Dear Friends,

          In a recent e-mail we received from Alan Cohen, he makes reference to the importance of being a "Faithkeeper" at this time of shocking events. He explains that in the Native American tradition, one member of the tribe assumes the role of "Faithkeeper." This person’s role is to remain at peace, centered in spiritual vision, no matter what events befall the tribe. Even if everyone else in the tribe slips into fear, dissention and pain, the Faithkeeper is the one person the tribe can rely on as a lifeline to the Eternal Presence.

          This is our role now, in the midst of cries for revenge and threats of war. It is easy for all of us to get ‘sucked" into the energy of fear and attack, given the horrifying events that took place on Sept 11.

          We need to stay centered in the realization that more attack and revenge merely begets more attack and revenge. As Gandhi once said, "An eye for an eye only leaves the whole world blind." Something DOES need to be done. But acting with the purpose of hate and vengeance is not the way.

          What happened on Sept 11 is the acting out of the collective consciousness of the hate that exists in people’s hearts – individually, nationally and globally. Two days after the attack, there was an article in the paper stating how a hard rock group halted the printing of their new album cover because it displayed one of the band members with a detonator – blowing up the World Trade Center.  Last Night in A Course in Miracles, one of our students related how there are video games in which the player can pilot a jet into any monument or building – the World Trade Center being one of them.

          We are on the fringes of a great quantum leap as a people. Ancient prophecies and calendars point to this time as a time of great shift. While some prophecies indicate great climactic changes and world destruction, these same prophecies also leave great room for a radically different outcome. Which outcome we create will be up to us. We can choose our future to be a world of peace and plenty for everyone.

          The power of focused prayer has been well documented. Now more than ever, all conscious, loving people are being called to stay focused, clear and with a sense of purpose and vision. Pray for our leaders to act with prudence and reason. Pray that those responsible can be brought to justice without inflicting more pain on innocent people. Pray that America comes up with a solution that will literally amaze the world with its fairness and strength. Also send letter and emails to our elected officials communicating the desire for a just and peaceful resolution.

          Let us remember that we are not alone. Let us remember to turn this situation over to God, the ascended Masters and all the angels and ask for guidance. Let us not underestimate the power of prayer. If it is true that the flapping of the wings of a butterfly in China can set in motion events that cause a hurricane in the Atlantic, then imagine the surge of power from our collective prayers of peace.

          Let us remember to send blessings and oceans of love not only to those who perished and their bereaved families, but also to the suicide bombers and yes – to Osama bin Ladden. While we abhor their acts, we can still remember that they are not separate from us. They too have the Christ Light within.

          Doreen Virtue sites an example of a woman named Phyllis Crystal who, many years ago, was on an airplane in the Middle East awaiting departure on the tarmac. Suddenly three armed men burst in to hijack the plane. Phyllis prayed for help and suddenly received a strong influx of love. She felt guided to send the love toward the hijackers. The moment she did, one of the hijackers accidentally cut himself with his knife. He got so angry and flustered that the hijackers left the plane, calling off the hijacking.

          Miracles happen all the time. When they do not, something has gone wrong. Let us be the Faithkeepers of this nation. Let us be the miracle workers. We can heal this tragedy and use it as a testament to the importance of peace everywhere for everyone.

Love, 

          Stav and Jerry

 

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