Section1: A Dying Paradigm & The Ascent Of The Sovereign Individual
“Freedom means you are unobstructed in living your life as you choose. Anything
less is a form of slavery”
- Wayne Dyer
The Evolutionary Challenge
You are probably reading this book because you felt drawn to experience more of something in your
life... more fulfilment, understanding, meaning, purpose. Whatever motivated you to read these words
is a result of something so much bigger of which you will begin to understand as we journey together
through this book.
There is a transition taking place on our
planet right now and I refer to this
phenomenon as the Global Shift, a time of
knowledge and healing which has become
a part of our evolutionary challenge. You
can’t deny that the pressure of our
survival is increasing. On a global level we
have the increase of international
conflicts, natural and manmade disasters,
solar storms, economic uncertainty,
violence and the depletion of natural
resources. We are also witnessing the rise
of disease epidemics such as cancer and
diabetes as well as a growing divide
between the haves and have not’s in society. As if this wasn’t enough for us to contend with; this
transition is also being felt on a personal level.
Individuals have found they have been facing monumental challenges in their personal lives as they
struggle to make sense and cope with upheaval surrounding their:
• Personal identity
• Finances
• Health
• Relationships
Key facets that have made up our identity, for decades in some cases, are being called into question and
for many it can be a very unsettling time. I can't tell you how many people I come into contact with who
are experiencing significant challenges in one or more of these 4 areas. Through my personal difficulties
I discovered I actually had an inner strength I didn’t believe was possible. It was this inner resource that
allowed me to surmount some of my biggest challenges to date; albeit with the help of some incredible
teachers. When I come into contact with people who are experiencing the difficulties associated with
our collective evolution, I share with them what I am about to share with you...
“Challenges are our greatest teachers and represent the opportunity for accelerated learning in life.
When you’re in the middle of an undesirable situation, it’s often difficult to picture a happy conclusion.
Often it is not until we have passed through the scorching fires and weathered the harshest of storms
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