Dan 12:4 "But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase."
I am not suggesting that this passage of Daniel was written
as prophecy for today, but in view of fractals, and repetitive fulfillment of
prophecy it certainly can be applied to today. One of the earmarks of the Age
of Aquarius is the advancement of technology. The last four decades have been
defined by a quantum leap in technology. Beginning with the personal computer,
the development of the world wide web, and social media people can literally
run to and fro without leaving their office chair or a recliner in their own
home, and likewise it has caused knowledge to increase, and more than that, be
at the fingertips of the masses.
Further, people can gain the knowledge that once was only
available through the most prestigious universities without attending a class
or receiving a degree. I am certain that this played a strategic role in my
deconstruction and reconstruction. I am equally as certain that it played a key
role in the deconstruction and reconstruction of everyone that has
deconstructed and reconstructed.
The internet and social media have allowed our world to
expand at a pace never before experienced. Many voices can now be heard that
would not have otherwise been heard because of this advancement in technology.
In many ways it is unfathomable what will continue to develop from this
advancement in technology. Through the internet and platforms such as zoom people
can meet, teach, and exchange ideas without the limitation of location.
One can research ideas, read, and order books, present ideas
through blogs, vlogs, and podcasts and gather with others across the entire
planet. This will only continue to add to the numbers of people that are
deconstructing their current beliefs and reconstructing a radical new set of
beliefs. It will also help people to amalgamate and synthesize their beliefs.
If one does not like to read or finds reading difficult… no problem, there are
apps that will read the material, and there is a plethora of YouTube videos
that will inform without needing to read anything.
Prior to the technological advancements of this last half
century, most people were confined to regional and local environments and
social structures. It is little wonder that local norms and beliefs had such a
strong hold on a person throughout their life. Most people were unable to think
past the input of their family, teachers, and pastors. It is little wonder that
so many were held captive to ideas that were not really beneficial beyond
locality and were in reality toxic to the psychological health of people.
Think of the way in which it is now possible to synthesize
and syncretize spiritual beliefs and practices. All of the mystical revelation
from across millennia are now available. It is easy to pick and choose ideas
and beliefs that resonate with ones being and reject those ideas and beliefs
that do not resonate. It seems like the technology of the age of Aquarius creates
fertile ground for eclectic and syncretistic spirituality and spiritual
practices. As we begin to understand who we are as conscious agents in a world
that is created by consciousness, we will be able to find more and more common
ground of beliefs for more and more of the population of the planet. Instead of
being tribal our new tribe will be global.
In this way we will be able to incorporate all of the
ancient mystical wisdom of eastern, western civilization and will be able to
embrace the wisdom from the indigenous people of the Americas. Through our spiritual
and mystical discernment we will be able to incorporate the beliefs and ideas
that resonate with the spiritual nature of the universe, and thereby reconstruct
a spirituality that is global, syncretistic, and genuinely eclectic.
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