"So, what does it mean to live in a collective Creator-Being consciousness?"
by Sanford Baran, Chris Jorgensen and John Gray
Sanford Baran: I’d like to provide some context around the last piece of pre-service music, Goin’ Home, beautifully performed by the South London boys’ choral ensemble Libera. The famous melody comes from the second movement of Antonin Dvorak’s New World Symphony. William Arms Fisher, one of Dvorak’s students at the National Conservatory, wrote the lyrics in 1922, nearly three decades after the symphony premiered at Carnegie Hall. https://toneoflife.org/recordings/Libera-Going-Home.mp4
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Hosted by Suzanne Core and Milly Holliday
"There is a great transition underway, and it's quite obvious that this transition needs leadership."
by Bill Isaacs
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.
Continue reading…"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
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.
Continue reading…"I've been repurposed, I'm an intelligent life detective."
by Allan and Christine Jonas & Larry Krantz
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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Hosted by Christina Pivarnik
"In that fleeting moment, the tomato revealed that it is, in essence, made of light. So are we! "
by John Gray
“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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Hosted by Suzanne Core
"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
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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