"The Shift is the mass awakening of humanity's heart.  It is, to put it simply, the most wonderful transformation in recorded history.  This is where humanity gets to build, literally, Heaven on Earth."

Owen Waters

First, Create And Be The Change...

The Strongheart Fellowship Program

"The world breaks us all, and afterwards, some are stronger in the broken places."

Ernest Hemingway

"Your past should not bring you down.  It should make you stronger.  My past is my strength.  My past is my future."

"I design jewelry made from the metal of bullets collected by the people of my country.  The bullets were used for war.  I use the bullets to make into leaf necklaces to show that new life can begin after war."

Both Quotes By Lovetta Conto, 15 years old, Liberian, Designer, Former War Refugee

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What if...???

The Strongheart Fellowship Program is a groundbreaking Social Entrepreneur Program designed to help exceptional young people, from extremely challenging circumstances around the globe, develop into resourceful, compassionate, innovative problem-solvers and leaders that can affect significant social change.

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"There is sometimes a Shift in Consciousness that moves quickly and suddenly to recognize a New Pattern.  That's what we are on the cusp of now!"

Former Vice President Al Gore

Before We Get To "The Silent Revolution"...

Change This!

Are You An Optimist?

Sometimes it seems as though our disagreements - over everything from politics to business to the designated hitter rule - are more serious and more divisive than ever before.

People are making emotional, knee-jerk decisions, then standing by them, sometimes fighting to the death to defend their position.

And yet, the Creators and the people behind Change This! are Optimists.

People call the team at Change This! optimists because they don't believe it has to be this way.  They don't believe humans evolved to be so bad at making decisions, so poor at changing our minds, so violent in arguing our point of view.

Change This! is aware of how split our country and our world have become, but they don't think the current state of affairs is built into our very nature.

Change This! is a non-profit engine aimed at changing minds and spreading ideas.

Change This! is looking for authors, bloggers and publishers who want to help.

Change This! is building a platform for the launch of important new ideas.  Ideas that will spread far and alter the tone of our conversations.  Ideas that will change minds.

Change This! seeks to help people change their minds to a more productive point of view through sharing Manifestos with influentials, who, if compelled, will read and pass on so others can be influenced by the arguments contained in the Manifestos.

Change This! is certain that the best of these Manifestos will spread, hand to hand, person to person, until these Manifestos have reached a critical mass and actually changed the tone and substance of our debate.

So, are YOU an Optimist?

Do you believe that if we change the way ideas are communicated, we can challenge the status quo?

Learn more exciting details about Change This! here and...Create And Be The Change!

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Also...

"Live in Gratitude, Grow in Life."

Dr. Rick Barrett

What Is The REAL Secret To Health, Wealth & Happiness?

The extraordinary Ebook by Dr. Rick Barrett & "The Secret's" Dr. Joe Vitale titled, "Give To Live: The REAL Secret To Manifesting Life's Rewards",  reveals that an open heart and a willingness to SERVE not only changes you, but also the planet.

The authors share moving stories and offer practical ideas on how you can make a difference right where you stand. 

As you learn to GIVE MORE...you will learn to LIVE MORE!

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As each day passes, you will be able to reflect on what you have done for others and grow to appreciate your ability to SERVE and see more opportunities to serve. 

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And...

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It is the premier publication for individuals and businesses seeking to affect positive change, both personally and professionally.

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And...

25 Ways To Help Your Fellow Human Being Today!

Plus...

"Good business methodology does not need to be reinvented every day, just improved upon."

"We believe the end goal in creating wealth is to ultimately channel it towards social actions, so there is no reason to avoid or fear capitalism - just dig in."

Multi Millionaire Entrepreneur & Philanthropist Mike Mann

Mike Mann's extraordinary new book titled, "Make Millions & Make Change!" contains successful strategies aimed to help and advise you on how to earn millions in your business of choice...so that you can fund your philandrophic dreams. To quote from the book's Introduction Page:

"The authors of this book operate the charity Grassroots.org, an organization that provides free technologies to other nonprofits and promotes social action through our network of websites.  We also operate the charitable fund Make Change! Trust.

We are able to rigorously pursue this nonprofit work because of our successful business practices that we apply to many of our modern corporations, including Washington VC, Phone.com, Yield Software, SEO.com, and DomainMarket.com, to name a few.

We have documented most of our strategies so you can make millions in your business of choice.  Then, given your newfound success, our hope is that you will benefit society by contributing extra time and money to the causes that you favor, as we have with Grassroots.org and Make Change! Trust."

Mike Mann

Make Millions And Make Change! is a living document that can serve as your raw code to "get rich and serve the world."

This idea represents a critical part of the New Paradigm of Fundraising for Nonprofits, ladies and gentlemen! 

This Also Represents The Future Direction Of Business & Industry!

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*To learn more about Grassroots.org, access our web page titled "Create Gratitude Journal" and look under "Create And Be The Change."

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Never before has the earth been at such a pivotal point.  Never before has it been so crucial that we "wake up" and recognize who we really are and what we are truly capable of!

Join Hannah Shears & Marlene Chapman every Tuesday night at 7pm (8 MST, 10 EST) as they feature inspirational guests who are already actualizing the changes they want to see in the world. 

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Lastly...

"There's a Revolution underway.  Emerging technologies are shaking up old power structures by empowering the individual, (YOU).  You are the entrepreneur, the grass-roots organizer, the journalist, the artist, the educator. 

YOU Are The New Leader!

Never before in history has the individual, (YOU and 6.5 billion others), held so much power to literally change the world!

In this emerging new world, the greatest force for change is no longer political or military might.  It's the creative force we call Vision. 

How Powerful Is YOUR Vision?

Yesterday's world suppressed Vision.  At home, at school, and at work, individuals (YOU) were trained to follow and obey, so the world could work in an orderly fashion.  Today's world of increasing complexity and accelerating change demands Vision.  If we are to rise above the critical challenges we face today and create a world that works for everyone, each one of us must accept our role as Visionary Leaders, and continually rise to new levels of Vision."

Michael Skye , Creator of Vision Force

"You say you want a Revolution...well, you know, we all want to change the world!"

The Beatles

And never before has it been more...possible!  To start a Revolution, a revolution of change, a revolution of vision, a revolution of action!  Never before have we as individuals held so much power to organize, to mobilize, to be heard, to cause change...in the palm of our hands!  Cell Phones, Lap Tops, Web Cams...we have the outer technology. 

But What About The INNER Technology? 

Gandhi brought an empire to it's knees using inner technology - trust, vision, courage, compassion, inner strength, wisdom, etc.  Sadly, most of us know more about the latest gizmos and gadgets than we do those things!

Until Now...

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First, A Thought...

"Many people over the past decades, from the Beatles on, have commented that, at our core, what we all really wish to do is to "change the world".  Isn't it, at least remotely possible, that the reason that we all share this fervant desire is because that is exactly what we are all here to do? And by the way...we change THE world by each changing OUR world by individually creating the world we wish to live in.  This is how we can all "be the change" and make a major difference."

Pamela K. Jones

Now, On To The Silent Revolution...

For Context, I Would First Like To Begin With What I Feel Is A Very Significant Quote From Spiritual Teacher Andrew Cohen In Regard To "The Shift":

No More Fairy Tales

Two Western spiritual teachers came for a visit last week. One was American; one was English. They both claimed to be enlightened. They actually told me they were. And I think, to some degree, it was true. They both had undergone many powerful transformative spiritual episodes and were considered by some to be masters or gurus in their own right. They both had a light in their eyes, the unmistakable shine of consciousness that has been awakened beyond the veil of the separate self-sense. They both radiated and transmitted a personal kindness and inspired enthusiasm about life that is unique to individuals who are spiritually awakened. They also both spoke nonstop about their own lives, their own work, their own beliefs, and their excitement about their own futures. We didn’t really have two-way conversations . . . but I’m a good listener!

I did genuinely enjoy their company, but I remember what struck me after the second meeting had ended was that they both shared a view that is common among spiritual adepts that I believe is out of date. (Even enlightened people have to keep up with the times, have to continue to evolve, have to keep moving forward.) They both kept referring to the common popular refrain among nontraditional “mystical” believers that “something’s happening in consciousness.” And because something mysterious and powerful is happening at the mystic level for an individual, a group of individuals, or many groups of individuals at the deepest unseen internal level, that a big external “shift” is imminent.

There’s nothing new about this particular idea but I find it remarkable that even today, when we’re well on our way into the twenty-first century, that many spiritually minded individuals seem to be the last ones to get what’s really happening right now. The “big shift” that’s about to occur is occurring on the national stage in our Presidential election. This election will make an immeasurable difference on just about every level for literally billions of real living souls all over our precious planet Earth. There’s nothing mystical about this shift and how important and meaningful it is for all of us who put consciousness first and foremost.

Let’s give up the need to believe in fairy tales. Consciousness doesn’t exist or work in mysterious ways outside of or away from the innermost depths of our individual and collective selves. Awakening to consciousness and its movements, its evolutionary leaps forward and its infinite failed attempts to do so, can be clearly and obviously discerned by looking closely at human history—from the most heinous crimes of the most notorious dictators to the highest spiritual attainments of our most revered saints and mystical luminaries.

Consciousness is not a mysterious dimension where forces disconnected from human volition are at work making all things possible or not. Consciousness is who we all are at the deepest level of our interiors—and how profound our recognition of that is can be seen through the choices we make and the actions we take. The more we not only awaken to that fact but take responsibility for it, the more quickly this world will become the paradise that we all long for in our most inspired moments.

Andrew Cohen

I would like to state that I agree WHOLEHEARTEDLY with Andrew Cohen's request for "no more fairy tales."  It is time for them to end....once and for all!  Adding my own opinion to Andrew's on point opinion, one of the reasons why this website evolved the way it did is because of the belief that all though very well intentioned, many in the New Spirituality/New Consciousness Movement were totally off the mark and as Andrew stated above some were  "outdated". 

I have been what I would call, "an observer" of the entire Movement for a while, and the opinion that I would add to Andrew's opinion above is related to the notion promoted by many in the Movement, that by just a small percentage of individuals becoming "conscious" this will enable all to eventually become conscious.  I believe that this may be connected to what some have called the "hundreth monkey" theory. 

Don't get me wrong, I totally believe that there is serious validity to the Hundredth Monkey Theory, (to learn more about the Hundreth Monkey Theory, please go to our web page titled, "The Hundreth Monkey Saga" ), but I think that many in the Movement have made a HUGE leap in regard to it's actual effect in regard to the overall Consciousness of Humanity.  In many ways, it's become part of the "consensus" within the Movement.

It reminds me of Ronald Reagan and the Republican Party's "wet dream" known as "Trickle Down Economics".  You know, the notion that if you enrich and empower the top percentage income groups in America, it will all just "trickle down" and benefit and enrich the entire Whole aka the rest of the country?  Well, we see how well that fairy tale turned out, didn't we?  I have a lot to say on this overall topic, (and much more), on the web page titled, "Only You Can Liberate You", but I would like to state the following here.  We are ALL here on a journey to become more conscious.  Everyone is in a different stage on that journey, but our destination is all the same. 

To say that the Universe/Creator/God orchestrated itself in such a way that empowerment, liberation and consciousness would lie in the hands of a few that would, in turn, lift us all, is not only a fairy tale, but in my personal opinion, insulting to humanity as a whole.  That is NOT the way it works!  Where does the ultimate responsibility of consciousness, empowerment, liberation ultimately lie?  The responsibility lies with you and me.  No one else can liberate you or "coast you into consciousness", my friends.  The responsibility lies with you and you alone.

We ALL have critical roles to play in this rapidly emerging New World.  If you did not, you simply would not be here.  This very website is my response to this truth.  You see, I am not just merely criticizing, I am offering "constructive criticism" and I am also doing as the legendary and great artist Michelangelo so eloquently advised:

"Criticize By Creating."

Michelangelo

 The "Scales Of Human Consciousness" theory and the like are highly informative and enlightening, but EVERYONE is here to become empowered, to become conscious, to become liberated, to become free.  This is the Divine Right of each and every human being on this planet.  It is time for us to stop the fairy tales and to get on with doing what each and everyone of us came here to do.  All hands on deck are needed!  This is what we all signed up for, whether we consciously realize this or not. 

You are an important piece in this emerging New World puzzle that is presently taking shape and you matter greatly to it's unfoldment.  No puzzle is complete if one of the pieces is missing.  Everyone matters, ladies and gentlemen!  We ALL have critical and vital roles to play in regard to what is currently unfolding in our world.  It's time to "wake up" take responsibility for our individual roles here and get to work!  The Time Is Now!   Right Now!  Peace! 

"When the Earth is dying, there shall arise a New Tribe of all colors and all creeds.  This Tribe shall be called "The Warriors of the Rainbow" and it will put it's faith in actions, not words.  We are the ones we have been waiting for!"

Prophecy of the Hopi Native American People

"We are the ones we have been waiting for."

Barack Obama - Hopi inspired quote repeated numerous times by Obama during his Presidential Campaign

Roll Up Your Sleeves Ladies & Gentlemen...

The Time Is Now!

The following 3 links will reveal to you something that I have personally known for a very long time, but which the realization is just now beginning to take hold in human consciousness.  It is indeed the same consciousness that birth The Secret Wealth Network, and I also suspect,  The Secret DVD and Book.   

The links will lead you to three separate short video clips which very clearly answers the question...where is humanity headed?  I have no doubt that most of you will be quite pleased with the answer to this important question.  It is my hope that these 3 video clips will make your heart sing, as they did mine.   

It is also my hope that this will further inspire you to choose to play an active role in this Global Shift in helping to create, via your life's mission and purpose, a wonderful future which signifies a Brand New Beginning and a tremendous leap forward in Human Evolution & Consciousness. 

 At it's core, that is what The Secret Wealth Network's entire concept is all about...It's Reason For Being!      

 Begin To Discover "How The Largest Movement In The World Came Into Being, And Why No One Saw It Coming", by viewing the 3 short video clips at the following links, (make sure that you have headphones or turn up your speakers):

 http://tinyurl.com/33jolk

http://tinyurl.com/2ckubb

http://www.timeofthesixthsun.com

To learn in more detail about this Huge Consciousness Movement that is sweeping the Globe, access Paul Hawken's extraordinary book, "Blessed Unrest, How the Largest Movement in the World Came Into Being, and Why No One Saw It Coming", here :      

http://tinyurl.com/6lvma6

Also, gain valuable insight on the Awakening Consciousness that is engulfing humanity from author Owen Waters, author of the excellent book "The Shift".  Read excerpts from the book and also sign up for Owen's compelling free newsletter at the following link:

http://www.infinitebeing.com/theshift

"He empowers us with words and the authentic emotion behind them.  We finally have a candidate who uses the word "We" while others use "I".  Candor, inclusiveness, poetry and inspiration.  We don't only deserve those things, we long for them.  We want to be led and we want to be lifted and anyone who doesn't understand that, simply doesn't understand us."

Quote From Young Writer Michael Sietzman, beautifully explaining then Candidate Obama's enormous appeal with youth here and around the world.

Here is an awesome video which illustrates the passion and innovation that has been ignited within our youth via Barack Obama's historic presidential campaign.  The artistry, originality and creativity captured and displayed by this talented young man in this short video is an example of the creativity that we on some level ALL have within us...if we will just open up and let it out!  Check this out:

http://tinyurl.com/3sfemj

I wanted to also include a youth video on this page that I believe best exemplifies the historic night that was November 4th. 2008, when Sen. Barack Obama was elected President of the United States.  I chose a youtube video from that exciting night which comes from the Boston, MA area created by Boston College Student Arthur Johnson.  The soundtrack song which accompanies the video is also totally in sync with not only the historic election but the exciting and momentous times we are living in.  Enjoy!   

http://tinyurl.com/6hfbwq

"Millions of us crossed party lines and voted for Obama even though many of us - including myself, a white, middle-class, middle-aged former lifelong Republican - had previously always voted for Republicans and their "freedom-is-consumer-choice mantra."  We finally woke up!  There is more to life than me!  There is more to life than the market!  We are our brother's keeper."

Above Quote From Frank Schaeffer - One of the Founder's of the Religious Right 

This website has archived video reactions from all over the world from when Barack Obama was first declared the President Elect. To realize that possibly hundreds of millions of people from all over the world were all joyful and ecstatic at the same time on that historic night is pretty awesome!   Yes We Can!  Yes We Did!  Check it out here:

http://countdowntovictory.blogspot.com

"Man is a rope caught between two worlds and reaching out for ideals he cannot attain short of crossing an apparently inseparable abyss."

Nietzsche

"In reference to Nietzsche, the abyss is the deadend one encounters before a NEW perspective is embraced.  The soul is required to take a leap of faith in order to get to the other side.  Without the leap, life becomes repetitive and boring.  As the world outside stops offering something new, it is YOU who must change in order to grow."

Linda Joyce

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