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M W Marianne: e most fundamental question anyone can ask is 'On this day, in these circumstances, how can I serve with the sincerest im- pact? What is mine to do?' e great irony is that when we're only concerned with ourselves we don't really serve ourselves on a higher level. When we're concerned with something bigger than ourselves, that's how we raise the vibrational frequency of our lives which actually raises the tenor of our own existence and the society we live in. e highest form of self-care is to play big in the world. Our society needs us; so, asking this question on a daily basis will raise the integral vibration of the individual and the society. Of course, following through with one's unique answer is the next step in creating lasting impact. Sunny: What's your view on the possibility of a transformative future? Marianne: While there are extraordinary problems that confront us as a na- tion and a species now, I believe there are endless possibilities for transformation. I believe in the possibility of in nite possibility. With these deep issues, there's an invitation to become the peo- ple we need to be in the presence of whom breakthroughs will automatically occur. For us as a species, it's time to evolve into a new form of personhood. In nature, there is imprinted on all of life this integrity of the universe to take all things to the highest level. Surrendering to this ow of nature and staying on the path of the heart will allow our greater purpose to emerge, always al- lowing love to come rst. M B B Michael Bernard Beckwith is known as an emis- sary of peace, author, humanitarian, and founder of Agape International Spiritual Community. In addition, he came from a civil rights background with his family where they participated in local, state, and national social issues. Holding the high- er vision for the world, taking a stand, and act- ing was always part of his life. He expressed his thoughts in our recent interview. Sunny: In our present climate, our social communication is breaking down and the true act of listening seems to be challenged. Michael: It's a narrow path to walk and it's one of our most challenging M B B spiritual practices. As Martin Luther King said, 'We have a dual citizenship. Citizenship in time and citizenship in eternity. Our home is in eternity.' We are here as human beings at this par- ticular time to bring the eternal into time. So with all manner of things going on in the world we bring our greatest gi s and activate them. We look into the world and allow ourselves to see things that can no longer be tolerated. ey are put in our eld so that we can see them. With spiritual practice, there's a way to not react negatively but to respond from the eternal within our soul. is takes a level of practice to protect ourselves from a high level of 'pissed-o -ity' [laughing]. As we learn to respond to a vision of what's possible, we begin to articulate what's possible and then we walk in that direction. New energies emerging are always more powerful than the old and decadent that no longer serve that emanate from a sense of separation. Sunny: How can we deeply connect with our purpose? So many of us truly desire to bring an enlightened and powerful impact, espe- cially now with so much opportunity. Michael: Once we begin to understand that we are wanted and needed in the universe, the next stage of human evolution is to determine 'what's mine to do?' We recognize that we are a holy response to the phenomena of separation that arises in the world. People ask me 'Why isn't God responding to the serious problems all around?' I answer, ' at's why God sent you! We're the answer!' Let's stop delaying and remember we chose to come. We volun- teered. With the old energies breaking up and the new energies emerging, everyone has something to do that's original. Some to articulate the vision of what's possible, some to march, some to be the architects for the new world. Everyone has a role to play. e Universal Presence did not make extra people with nothing to do [laughing]. To be the peace maker, we need to nd that dynamic of peace within our own heart and soul and then we be- come peace keepers. We keep the peace by our thoughts, words, and actions. Most progress in society doesn't come from the government. It comes from the people. It's really the people who need to think outside the box. Democracy is called a participatory govern- ment. It's about staying in the game for the long run even when something didn't go a certain way. It's about putting our voice in, our vote in, our action in. Sunny Chayes is the host of e Sunny Chayes Show airing on iHeart, iTunes, and YouTube. 'Why isn't God responding to the serious problems all around?' I answer, ' at's why God sent you! W' ' Flag Illustration by Tommy Hollenstein 20 wholelifetimes.com

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