No Time Like Now: The End of the World as We Know it

Life is always subject to certain uncertainties and perils. The same applies to the „abode of life“— our Earth. Humans have long sensed that the constant flux of their world can, at times, take on dramatic forms — even leading to its ultimate demise. The fear of such an end has resurfaced today, particularly in the highly technological West. At the same time, a shift in thinking is underway that could lay the groundwork for a fresh start; a different, integrative consciousness is crucial to this process. 

 

Those who actively participate in the dawn of a new era should face the challenges posed by various doomsday scenarios and assume personal responsibility. A constructive way to move beyond a mindset of impending doom is best achieved when one can accept one’s own eventual end —through a shift in consciousness occurring „in the midst of life“— and view one’s existence within the meaningful context of a greater whole. Several classic paths toward this mindset are outlined here.