Dear Wiseguy

Dear Wiseguy,

I am writing about the state of our planet and where it seems to be headed.

During the 80's and 90's, I believed that we were at the threshold of a “New Age” of enlightenment for our planet, or as some have called it, the Golden Age.

I could hardly wait to welcome in this new age of light and love but now, especially after September 11th , I am experiencing feelings of fear, confusion and despair. I feel let down and just don't know what to think anymore. Can you help?

Signed,

Allise Dark

Dear A.D.:

Since time immemorial, we have had our faith tested as that which is of the light has been challenged by its shadow. This shadow seeks to obscure the horizon and through creating fear, bring us into a fog where it becomes difficult, if not impossible, to discern the truth of what is going on. And "now" is such a time.

So here are a 3 things you can do to help yourself regain your perspective, clarity and vision:

1. Make the time to slow down and venture within yourself through establishing a serious meditation practice. You will find that within you lies a deep, all knowing self which is filled with wisdom. You will discover truths about yourself which will affirm that you are an eternal light, which will never be eclipsed by that which is dark. You will see that it is only when you buy into fear, that you become immobilized by feelings of despair and confusion. And as you become more connected to and centered within your own truth, your light will shine through the darkness and will join that of others around you to create a powerful, brilliant beam which, like the sun piercing through the dark clouds, will liberate and restore your faith in the beauty, the bliss and the gift of life.

Choose to associate only with those individuals of like mind & heart. These will be people ones you "automatically" resonate to as you center and align with your own knowing. It is critical that those who no longer "fit" with you anymore, be they family or long time friends, are released in order to make space for others who are in alignment with you. Such alliances will create the "moral" and "emotional" support needed to guide you through these dark times which challenge your faith with such force.

3. Self-Educate by looking behind what is being shown and told to you by asking the question, “Who benefits from this?”. Learning to look beyond the surface will bring you invaluable insight into what Agenda's are at work around you and more so, for whose benefit are they. Investigate alternate sources of news and information that are created by independent and unbiased researchers who also want to know what is of the light. Become aware of those who profess to know what is "good for you" and instead, check things out using your own "inner" guide. By doing so, you will become empowered with an inner knowing through which you will once again, regain your clarity and vision about life, light and the power of love over fear.

In-light as always,

The WiseGuy.

By Taron Puri