The Tipping Point
by Owen K Waters

Until today, reaching spiritual consciousness has always been a challenge
for humanity. The stages of human development range from caveman to cosmic
consciousness, starting with six basic stages followed by six spiritual
stages.

Today, humanity at large stands in the latter part of stage five of the
twelve, which is the mental or intellectual development stage. Meanwhile,
every day, people are making the transition into stages six and seven. The
Shift is gaining momentum as more and more people move into these stages,
both of which are heart-centered in nature.

Stage six is the lower heart phase where community and world awareness
awakens and stage seven is the upper heart phase of spiritual awakening. The
doorway to spiritual consciousness is through the heart, when the person
moves from stage six into stage seven.

Centuries ago, in Eastern cultures, spiritual aspirants would have to
dedicate themselves to long hours of daily meditation in order to reach that
stage of spiritual awakening. Then, upon reaching it, they would become
self-motivated to continue along the path of spiritual unfoldment.

Centuries ago, in Western cultures, the entryway into spiritual development
was by adopting religious self-discipline. By limiting the diversion of
selfish pursuits and focusing on deity worship, the aspirant could
eventually become awakened to higher states of consciousness. Then, upon
reaching that stage, they would become self-motivated to continue along the
path of spiritual unfoldment.

Outwardly, the methods of finding spiritual illumination varied from East to
West. The Eastern style was a more direct approach, while the Western style
approached the same attunement with the Divine source differently. Both
approaches required initial faith that the desired goal would be achieved
after much effort.

Bear in mind that, in those days, spiritual seekers were much more in the
minority. Most of the population were still too far from the spiritual
stages of consciousness at that point to be interested in the possibility of
spiritual pursuits.

Today, things are very different. Humanity as a whole stands one short step
from the heart-centered consciousness that will trigger the main aspect of
The Shift once critical mass is achieved. When enough people join the
migration to New Reality consciousness, the tipping point will be reached
and the world will be transformed.

Remember that every step you take to foster heart-centered consciousness
within yourself affects the global mind atmosphere profoundly. Every time
you remind a friend of their spiritual nature, you help the world move a
little closer to that critical mass.

Tipping points are surprisingly easy to achieve. Just 7% of the population
needs to become aware of a new trend, a new fashion or a new product in
order for it to suddenly become a household word that everyone knows.

Imagine what it will mean for the whole world to pass this tipping point and
suddenly know, understand, and practice seeing life through a heart-centered
view of reality.

Just hold that thought and give it your love and spiritual power.
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