21.12.2012 – Doomsday or the dawn of the age of Aquarius?  I go along with the idea of the rise of a new consciousness and enlightenment.

Perhaps this new era will bring:

• Hope, abundance and connectedness
• A move from a focus on self to an awareness of community
• A spiritual evolution which connects all religions and sects rather than divides
• A desire to be transparent and not hide who and what we are
• A shift from retribution to restoration
• A focus on strengths rather than weaknesses

I believe this because I have been witnessing this change in people over the last few years.  In my work with Symphonia for South Africa, where we are partnering business leaders with school principals, I have met up with some amazing individuals who illustrate some or all of the above qualities.  I do not recall ever talking to so many people under the age of 30 who want to give their time and gifts to the community – their reward being in giving & knowing that they will receive learning and growth.  There is a wealth of knowledge and experience in a pool of retired (or “re-fired”) men and women who feel that their time has come to give back to the community.

What a wonderful belief to take with us at this time – a true feeling of hope for our future.