Where to Now?

In addition to the mental, physical, and spiritual devastation of the event, what messages might we draw from it?

Like Animal Kingdom, an existing state of polarization, anger, and conflict creates a corresponding state of expression in the natural environment. A category five hurricane is a violent expression of nature, which mirrors much of the state of events of this planet driven by fear.

It is necessary for the Earth’s Consciousness to express itself in achieving balance. From its perspective, a hurricane is not a violent event. It is simply the expression of achieving balance in concert with the consciousness of humankind.

It is the interactive process of providing a mirror for humankind to see itself.

If it is a storm, that is part reflection of the consciousness of humankind. If it is a beautiful, serene day, that is also part of the mirror reflection.

Overall, what could be learned is that we are all one interconnected system of consciousness. You push it here and it shows up over there as a diversity of expressions. Oneness exists far beyond humans with humans, or humans with animals.

Oneness encompasses the totality of spirits that inhabit our interconnected world — rocks, mountains, oceans, air, forests, animals, and humans. Until we understand this fundamental given, we, as a planet of people, will continually flounder in disarray as we attempt to impose our belief systems on each other. Those who have suffered loss and tragedy from Hurricane Katrina will ultimately learn most from that event. How unpredictable is life. How ultimately meaningless are possessions. How precious is life in concert with others!

Those watching can learn if they see themselves as reflections of those who suffered loss. They can learn if they see that they are part of the total consciousness that exists within your system. That nature simply expresses the violence and serenity that comprise human consciousness.

Then, only then, can we truly understand what is meant by Oneness.

Then, only then, can we take responsibility for creating (or recreating) that which we desire.

Out of tragedy and crisis, there is always opportunity. The opportunity here is to rebuild an ideal living space based upon human compatibility as opposed to human competition. To learn how to support and contribute to one another rather than gain “some thing” at the expense of others.

Human tragedy is usually transformation, but only if we immerse ourselves in the tragedy -- whether one experienced it directly or not! The Learning As we move through the coming days, weeks, and months, we might have at the forefront of our thinking the following questions which we, individually, must answer:

1. Do I feel the tragedy of those who suffered loss, or do I view them as victims in a subject – object relationship?
2. What human feelings do I associate with a hurricane? Are these feelings buried in my own consciousness—both expressed and unexpressed?
3. Do I consider someone less fortunate than me, below me in terms of human equality?
4. What acts (translated into behaviors) of compassion have I done for someone I perceive to be less fortunate than myself?
5. What is a single act I could do everyday to create human compatibility with those I live and work with?