibling Baba O'Riley can make some pretty convincing adult sounds. Over the December and January months, the children have vastly expanded their vocals, and eating skills. All three children have counted coup with the children of other birds in the neighbourhood - Kookaburras, Currawongs and Hawks. They do not fight with Magpies, although I notice that, when very young, the Crow children would "stalk" the adult Magpies. This was tolerated very kindly, by the "stalked" adult.

As told earlier in this blog, Baba was the first of the babys to fly up very high with a Sea Eagle.

At other times, the Crow children have flown, with their parents (particularly their Father) to chase adult Wedge Tail Eagles, Sparrow Hawks, Grey and Brown Goshawks and Kookaburras, but usually it is the Father Crow that continues the chase, and the Crow children retreat to safe arbours while he fights, chases and counts coup.

When the children first flew from their nest in the Crows Ash Tree, I couldn't distinguish between them easily. However, even when they were in their nest, I felt that there was often a little pair of eyes watching me, and had an intuitive feeling that one of the Crow children would become my friend.

From almost their first flight, there was always one little Crow that would give me an extra long gaze, focus into my eyes, and try to talk with me. Now, as I have learnt to distinguish the Crow children more, I can see Benoit, even in the air, or high up in a tree, by mannerisms and voice. Benoit even comes when I call.

 "Benoit! Benoit" I call, and Benoit comes flying down to me, and has a little talk. Swooping over my head landing only inches from me, but will not land on my hand. I have fed these babies, and their parents, after the Father Crow had a serious wing injury,and so, I guess that it is not unusual for them to come to me. Their parents, however, are quite distrustful of closeness to people, and prefer to stay at a distance. I put out clean water for them daily, which they love to drink, bathe and soak their food in.

Benoit's Father has sometimes come to me, asking if I will help chase a goanna. He was prone to do this when the Children were still in the nest. But that is another story.....

Meanwhile, back to Benoit, the smart little Crow.  Although second to leave the nest, Benoit has shown much intelligence, and is often the first to respond to the parent Crows' calls, a situation or opportunity. Benoit will often come down to me and just sit and talk with me. Looking into Benoit's eyes is like discovering another universe. The beauty, wildness, intelligence and sensitivity astound and amaze me. My respect for Crows has increased a thousandfold, since getting to know this family. It is funny, even as I write this article, Benoit is up in the "birth" tree practicing the "alarm" call, and play fighting with the elder Crow, Baba.  About a week ago, when Benoit came up to me, talking many different crow words, I repeatedly said "hello, hello". Then, to my astonishment, Benoit said "hello" back to me. TWICE!!!! What a smart little fellow Benoit Mandelbrot is.

One of my favourite pastimes is to sit in the evening warmth, and watch the first stars appear, with the children of the Crows all sitting nearby. This is a peaceful event, quite often.... but not when the Hawks arrive with their children, to inspect the old crow's nest in the birthing tree and attack the children of the Crows! No, on those evenings, everyone is alert, and when it becomes too much, the father Crow will take the children and his wife off to the nearby family of Crows that live a kilometre or so away, and spend the evening there! I don't blame him. The Hawks are fierce, relentless and can severely injure a baby Crow. But, somehow, I feel that Benoit will survive Crow childhood and grow into a very wise old Crow.

Benoit Mandelbrot is indeed a very smart and brave Crow. 

Photo: Benoit Mandelbrot having one of his first flights in early November 2008

ME

I am the crow that calls out the law

I am the eagle whose wings ever soar

I am the earthworm, humble unseen

I am a miracle in god’s greatest dream.

Astrology for Sahaja Yoga Activities in Swan Hill, Australia , Saturday 24th January, 2009

What's happening in Swan Hill this weekend?

Saturday, 24th January, 2009 is like a preparation day for the more important astrological day of SUNDAY, 25th January, 2009.

Saturday 24th Jan 2009 will be fairly similar, in flow,  to Sunday 25th Jan 2009. Except that on Saturday (24/01/09), the MOON (emotional centre, people) will still be a fair bit away from MARS, MERCURY, JUPITER and the SUN. 

The MOON  is on the approach on Saturday, and so the "PUBLIC" will just be starting to become involved with things. The nurturing will just be beginning.  This IS a great day to involve people and get them ready to THINK. Sunday will be a day of putting thoughts into action, and so the preceding day (Saturday) is a great day to get people ready!!

The MOON will be high in the sky by 11.20am (EST - Daylight Saving Time), thus encouraging people to be out and about.

In preparation for the day, try to get up early and see the MOON in the morning sky, before the SUN rises. The MOON will be in the east, just above the horizon, as the daylight comes. It should be visible before the Sun rises on this Saturday.

The SABIAN SYMBOL for the MOON in the early morning on Saturday is:

 " A HEAVILY VEILED HIEROPHANT LEADS A RITUAL OF POWER "

This sabian symbol represents the coming together of people for a higher purpose and gathering of will. It indicates hidden rituals, and single purpose. 

As the MOON moves through the sky through the day, by early to mid morning, it is well to have lightness of being and, if gathering in a small room, to allow the sun and sound of the singing birds to enter the room. (7am-9am). 

By 11.20am: an ANGEL will have come to assist, bringing music and heavenly thoughts. If travelling through the streets, the Sahaja Yoga people can, at this time, be like heavenly angels bringing joy and light to the world.

By midday: feeding the Ducks may be an excellent thing to do, moving by the water. The most powerful time for talking religion, philosophy, and educating people will be in the afternoon, as the MOON passes by NUNKI, a star in Sagittarius. 

From 2-6pm: the passage of the MOON near this star, NUNKI,  can help bring matters such as agriculture, alternative religions, education and partnerships to the fore. It is a good time to do some "one on one" with people! It will also be a good time to meditate.

By 7.20pm, the moon will be setting: literary and education talking and exchange will be enhanced.

I would expect Shri Mataji's spiritual presence to be very strong about this time, facilitating education , love of the land and healing.

The SABIAN SYMBOL for the SUN, for this day, as well as for Sunday is:

"A WORLD-LEADER IS SEEN GUIDED BY HIS ANCESTORS' SPIRITS"

 Basically, Saturday is like a groundwork day, which will have consequences many years on, but is a "subtle" energy day. However Sunday is a day of WORK, where things can be put into action and created for the shorter term, as well as for the long term. 

 

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Just before the MOON in the sky, on this day, will be Pluto, the TRANSFORMER. Hence, the MOON (public, emotions) can be a vehicle for TRANSFORMATIONS on SATURDAY.

I hope that this helps give you confidence to spread the beautiful messages of Shri Mataji!!!!! And, above all, remember to have FUN!!!!!!!

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Northern Central Catchment Condition Report 2003: a report by the Northern Central Catchment Authority 2003 -(this is a link to a google HTML generated page of the report)

This above report lists the Grey Goshawk as verging on threatened in the Catchment Area, in 2003

The reason I have put this link in, is to highlight a few things -

Firstly, Lake Boga may be a place that you could take or send the Sahaja Yoga people, as I feel that there is something there, that some of them may like to see or experience.

Secondly, a Grey Goshawk flew to the trees here, while I was writing this article, and the Crows chased it, but did not really want to chase it - it was like a half hearted chase. This seemed unusual. Also, this particular Grey Goshawk was of the PURE WHITE variety.

In searching for references for this Grey Goshawk, I realised that it is not very common down there, where you live, but has been observed.  

Here is a link to  picture and article about a pure white Grey Goshawk seen earlier in 2008, near Geelong. 

For some reason, a pure white bird, that is a hawk, suggests spiritual messengers, to me. 

Also, because my darling Crow family here, did not really want to chase this pure white bird, this made me think that the Swan Hill weekend for the Sahaja Yoga people may, whilst highlighting their presence as a rarity, may also be very well accepted by some of the "Town Folk" 

Astrology for Sahaja Yoga Activities in Swan Hill this Australia Day Weekend

25th January 2009 Swan Hill, Australia (6.19am EST - daylight saving time)

My friend Susi, who has followed Sahaja Yoga for many years now, has asked me to offer some western astrology inspirations for the upcoming activities in Swan Hill, Australia this coming Australia Day Weekend.

Listening to Shri Mataji speak at the Brisbane City Hall many years ago, she appears like a living treasure in the world, inspiring thousands of people to love, hope, practical spirituality and self reflection.  Shri Mataji offers her life and wisdom- free- to the world, although I am sure that there has been considerable costs to her, as she nurtures and instructs the followers of Sahaja Yoga.

I have a deep respect for what this global Sahaja Yoga community is achieving in the world.

And now to the astrology of this coming Australia Day weekend.

I would suppose that many of the Sahaja Yoga followers use the Indian Astrology. I am not an Indian Astrologer. I am an Astrologer of the "western" variety.

And so, my astrology is about the western interpretation for these few days.

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Mercury will still be retrograde on these days, allowing reflection on ideas and life - a "holiday" mentality.  

Just before SUNRISE:  (6.20am Eastern Daylight Saving Time, Australia)Sunday, 25th January, 2009.

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Much of this will take part in the subconscious.

The planetary bodies of the MOON,MARS & MERCURY, are fully risen at this time. 

Just above the horizon, they will be in the TWELFTH HOUSE, (deep sleep, faith, dreams,

hidden enemies, subconscious and institutional domains. 

Meditations at this time of the day (6.20am Eastern Daylight Saving Time, Australia)

in Swan Hill will be a very beneficial to unlock and realise limitations, faith, hidden enemies.

Emotional nurturing can re-invigorate actions, and decisions.

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When the SUN finally rises: (approx 6.40am Eastern Daylight SavingsTimes), the planet JUPITER will rise just before it. JUPITER will not be seen, however, as the light of the SUN will be so bright. 

• Knowledge will combine with the Spirit

The EAST is the SYMBOL of beginnings and self expression. When the Sun (Spirit centre) rises, the body and mind can feel very strong, fortified and empowered. To have JUPITER (knowledge centre) rise with the SUN can be an extremely empowering and charismatic occurrence.

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Between 7.30am and 8.30am: NEPTUNE (faith and vision centre) and CHIRON (spirit healing) are rising. 

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This time can be extremely powerful for visions, prayer, matters of faith and healing, particularly as CHIRON (spirit healing) precedes NEPTUNE's rise by only 15 minute or so. Chiron will rise at about 7.55am and Neptune at about 8.10am.

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By 9.30am: (daylight savings time, 25.1.09), the SUN, JUPITER, MERCURY, MARS, and MOON will be in the 11th house, that of fellowship, hopes, wishes and community well being. 

• fellowship with others, and sharing knowledge, ideas, spiritual empathy and having some food, discussions and making new friends.
  

  This is also a good time to have friendly photos under the FIG TREE , with it's deep seated heritage value centred both in Swan Hill and many other places in Australia. 

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At this time, of 9.30am: (daylight savings time), VENUS (harmony centre) and URANUS (mass consciousness centre) will be heading towards the horizon to rise.  

• Harmony unites Mass Consciousness, Hope and Community

A powerful time to fellowship, create community bond, pray for harmony and peace, fellowship with mankind etc.

It is also a great time to send, en masse, prayers into the subconscious and mass consciousness of humanity, for love, enlightenment and to pray for nuclear threat and uranium mining to cease.

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By 10.30am (daylight savings time):  the planetary body of QUAOAR (the manifester) will be at the highest point in the sky. This high point, or MIDHEAVEN, is considered to be a very potent and powerful place for any planetary body. VENUS (harmony centre) and URANUS (mass consciousness centre) will be rising.

• Take note of what birds sing, at this time, what birds make themselves known. Their symbology can be studied and linked to this time of praying for peace, understanding and consciousness shifting.
  
  

  Tensions my be apparent at this time, but rising above it, to promote the realisation of the dream and vision of harmony and peace throughout all of mankind, this tension can create a steep shift in consciousness and perceptions. 

All this, that I am talking about - this grasping of the moment, in time, and using the planetary bodies to enhance human activity and transformation, this prayer, meditation, fellowship and harmony, direction of will and ideas - all these things will have FAR REACHING EFFECTS into the FUTURE. 

Try not to control the moment. Rather, allow it to lead you.

Serendipity will abound on this day, as will grace, so enjoy it, and let stresses of "organisation and preconceived ideas" fade as the spirit becomes empowered in the form and living matter that is SWAN HILL.

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About 11am: on 25th Jan 2009, the MOON will be in close approaching conjunction with MARS, passing it not long after midday, 25th January, 2009.  The moon will be close to the sun,  and so this conjunction will take place high in the sky.

And so, what does this mean? Well, the MOON is a symbol for our emotional centre, and MARS is a symbol for our actions and activities of the ego.  Both the MOON and MARS will be approaching a conjunction with MERCURY (symbol for our ideas and communications).

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By 12.40pm: the female influence for the day may start to wane, and the male energy finds its "feet". Things may become a little more mysterious, less understood, more confusing, as the feminine relinquishes control of the day, but, again, just GO WITH THE FLOW.

 And speaking of flow, it will be good to have some water play, at this time, also. Perhaps wetting the feet, in the river?

A youth, a male may turn up about this time? anyway, bathing, wetting the feet, and reposing and resting can be done as the time approaches 1pm. This is a great time to expect nothing, feel a bit lazy and just "drink in" life.

Overall, there appears a general trend for the females to take the lead SUNDAY morning, whilst the males can take the lead that afternoon and the following MONDAY morning, with the women doing the valuable "behind the scenes" work

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And now, I shall discuss the FIXED STARS and SABIAN SYMBOLS for this time.

JUPITER and the SUN are approaching OCULUS, a star in the right eye of the constellation CAPRICORN . OCULUS is associated with the TAROT card "WHEEL OF FORTUNE", but indicates a sacrifice of some type is made before good luck comes

SABIAN SYMBOL for JUPITER, SUN, RISING LINE (AC) at 6.40am (daylight saving time, Swan Hill, 25/01/09):

A WORLD-LEADER IS SEEN GUIDED BY HIS ANCESTORS' SPIRITS (The rich ancestral heritage of every individual, which is the potent foundation of character. Direct, real inspiration.) 

Now, having had some experiences with Shri Mataji (only a few), but I can guess enough to suggest that part of her huge spirit will be with anyone meditating at this time, encouraging them and caring for them. And she, herself, will be helped by others, and so this time of the day is most WONDERFUL!!!! There is much good fortune attached, in mythology, with the right eye of Capricorn (OCULUS). So, make the most of it, early on this morning.

The same point will pass, across the eastern horizon, the following day (26th Jan. 2009), but the SABIAN SYMBOL for the SUN,as it rises, will have changed to:

 

IN AN ALLEGORICAL MYSTERY RITUAL A MAN OFFICIATES ALONE  (Compelling urge in every soul to express the unknown and the more-then-physical. Sensitiveness to high purpose. Conflict.) 

SABIAN SYMBOL for JUPITER (26th Jan 2009):

A WORLD-LEADER IS SEEN GUIDED BY HIS ANCESTORS' SPIRITS (The rich ancestral heritage of every individual, which is the potent foundation of character. Direct, real inspiration.) 

Both the 25th and 26th of January will have similar trends, but the MOON will have moved on

26th January 2009 Swan Hill, Australia (6.19pm EST - daylight saving time)

By 5.30 on the evening of the 26th Jan. 2009: SINGING is a great thing to do now

By 6.30pm on the evening of the 26th Jan. 2009: Partnerships will have been formed and transformed, deep changes will be consolidated and lines of communications "firmed up".

There will be a new energy entering the way partnerships are directed, and the theme will be one of nurturing, new beginnings and rebirth. 

The SABIAN SYMBOL for the SUN at this time is:

OUT OF THE COSMIC EGG, LIFE IS BORN FRESH AND VIRGINAL 

This is, again, a wonderful time to visit the FIG TREE and offer it love and respect for all the life it has suppported over the decades. If you can, collection of any fruit, on the ground, for using the seed to plant and disperse as new baby fig trees will be a good thing to do now.

When collecting seed, always empty your mind first, and ask the "land" if it is ok to collect the seed. You will be given an answer if the mind is empty , receptive and clear. Often, when this form of "asking the land" is used, some clear instructions are also "heard". For example, you may "hear" an instruction, such as "plant the seed here or there", bring more water or humus to the tree", bring a rock and place it here or there", "bring some seeds from other plants and spread them here". These are just example, as what nature whispers in the ear of the receptive mind, can be rather diverse, unusual or extremely simple. Just go in love, and you may "hear" the land speak to you, under this tree, if you are quiet and just LISTEN with your heart.

HAVE FUN!!!! 

Charts, Art and the Way of the World

My childhood vision through my "artist's eyes"

Acrylic on Wood  1994

ART and all it's forms can be related to human survival and expression. 

The purpose of much of humanity's ART has been to serve our need for expression and our need for survival.

An historical visionary component of ART can be linked to our ancestors' desires to create a form or expression of something that they perceived or felt, something that they were currently experiencing, or something in their future/present/past, that they desired, conceived or perceived.

The idea of casting a Natal Horoscope carries with it the desire to see what may pass, what is, and what has been . It is easy to read what we "want" to see in a CHART, as opposed to what "is" in a CHART. A natal CHART is very much like a piece of ART, as it holds a story, a perspective, graphics, color, a vision, a history and concepts. 

And a Natal CHART is also very much a "piece of ART" in that it's interpretation lies in the eyes of the beholder. 

Now, the beholder may be a rather clever fellow, who is well versed in the history, techniques and lore of astrology. 

OR, the beholder may be a lay astrologer, even a novice, who is still learning the skills of the ART of reading a CHART.

Whoever the "beholder" is, the interpretation is still open to INTERPRETATION!!

And the Way of the World is also open to interpretation. 

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Which brings me to the point of this whole article - Charts, Art and the Way of the World.

Below is the link to some work by a very wise man, whose writings I stumbled serendipitously across over a decade ago. 

His work opened my perceptions to the Way of humanity, and the Way of humanity's vision. I cannot quote him, because I do not have a copy of the particular writings here, that I wish to talk about - but it goes something like this (my interpretation)..........

.....Just as the artist of bygone ages painted, wrote, sang, talked, danced and played visions -  so artists of the world, right now also create visions.

These visions can have a deep, permeating, transforming and inspiring effect on humanity.

In a world led by forecast of global crisis on all levels, from the more localised economic, health, and quality of life picture, to the actual threat of mass extinction, the role of the visionary artist carries an incredible weight and opportunity. 

This opportunistic weight is one of giving life and humanity meaning. A future hope, to carry it through what may be very hard times indeed.

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 Shining the light of creative love, harmony, courage, compassion and wisdom on the future, by artistically creating a "picture" for others to step into, artists all over the world can help shine the light to a safer haven amongst the uncertainty of global crisis and human mass consciousness dichotomies and run amok egos.

Putting it another way:-

•  if you cannot see through the car windscreen, how can you see the road and where you are going, if you shut your mind off from empathy and compassion, how can you view the world in love? 
  
• If you darken your thoughts with fear of loss, misfortune and anger, how can you shine a light on peace? 
  
• If you see only the destructiveness and greed of man , then how can you follow in the goodness of humanity. 
  
• If you see only that mankind will destroy the planet and himself, how will you find that place in time and space where it doesn't happen that way. 
  
• And if you shine a light on the way to find that place of humanity's survival, spiritual growth and the re-establishment of the"garden" on earth, then others , too, can see the way, and take heart.
  

And so, today, I see the most important role of artists, world wide, to combine, unite, create and lead, in a visionary capacity, to the way out of the current "crisis" predicament.

It is time to go directly to love, and keep washing and bathing your visions in love until, all other particles of earthly bondage fall away, and only love stays. This IS the ultimate creative force of our time, and IS the Way of the world

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The Future of Immortality and Other Essays for a. Nuclear Age. New York: Basic Books. 3. Lifton, R.J. (1991, February).

R J Lifton  - Wikipedia