Vision, the Future

When we see ourselves as spiritual beings and acknowledge life from that perspective and, we will then transform our lives by releasing the infinite potential inherent in us and give renewed purpose to life.

We will begin to live this life by centering our consciousness within, instead of living on the surface of things, where we perceive existence in ignorance, division, contradiction, suffering, and pain.

From this “witness consciousness,” we perceive matters with greater clarity and insight; are more in touch with the multiplicity of truths unfolding around us; experience greater harmony and oneness with others; and are generally more aware and conscious of who and what we are, and what purpose we serve in the world.

This inner-based quality of self-awareness and self-consciousness is actually just the starting point for an even greater change: the evolution and transformation of our being through contact with the spiritual dimension of life.

There are two primary means by which we connect to and are transformed by the Spirit.

First, we connect with our true Self. This opens us to a vast array of spiritual insights, forces, and powers in the universe, as we feel a sense of oneness with everything that is around us. Second, we can open ourselves up to the omnipresent spirit of the Supreme, allowing Its infinite truth to enter our being, to uplift, perfect, and transform us.

Through this awakening process from an ego based awareness to super consciousness our whole being is being enhanced and we begin to feel a profound connection with the cosmic spiritual reality. This helps us perceive life's and our own purpose as instruments of the Higher Power. Finally, out of all of these inner and outer experiences, we feel a deep and abiding Joy and Love.

When individuals infuse all parts of their being with this higher consciousness, there will gradually emerge a renewed personality and society whose existence is organized around the power of the Spirit.

We all can connect with Spirit in practical ways when we live in the present moment. Living thus, instills a peaceful interiorized mind. When the mind is still, we will engage our interpersonal relationships by listening with respect to the other person. We let spirit, instead of the ego express. This type of contact, combined with meditation will lead us to realize the Self.

What prevents us from living in the present moment is a restless mind. A mind that is locked into fixed, habitual patterns of acting and reacting. To be more aware of our own responses, we need to observe our mind and our activities from a detached perspective, with the intention to live a more creative and fuller life.