new year, new paradigm

as the year turned from 2007 to 2008, i found myself actively engaged in a process of transforming my worldview, the underlying cosmology that informs my movements in this world. this process was jumped started by my experiences in peru, drinking ayahuasca and coming together in shamanic ceremony with other like-minded, like-hearted folks from around the world. we were all seeking healing in one form or another. and, i believe we all found some. i certainly did.

at the center of this new paradigm is the notion that humanity is engaged in an evolution of consciousness. each one of us plays an essential part in this evolution. and the degree to which we transcend our own personal limitations and connect with our essential truth, our soul-consciousness, the more we contribute to the collective spiritual evolution of humanity.

one of the most exciting aspects of coming into this perspective has been all the syncronicity that i've been experiencing along the way. books, movies, events, podcasts and other culture signifiers have "fallen into my lap" that suggest, support or otherwise point to the truth of these interrelated set of ideas. the following is a sampling of some of these signifiers:

- new year's eve at the chapel of sacred mirrors and the talk between alex grey and andrew cohen
- the power of now by eckhart tolle
- cmo, author of the c-realm and the c-realm podcasts
- kelly howell and her work in sound healing and guided meditation

all of these things came into my life without me having to consciously seek them out. and each one has added a unique and inspiring aspect to this unfolding exploration of my spirituality, and my spiritual worldview.

shine