iGURU!’s – Weekly Review – 17th November 2019 INTRODUCTION The Global civil unrest and protests continues. In last weeks Review – we explored the people protests, that have swept the globe, you can read that article here. In an article – ‘Do today's global protests have anything in common?’ – the writer provides further details about the nature of this unrest, as it is expressed through the protests - in countries and political systems as diverse as Equador, Bolivia, Spain, Hong Kong, Lebanon, Iraq, Chile and so on. Read this article here. We are still in the beginning stages of this global turmoil – people are generally protesting about issues, which have accumulated over time and which may then have been triggered by a single event. The essence of the people’s complaints however, reveal a common source – a protest against perceived, systematised and structural social injustice, poverty, loss of rights and freedoms, obscene inequality... People it seems, have moved from a sense of growing ‘awareness’ about how the planet is mismanaged, to a powerful and often traumatic ‘realisation’ – of the reality, that the ‘Game of (their) Lives’ – is rigged! What we are seeing is - a growing Awareness by people of their plight – and a growing Realisation of what the consequences shall be for their future. Often these two words - words/terms – ‘awareness’ and ‘realisation,’ are conflated - but they are distinct. Awareness is the state of knowing something - i.e. being aware of - or having knowledge of something’s existence. Realisation, according to Vocabulary.com – is “something that is made real or concrete” and “coming to understand something clearly and distinctly.” 'COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS' & DEEP PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES It must first be remembered that we are dealing with a ‘deep psychological process,’ which can be observed and analysed - symptoms diagnosed and predictions of behavior made, at the individual level. Even the terms used to describe the individual experience can be identified. With ‘awareness’ such terms like ‘denial’ are relevant. With ‘realisation’- ‘trauma’ – come to mind - and can be observed. Given the essential ‘fractal’ nature of Human Consciousness – these observations can be logically extrapolated into the realm of ‘Collective Behaviour & Action.’ With sufficient data on the various ‘elements,’ which make up the ‘system.’ The predictability of such ‘collective behaviour’ can be fairly easily and accurately known. Such knowledge is not new and therefore the high probability of ‘conscious manipulation’ of this expressed ‘Collective Consciousness,’ is not only a probability, but almost certainly, an inevitability. When we apply the concept of ‘awareness’ to the global civil unrest, taking place – we ‘know’ that there are economic issues, issues of corruption within governments, inequality, poverty, issues with housing etc. The people ‘know’ this. The trigger that has moved many to the streets – is the ‘realisation’ of their plight – namely, the ‘reality has sunk in.’ This could be caused by a single act or event, with the resultant popular response often seeming disproportionate to the act/event in question. This is because, the issues that are being complained about - and now, fought against, have existed for some time – whether they are perceived as ‘injustice,’ ‘social,’ ‘political’ or ‘economic’ or even ‘non-economic’ or ‘non-political’ like ‘religion’ and ‘spirituality’ - all these matters come to the fore as ‘effects’ – some logically and rationally connected, others not. The resultant chaos is a dangerous state for ‘Power Elites’ – a ‘Collective Consciousness,’ in a state of ‘confusion’ and ‘anger!’ - Ethically expressed, it can be described as a time of ‘harvesting’ - a time of reaping what has been sown. ‘GLOBAL AWARENESS & REALISATION’ Applied to ‘global consciousness’ – we are moving into a phase/state of ‘realisation.’ What will be the consequences of this realisation? – Quite clearly - ‘old global world structures’ are being shaken – violently shaken from top to bottom – the instrument of this change – are the people. But why now? - has anything changed? - If so, what has changed? On the ‘material’ level – one could reel off a number of possible factors – causes - there is the obvious lack of social justice – fairness and obscene inequality and the destruction of civic society – which people experience and sense, even if they are unable to effectively articulate it. This feeling is felt globally, irrespective of colour, religion and increasingly ‘class,’ as the chasm between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots’ - becomes increasingly wider and unbridgeable. It is clear that there exists, increasingly only a ‘Super Class and ourselves,’ ‘Oligarchs and Serfs’ ‘Tyrants and Slaves.’ In each society/situation the ‘characteristics’ may vary - the causes may differ, the ‘protagonists’ and ‘antagonists’ dissimilar and even the solutions different from society to society. But these are simply an expected myriad and multifaceted expression – which one would expect from a near infinite ‘Collective Consciousness.’ THE END OF - ‘ISMS’ The ‘protagonists’ for change themselves differ, in particular about, a solution. Whilst the glaring injury is plain – lack of popular meaningful representation/expression – suggested solutions will inevitably be different and even be at odds. Some will promulgate/suggest so called ‘left’ solutions – others say the planet needs ‘right’ solutions – both may agree, that the solution is a ‘populist’ solution. By this, I understand that somehow, the masses of the population must be involved in the radical changes, which are required. This lack of agreement on solutions, may suggest an exhaustion of current ideological thinking, a bankruptcy of ideas. REVOLUTIONARY TIMES & THE 'SHIFT IN CONSCIOUSNESS' It seems to me that we are experiencing not just revolutionary times – in a material sense only, but the planet is witnessing a ‘shift’ which is far more profound and which the political scientists and political economists, do not even have the language to explain – yet alone suggest solutions. We are witnessing a ‘shift in Consciousness,’ which is and shall continue to be so dramatic that the material changes which ‘popular sentiment’ shall demand globally, will not be sufficient, because it will not be understood by a majority of the power elite and they shall therefore make mistakes. The majority of this power elite - schooled as they were in the Global Politics of ‘Empires & Civilizations’ (which remains their purpose) - a Spirituality of intercession and Machiavelian politics, the Mob Boss School - they will be unable to maintain (ride) the new power in ‘Consciousness.’ Further, their solutions to maintain power, will not be sufficient, because the huge hole in the heart of Humanity cannot be filled with material things/consumer goods etc… they proffer. The ‘huge hole,’ requires something, which a million shades of capitalism cannot fill – a hunger and a thirst, which current ‘isms’ – are unable to satisfy. In brief, this ‘shift in Consciousness’ is marking a change in the understanding of what it means to human - and is as much a ‘biological’ change, as it is a ‘mental’ one. There are things going on within the depths of Humanity, for which, the old and fading paradigm, does not even have a language for, yet alone attempt to describe or suggest a solution. Amongst the masses, at a level beyond the purely mental - a ‘realisation’ has set in that the ‘isms’ of the past that have dominated the globe in the 20th century – and have continued into the 21st century – are not adequate to define and satisfy the human experience. On the material plane, the failings of these ‘isms’ have been clear – global poverty – global war – global dissatisfaction. What is needed is a completely new structure. In the article titled - ‘(1) 'Spiritual Technology' (2) The Coming 'Spiritocracy' (3) 'Spirito-cratic' Communal Systems’ – it discusses the future of Humanity and Human Consciousness – in terms of what will be needed to move Humanity / Human Consciousness, into its next evolutionary step. In brief, it explores the role that ‘spirituality’ has played in human civilisation and how it has changed through the millennia. According to the article, it began with ‘spirituality’ representing ‘Spiritual Technology,’ containing knowledge, used to operate and/or manipulate the third dimensional world/plane – then evolved into ‘god systems’ – represented by ‘small g’ gods in the form of religion, which is used to distribute this knowledge to the people. What we see now in the world are ‘crossed wires’ when it comes to Spirituality and Religion – in many cases the original principles and practices linked to these systems have degenerated over time – and has been replaced with ignorance, misunderstanding and superstition – and in some cases nihilistic attitudes. These changes have made the Consciousness ‘vulnerable’ – and thus as the article points out - “humans today do not exist in 'sovereignty' - but exist in 'bondage.' Humans are not only slaves but are betrayed by their leaders/representatives at every turn.” Why is this? – Because many of the ‘leaders’ today understand that rulership over the people – cannot be separated from spirituality – since ultimately human beings consist of Consciousness and energy – and who so ever rules the people – must use this 'energy' to build, manipulate and manifest anything in the material world. So – what does this article suggest will be the source of liberation for Humanity and Human Consciousness? - It states - “Human Consciousness - is a self regulating system - whilst Human Consciousness may allow itself to be 'fooled' its eventual path cannot be denied.” This article also suggests, that in order to evolve to the ‘next step’ - humans must become ‘sovereign’ – must evolve all aspects of their being – their Consciousness – and to do this – one cannot omit the spiritual – since, human beings are ‘spiritual beings,’ in terms of their organic content. But does any of this have any real bearing on current events? – I think so – I have observed amongst some at the very tip of the global elite – those who really have their fingers on the pulse, who understand the rise and fall of empires – and the role of spirituality and religion in human society and civilisation – and politics – they have a clearer understanding as to what is really going on. Amongst them, you might find yourself observing, what could be regarded as ‘strange behavior,’ but in reality it is not – it is in fact a preparing for - ‘Transition.’ THE POPE & THE GODDESS, PACHAMAMA Let me give you an example – The Roman Catholic Church has survived as an institution for almost two millennia and some would say even longer, undoubtedly this has been because of its ability to ‘transition,’ human consciousness - both in ‘temporal’ as well as in ‘cultural terms.’ This ability to ‘transition,’ is in its DNA so to speak and therefore at certain points in its history, its congregation and members will often be baffled by the organisations apparently ‘strange behaviour’ – these are however, ‘strategic moves.’ To students of Geo-Politics and power however, its history and its ability to ‘transition,’ can be studied in that light alone. I read an interesting article titled – ‘Top Cardinal Breaks With Pope Over 'Pagan Goddess' at Vatican,’ it details a dispute between Pope Francis and Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Mueller. The basis of this disagreement stems from Pope Francis’ support of the Pan-Amazonian Pachamama (Mother Earth) Goddess – whose statue, Pope Francis displayed on the Vatican church altar. This action by Pope Francis, created a split within the Vatican - some even went as far as breaking into the Vatican in the night – stealing the statue of Pachamama - and dumping the statue in a river – it was later retrieved by police. Following these events, the Pope also made a formal apology - stating - “I ask forgiveness to anyone who was offended.” BOLIVIA Later on that week, I read an article about the departure of Bolvian former president Evo Morales, the first indigenous leader of that country. Morales recently left Bolivia – and went to Mexico, after being forced to resign, following orders from the military and increased right wing violence. A politician, lawyer and Christian fundamentalist called Jeanine Añez has since, declared herself interim president – and now the people are back on the streets – protesting for Morales’ return. In 2013 - Añez tweeted - “I dream of a Bolivia free of satanic indigenous rites... …the city is not for the Indians who should stay in the highlands or the Chaco!!!” – Many people regarded this remark as inflammatory, given the fact that 60% of Bolivian’s are indigenous. One fascinating incident, was the public reference to the Bible by the new leadership of Bolivia. In the article 'What the coup against Evo Morales means to indigenous people like me' - it is reported that after the resignation of Evo Morales, Luis Fernando Camacho, who is a member of the Christian far-right group and who appears to be supporting Añez – "stormed the presidential palace, a flag in one hand and a bible in the other. “The bible is returning to the government palace,”” he is also quoted as saying “Pachamama will never return. Today Christ is returning to the Government Palace. Bolivia is for Christ.”” (Read more here.) In the video - 'Chris Hedges: Why school shootings are no longer news (Full show)' you can see Camacho and his group ransacking the former home of Evo Morales (you will see this at around the 24 minute mark in the video.) Since Morales’ departure - the houses of MAS (Bolivan, Movement for Socialism group) supporters - and the flags of the indigenous people have been burnt – it is also reported that the indigenous people were put in trucks and have been taken to – who knows where. Read more here. All this, in the name of ‘Christ?’ As things stand at present, there are rival protests between 'pro Morales supporters' and 'Morales opposition groups' - and there appears to be no resolution to this division at present. The country therefore seems headed for further civil unrest, which include not just political, economic and social matters but it would also seem, deep spiritual and cultural divides. The indigenous people have a culture, which had existed long before the arrival of the later colonists and at the heart of this culture is a reverence for the Mother Goddess (read related article here.) It is clear that the country is deeply divided – deeper than perhaps than most of us, who do not live in the country, realise. The Pope seems to have no problem with the Pachamama Goddess – and yet, the new ‘leaders’ of Bolivia – namely, Añez and Camacho do and have clearly made this element of religion / spirituality, part of the already toxic mix of the political process. Leaders who do this should beware, since the ‘shift in Consciousness,’ which is occurring and which we see being manifest as protests in the streets are at their root, not just protests for material progress and ‘games,’ but they are also, a cry from the heart's of the people. In addition to social justice, an end to inequality and fairness – this ‘cry from the heart’ – is a ‘cry’ for spiritual meaning - and an end to ‘spiritual/religious hypocrisy.’ Leaders who play with these aspects of ‘Consciousness’ in current times - unlike in previous times, will not be able ‘to marshal and channel’ these powerful forces - but they shall be consumed by them - since we are in a different phase of the cycle of human consciousness. This in my opinion, is the meaning and understanding of the quite astute behaviour of Pope Francis. CONCLUSION As political leaders attempt to pacify and make their peace with the people, so called 'spiritual leaders,' will also be brought to account. The organised religions themselves in one way or another, will have to meet this 'shift in Consciousness,' which is occurring. Is God an Old White man with a beard – or is She a Dark Skinned Woman? Or – is God/Source simply - ‘Unnameable’ and ‘Ineffable’ – Being the ‘Source’ of all things? REFERENCES TO ARTICLES, VIDEOS ETC To view the contents of this index – click on the subject of interest below. ALPHABETICAL ORDER B Bolivia - Bolivia enshrines natural world's rights with equal status for Mother Earth (10-Apr2011) - Movement for Socialism (Bolivia) - Wikipedia - What the coup against Evo Morales means to indigenous people like me (14-Nov2019) C Contact iGURU! - To get in touch with iGURU! - Send us a message D Definitions - Realisation I iGURU! - Daily Info - Weekly Review - Weekly Review - AND THE STREETS SHALL SPEAK! - 10-Nov2019 Index Suggestions - Make a suggestion to / or for an iGURU! index P People Protests - Do today's global protests have anything in common? (11-Nov2019) Pope Francis & Goddess Pachmama - Top Cardinal Breaks With Pope Over 'Pagan Goddess' at Vatican (26-Oct2019) R Russia Today News - Chris Hedges: Why school shootings are no longer news (Full show) S Spiritual - (1) 'Spiritual Technology' (2) The Coming 'Spiritocracy'(3) 'Spirito-cratic' Communal Systems AWARENESS & REALISATION (THE SHIFT IN GLOBAL CONSCIOUSNESS) UPDATES - INDEX To view the contents of this index – click on the subject of interest below.
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