Bill Isaacs

The Living Symbol

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"There is a great transition underway, and it's quite obvious that this transition needs leadership."

by Bill Isaacs
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The earth is filled with mysterious symbols. A symbol is a representation of something more than itself, and symbols are easily misunderstood. Human consciousness is anchored in a materialistic and literal worldview. The imperial victory of scientific materialism has conditioned us to revere the surface appearances, and to look for materialist explanations of everything. We hold a strong conviction that what we see is what is, but we often miss the meaning. We even miss what is actually there. Studies of “inattentional blindness” show how readily we fail to see what is plainly in front of us. What is seen remains misperceived and mysterious.

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Sanford Baran

The Noble Assembly

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"As individuals allow their inherent nobility of character to manifest, a foundation is laid for governance that reflects not just human pragmatism but divine wisdom."

by Sanford Baran
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We find ourselves living in interesting times! Who wants to be bored anyway?

On the one hand we may think that current circumstances are totally unprecedented, what with concerns about executive overreach, questions about constitutional boundaries, the routine breaking of governmental norms and unbridled bullying on the international stage. Yet history offers us perspective: down through the ages it’s estimated that there have been thousands of individuals who have assumed the mantle of tyranny. They’ve been kings and emperors, military dictators, elected officials who gradually seized more power, revolutionary leaders who betrayed their ideals, and party secretaries who ruled through fear. The ancient Greeks coined the term “tyrant” over 2,500 years ago, and every generation since has witnessed struggles with humanly devised systems of power, authority, and governance. 

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Allan Jonas, Christine Jonas, Larry Krantz

The Search for Intelligent Life

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"I've been repurposed, I'm an intelligent life detective."

by Allan and Christine Jonas & Larry Krantz
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Allan Jonas:  A warm welcome to everyone, and I mean a warm welcome. We actually hit 50 degrees Fahrenheit yesterday in Calgary, so I have shed my winter coat. 

It’s a real treat to be with you and also to be able to work with Larry this morning. In this moment, we find ourselves, as many would say, in challenging and trying times. There’s a lot of fear, angst, turmoil, and uncertainty out there. But we bring calm, perspective, and assurance. “Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away.” (Song of Solomon 2:10) 

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John Gray

Companions in the Sacred World

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"In that fleeting moment, the tomato revealed that it is, in essence, made of light. So are we! "

by John Gray
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“This, my dear, is the greatest challenge to being alive: To witness injustice in the world and not allow it to consume our light.” The late Thich Nhat Hanh, revered Vietnamese Zen master, prolific author and global peace activist, said and wrote many, many other such words of wisdom and sound advice. His innumerable insights have helped and encouraged generations of spiritual pilgrims along the way.

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Bill Bahan, Linda Bahan, Sanford Baran, John Gray, Larry Krantz

The Tone of Life

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"Clear spiritual expression is very powerful. The tone of life must be heard by some for there to be a starting point."

by Sanford Baran, John Gray, Linda Bahan, Bill Bahan, Larry Krantz
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Sanford Baran: Good morning, everyone. Nine of us have been gathering for our Tone of Life coordinators’ weekend here in the desert at Larry and Joyce’s home in beautiful Oro Valley, Arizona. Our gathering began on Friday evening and we’ve been engaged in some interesting and substantial discussions, enjoying lovely meals together and appreciating each other’s company. I thought you might enjoy a few photographs that capture the flavor and spirit of the rich and substantial time we’ve been sharing together.  Watch the photo slide show  

So, without further ado I’ll hand it over to John.

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Pamela Gray, Allan Jonas, Christine Jonas, PenDell Pittman

Creator Beings, Forever Friends

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“Creator beings are forever friends. Realizing our own spiritual identity, we truly recognize one another."

by Pamela Gray, Allan Jonas, Christine Jonas & PenDell Pittman
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Pamela Gray: Allan and Christine Jonas, PenDell Pittman and I have been meeting regularly via Zoom for about two years now. Whatever is currently in the forefront of our encompassment we bring to the table of our shared spiritual space. We discuss whatever it is and release it into the greater cycle at work. Today it is our great pleasure to offer the substance of our connection to you and with you.

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Bill Isaacs

Listening to the Secret Chord

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"There's a blaze of light in every word, It doesn't matter which you heard, The holy or the broken, hallelujah"

by Bill Isaacs
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We are in the closing days of one year and the opening of another. The light in the Northern Hemisphere is increasing again. This is a good symbol of what is occurring within everyone: the light is increasing. As the light shines it becomes possible to see, to relax and relinquish what does not belong, what was never true of you. One way the light gets in is through our increased vulnerability and humility. As the light intensifies it becomes increasingly evident that the control structures of human consciousness are dissolving. Like glacial ice floes, these can remain seemingly stable for centuries, and then can suddenly collapse, melting into the sea. The courses of collective thought go through various phase changes over time: ideological patterns shift, political systems transform, long held paradigms collapse, national boundaries are redrawn, dissolved, merge. What can look stable and unchanging from one perspective can suddenly transform entirely into something else.

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