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January 2012 Dragon Speak

Happy New Year to all!!

This is generally the time that you make your resolutions for the new year.

This year of 2012 is a wonderful and powerful year to make these resolutions and then to find the inner will to manifest them. This is a year of infinite and wondrous possibilities. This is the year of the Water Dragon in Chinese astrology. So our magic is readily available to you!

To work with magic it is essential to let go of old and unnecessary things. It could be a belief system that was needed in the past. It could be a closet full of things that you thought you would need. It could be a relationship that no longer brings joy. Whatever is holding space in your life, be it physical, emotional or spiritual, needs to be looked at to see if it is still useful. If it is no longer useful, get rid of it. This “de-cluttering” frees up room in your life for the new possibilities that you wish to manifest. Holding on to old and unneeded thoughts, things, or emotions uses your energies so that you do not have those energies available to make the new come to life.

We know that this is not an easy project but it must be done if you are to go forward. So start out making the intention that you will de-clutter 2 things in your life, one a belief or idea that no longer serves you and one a physical item that you no longer use. As you begin to let go, other things that also need to be released will become evident. The momentum will build and more and more of the old can be released. Again, we know that this is not easy, but it is doable and you have de-cluttered in the past.

Then, when you have room in your life for something new, sit down (and we do mean sit down) and give some thought to what you have always wanted in your life. Once you have a good idea of what you do want, you might want to do research, read a book, talk to people and begin to get an idea of how this change might affect your life. The next step is to take action and begin the process of bringing change into your life. You will most probably have to change your “action plan” as the process continues, because there are usually unexpected glitches or wonderful short-cuts that happen in this process, So change your action-plan and keep going.

Remember, this year is a special one that supports you in making those changes in your life that will fulfill your heart’s desire. Because this year of the Dragon is also the year of the heart, it is important that your heart’s desire takes the lead in your life.

This process that you are putting into action in your individual lives, is also happening to Mother Earth. She is clearing out the old and welcoming in the new. The foundation for the new world is beginning to take shape even though you don’t know what that new “building” will look like.

KEEP YOUR FAITH ALIVE

Dragon Speak December 2011

Well, you have done it! You have made it to 2012! This year that has been heralded as something quite special has already begun to show its magic and surprises. The changes have been working in you and in your world for quite a period of time now. You are in the midst of radical shifts when the common person is beginning to speak up and to demand to be heard. This is the prelude for many things of the old world letting go to re-shape and re-form a new reality.

The month of December – with its celebrations of Hanukkah, Winter Solstice and Christmas – all stress the same vision: Light coming to the Earth so we all may BE the Light that we are. The celebrations of December have to do with YOU. They are about YOUR BEING THE LIGHT and YOUR BEING THE DIVINE. These celebrations are not only about what happened centuries ago. They are about YOU NOW and who you are in this world!

Never before has the planet been in the place it is now. Never before has the planet been ready to open all the buried treasures it holds. Never before have you been in a place to see and to understand that you are God. In these last moments of 2011, what can you do to really shift into the willingness to know the oneness of all creation and to have that belief be reflected in your behavior?

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Solstice!!!!!

Dragon Speak November 2011

November 11 is Veterans Day in the U.S. and globally it celebrates the end of World War 1, “The War to End All Wars.”

War is an external event, but it‘s source is the ongoing war in the human heart. It is the anger, fear, and prejudice that you experience in your own hearts that spill out into the larger world of nations. If humankind wants to end war, then you must go to its source.

After millions of deaths through wars, civil wars, the witch hunts, genocide, you are still fighting the same battles. This is because you have not sought to transform the root cause of all this killing and destruction.

Not only has your “warring heart” not been healed, but war makes a lot of money for a lot of people. Is humankind finally ready to stop feeding the greedy monster?

How does humankind heal its warring heart? What kinds of changes do you need to believe in that will start the healing? You must believe that human nature is not static and can be changed. Greed can be changed into sharing and compassion. Violence can be changed into dialogue and compromise. Fear can be changed into the cultivation of peace. These changes must be experienced on a personal level before they can be mirrored in society. All of this takes intention and hard work on your part. It will not happen by magic.

You can begin by looking at your own relationships. Do they reflect anger and fear or do they reflect love, compassion and understanding? Do you blame and judge others when your life hits a challenging time? When someone “does you wrong” do you seek revenge and payback? This does not mean that you allow others “to walk on you,” but there are other ways to handle conflict. If you cannot change your behavior when faced with the above situations, how can you expect wars to end?

You are a partner in creating a world free of war. It is your behavior and others’ added together that will start the change and determine your future. It cannot be done without you looking at your own heart and changing your actions in the world.

Let’s also look at your warring attitude with yourself. How judgmental and punishing are you with yourself when you fail to meet your own expectations? If you are in a state of conflict within, then it will spill out to others in your life. Charity begins at home, and peace in the world begins there too.

October 2011, Dragon Speak

In October, the equinox has just passed and in the Northern Hemisphere you will be faced with longer nights. This time of year is generally seen as an introspective time for all of Nature. It is a time to examine what has happened in the last year, to evaluate your life and your goals and decide what comes next.

Some areas for you to review might include: challenges that you have dealt with in the past year, how effectively did you meet those challenges, if you didn’t like how you met those challenges, what could you do differently right now to create a different result?

During this year, how were your body, your emotions, you intellect and your spirit impacted? Have you been physically ill? Have your emotions been out of balance? Are you thinking clearly? Has your spirit been hurting? Did you try to help yourself and how did you do that?

All these are important questions that you need to spend time with and be honest about in order to prepare yourself for the coming year and its demands. We know that the acceleration of change is going to continue and you need to be as healthy and as clear-headed as possible to ensure a positive outcome for yourselves and your communities.

Look at what has worked for you in restoring your energy and producing positive results in your life. What has not worked so well? Is it possible for you to increase those things in your life that have worked and reduce those things that increase stress?

It is important for you to closely consider these questions and any others that may come to mind. Get a paper and pencil or your computer and start writing down answers to these questions. Seeing them in print or reviewing what you have written will assist you to take action and to make positive decisions.

This is really an important time for you to reinforce those things that help you and to get rid of those things that are holding you back and upset you.

YOU REALLY DO NEED TO TAKE STOCK AND THEN TAKE ACTION.

September 2011, Dragon Speak

Cooperate or Perish

Why is it that humans tend to respond so quickly and generously in the face of catastrophes? In Joplin, Missouri, recently flattened by a tornado, literally mountains of school supplies, clothing and laptop computers were donated to the students of this town. When ABC news talked of the suffering of the people of Somalia from famine, and asked for donations to aid them, the money came pouring in. On the national news in the United States, there was another example of such generosity. A nine year old girl wanted to collect $300 to secure clean water for an African village. Before she could gather the money, she was killed in an auto accident. When this information was broadcast, people reacted by donating 1 million dollars!

During these crises, you recognize and understand your connection to one another. People naturally realize that they are all in "this" together. Your hearts are opened, and you wish to alleviate the sufferings of others. Why then, when the crisis is over, do hearts seem to close down? And, when hearts close down, compassion disappears. When compassion vanishes, separation, competition and fear take over.

Fear is a natural emotion when security is threatened during times of transition. But, living in fear closes off your humanity and results in the type of world you are already living in.

At this point in your development, you only have two choices: cooperate or perish. From the examples mentioned, you can see that humanity knows how to cooperate already. And, when you do cooperate, it brings a sense of joy, community, and the realization that YOU can make a difference! When you cooperate, you no longer feel helpless and fearful. You can feel that you are part of something larger than yourself, and it opens new doorways for everyone. When you cooperate, you are a manifestor of your dreams. You are a "builder." When you are locked in fear, you are in "survival mode" and are unable to dream or act. You are immobilized.

It is so easy to be filled with fear. It seems to take over automatically before you are even aware. How can you be conscious to detect the presence of fear before it takes over and you are still free to choose? Feel what's happening in your body. Are your muscles tight? Do you have a headache? Does your back hurt, or your neck and shoulders? When you feel any of these sensations, step away from what you are doing, walk around your office or home, take some deep breaths and drink some water. Move your body to get rid of some tension in whatever way you can. When you are flooded with fearful thoughts and start getting overwhelmed, you need to change your self-talk. If you are receiving fear messages from others, leave the situation or persons, or, if you can't leave, think about the things that are positive in your life.

Counting your blessings really does work! Focusing on gratitude for all that is working in your life can clear out the fears and will keep your heart open. You are the only person who can do this for yourself. The choice to cooperate or to allow fear in is made many times during your day.

Cooperate or perish: the choice is yours!

August 2011, Dragon Speak

GO FOR IT!

The illusions that you on Earth have been living under are being torn to pieces. Your foundational illusions which have dictated how you understand the world and your own body are limited in scope and are being challenged by a wider more whole view of life.

Your illusions have allowed you to see only a small portion of the possibilities that the Divine has gifted to you. Holding on to your illusions can be like falling into a ditch that has been dug by generations of blind believers. Once you get in, it is almost impossible to pull yourselves out because you no longer have the ability to see beyond the walls of the ditch! The ditch becomes your world, and anything that speaks to the possibility of more seems unrealistic, frightening and foolish.

But, you can move beyond the ditch. This will change everything! It changes the way you look at your body, at your abilities, at life, at your world and at what is possible for you. It’s necessary for you to find a new balance point in every aspect of your life. Everything will be stretching to fit into the wider world you inhabit. Your system does not automatically know how to do this. You need to practice and gain confidence that you can do it and survive in this new context.

When you first come out of the “ditch,” you naturally will be very unsure of yourself, scared and hesitant to act and to believe differently. How do you run counter to centuries of training? The only way you’ve known how to live is with the illusions that accompany the “ditch.” This is where faith and surrender enter, especially when many are still in the ‘ditch” and see you as crazy or foolish.

Every step you take to move out of the ditch, gives you the confidence to take another step. And, with every step, your belief system alters because you have a wider view of your reality, and you begin to see that there is life beyond the ditch.

What are some of the rules of the “ditch mentality”? The “ditch” and its proponents tell you:

1. You are limited and inherently flawed.
2. You are a small piece of physical reality bound by the ditch.
3. Life is not possible out of the ditch.
4. If you dare to hold another view, you are crazy

All these illusions and many more are being destroyed, and the truth is coming out. The truth is that humanity is a glorious part of God with unlimited abilities. Only when you believe this will your true identity and your unlimited abilities become manifest. How do you do this? How do you believe that you are a part of God, and that God loves you? How do you believe that there are really no limits? The only way, like the ditch analogy, is to take one step at a time.

With each step, you come to a new place of balance, and your view of yourself and reality becomes bigger. You assimilate the changes at this step and move to the next step.

You need the faith in yourself that comes from doing this and being successful to know that you can go on and take the next step. As you move ahead, you are surrendering the old beliefs and replacing them with a new and more powerful vision.

GO FOR IT! YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE BUT THE OLD DITCH!

July 2011, Dragon Speak

"Under intense pressure, you either become a diamond or you are pulverized." the Dragons, 2011

This is a statement that fits your current circumstances! You are in a time of great pressure and change that demands that you make decisions that you may have been putting off for years.

You all know that, when a time of crisis or pressure comes into your life, you have two basic choices. You can open your heart and surrender to what is happening and accept that you must alter your course. Though this is often a difficult way to change, on reflection, you will find that this change of course proves to be positive.

Your second choice when confronting a crisis is to shut down and resist. You bemoan the fact that you have been victimized and dig in your heels and say, “I’m not ready and this change is not convenient for me.”

At this juncture in the Shift of the Ages, you no longer have the luxury of resisting and digging in your heels. The changes that are being asked of you, need to happen in your life NOW! Or, you will be left behind..

Your resistance cannot halt the process of the cosmos. These changes are on a universal schedule and not on a human schedule. You must be nimble and flexible to accept the fact that you must act now and not on your own timetable.

This can be a fearful time, because you mind does not know all the answers. But it is imperative that you trust the universal process and surrender to what is happening. Ask for help, practice trust and hold on to you faith, and you will be fine! You may not be comfortable, but you will be fine! Remember that this is all part of the Divine Plan for your evolution and the evolution of Mother Earth.

All the great Masters and Teachers of your planet are working hard to support you and to assist this birthing. The Great Dragon Lords of time and space, and the Angels who give constant service, are all assembled to help you, both individually and as a collective. Do not be afraid or ashamed to ask for the help that is available to you in human form or in the form of dreams, intuitions and Divine guidance. This is truly the time to trust yourself and the messages that come to you.

Try not to allow things to get you off-track and fearful. Tell yourself repeatedly, “I can trust the Divine’s Plan.” Then, just observe and flow with whatever is asked of you, in whatever way you can. Remember, you are not alone. We are doing this together! It will not always be this way, but we are currently in the swirling energy of destruction and creation.

HANG ON!!

June 2011, Dragon Speak

In the last month, your entire planet has been captivated with the prediction of the "Rapture." The idea began with a gentleman in the United States and, very soon, with the help of modern marketing techniques that blanketed the globe with billboard advertisements and a media that wanted to cover this as a comedy, there were people preparing across your globe.

The idea of an apocalyptic "event," of course, is not new. But, here we have another morphing of this idea that raced around the globe. There were those who believed this prediction without question and began to divest themselves of property and pets, and there were those who scoffed at the very idea and laughed at those who were believers. Then, there was the great majority who smiled at the idea, but did not deride or totally react.

Why did this prediction "catch on" so easily? One reason is that it was not total insanity. We have been speaking for a long time now of the paradigm shift that is enveloping your planet. It is happening now. You are in the process at this moment. And, indeed, it can feel like the "end times."

When you see directly that the old structures are falling apart and cannot sustain the world you live in, coupled with the obvious changes on the planet, not the least of which is the occurrence of major devastating weather patterns, you know that "change is afoot." Into this very real, and somewhat fearful, arena comes a spokesperson for the "end of days," and you have what is happening to you now.

Of course the "end" is here! The world as you know it must shift in its perspective, its vision, its behavior, its economic and social structures. It is an ending time and a beginning time. The Divine is not about to send you out of existence, just help you to lift up and become more whole. What you are feeling is the dynamic and intense shifting that leads toward rebirth through the deathing of old ways.

When hundreds of tornados converge on you, when seemingly "dead" volcanoes begin to smoke and growl, when great glaciers begin to melt, you know that a significant time has arrived. What do you expect when your world and solar system is coming into alignment with the center of you Milky Way galaxy, an event that is about to take place after thousands of years? What do you expect when there are new pressures of gravity, of light intensity, of energetic forces? You are impacted by this now every second, and it effects your planet, your light/darkness, your tides, your emotions, your bodies, your communications etc. etc.

We have been speaking of this now for many months, and it is time to "get it," to understand it. You are IN IT. Don't be so surprised or think the Divine will take you all out of existence. The DIVINE, IN FACT, IS VERY PLEASED WITH WHAT YOU HAVE DONE AND WHO YOU ARE!

This is the time to realize your oneness, not to emphasize that some are "better" or more "chosen" than others. The Divine loves all creation, and all are recipients of the gifts that are offered. This time of radical change shows you how much you are all influenced by this journey in similar ways, whether you live in Africa or Iceland, Antarctica or New York.

Calm down, expect lots of shifts, keep hopeful, treat one another with respect, and do what you can to hold faith. Things are moving in right timing!

May 2011, Dragon Speak

May 1, known as May Day or the cross quarter day of Beltane is an ancient celebration of the coming of summer and the return or the sun god, Bel. After a long winter, people look forward to the warmth, and the flowering of trees, plants and the Earth herself. The colors of Nature are returning as the black and white images of winter are fading. This reminds you of the cycles that you all live within, that life is always changing, nothing stays the same, and you can be reassured that life and hope always return.

This return of color, beauty, warmth and light reminds you to have some fun. “Plan” some spontaneity (a dragon joke). It is time to go outside and smell the earth and the plants and dance in the morning dew. HAVE SOME FUN!! It is the time to allow the child in you to come out and laugh and giggle and run and jump. Movement stirs up your senses, gets the blood running and refreshes your outlook and life. New things are coming, and a new outlook is possible. So take advantage of the good weather to get out and to get out of your “old ruts” and create a re-newed life.

The new life that shows itself in Spring stimulates new life in each of you. Give yourself permission to do something different, to do something fun that will stir up your life-energy. The creativity of the natural world mirrors the creativity that can move in you when you allow new energy to come into your life. If you feel stuck, nature shows you how to put out “new shoots” and new flowers.

Because life has been so serious and so full of crises, it is especially important that you bring in lightness to bring balance and clarity into your life. Play is an integral part of being human. It restores good humor and gives you a broader viewpoint out of which come new options and solutions. You forget to play as you enter into adulthood, and your lack of play stifles your creativity and your ability to see beyond problems. Play is not just for children, it is a necessity.

Without taking breaks and bringing fun into your life, you only see the problems that you face, and they become bigger and bigger. Play allows you to lift your eyes and mind away from your problems and lightens your heavy load. Our current prescription for dealing with the Shift of the Ages is to be sure to include fun and games into your schedule.

Life is not just a handful of chores or problems. Life is a blessing and a journey and a constantly changing adventure. If you leave play out of your life, you are only leading half a life and trap yourself in a world that looks dark and doesn’t change. Fun gives you perspective, so go out and have some!

April 2011, Dragon Speak

The Shift of the Ages is about the “new empowerment” of humanity and all of creation. In the past, power was gained by being aggressive, manipulative, greedy, and arrogant. Your leaders rarely had respect for others and did not consider the consequences of their behavior. Generally, they acted as if only their wishes and needs mattered. Power has also been hierarchical in nature with only a few wielding the power at the top of the pyramid. Most of humanity occupied the lower rungs of the ladder and had little or no input into decision making.

The nature of power today can destroy the entire planet and all living things on Earth. Do you want greedy, manipulative, arrogant people making those kinds of decisions for you? Humanity can destroy through pollution, weapons, economics, and biology. In the last several years, you have had an experience of all of these, but you have not paid attention to the lessons that were put in front of you.

You have participated in the creation of global warming and in the accumulation of garbage that is strangling your planet. Your soil has lost its fertility, your air and water are polluted, and there have been many toxic spills of chemicals, not the least of which was the Gulf oil spill. Now you find yourself in a possible nuclear catastrophe in Japan due to the hubris of believing that you know all the risks and can control Mother Nature.

With the manipulation of money and goods for the benefit of the few, millions across the planet have been impacted by losing homes, savings and jobs. For hundreds of year, millions have starved and died so the few could have plenty.

Out of a desire to control, and having no thought for the consequences, you are also experimenting with the basic building blocks of all life, DNA, without a firm ethical base. You have produced genetically modified crops with no idea of the consequences. You are also genetically modifying viruses and bacteria for possible use in warfare. At the same time, basic health care is “too expensive” to provide for everyone.

And, the weapons you have devised can cause extinction of all life on your planet.

How your species has wielded power has produced the problems that you are encountering. WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?

To change your history and begin a new chapter, you need to be more balanced in your values and in how you view your world. The leaders you choose are based on your perceptions and values and, if you want something different, these have to change. You can no longer afford to make decisions based on your narrow self-interest because doing so could mean the extinction of life on Earth.

We are asking you to widen your field of vision and to take into account your entire world when you make decisions and choose leaders. You need to remember that the oneness of all is not just a spiritual concept. It is reality. The choices you make effect the other side of the planet and vice versa.

“No man is an island unto himself.”

March 2011, Dragon Speak

The Dragons are awake and moving! The great Dragon energy that has been asleep or resting until the time of man's readiness is now on the move, sending waves of energy and awareness across your planet.

You can see this plainly if you take a broader vision of events happening for you now. It is no accident that people are beginning to see the injustices that have existed on the planet, across any borders. But, it is even more important that people are ready to take action to restore what has been lost in the way of equality, fairness, justice and hope.

You are sitting right now in a world where masses of people are reacting and demanding a new way of life. Peoples of one nation watch as others stand up and are even willing to experience pain- and sometimes death- to be heard. Then, they too begin to try this.

There is an issue, of course, with the use of violence. While violence tends to get attention and fear active among the people, it can also result, in the long haul, in establishing something new that eventually turns into the old. Your planet is no stranger to revolutions and coups that result in something similar to the original developing.

How can you all take the positive in what is happening and blend into that a sense of values and clarity and determination and a long-term vision? That is the question. Getting people to speak up and to stand up is one thing, but, to take the movement beyond the initial excitement and emotional rush of feelings into something more stable and just, is another. Things may change in a superficial, cosmetic way, but underlying essential change is what is truly needed.

You have all grown tired of dictators, leaders and political figures who say what is popular but, in action, are all the same...motivated by their own power and greed. You are seeing through illusion and deception more than ever, but then what?

We want you to know that this stage of standing up is essential. This stage of demanding "more" is essential. It is part of the great wave of getting ready for the complete arrival of a new age. But, before that happens, there must be ways to insure safe and forward-moving actions that make transitions into the framework of a new world possible.

There is so much assistance for you that is already working hard in your interest. But, what is your plan? The old games that have worked before that rest on illusions and deceptions are not working now. Those who are not of integrity and who just want power and control will find themselves rejected.

Yes, there are many who are still acting this way. And, there are many nations whose peoples have not been able to stand up yet perhaps because of fear or perhaps because they are too comfortable. But, we are here to say that the script has been written,and history is moving toward newness and the creation of wholeness.Moving backwards would require more energy than you have. You are moving to the next level of evolution! How do you make the movement thoughtful and responsive to all beings on the planet.

You are actually creating a structure for the peoples of the Earth to prosper and grow. You are handling the seeds of a world-wide civilization that is being formed and birthed. You are about to make baby-steps in moving beyond separate nations to experience the oneness that is the Truth and is the Reality.

We are with you and supporting you, but you must be conscious and do your part as we all move forward!

February 2011, Dragon Speak

Right now you are sitting at a crossroads. It is decision time. No longer can you say, “I will think about that later” You are deeply immersed in radical change and you must choose your path. One path that you might choose is to ignore or resist the coming changes. Another path is to act out on your emotions of anger, fear, frustration, and wanting to control the situation or to control others. The third path is to get into the flow of change and find those ways to cope that are compatible with your life/values.

Choosing the path of resistance is like getting into a flooded river and trying to remain stationary. It is not going to happen. The tide of change cannot be stopped at this juncture in your history.

Choosing the path of allowing the emotions of anger, fear and desperation to overwhelm you often results in violent acts that hurt everyone. These emotions occur when you are in the middle of change that you do not know what to do with. You wish to be part of the change but you have no idea where to begin. Your emotions are so strong that they spill out of you with no direction and no thought and they scare and hurt everyone around.

Choosing the path of flowing with change involves several steps. One of these steps is finding a way to feel these “negative emotions” so that you can release them in non-hurtful ways. This prevents the emotional “build up” that bursts out of you to the detriment of all. Another step involves seeing change as a normal cycle that you have dealt with before. You know that change takes place in increments, and you don’t need to come up with all your solutions at once. Slowing down calms your natural fears and enables you to come up with options that might work for you.

Let’s look at the results of your choices through history. The path of resistance on a societal level leads to repression and then generally to some form of revolution. In the past, you have seen many examples of colonial powers resisting the trend toward universal freedom, and this often resulted in violence. Look at the history of India, Africa and many nations in South America. When an individual chooses to resist change, he/she also goes through the cycle of repression and revolution. The repression results in a “locked-down” body and behavior. If the repression lasts long enough, the person can become physically ill or sabotage himself and force a change that isn’t in his best-interest.

The path of unregulated emotional release can result in some kind of violence and outright war. Genocide and the Holocaust are examples of such unmanageable and ungovernable fear that causes masses of people to stop thinking and just react. When an individual chooses to react in this way, you have the lone gunman or assassin or terrorist that mindlessly kills and maims what he fears.

The path of flowing with change on a societal level can look like the tribunals of reconciliation that took place in South Africa when those that perpetrated violence were not jailed or killed, but allowed to admit their behavior as they listened to their victims. Unfortunately, there are not many examples of societies or powerful leaders that choose peaceful ways to move ahead with change. When an individual chooses to flow with change and not resist or react, it leads to a person who is not so blinded by fear and anger that she can see what still remains and what options are open.

And so, here you are at a crossroads. Even if you have chosen the path of resistance or emotional explosiveness in the past, you can choose the path of flow in this moment. Which path you choose, determines the future.

January 2011, Dragon Speak

The year 2011 in your Western calendar has begun. We can plainly see that the usual political and economic games continue to be played. These games are filled with inequities that harm people, the environment, and in fact injure the very soul of the planet. How much more pain do you need before you see the imperative need for change?

You and your planet are already in the process of change that the "Shift of the Ages" is bringing. It is no longer a question of whether change is coming or not, but it is a question of how you will cooperate with the coming changes. As we have said before, these changes include: a fair and just distribution of goods and services; an attitude of compassion and cooperation among all the nations; and a true sense of the Oneness of all creation that will guide your actions.

We have seen individuals and what you call "non-governmental agencies" acting from a spirit of change, hope, compassion and love. Yet, at the same time, we have watched as the power structures of your world (churches, governmental bodies, businesses) speak of embodying the coming changes of compassion and sharing, yet they continue to amass wealth and power and act out of their self-interest. Even in the face of terrible economic times and the suffering that is rampant throughout the world, these systems continue their old ways of operating which only makes the situation worse for everyone but the few.

You know on a personal level that when you resist the change that comes into your life, that change continues to knock at your door louder and louder until you hear the call and act on it. We are hoping that your power structures do not create the need for more dramatic or traumatic events before they see the need to change.

This recently passed winter solstice and lunar eclipse brought significant energy from the universe to assist you in clearing out old ways, old illusions and old behaviors that prevent you from easily incorporating these needed changes into your life that will bring a new and bright future. Right now the picture we see on your planet is one of the people serving the leaders rather than the leaders serving the people. We can feel the compassion and urge to help one another and to create a more just society that already exists on the "grassroots" level. The question for this time is how to enable this caring and passion to move upward and permeate the power structures that exist. How do you show the "powers that be" that their behavior is in fact NOT in their self interest and, if they continue on this path, they too will suffer.

If there was a mass movement to communicate to "the powers that be" that they must act in accord with the will of the people or lose their power, there is a good chance that leadership would hear and make the necessary changes. But it is important that this message be given by masses of people and not just the few. It takes the power of a forceful group to get the attention of those in power. This can be accomplished, if enough people participate.

December 2010, Dragon Speak

December brings many celebrations, Christmas, Hanukkah, and the Solstice. All of these celebrate the return of the light whether it be in human form, the sun returning in the Northern Hemisphere or the lighting of candles in the darkness. We would like to focus on the celebration of light when it comes into human form and into matter. This is what is meant by incarnation. As you know, we Dragons have returned to proclaim that your body and everything in your world is the light of the Divine in form.

Your world still does not operate from this TRUTH. In fact, there were times when this TRUTH was labeled as heresy. What would your life be like if you operated from this TRUTH? And what would your relationships be like? How would you treat others, the world, and yourself?

This time of year especially seen thru the eyes of Christmas is about loving your fellow man and helping others in need. But on December 26, the world reverts back to its dog- eat-dog behaviors. Why doesn't the "Christmas spirit" last all year? One reason for this is because you do not accept and understand the truth that everything and everyone is God. You might celebrate Jesus as divinity coming onto Earth as a human, but you don't celebrate yourself and others in the same way. We are here to state directly that you too are divine and Christmas is about YOU.

If you truly believed that you are divine, you would care for yourself and others as though you were caring for the Christ child and indeed you are the Christ child. Whenever you interact with self, others and the world, you are interacting with the Christ. This TRUTH is the essence of the paradigm shift that you seek and are in the midst of realizing.

We know the illusion of matter being less than spirit, that you have lived with for so long, is hard to see through. But this is the time when you have assistance to do just that. Put your intention out into the world to be assisted in transmuting this illusion into the truth. Use affirmations if they help. Start with yourself by treating yourself as you would a well-loved child. When you are tired, rest. When you need comforting and support, then give yourself comfort and stop judging. When you feel "not good enough" count your blessings and look at all the good you have done. (If you have a manger scene, you might want to put a picture of yourself in the manager to remind you of this truth in a material way.)

When you care for yourself you are loving the divine. This is the prelude for really loving others, the world and all matter.

Beginning on December 23 through December 31, do one loving act for yourself each of those days. For example, take a bubble bath, make yourself a cup of hot chocolate, take some quiet time, read a book that you've wanted to read. Hold the intention that as you do these acts for yourself and show loving-kindness to yourself you are also sending out that loving-kindness to every other Christ on Earth.

November 2010, Dragon Speak

In earlier times, Fall was the time to give thanks for the bountiful harvest, and you continue this thanksgiving in various ways in different countries. In America, there is the traditional Thanksgiving holiday when the Native Americans and the English colonists came together.

In difficult economic times, it may be hard to find things to be thankful for. You often forget the bounty you receive from family, friends and just being alive. So often, you only think of bounty in terms of material possessions, but there is bounty all around you. Nature reflects this to you in its' beautiful colors and the change of seasons that presents to you new colors, sights, sounds and smells.

Recently, in Chile, you became aware of the 33 miners trapped underground for 69 days. Very few people thought that they would survive. Suddenly, the importance of being alive and having the freedom to walk the Earth became apparent to you. The ability of the miners to cooperate with each other and form a cohesive whole is what saved them during the 17 days when their whereabouts were unknown. The faith and trust of not only the miners underground believing that they would be found, but also the faith of their rescuers to continue to search for them is what thanksgiving is truly about.

The miners lesson to all of you is how do you "keep the faith" for an extended period of time when no obvious rescue is in sight? When there is little light and no one seems to be listening to your plight, and there seems to be nothing that you can do to help yourself, how do you keep going? One way the miners kept going was to decide what they needed to do to just survive. They rationed food and drink, and they banded together to support each other in hoping and praying that they would be rescued.

In some ways the situation that you are all living in resembles that of the miners. As a planet, you are in a dark time that precedes the coming light, but at this point, the light is still not visible. You are caught up in the fears and difficulties of the moment without a clear way to assist yourselves. Like the miners, it is important that you prioritize and take care of the most immediate needs that you have. Look to the strengths that you possess, ask friends and family for their help, stay positive and hopeful and connect to whatever higher power that you believe in. Use this time to re-evaluate what is truly important in your lives and what you can release. This is not the time to look at what you don't have, but to show gratitude for what you do have.

The miners were able to prioritize their needs and then use their strengths to become a cohesive whole so they could survive their ordeal. They had one goal that of surviving until rescue, and that one goal bonded them together as a band of brothers. Once rescue took place, that common goal no longer existed and they were lured by the offers of the outside world.

What does this have to say to you and your problems? Although you inhabit the same planet, have the same needs and are experiencing the same challenges, there is no common goal or sense of camaraderie. You are kept apart by the lures of the outside world, not realizing that if you banded together that you could solve all your problems. If you saw yourselves as one planetary body, united to discover ways to solve your problems, you would move ahead quickly and take everyone with you. Instead, you are still bound by beliefs in separation and competition that hinder progress.

Until you realize that your physical survival is at stake, like the miners did, you will continue to be lured by false solutions that lead nowhere. How do you come together with other like-minded people to start the change?

October 2010, Dragon Speak

As you have no doubt noticed by watching the news or reading the papers, many authority figures that have held positions given respect such as, ministers, priests, politicians, bankers, etc. have been exposed as hypocrites and criminals. This is in keeping with the energy of these times where all your illusions and misdeeds are being revealed so you can know them for what they are and eliminate their influence in the creation of your future world.

In order to create a new world you must become aware of what is not working in your present world. What you have now is a world of illusion where authority figures tell you to listen to what they say and not look at what they are really doing. There have been cases of influential authority figures engaging in unlawful acts, corruption, buying elections or trying to steer decisions for their own benefit. You have even seen sexual misconduct and abuse from those who have pledged to lead a life of moral values and service.

In creating a new world all these misdeeds need to be recognized and eliminated. Just as in growing crops you cannot leave toxins in the ground if you hope to grow something wholesome. This is the time when every piece of debris and every weed needs to be cleared and pulled out. It is a time of radical action. You need to turn over all the rocks to see what lies under them. Once you have cleared your fields of illusion and corruption you are ready to plant something that will blossom into what you want.

What is happening in your world right now really has a positive benefit. You are in the preparatory stage when awareness of what needs to be changed and eliminated "is in your face" constantly. This creates disillusionment, discouragement, fear and anger. Actually dis-illusionment is the time when illusions are losing their power and the truth is gaining strength. The past has been built on "saying one thing and doing another". This time you want a world where people "walk their talk".

It is a tough time that you have chosen to live in. It demands that you see and release your own illusions and be willing to look at new alternatives, for you are building a world that you have not experienced before. You must be open to any and all possibilities. If you remain open to all, the world that you build will not be a replica of the past.

September 2010, Dragon Speak

What is being asked of you, as the great Shift manifests more clearly every day, will be that you move from the "way things have been done" to a totally new way of treating yourself, others and the world at large. You will be rewriting the rules of human behavior.

For many millennia, mankind has used a hierarchal pattern on which to model human behavior. Hierarchy involves someone at the top making the rules and telling others what is acceptable. There is a top and bottom to every hierarchy, and the system that supports the hierarchy guarantees that the top stays in power and that wealth and influence flows to the top and rarely to the bottom (the masses of humanity).

The great Shift that is under way is about bringing balance to your planet. Hierarchy, by definition, is not in balance. And, that imbalance has now grown so great that it is no longer sustainable.

Why has the hierarchal system survived for so long? Hierarchies are able to stay in power because they can bring order to chaos. When life is chaotic, many are willing to sacrifice freedom to achieve some stability. This is what was so attractive about Hitler's propaganda because he offered a strong and clear message in the face of a disintegrating Germany. This is a very real danger in the face of today's insecure world.

As the great Shift continues to bring the death of your old institutions and your old ways of treating each other, fear increases on the planet. This increasing fear sabotages your chance to create a new paradigm. You find yourself settling and going back to the old ways just to get some relief from the fear.

Your world has seen many times when the new could have been created. But, each time, the process has been stopped, due to your fear, and only small changes have been made to quiet the discontent until the discontent surges again.

This time could be different. This time is unique on your planet , occurring every 26,000 years. All is in readiness to support a massive consciousness shift and its resulting change on every level. Yet, mankind still can refuse to move into a participatory system, a circular form, rather that the old hierarchy. You can find it less threatening and less fearful to just allow those who want power to keep it. You can give into the natural fears that erupt in a time of transition, going back to what has worked, even if it worked badly. You can self-sabotage here and "blow" an opportunity that you have all been waiting for.

How can you surge forward with a dream, a new vision, yet be able to deal with the uncertainty and insecurity? If there isn't some tolerance for discomfort and fear, you will never let things get to that point when miracles can happen. Yes, it is scary. Of course, it's scary. But, is it worth it to confront this fear when what is at stake is a world of more equality where all share benefits, not just the special few? Is it worth it to push past the fear to create a world where oneness is recognized and where wars and racism and cultural clashes are rejected? Are you able to look past the cynicism and the failures of the past and believe a world can be united in a global purpose that serves all mankind?

What are you willing to do as things continue to crash down around you and fear grows, when certain people speak up to become the new gurus and dictators to "make it all ago away'? Can you hold on? Can you discern what will move you forward and what will take you backwards? Do you want it enough to take history in a new direction - where visionary ideals can be born? This is the question in your personal lives, in your work lives, in your cultural systems, in your government, and in the world community. Your response and action will impact the whole.

August 2010, Dragon Speak

As we have said many times before, you are in the midst of a radical transformative process. This massive shift involves all life on your planet and impacts the usual patterns that the planet herself follows.

When magnetic fields are altered and when electrical energy jumps in frequency and vibration, unusual things happen. When the earth registers all this, as well as a new proximity to other celestial bodies and forces of gravity and radiation, she reacts. This is what you have been experiencing already as wild weather patterns and unusual forces that impact the earth's field and density. This can be seen in volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, hurricanes, floods, intense heat or cold, interrupted communications, unusual tides and earthquakes.

In animal life, including human life, you may see different patterns as well, odd behaviors, an interruption of the ability to follow traditional navigational patterns, anomalies in physical illnesses and distress. As brain waves are impacted by vibrational shifts and magnetic forces, the human nervous system registers these fluctuating patterns and can react with stress, pain, aches, forgetfulness, ill-ease and depression, bi-polar symptoms, renewed fears as things seem to spiral out of control, odd blood pressures and brain wave patterns.

The status-quo, as we have said before, is gone, as the entire system moves to reconfigure at a new level. If you are going to move on, this MUST happen. Because it is just part of the expected advance or evolution, you can be assured that things are okay, even if they feel out of balance and odd. There is pain and there is often a dying of old places that can't support the changes, but it is NATURAL at this juncture. Consider a baby animal in the womb. At the time of birth, all things seem to be awry. When the old way is no longer working, fear is natural. Why would the baby ever leave the womb structure where things are provided and where safety is present? And when all this changes, it is an ending. The fear is that this lasts forever and there is nothing else. How would the baby ever know that there is a new world awaiting? How would this baby ever glimpse that a new expansiveness, freedom and beauty is about to reveal itself? And, this is NATURAL as well.

It does NOT mean that you or anyone else is evil and being punished. It does NOT mean that the Earth is going to implode. It does NOT mean that this is the "end of the world," except the world as you have known it.

Yes, it is difficult to be alive during this type of massive leap, but you have actually all chosen to be here. It is also exciting to be a pioneer on a planet that is rushing to meet its true destiny and beauty, as you yourselves are. The Vision is huge and wondrous! When you are riding aboard a ship that is in the clutches of high waves and wind and encountering massive forces, it can be difficult to glimpse a higher vision and see safety, miracles and sheer magic approaching ahead! It does require faith and trust that you are being guided and that there is "more to the story."

That is why we are here…to alert you to the Truth that sometimes hides within and under tremendous physical, emotional, social and economic revolutions. Can you hold on and believe in what's coming?

Create an affirmation that holds this vision like "I trust that the Divine is birthing a beautiful new world right here and right now." "I choose to let go of fear and to embrace the Light." Whatever you choose, say it, hang it up, look at it, ask it to reveal more to you. Ask us to help you to see beyond what appears to be so.

We are here for you and here to help you evolve and ascend to new heights! Blessings and joy to you!

July 2010, Dragon Speak

Your world is at the point when the major energies of the shift are so strong that nothing can turn back the clock or the building tension rising toward release. You have been feeling all of the general repercussions of this approaching change. But, at this juncture, things will begin to race forward and unravel as all secrets and repressed fears and pain will seek release in a mounting crest leading to the rebirth of the dream of equality, compassion and peace for this planet.

We have all been waiting until the time of opportunity returned and you would be ready to commit to the surrender and trust necessary to let go of the old ways. Even though you would probably prefer to sit with what you have known in the past, the level of corruption, suffering, greed and injustice has pushed you so that you are willing to risk everything to achieve a new world possibility.

Until you came to this point, you could not hold steadfast as everything around you began to implode. Now, when you cannot stand to live in a world that allows millions to starve and allows the Earth to be so wounded that she may not be able to sustain life, you are at last ready to do whatever it takes to leap forward. You are all tired of the lies and the violence in your world.

We have held the secrets of life and the secrets of your origins for a very long time. Like elders, we kept these safe until you "came of age." This is the time for you to inherit all that you could ever dream of as children of the Divine. It has been held in trust for you.

You must yet endure the final preparations when that which is hidden becomes fully revealed. You will be challenged to trust and to detach from old beliefs and ways of understanding. When truth emerges more fully into the Light, there are some who will protest and hang on to illusions. Persistence must give way in the face of truth since stubbornness in the name of control will go nowhere. It is a time to reevaluate what is important to keep and what can be relinquished. It is foolish to hold to something that proves itself false, no matter how much of an old friend it is. What do you believe in more than anything? What will you sacrifice and what or who or what will you embrace? This is the time of choice.

The stars are aligning. The earth takes her position of power in the galaxy. The time comes again when leaps can happen and when truth is revealed. And, the dawn of a new age commences. Yes, it has demanded much of you and those of you who chose to be here for this age trusted because you knew little of what it would ask of you. But, you persisted in hope and battled the fears of the unknown to do so. Now, your dreams are about to be revealed.

There is still a short while left, and we ask you to hold on. Energies are swirling, and the time of immediate expectation approaches. Be yourself. Be real. Choose the Light. Stay prepared and in excited hope. Look to the stars and to the deepest Truth of your hearts as an anchor when things begin to accelerate for the jump to a new reality. You are guided by so many so that you may know that you can do it and are doing it.

We are here to hold you as well! Don't give up now. We are all so very close…

June 2010, Dragon Speak

In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the month of maximum light with the coming of the Summer Solstice on June 21. With the help of this expanded light, Mother Nature is in high-gear; fruiting, flowering, and growing. And with this expanded light, humans are also going into high-gear. Both nature and humans are filled with energy, hope, new ideas, and a general exuberance for life. This is the time in the cycle of nature when outer action and manifestation are called for.

We have talked before about the great changes that are happening on your planet. And, we have talked about the implications of these changes for both individuals and society. It is time to be reminded that, before great changes occur and take root, there are a series of small action steps that bring those changes into being.

Change begins with the holding of a clear intention for what you want. Then you must decide what actions could move you toward your goal and begin putting those actions into practice. Change often involves breaking old habits, beliefs and behavior patterns. To do this, you must remember that breaking old habits does not happen immediately, but takes consistent practice of the new behaviors. You must be consistent and persevere, because the old ways have power in your life.

Patience is important because you may need to discard some of your new behaviors because they don't seem to work. You must be able to adjust and recalibrate so that you can move ahead with what works, while releasing that which doesn't. This is the creation process that moves step by step toward the manifestation of the new.

It is very easy during this process to become frustrated because you may have had to readjust the new behaviors a number of times before you find what seems to work. There is also the rule of "unintended consequences" when a change of behavior takes you in a direction you had not anticipated. And, sometimes the process of change re-shapes your original goal because of what you have learned, and your goal itself changes.

The "quantum leap", when the change you have worked to achieve for so long suddenly seems to be real and an integral part of your life, only comes about after this period of experimentation, analysis and re-shaping.

Society changes in the same way that individuals change. Because you are a part of a bigger society, the changes that you make will effect the whole. You are not helpless, you are not powerless. As you make your own changes, you can be a role model for many others without being aware of it. When enough people shift, society as a whole moves. If you want to manifest a society that reflects the law of oneness, you can achieve it!

So, what small changes in your individual behavior can you make that will bring this vision of oneness into reality? For example, you could begin to practice one "random act of kindness" per week. You could also begin to watch your negative words, thoughts, judgments because words, thoughts and judgments lead to behavior and can increase the very things you want to prevent and transform. Remember, your choices matter and will effect change at a collective level.

You are an important part of the paradigm shift. This is the time for conscious creation!

May 2010, Dragon Speak

In the Northern Hemisphere, the signs of Spring are well established. The days are longer, the temperatures are warmer and trees and flowers are budding. These signs help you to recognize that nothing is static whether it be in nature or in your personal lives and that cycles of change are an integral part of life on your planet.

You are now in a grand cycle of change that we have talked about before as a “paradigm shift”. Paradigm shifts are, by definition, changes on a fundamental level, where your basic presumptions of reality are being altered. When basic assumptions about reality are changing, then too the methods you use to achieve goals must also change.

Let’s look specifically at the methods that you have used in the past to achieve your goals. For much of your existence on this planet, force and manipulation were the tools that you chose to get what you wanted. Often personal integrity and compassion for others were sacrificed to get your needs met. The philosophy that underlies this is “the end justifies the means.” So, violence against others, lying, cheating, stealing, back-stabbing and, even a total loss of personal integrity, have become acceptable, as long as you get what you want. This philosophy has resulted in wars and artificial shortages of goods. It also shows up in a passive acceptance of people going hungry, people being homeless, people not having health care, people being sent to fight wars for economic reasons, human trafficking, genocide and torture. These methods of dealing with your world are based on the premise that you are all separate beings and your only loyalty is to yourself and your immediate family.

Once you recognize that this belief has been running you and your society, you can see how these beliefs have hurt you, your children, your brothers and sisters across the world, and the Earth herself. These accepted norms of behavior must be seen before they can be changed. Now is the time to take your head out of the sand and take action to change these fundamental beliefs that have caused such pain.

This paradigm shift is about recognizing that you and all creation are indeed ONE. What effects you, effects the entire world, and vice versa. If others suffer, then eventually you too will suffer. When you truly believe and act from the axiom of “do unto others what you would have them do unto you”, because you have experienced its truth, then your consciousness changes and that leads to your behavior changing.

We are talking about the literal changing of life on Earth, because you are no longer operating under the “separation belief”. This change of consciousness, which is the first step, is about getting rid of the false sense of separation between you and the world which allowed you in the past to turn away and ignore other’s suffering and manipulation. Compassionate and just methods of achieving goals are already present in your world. You just need to begin to employ them. For example, you may still want wealth and success, but achieving this does not come at the price of hurting others or the environment.

Hold onto the energy of Spring as you work toward creating a world that brings relief, hope and joy to you and to all.

April 2010, Dragon Speak

April Fools Day, taking place on April 1, originated in ancient times in many European cultures. The exact origins of the day are not known, however, April Fool’s Day has been associated with a calendar change in France and with the advent of Spring. It has also been associated with the need for societies to invert the social order for a brief period of time to allow social tensions to dissipate (a blowing off of steam). April Fools pranks were strictly time limited and often were only allowed to be practiced until Noon on April 1. This ensured that the normal social order would be quickly restored.

In the tarot decks, there is a “Fool” figure which is the first card in the major arcana. This “Fool” figure represents every person in his/her spiritual journey. The image tells us a few things about the character of the Fool. The Fool is much more than a prankster or trickster. The Fool has his feet in both the spiritual and material world and is a bridge between vision and practical reality. The Fool is a visionary who can manifest his vision because he knows the rules of the material world.

The Fool archetype is a part of each human. This archetype has important lessons to teach humanity. For example, the Fool is not so captured by everyday reality that he cannot see the possibilities of change. Most of you are so trapped in the necessity of making money, caring for your families, and the everyday responsibilities that material life requires that you don’t often have the time or energy to imagine or explore other possibilities. It is at this time of paradigm change when you need to allow the Fool in all of you to come out and play.

The Fool is a figure that knows about trust, taking risks, spontaneity, and playing with possibilities. The “trapped mind” and the hierarchical system of most societies look at the Fool as irrelevant, crazy, and weak. So, you have been programmed to not allow this part of yourselves to help you to be unconventionally creative, (to think out of the box) when big changes are happening in your life. The Fool in you helps you to play with possibilities that have not been accepted by your culture. You are able to move outside the rules to entertain anything that might work and solve the problems that you are facing.

Einstein said that you cannot solve a problem at the same level of consciousness that created the problem. The “same old, same old” no longer works when humanity is standing at the brink of a “new world”. It is at this time that the visionary is most needed and should be supported not only in yourself but in the culture as well. Old consciousness and old ways of understanding only lead to old solutions. So, the old ways will only produce more of the same, more of the old solutions that are no longer working.

It is time to invoke that place in yourself that knows about play, breaking the rules, and putting together unusual combinations. This is the time to trust your intuition, your dreams, and your creativity because it is in trusting these that you will be able to plug into visions that have never been seen before. This will enable you to go beyond the limits of the known world.

This known world with its own set of rules and limitations have held you from tapping into your vast realm of imagination that is essential in the creation of your new world. The old realm carries judgments that limit the individual, the society, the culture and the world. It is the Fool in you that has the courage to stand up to the judgments and the fears and take the risks necessary to imagine something different and then to make that happen.

The Fool values the knowledge that comes from the heart as much as the knowledge that comes from the intellect. Unless you have both, you only have half the answer. So, we call on the blessed Fools of the world to emerge now, in courage and in laughter, to create a world that has never been seen before, a world of heart and mind, a world of spirit and matter, a world where everyone counts and peace and respect are not just words.

March 2010 Dragon Speak

We have spoken before about the Earth and humanity being at a point in its cycle of change where there must be a necessary break with the past . Part of being in this shift means that organizing principles of your culture are changing dramatically and are opening the way into the formation of a radically different scenario. It also means that you are caught between the death of the old paradigm and the birth of the new.

Times of profound paradigm shifts have been labeled in astrological terms as moving from the Age of Gemini to the Age of Taurus then to the Age of Aries then into the Age of Pisces and now into the Age of Aquarius. Each age has been associated with different developmental stages of man’s growth. The Age of Gemini is about the development of a different kind of consciousness. The Age of Taurus is associated with the development of personal identity. The task of the Age of Aries was the development of the ego. The task of the Age of Pisces was the formation of a group awareness, for example, being part of a nation or a religion. The task of the Age of Aquarius is the “… discovery of the Self…the loving fellowship of mankind and the return of the feminine.” (Alice O. Howell)

As you come into the Age of Aquarius, you have reached the developmental stage where you can move beyond your adolescence and into a level of maturity that recognizes that each of you is part of God. As you already know, leaving adolescence is a difficult task. Adolescents experience themselves as the center of the universe. Their developmental task is about forming and claiming their individuality. Peer pressure and acceptance is very important at this time, and adolescents do not want to be told that their actions have consequences. Adolescents have loyalty to their small peer group and don’t see their connection to the larger world. The agenda is set, in the adolescent world, by those that are popular and “cool”. Everyone else either follows this lead or they are diminished and shamed. Can you see how this applies to the current situation on your planet? The adolescent frame of mind cannot solve the problems that it has created. A new level of maturity is necessary to find the solutions that are needed.

The Age of Aquarius is supporting the maturation of the human race. This maturation gives you a clearer vision of what is actually happening because you are ready to move beyond an adolescent self-involved framework of understanding. For example, it is only in recent years that humankind has become aware that their economic endeavors have environmental consequences. So the alarm has been sounded, but you are still denying the consequences of your behaviors and choices. You have the facts, and now you must act on those facts as you move from adolescence into maturity.

The adolescent vision has also impacted how you have treated one another. In the past, when richer countries exploited poorer countries, no one knew about these evils. Now with the internet and TV, you know what is happening across the Earth within hours. In addition, you have been able to see the devastating consequences of some of your actions. When you are able to see and relate to others across the Earth, you are aware that all humans want and need the same basic things. You see the connection between all beings. What moves you into your maturity is turning this awareness into action to solve these problems and restore justice.

Your current situation, which is one of seeing the issues around you, but having no solutions in sight, is full of frustration and can bring on a sense of hopelessness. You need to realize that this sense of frustration is the fuel that is needed to fire up and motivate change. Just as when individuals are in a process of change, you need to be unhappy enough that you are willing to strike out in a new direction. These heavy feelings are just another part of this process.

So without unhappiness, frustration, and hopelessness, there is no reason to change. As uncomfortable as it may feel, this is the fire that lights the dynamite that will blow up the old structures and clear the ground for something new.

You are now standing at a breaking point of a new wave of energy that is moving mankind into a new era. You can either stand still and let the wave drown you, or you can move with the wave and ride it into shore. This is the moment to act. Talking and being aware are no longer enough!

February 2010 Dragon Speak

In some parts of the world, this is the month reserved for Valentine's Day or, more inclusively, this is the month of the heart.

This month serves as a reminder that you spend much of your life in your head and not in your heart. For example, you believe that, when you make decisions, those decisions should be dispassionate and based only on facts and analysis and what you can predict in the short-term. But, this has been an excuse to not look at long-term results and not look at the damage that may be done by short-term and narrow thinking. For example, companies often make decisions based on short-term profit projections, and fail to look at the long-term consequences to workers and the community. When decision making also comes from the heart, long-term consequences that may have negative effects on people and the community are taken into consideration, because the heart holds the knowledge that, what hurts the one, hurts the all.

To deal with the entire picture when making decisions, the heart is what is called upon. The intellect only sees part of the picture. Self-interest only sees part of the picture. The heart sees the whole and is open to intuition, deeper wisdom and concern for all beings.

So, when we speak of the heart, we are not speaking of just emotional reactions. We are speaking of the wise center that knows that decisions are not made in vacuums, but have greater implications for the whole. The heart considers all the aspects of a decision and the ripples that go out and reach into the community and the world.

A "bottom line" decision works for profits but injures people, communities and the environment. (When indigenous peoples made decisions, they considered the consequences up through the 7th generation.) You are now beginning to realize that your limited view has brought about suffering, not only to the world at large, but to the individuals making those decisions. Any decision made anywhere on your planet has an impact on the entire planet. Air pollution in China and the resulting ozone is making its way to the West Coast of the US and making smog worse. (This according to a January, 2010 newspaper article in a California paper.)

In the Western world, especially, you have been trained to believe that "greed is good" and that self-interest is more important than the common good. At this time of radical change, when the movement of consciousness and the recognition of the Spirit that you are, are under way, it is essential to move into the "bigger" self to complete the journey. This is where the heart comes in. The heart recognizes what a smaller vision does not, that your self-interest is irrevocably tied to the interest of all beings.

Listening to your heart is vital to your own growth and to the future of the planet. A holistic approach to decision making and to your entire life is required at this time.

January 2010 Dragon Speak

The new year is upon us. In Chinese astrology it is the year of the Tiger.

Let's consider the archetype of the tiger as it emerges in these last years before 2012.

When you image a tiger, do you see it stealthily creeping through the jungle looking for its prey? We know that most predators look for that which is old, sick and wounded. So, without predators, the balance in nature cannot be achieved. How does this archetype play its role in today's urban world?

The energy of the tiger is a natural force that is important to maintain balance and to clear out that which no longer works. Without death, life does not continue. The irony is that, literally, death feeds life. Not only does dead plant material feed the earth for other plants to grow, but also, death maintains a working balance that ensure that the land can carry diverse species into adulthood.

This tiger energy which helps the natural world flourish also is important in the nourishing of the social order. Man- made structures, ideas and beliefs also need this "culling" process so that which no longer works is replaced by the new that does work. Without this process, culture becomes fossilized and no longer functions. We see this cyclical process when a new idea or invention sweeps in popularity across the world because its time has come and you humans are ready to take the next step.

It is natural to want to hold on to that which is familiar. But, if you hold on too long, then you are subverting the life process which is one of change. When your energy is tied up in maintaining the old, it is not available to proceed with the new. The tiger energy will help you let go of the clutching and fear so that you can use your energy to embrace and enhance the new.

The tiger energy can destroy the old before there is any sign of the new coming. You may be left with only shredded and bloodied pieces of the original form well before you can see the new idea on the horizon. Isn't this where the world is standing now?

Reacting to this tiger energy by digging in your heels, refusing to acknowledge the passing of the old, or by feeling fearful and angry because this change is not of your choosing, only brings you more pain and fear. For change is inevitable. When you are sitting in the transition time, it is always difficult and scary and confusing. Please acknowledge these feelings and the anxiety that accompanies them. But also, know that change is coming, and no matter how hard you try and fight it, it is still coming. Is there any way for you to feel and work through these very real difficulties without making this process a power struggle between you and the change?

The tiger also symbolizes courage and that is exactly what is needed at this time. Ask the tiger to assist you in finding the courage that lies within you.

December 2009 Dragon Speak

We are back from vacation and feel the need to speak to you about a serious topic.

We need to talk again about the presence of illusions in your lives. It is necessary for you to become conscious of these illusions that influence your decisions if you are to be free.

We wish to speak specifically about those illusions that are basic and counterproductive to your spiritual growth and independence.

A recent event that was covered by TV and print in the U.S., involved several illusions. People paid a large sum of money to attend a workshop. During the workshop, some of the participants failed to listen to their own bodily wisdom and suffered dire consequences because they gave their own decision making ability and common sense to another. Why is it that you cannot trust yourselves? Why do you mute and ignore your own inner wisdom? Why do you believe that money, degrees and popularity give expertise and wisdom about what works for you in your life? Why do you give control to others who assure you that they know what is best for you? Throughout history some of these assumptions have resulted in death and slavery.

How do you give yourselves permission to question these illusions and begin believing in yourself and your own inner vision? The first step is to get to know yourself and what your values are. This requires quiet time and self-examination. Take the next few weeks and ask yourselves: what are my values, who do I trust more than myself and in what areas and why do I trust them? (For example, you trust doctors without question, but they make mistakes too. Where is your line between trusting the doctor and trusting yourself and your inner guidance?)

You cannot really trust yourselves until you know who you are, what is important to you, and what you are willing to do to achieve your goals. You cannot really trust yourselves until you listen to your deep inner reactions and feelings. This takes time and effort. You have allowed your inner wisdom to be devalued, and your inner voice to be silenced.

It is easy to distrust yourselves when the culture tells you that authority figures are more reliable than your own inner knowing. You also have been told that if something is valuable it must be expensive. So you tend to judge truth and meaning according to outer "tags" like cost, titles, popularity, and salesmanship. This is an illusion, these outer "tags" do no measure truth. They merely measure the current state of your culture.

This is the time to allow and encourage your inner wisdom to be heard and acted upon in your life, because this time is about empowering yourselves to experience the God in you.

Dragon-Speak September - November 2009

We have been away for two months taking care of other major projects. Now, we are back and glad to be here!

We thought we would talk again about the year 2012 in your Western calendars. There has been much written about it and much fear engendered of late. We want to stress again that this particular moment- Dec.21, 2012 to be exact- isn't about the end of the world or some Armageddon experience. It is a date which marks a magnificent opportunity for humanity and planet Earth that has been a long time in the making.

The journey of creation from the Divine into matter and back to the Divine is the essence of what your existence is all about. There has been a deep forgetting about your Source and about the fact that you are on a journey. This information has been "seeded" in you and in the Earth so that, at the appropriate time, you would "wake up" from a deep slumber and begin to integrate this great awareness that would lead you to a jump in consciousness - a paradigm shift- for the entire planet. This "jump" experience has been offered before to many planets and civilizations, but its acceptance involves being ready and being willing to bring Truth into your everyday lives for the good of all beings.

You still struggle with warfare and greed and competition, but there are now enough people who have lived their commitment and Truth that the invitation to "jump" is being offered again.

Ancient calendars, traditional peoples and deeply spiritual cultures have known about this time. They were able to encode these teachings in their documents and drawings and the oral teachings of gifted Elders.

The date mentioned by so many and held sacred is almost here. As we have said before, everything that is happening in your society and world-wide is part of the preparation. In addition, all that is being brought into readiness in the cosmos and in the Milky Way and in your Solar System is part of this approaching time of destiny.

Ask to know about this if you don't already, and you will be lead to people and places that will help you.

You are standing on the edge of a great spiritual birth. Just as your legends say that a star appeared in the Heavens to denote the birth of a Messiah-figure, so this time is marked by many "stars", many heavenly bodies moving into alignment. This alignment, as well as events on planet Earth, are heralds of what is unfolding.

Don't mistake what is happening as chaos or irrelevant or tragic. Yes, there are deathings of old ways and systems, but it is the labor pains preceeding a new birth in you and in all.

How can you best prepare for this upcoming time since the unfolding Reality is with you right now and impacts your life daily You have evidence at your fingertips that nothing is the same as it was and something new is happening.

In the next few months, we hope to give you some more instruction that will assist your flow into the new. We ask you to take very seriously this juncture in your history. You are about to be in a position that last occurred 26,000years ago. Can you handle it and not miss the opportunity being offered to move into the position designed for you in the beginning by Divine Love?

Trust, surrender and vision are being asked of you, even when you can not yet see the wonderous changes to come.

Think and reflect on this.

As you continue to live through this "Shift of the Ages", you have undoubtedly noticed that your experience of time has changed. As magnetic energy shifts on this planet, your sense of time is being altered. In the past, you were able to experience the apparent steady forward movement that accompanied your efforts. Events seemed to develop in a consistent sequence that you could build on, that you could predict and monitor easily.

Your experience in the past has defined time as a constant. There is a past, present and future. This belief needs to be reconsidered in the light of information coming from quantum physics and consciousness studies. These studies give you a new paradigm from which you can understand that time is a construct of human consciousness. Not only is new information coming to you, but in fact, your consciousness is expanding, and you are able to see the universe and your place in it in a much larger context.

As your consciousness expands, you become aware that you are connected to all creation and are part of the universe. With this expanded definition of who "you" are, there is nothing that "you" are not. You are part of All and have always been and will always be. Technically, then, there is nothing that is called "past" or "future" that is not part of your present experience of yourself. How does this manifest in your life?

Have you ever been around children who knew much more than their age and experience would account for? Have you had moments of sudden clarity (an epiphany) when disparate pieces of information came together to make a whole? Have you ever experienced déjà vu? Are you aware of things before they happen? Do your dreams give you information that you need? Have you experienced synchronicity happening more frequently? Things that were called "coincidences".

These experiences and many others like them are instances of time revealing itself as non-linear. Another experience of non-liner and non-local events is involved in long- distance healing. The desire to heal is a state of consciousness that moves beyond time and space. In quantum physics, a researcher who focuses on his experiment gets one result, but that same experiment with the same researcher, who does not focus on the experiment, gets a different result. Intention and attention (where we put our focus) move beyond narrow limits of time and space.

Once you become aware that you are part of creation and that past, present and future no longer mean what they once did, you become comfortable in a new skin as a citizen of the cosmos, not bound by small visions of time and space. And, you realize because you are part of everything, that you and your actions directly effect everything and that you are effected by everything. All is connected, that means YOU! You co-create the world. Believe this because it is true!

Because your traditional sense of time is speeded up, events are occurring out of their usual order. This can have an impact on your physical and emotional health. But know -this is one of the changes being birthed by the "Shift of the Ages". To help your adjustment to these changes, recognize that you are not going crazy, but these changes in your perception of time are real. In any time of change, you need to begin to let go of the "old ways" and allow the new to come into your everyday life. Be the tree that sways in the storm, not the tree that breaks with a high wind.

Be flexible and kind to yourself and to everyone else. You are all experiencing this reorganization of life on this planet.

July is often a time set aside for vacationing, meeting with friends and family, having fun activities; in general, changing your usual pace of life to one that is reviving and different. You don't have the usual expectations of yourselves and can throw away your "to-do" lists!

Vacation time gives adults in your societies the permission to play! Play is not just for children. Play is necessary for health on all levels. And, play keeps you from getting overwhelmed, stale and unable to see new solutions because you are so over-loaded with the usual responsibilities. It is so easy to get stuck in a rut and keep utilizing the same old strategies to handle the challenges in your life.

Play gives you new energy and allows you to see with fresh eyes. When you are "in a rut" and can't see ways to approach difficulties, anger, stress and frustration build. Play enables you to stop running in circles and put your life, with all its current issues, in perspective. Also, when you are in this rut, you can become blind to the tools and support that you already have in your life. Play brings lightness into your situation so that the obstacles don't seem so formidable.

In addition, play brings a rest to your entire system, and the body doesn't need to function in high gear as it does normally. More and more evidence is accumulating that sleep and rest are imperative for good health and functioning. Sleep and rest, and the restoration these bring, are not just luxuries, they are vital. So often, humans forget that their bodies are sacred and need care and refreshment.

Allowing the "inner spaciousness" that play brings, invites your imagination to blossom. You are able to imagine new possibilities. Any "staleness and stuckness" that you feel can loosen and dissolve. Your life can seem new again. You can detach from whatever you have held so tightly so that new energy flows in you. Life can seem joyous rather than a constant drag!

When play opens you up to new and fresh energy, handling your responsibilities can become less of a heavy burden, and you can handle them in a lighter way.

God didn't put you here to become a grim and joyless automaton. Life isn't just about shouldering responsibilities, solving problems and being serious. Life is also about laughter, playing, having fun and being able to appreciate the beautiful world and people that surround you.

Integrating play into your life is not just about two weeks in July. It is a vital part of living and feeling alive. Even when you are home, a small change of routine, a day at the park, a few hours in the library, having coffee with a friend, choosing a different pattern during your work day, taking a free day from the electronic maze you live in, playing with the children or pets, playing a game, listening to music; just having unscheduled "free" time each day can keep you healthy, physically and mentally. You also need to feed your connection to God so that you can experience that you are part of something greater that is unfolding. Meditation and prayer can assist this. Try for at least a few minutes a day to connect with the God that lives in you.

Go out and have some fun!

We wish to honor the male principle that is celebrated in some countries during the month of June as Father's Day. On earth, male energy is associated with action, structure, discipline, work, protection, judging and competition.

As we mentioned last month, it is important to mother yourself, and it is equally important to be a good father to yourself. How can you be a good father?

The voice of the father in you tells you that you need to establish boundaries to define who you are and to protect who you are. Boundaries help you to discern what values, attitudes and beliefs are truly held in your heart and not just flooding in from your environment. Boundaries help you to stand strong and to be clear when outer influences seek to persuade you to act against your own truth.

Fathering energy also supports self-discipline. Self-discipline helps you to achieve difficult goals, for when the goal is difficult, it is sometimes easier to give it up. Discipline helps you to define who you truly are and to stay in alignment with truth, because it is so easy to be swayed and follow the lead of others.

Fathering energy is also about manifesting who you are in the world. Healthy father energy teaches you how to function in the classroom, in a job, in the marketplace. For it is in the marketplace where you learn the importance of staying true to yourself while you fulfill your work responsibilities. Integrity is built by the balancing of these two arenas, and there are times when bold decisions must be made if your job compromises your personal values. Commitment is closely related to integrity since making a commitment involves your honor and your pledge to do what is necessary to fulfill your commitment. How you keep your commitments is a measure of who you are!

Fathering energy includes judging, and judging, in its purest form, is about evaluating whether your actions have produced the results that you wanted. It also enables you to determine if people and situations fit your values and standards. (This judging is not about condemnation of yourself or others.)

Competition is another area where the father shows himself. You have taken competition to its negative extreme, but there is also a positive side to competition. That positive side is related to healthy self-esteem, because you feel that you are worthy enough to deserve what you need and willing to step out into the world to try and achieve your goals.

Fathering energy is about action. You cannot simply sit on your beliefs, values and attitudes. You must put them into action in your life. You live in the material world, and you must function in that world by manifesting who you are in a tangible form.

The healthy and whole "mother and father" are not always mirrored perfectly in your parents. So, you must become your own healthy "mother and father". This means that you are striving for wholeness in your life. That wholeness means that you balance the softer and nurturing qualities of the "mother" and the more outward, active qualities of the "father".

You can have a happy and whole childhood no matter what age you are!!

Some countries honor mothers during the month of May. This honoring extends from images of Divine Mother, like Mary, Isis, Demeter, Kwan Yin, etc. to your own special mothers. When you think of a good " Mother", you usually think of one who is nurturing, unconditionally loving, compassionate, accepting, and protective of the young.

All humans carry a "mothering" energy that is an aspect of your personalities. This is true whether you are male or female in gender. When someone is suffering or in need of a friend, some of these mothering instincts will emerge quite naturally.

We would like to suggest that not only is it important to honor those qualities that are associated with the "good mother", but it is also important to act as your own "good mother".

The "softer" qualities of mother are certainly needed in your societies. Too often, these qualities have been seen as weak and only needed by children. As you grow into adulthood, you are often told to "toughen up", "don't cry", "don't act like a baby". And, these commands are more often told to the male of your species.

What is wrong with crying or needing support and comfort when you are hurting or you have lost something important in your life? For, only by grieving and receiving comfort both from yourself and from others, can you accept the losses that you suffer and then move on to the new things that are coming to you. Change and loss are an integral part of life. Even when those changes are positive (a new job, a marriage, a baby), something must die in your old life to make way for the new. Every change in your life asks that you make adjustments and that an emphasis be put on new aspects of your life. So, like the "good mother", it is OK to be nurturing and gentle with yourself as you navigate these changes and losses in your life. You will find that these adjustments will take place faster and with much less difficulty if you are kind to yourself.

Your species is so judgmental of itself. So often you expect yourselves to master the new with few mistakes and with a short adjustment period. You show little if any compassion for yourselves when you make the needed mistakes in your learning process and even less compassion as you make the adjustments in your own personality and life that are needed when you are in a new situation. Compassion is not for the weak and underachievers, it is the quality that is needed whenever a new challenge is faced. Earth is a learning laboratory for humans to experience how spirit and matter (your body) work together, and those "kinks" are still being worked out. So, all of humanity and all of the universe is in a very large and long learning curve. Compassion is the grease that allows the difficulties of learning something new to smooth out the journey. A "good mother" does not yell at her child when the child is learning to walk and falls. Instead, the "good mother" praises the child for the small steps forward and loves and comforts the child when a fall happens. A game is made of the child learning to walk. Support and out -stretched hands are available whenever the child needs them. It is very difficult to learn a new skill when you are constantly criticized for every mistake or misstep that is taken.

It is more important than ever to give the gift of "good mothering" to yourself in whatever ways you can. Can you stop judging yourself when you did the best you could but couldn't quite achieve what you had hoped for? Can you be compassionate and accepting of who you are even when some of your characteristics are not valued by your family or society?

Try to come up with one act a day that is just for you, something that makes you feel special and cared for, something that comes from the "mother" in you to feed and nurture the you that may be weak or confused or despondent. Maybe this is simply sitting down to eat inside of standing up and eating quickly to rush off to the next chore. Whatever it may be, make this May a self-mothering month. All those you love and care for will also benefit from your joy, your peace, and your centeredness.

The Dragons wish you a Happy Mother's Day!

Resurrection of Hope

In the Northern Hemisphere, the Spring Equinox has just occurred. Easter is coming. These holy days are about the strengthening of hope after a long and difficult winter. "Winter" is not only a season of the year but also felt as a "winter" in the heart. Especially, during this winter, many around the world have been "frozen" by a lack of hope and a feeling of powerlessness.

The daily news is magnifying human behavior at its worst: greed, selfishness, cheating, lack of compassion for others, and lack of integrity. The news is also filled with the consequences that global warming may have on Mother Earth and you. The constant reminders that conditions are bad seem to make those conditions even worse.

With all this bad news coming at you daily, it is difficult not to be swallowed by darkness, fear and depression. Therefore, it is very important that you notice what you are listening to, what people you are spending time with, what things you are reading. In general, you need to screen what you are allowing into your consciousness.

This is a time of opposing forces: despair and hope, destruction and construction, powerlessness and empowerment. Humanity is at a crossroads. When you are at a crossroads, you must choose one way or the other. No choice is an approval of the status quo. What will you choose? If you choose hope, construction and empowerment, you must act on this choice. If you don't act, then you are supporting the status quo, because nothing changes in your life.

What is hope? It is trusting that the future will be better than the present, even when there are few signs to hang your hope on. When the fields are frozen and covered with snow, it is hard to imagine that in a few months, those fields will be covered with new life. Hope is also the belief that life moves in cycles and one cycle feeds another. Just as in a forest, the decaying of old vegetation nourishes and supports the birth of new life, so it is with human life. We build on the old structures and form new more vibrant life. Looking at human history shows this cycle over and over again. For example, the agrarian age giving way to the industrial revolution and the industrial revolution giving way to the technological age and the technological age giving way to the green revolution and global consciousness.

Resurrecting hope in your life is not foolish or unrealistic. Hope is based on real life experience, and it is what you can hang onto during these difficult times. Hope is also a vehicle that moves you. When you are hopeless, you are stuck because there is no life energy to get you moving. When many are hopeless, the change process slows down, because the hopelessness takes away vision and motivation. So encouraging hope in your life not only feeds you, but gets the change process moving so it will go faster.

We mentioned the Chinese New Year in our last article. We'd like to start there this month. The Chinese people have always honored Dragons and always appreciated the nature and value of earth energies. When they spoke of the twelve animals coming to the Buddha to be named and assigned to the years of the calendar, they did so because each animal would indeed embody a certain set of characteristics of that cycle of time. The animals were chosen appropriately because the people were in tune with underlying principles of the energetic field of Earth.

As you know, this year on the planet has been designated as the year of the Earth Ox. What does this signify? And, how might knowing this help you?

The key words for the Earth Ox are: structure, service, persistence, creativity, hard work, strength, and service to the Earth and environment. These characteristics are important during this year, as old structures weaken and fall and new structures are being creatively birthed. Also, while new structures are built, persistence, hard work and strength are required. For example, when you build a house, the entire house doesn't go up in one day. You must build a foundation, put up the walls and roof and then begin to fill in the rest. Such is the case when you build any structure, internal or external. This is a time when you must act even though you don't see the final product for a long time. This is a time to build for the long term because with persistence, hard work and strength the structures will be built soundly and for the ages.

In particular at this time, the world is attempting to rebuild economic systems. This requires the laying down of many small pieces that will eventually come together in a whole. Along the way, however, this requires faith, persistence and patience as the pieces slowly form a whole. You may not see the end result for a few years.

This process is also true for you and any internal changes that you may want to put into place. You must lay the foundation by having an idea and intention, practice new behaviors with determination, believe in your ability to make change, and wait for the change to appear. The temptation today, in a world of instant gratification, is to make an intention and want it to manifest over night. Real change demands the intention (Spirit) be brought into the physical realm (matter) through action. Since you are both Spirit and matter, change happens when the two arenas are integrated. The process may take some time to appear and so you must be both patient and determined.

March is also the month of the Spring Equinox, a time of new beginnings. So both this month, and the year of the OX, are supporting and encouraging new beginnings for you and for the Earth. It is time to consider what personal structures are no longer working for you and need to be released, what structures can be kept but need some adjustments, and what new structures need to be built.

Spring cleaning is the order of the day for yourself and the planet.

If you are in the northern hemisphere, you are sitting in the middle of deep winter. Long nights of darkness and cold forced humans to “pull-in” to conserve heat and energy. So, winter also became associated with introspection and hibernation.

This year, your time of introspection takes place in the midst of great change. During this time when you are aware that both you and the world are in transition, you need to enter the quiet inner realm where plans can be made and ideas seeded in preparation for springing into action and blossoming.

During this time of major transition, it is important to take the time to re-evaluate long held views upon which you have based your actions and your life. These views were established at an earlier time in your life and in the life of the world. Have the changes that have already occurred made these old views counterproductive or obsolete? You can no longer act unconsciously, following in “old ruts” of thought or emotion. Awareness is necessary now!

Winter rooting and contemplation can be frustrating if you expect instant results. This time is most important. You must build a foundation within that will support and nourish the changes that are to come. Manifested change takes work and change that will last and be positive needs to be planned and supported.

Why was the holiday (holy day) of Valentine’s Day place in the heart of winter? “What does love have to do with it?” How does love help you during this time of introspection and re-evaluation?

The love we speak about here is unconditional love. The unconditional love that is continually offered by the Divine to each of you.

It is this unconditional love that is necessary when you begin to re-evaluate your beliefs, actions, thoughts and emotions and to weigh what has worked and what needs to be released. Unconditional love is so important because it allows you to forgive and release all that has not worked, or doesn’t work in this present time. Instead of condemning yourself as “stupid”, “inadequate”, “bad”, etc. you are able to forgive these “mistakes”, learn from them, and decide what you can do differently in the future. Without unconditional love, the process of re-evaluation can often lead to harsh judgments and paralysis when you believe that things will never change or get better because you made mistakes, suffered a failure, or the old way no longer works.

Life is full of mistakes and failures and in order to not be a victim of your mistakes, you must love yourself enough to forgive your mistakes, learn from them and formulate new plans.

Life is a giant classroom. You would not punish a child, who while learning a new skill, is not immediately proficient in that skill. And so it is with life on Earth, where you learn new skills, change outlooks, re-evaluate and refine plans as you and your situation changes.

The great changes, that have already happened and will continue to happen, require that you allow the unconditional love of the Divine to fill you so that you can “roll with the punches” during the coming months and years.

Remember, these changes are all pointed toward a more loving, compassionate and forgiving world for all. Let the change begin with you!

P.S. The month of February also brings the Chinese New Year, celebrated by many peoples around the world. This year is the year of the Earth Ox. At this time when you have much to heal on this planet related to the treatment of the Earth and of one another, the Ox is here to help you.

Happy New Year To All!

This is the turning of a new year in your western calendar. Some other traditions have already begun the new year and still other traditions will begin a new year shortly.

This year is a transitional year from the ways of the past into a new paradigm of wholeness and global consciousness. As with all transitions, there is excitement and fear. As we have said before, the old ways are falling apart before the new ways are formed, and this is scary. Many people are suffering financial loses as the old financial structures implode and the old ways of thinking that supported those structures are no longer viable. You are moving away from the third dimensional values that were anchored solely in the material realm. You are shifting toward the values that come from a higher dimensional appreciation of justice, oneness and compassion for all beings.

Despite the current sufferings and difficulties, hope can arise and turn your attention toward creating a better future for yourselves and for the entire world.

There is something about hope that casts light into even the darkest corners. The spark of hope is never entirely extinguished. And, it takes only a small act to have it bust into flame. Even in the most difficult of human experiences, hope has been triggered. Remember those who survived the Holocaust and went on to live lives helping others in dire circumstances. Remember Nelson Mandela who, despite years in prison under apartheid, survived to be a leader of his nation and the world. Remember all those victims and perpetrators who went through the time of “Reparations” with Bishop Tutu.

You are just beginning to perceive the budding and shaky pictures of what may be coming. So, this is the right time to allow the gift of hope to guide you and assist you. We send you these blessings of hope, as do so many Masters, Teachers and Angels! But, it is also necessary for you to do your piece by nurturing this gift of hope so that it is deeply planted in you and your world.

What does the gift of hope give you? Hope is a state of expectancy that doesn’t allow fear to have the last word. You are able to see possibilities when you are hopeful that you are blind to when fear fills your vision. Hope gives you the strength to manifest your vision and opens your perspective to draw in those things that will help you create your new world. Hope is the magnet that attracts new possibilities.

Some people believe that hope is just wishful thinking and, it can be, if it has no basis in reality. If you believe that you can become the Queen of England, that is wishful thinking because it has no basis in reality. On the other end of the spectrum, you can find hope that is grounded in reality. Hope is saving money on a regular basis that will allow you to purchase a home in future. In between wishful thinking and realistic hope lies the realm of miracles. This is the realm where tumors miraculously disappear and there is no scientific explanation. Between wishful thinking, realistic hope and miracles lies a huge landscape of possibilities.

What can you do right now to bring hope into your life and into the life of the planet? You can begin be being more aware of the words that you speak that transmit a positive or a negative vision. Because words are energy, they tend to create what they embody. When you catch yourself thinking only about the negative, change your thinking! When you speak a negative, change the words into something more positive or stop speaking. Gratitude, about who and what you do have in your life, is a way to bring the positive into your thoughts and speech.

Negative thoughts and speech lead to negative behaviors that further emphasize the negative vision. For example, when you are fearful, you tend to close down emotionally and isolate yourselves. When you notice a behavior like this, change the behavior to its opposite. Go out into your community and do a kindness for someone. Begin slowly but BEGIN!

One suggestion that we have is to create a “Beacon Bowl”. This would be a bowl, glass or cup that is transparent. Place this object in a room where you spend time and where it is easily visible. Get a package of glass marbles or a package of glass beads that are used to hold flower arrangements in vases. If you wish, you could place any type of battery- operated light into the vessel. (As light is reflected in the beads or marbles, they are another example of how the light that you put out spreads into the world.) Every time you are able to change a thought, a word, a behavior from negative to positive, or perform a hopeful act, place a marble in the vessel. Also, every time that you feel gratitude for who and what you are, place another marble in the vessel. The Beacon Bowl is a visible manifestation of the hope that you are creating in your life and thus in the life of the planet. The New Year is a good time to start this, and you may want to extend this practice into the first day of Spring or longer, if you choose.

May your hope continue to grow and light-en your life and the life of others!

It’s time again for the celebration of the Winter Solstice, Hanukkah and Christmas, as well as other newer holidays. These times on Earth are times of generosity and hope, marked by gift- giving and reflection. These are times that teach about the value and beauty of Light coming into dark places. These are also times that celebrate the Divine energy integrated throughout matter, Divinity being “born” into form. It is a special celebration for each being on planet Earth because it celebrates you as Light and as an aspect of God!

It’s a time when even the hardest of hearts begins to soften through images, music, family gatherings and good will moving through communities and across the world. It continues to give a preview of what could be throughout the year on this planet. Some wonder if this is an unrealistic fantasy, but we Dragons are here to tell you that it would not be a wish and dream in your hearts if it were not possible to achieve.

The seasonal changes of light and dark, hot and cold, serve to teach you that change is a natural part of human life. Everything changes, and nothing stays stuck in nature and in human nature. A time of spring and summer activity gives way to fall and winter quiet and reflection. It is important for you to remember that a cycle comes to fulfill a purpose. This purpose may be seeding new ideas, harvesting those ideas or providing a time of inner quiet when new ideas are preparing to be born. Humans seem to forget that life is cyclical and that neither the “good” nor the “bad” lasts forever. It is only your belief that things last forever that makes it seem so. If you only trusted the nature of cycles, you would be able to sustain hope during the difficult times because you would know that one phase passes into another. This is especially important now when so many aspects of human life on the planet are experiencing radical change. Radical change often involves endings, endings before the new is visible.

This time of the year with the light returning slowly into the darkness reminds you that light is always with and in you, even when you cannot see it clearly. This time of the human yearly cycle generates hope, warmth, and generosity. Why is it only at this time that it is easier to act on these qualities? Why does your heart open to embrace humanity and the world? Why do charities and food banks get more donations at this time? Why do people reach out to the lonely and hungry at this time? WHY DON’T YOU DO THIS DURING THE ENTIRE YEAR? What blocks the process?

Maybe, during this time of reflection, you could ponder what changes need to be made so that this spirit can take root during all the months of the year to come. There will still be periods of challenge, of course, but how can you change your beliefs and actions so that the challenges don’t destroy your hope, but give birth to new ways of coping and bouncing back?

November 2008

"The Sky Is Falling"

It sure feels like the sky is falling with the continuing financial crises on this planet. When basic institutions that you have trusted and effect your everyday lives are disintegrating, terror and confusion are set free in your minds and bodies. When institutions collapse, it is especially fear-filled because it is beyond the ability of an individual to remedy the situation. You feel helpless because the problems effect you directly and yet you can do nothing significant to solve the difficulty.

When institutions like banks, stock-brokerage houses and mortgage lenders allow greed to be the only factor in making decisions, poor decisions are made, and the average person becomes a pawn, losing all sense of trust in the system. When trust goes, the foundation of the life you have struggled to build becomes shaky and threatened with destruction. (Let's not forget that it isn't only big institutions that exhibit greed. Wanting something for nothing gets many people in trouble!)

Even though these events are able to shake your inner and outer worlds with tremors of anxiety, confusion and distrust, remember that there is another process being revealed. In a prior Dragon-Speak we spoke of the death-life cycle and the need for the old to die before the new can be born. Well, you are right in the middle of this death process!

This process, while it seems never-ending, has an end. Knowing that there is an end to this part of the cycle can help you to keep going even when you think you can't. Cycles on this planet have three parts-birthing the new, establishing the new and the destroying of the status quo so that another new phase can begin. Living through a "destruction" phase is very difficult and demands a vision of the whole process, plans for survival and perseverance.

Even though you are captivated and entranced by the destruction phase, to break the trance you need to pay attention to the teachings of the Masters. As you may know, ancient prophecies have predicted a major planetary change in consciousness around the year 2012. The entire planet is sloughing off its old skin which leads to major transformation which you will see as a birth of new institutions and systems. In fact, the great teacher, Sanat Kumara, who assisted this planet in its original birthing phase and then returned to the etheric level of the planet Venus, has returned to the Earth to midwife the coming shift on this planet. He returned here in August of 2008 in the midst of what seems to be a devastating time of change.

He came because the falling apart of many systems was the sign of the Earth's readiness for beginning the birth cycle. The Dragons know that this is a disorienting time when people are facing very difficult situations, but we want to remind you that these difficulties lead directly to better times when greed and self-interest is not the predominant mode of operation.

There are many choices when you are facing such a time. You can choose to contract in fear or to expand in hope, or you can experience a combination of both. The Dragons hope that your choice will not be to stay in the contraction of fear. It is understandable to bounce from fear to hope because fear is part of change. But, try to remember that there is help and hope on the planet at the very same time that fear is so rampant.

The illusion that we have about hard times is that things can only get worse and that the hard times will never end. Most of you have had experience of times that were difficult and that you thought would never end. But, they did, and you survived. Remember this when despair tries to capture you!

The Presidential election in the United States is about to happen at this critical time. This election will be significant for the entire globe. It may end up being a vote for fear or for freedom, for the old status quo or for a new paradigm. We ask you to carefully consider your goals and dreams for yourself, your family and your world. Then, determine which person can best fulfill these hopes. The unfolding events in the US will influence human history, not just in an economic way, but in the unfolding of all life in all nations on this planet. Fears are being stirred up by political analysts and "spin-doctors" to achieve the effect they want. It is past time to wake up and take charge because everything is at stake. Choose a world where many of the old ways of "doing business" won’t work any longer and where new considerations of compassion and justice can direct the power for the good of all. No longer can you afford to wait for centuries to do this. The time is now.

October 2008

Postscript to the Summer Olympics 2008

There were many millions of viewers for the opening of the Olympics and many who were watching favorite venues during the course of the Games. Because of these shared images and events, it may be important to us all to reflect on several themes.

1. A sense of world unity is already in existence. The athletes “parade of nations” pointed out that we are all citizens of planet Earth, meeting here together at this point in history. In addition, we have seen that many coaches from different nations chose to work with teams from other countries, as well as athletes playing for nations other than their own. Some athletes have gone to live in other countries to be trained before returning to their native lands. This is the “stuff” of unity, proceeding from a deep knowledge of another land and culture. It is occurring naturally. The motto for these games, “One World, One Dream” said very clearly that mankind holds similar desires!

2. The usual contradictions were evident. Despite coming together to share a vision, participating nations continued to be engaged in wars. An athlete who wanted to call for the traditional Olympic truce during the games had his visa suspended! What do we need to do to stop living with contradictions?

3. Some of the opening rituals were so well choreographed that the human beings involved almost seemed to be automatons. No one seemed to be “out of step.” This brings up questions about harmony and order. To achieve great things with masses of people, do we need forced control? We know that tight control can produce results. But, can mankind achieve major productions, no matter on what level, and still maintain freedom and individual choice? Can free and creative people come together on a project and manage to have success?

A related area of thought involves the portrayal of diversity. The colorful costumes of so many nations, even new nations “born” since the last games, gave us a sense of the beauty of difference! So many times, we have tried to erase variety in fear of possible conflicts. How can diversity be a source of respect and a fuller understanding of life on earth?

4. If you watched the beach volleyball events, you no doubt heard references to certain players who were able to get up from the sand quicker than others and to the sand quality being able to capture the feet and legs of the players. In a metaphoric way, these sand references teach us that sometimes life situations, trainings, cultures, prejudices, assumptions, beliefs can trip us up and make it difficult for us to rise. But, if we develop the ability to work with this tendency of the “sands of life”, we can learn to rise up quickly to “play” again. The problem or issue is not in the falling but in the ability to rise up quickly and keep going. Those who rose up could still work toward a final success!

5. There were many situations during the games that illustrated the highest and lowest possible actions that humans can demonstrate. Kicking a referee or throwing a medal away exhibited the ego control that can take over and backfire. But, trying consistently against seemingly impossible odds, often resulted in victory. And, there were those times when, despite years of efforts, no medals were won and obscurity- not fame- was the result. Yet, people went on, did what they could do and supported others.

There are many other insights that flow from these games. You might want to look back over the course of this competition to discover what strikes you or moves you.

The presence of the faces of so many innocent and hopeful children, the images of planet Earth facing ecological crises and possible solutions, the reverence for nature especially in wind and water, and the lighting of the Great Fire bring up concerns and feelings that all residents of Earth share. The Closing Ceremonies with an emphasis on circles, a sign of oneness without hierarchy, and the living flame that projected an image of taking the flame into our inner worlds, were fitting closing symbols to these “games” that really brought China into the modern world, exposing the west to its beauty, imagination, technical prowess and humanity and exposing China to the similar human spirit lived in the west.

Mankind can work together to achieve what may have seemed impossible in the past, and mankind can put an end to the contradictions that have been played out for so long to achieve something new and magical for all beings! This is the real message of the Olympics, but individuals need to make the choices so that energy for the new is released to do its work. You need to make a choice!

Addendum: US Election

Elections for the US President are coming on November 4th. This decision will affect the entire world, not just the US. We ask that you be aware of the difference between truth and illusion. Much of the TV political advertisements will play on your emotions and use illusions to do so.

When you feel your emotions deeply engaged, fear and anger especially, take care and examine the facts more carefully. Is the ad playing with these emotions or truly dealing with facts?

While considering emotions is an important element in decision-making, these critical times require that you examine carefully all the facts that you can gather and use your intellect to discern who will best suit the needs of the country and the world at this time.

September 2008

Body Matters

Illusions are all around you and have blinded you to the truth. One of the biggest illusions in your belief system concerns the nature of the body and the material world.

Your body and the material world have been seen as "less than" the spiritual world. You have been taught that the body is evil and a source of temptation. Therefore you have been taught that the body must be disciplined and controlled. This view of the body leads to an exaggeration of the body's natural needs turning love into lust, hunger into gluttony, and self-esteem into pride.

We are here now to proclaim that the body and the material realm are of the divine. In fact, all creation is of the divine. The body and the material realm are denser and of a lower vibratory rate therefore are governed by different rules than the spiritual realm. This difference does not make one less than the other. You have been told for centuries that what is infinite and everlasting (spirit) is superior to that which is finite and time- bound (matter). But in fact these different realms are two sides of the same coin.

Because you have been told that the material is inferior to spirit, you tend to mistreat all of matter. Your body is either ignored or disciplined harshly. You are constantly trying to mold and change it. This mindset is also applied to the planet and all the natural world. You take what you want, you dump what you don't want and you ignore its natural needs. To get back in balance you need to see clearly the natural rules of the material world.

What is the nature of the material world? The material world changes and deteriorates and is dictated to by time and space. If you are embodied you take up space and you age, and you have a past, present and future. Being in matter involves being in the front lines of life, you bleed, you get hungry, you lose loved ones, you get sick. And you also know the joys of good food and drink, the joys of loving each other, the joys of satisfying achievements, and the joys brought by the beauty of the natural world.

Being human gives you the whole package, the joys and delights and the sufferings and fears. As humans you unite worlds within yourselves and you strive to balance the material and spiritual to become whole. Yes, as humans you can go to extremes and experience lust and gluttony and pride, but this is part of your learning to balance the material and the spiritual. When you acknowledge and honor the specific nature of both realms, balance and wholeness become possible.

Look at your own training and education and notice what messages you have been given about your body and the material world. Take a personal inventory on where you have achieved some sort of balance and where you need to work harder to become whole.

How do you view your own body and the material world? Do you take care of your body? (Do you smoke? Do you push until you are exhausted? Do you eat right?) Do you judge your body when it gets sick or doesn't perform to your expectations? Do you listen to the wisdom of the body? Do you even acknowledge that your body has something to tell you?

How do you view the natural world? Do you treat the Earth as a garbage dump with your litter. Do you think about the impact that your decisions have on the world? (Do you buy more than you really need?) Do you see the plant world, the animal world and the mineral world, in fact, the planet herself, to be as important as yourself?

To create a new and balanced world, it is vital to honor the material as an aspect of the divine. Love yourself, all of you, as part of the divine.

August 2008

Prelude to Dragon-Speak August 2008
The Summer Olympics

The Summer Olympics is scheduled to open this year on 8/8/08 from Beijing China. The date is significant because, in Feng Shui, eight is the most lucky number. Programming is also due to begin in many places at 8pm!

It is not common knowledge, but the Olympics were originally inspired by the Masters as a way to unite humanity. We ask that you pay special attention to the Opening and Closing Ceremonies because it is in the beginning and ending of the games that underlying ideals emerge.The Olympic experience gives us an opportunity to dwell on the positive aspects that unite us all.

As athletes and governments prepare for the Olympic games, we need to be more aware than ever that what is being created is a coming together of the Family of Man in a venue that has always stood for honor and sportsmanship. Although politics has always tried to enter in to use this arena for its own purposes, the Olympics has still managed to hold fast to values and ideals that go far beyond what the world usually pushes toward in terms of greed and self-interest. Yes, the events promote competition but in the context of fair play and mutual support and respect.

At a time when there are so many divisions, it is important to join energetic forces with any venue that stresses the oneness of all peoples marching together into the future. This new awareness of togetherness is what can create a future we all want.

And so, as we all see the rituals of man being presented as the many representatives of the world's nations march in together, let us all- humans and Dragons and all beings- affirm this vision. Affirm it and hold tightly to it, despite the old messages of political systems. You are the new creators of the new world now being gestated!

Dragon Speak: August 2008

How to feel better when you are scared!

Last month's Dragon Speak was about change and the fear that happens when the old is dying and the new has yet to be born. We know that this process is very intense right now for all on the planet Earth. We would like to remind you of strategies to help you put fear in its proper place so you are not overwhelmed and paralyzed by it.

As we said last month, change is a natural process and you have all experienced the challenges that change has produced in your own lives. You have managed to successfully negotiate the changes that have appeared to you in the past. At this particular time, you are not only experiencing your own personal challenges with change, but also experiencing the collective change to a new and higher level of consciousness.

Higher levels of consciousness are created by shifts in the energy field. What does this mean? Life on Earth is composed of matter and that matter is energy moving at a certain rate of vibration. As the level of consciousness rises so to does the vibratory rate. This change of vibration fundamentally effects everything on the planet. Your physical body, your emotions and your thinking process are effected but also everything that was built on that level of vibration is changing. At this level of change all structures that were built on the old vibratory rate can no longer function the way they once did. This applies to all institutions and systems that have marked human life on this planet. And we are also talking about the planet herself. Nothing is immune from this wide spread change process. It is a fundamental evolutionary leap. None of the current changes are a coincidence, such as global warming, weather changes, economic and social unrest and the questioning of long held values.

A change in vibratory rate means the disruption of old and comfortable patterns. But new positive changes can only take place when this process happens even when it involves your fear and discomfort. Because of this massive impact of planetary change, fear can reach dramatic levels and may overwhelm your normal coping strategies.

Since all systems are involved in this massive change, you must look to yourself and your immediate environment to find new coping skills. We would like to suggest some possibilities.

*Find people or groups of people who will not fuel your fear, but who will support you in finding ways to navigate these times with hope so you are better able to see what new options are available to you and your family.

*Take a life inventory and prioritize your physical needs. What things do you really need to spend money on? What are necessities and what things were purchased to maintain a certain image that you can now let go of?

*Begin a gratitude list. When you are fearful that many possessions could be lost, what is left that you really value? For example, do you value the love of friends and family, do you value the beauty of nature, the companionship of a pet, the ability to sing and laugh.)

*Look for local fun activities that build community and don't cost much money. You might check the newspapers, flyers at stores, or go on-line. Look for activities that lighten your mood.

*Create new habits and experiences. Decide to use public transportation instead of driving, try composting and recycling, volunteer your time at a local charity, create a new fun project at home. What can you do that will take your mind off your worries and build new relationships with others?

*Spend time in nature. Nature can be restorative and calming.

*News holiday. If you find yourself overly anxious after watching or reading the news, take a break. Or you might decide to watch or read alternative sources that present a balanced viewpoint.

*Find uplifting literature that revitalizes you rather than depletes you.

*To refresh your spirit you need to dwell on the positive more frequently. Use your gratitude list, or choose a positive theme for yourself each week or each month that is reinforced with positive affirmations.

We the Dragons recognize the difficulties of living on planet Earth at this time. You and your planet are undergoing fundamental changes and as pioneers of a new world you face the unknown without the experience of previous generations to give you a map. You are alive at this time because you have answered the call to participate in this wonderous new birth. You are capable of more than you even know. Together we can create a new world. It is only fear that can prevent this from happening.

July 2008

The times they are a changing

This month let us talk about what is happening on Earth right now. There is lots of confusion, anxiety and insecurity. People are frightened of losing their homes, their jobs, and their way of life. Homes are being lost by floods, tornadoes, cyclones, earthquakes, and foreclosures. Food prices are causing starvation in some countries and in Western countries the prices are stretching budgets to the breaking point. Energy prices are changing how and whether you travel.

Your institutions and governments seem incapable or disinterested in solving these basic issues. Your institutions and governments seem equally incapable of dealing with human rights issues, such as genocide and warfare. In fact, in countries such as Burma, the institutions are the problem and lead to death on a massive scale.

Though all this appears very frightening and depressing there is another way to view this. Before you can build new institutions and new ways of governing yourselves, the old must die or change radically. You are currently living in the midst of the "deathing time." Everything is in a state of flux and needs to be. Your current social structures and ways of thinking have supported a belief in separateness, separateness from God and separateness from each other. The belief in separateness leads to dominance/submission, rich/poor, powerful/powerless. You are now living the result of the belief in separateness, the wars, the poverty, the unfairness, the insane competition. All this must die before you can build a new world based on the truth of Oneness.

How do you deal with your fear, when the old is dying and the new has not yet been born?

The first thing to do is to acknowledge that these are fearful times. Change is always difficult especially when you don't know what to expect next. But change can also help you set new priorities and to reevaluate what is important in your life. (Do you really have to drive to work? How many phones, shoes, and coats do you need?)

When the old is dying and loosening its grip on you, new visions of life are able to come forward. If the world as it is now is not what you want, you have the space to make a change. Have faith in yourself and in the process.

What is the process? The process is cyclical in nature. Look at the cosmos, the moon in its phases, the galaxies being born and dying, the precession of the equinoxes, the four seasons on Earth, and the cycles of plant and animal life. Nothing lasts forever.

These cycles can be seen in the changes of civilizations on Earth. The Dark Ages giving way to the flowering of the Renaissance, the Renaissance giving way to the Industrial Age and the Industrial Age giving way to the Information Age. As one age flows and changes into another age, there is always dislocation and fear. In the process of the new coming into being, lives are radically changed. Some lives are irrevocably changed.

Since nothing lasts forever and change will happen, resisting change only brings more pain and doesn't stop the change from happening. How do we maintain hope in the face of scary realities? You must find in your own life what gives you meaning at a deep level. What gives you hope that good things can come from negative experiences? (This has happened at other times of your life, what were they?) In a "deathing time" you must find whatever it is that you can hold onto.

These questions must be answered by each one of you for yourself. What is important? What will get you through the hard times? What will help you to remember that fear and change are part of your birth process and the birth process for the whole planet?

The Earth and all on the Earth are having labor pains and the Dragons are here as midwives to help this process move into the delivery of a new world. The Dragons are here to remind you that this is a natural process, no matter how scary, and if you just keep breathing it will be OK.

June 2008

Alchemy

"Alchemy" in Greek and Latin means 'to separate' and 'to join together". Alchemy is believed to have started in Egypt as early as 5000BC., and to have been practiced in all parts of the world. Alchemy is an investigation of nature and a spiritual discipline. Alchemy is the basis of chemistry, physics, metallurgy, and medicine. It has greatly influenced inner sciences such as astrology, mysticism, and spiritualism. Alchemists helped in the invention of gunpowder, metalworking, making inks, paints, cosmetics, glass and other everyday products that we still use today.

The most well known goal of alchemy was to change lead into gold. Other goals included finding a universal solvent, finding a cure for diseases and discovering a way to live forever. Less well known is the use of alchemy to produce spiritual transformation in an individual.

In the Middle Ages, alchemists began to think of alchemy in terms of spiritual transformations rather than physical transformations. They began using the language of alchemy to mask their true researches into the secrets of transforming humans into enlightened beings. This secrecy was necessary because the medieval church looked upon such teachings as heresy, and torture and death could result if the alchemists were found out.

The alchemist believed in the Hermetic principle. That principle states that whatever is below is like that which is above and that whatever is above is like that which is below. So, if one could learn to purify gold from a baser element, one could use those techniques to purify the human soul. Or, another way to look at the principle is that the human body (the microcosm) is effected by the universe (the macrocosm) so, if one gains mastery over the inner world, one is able to control the outer world.

Because alchemy included the study of nature as well as the study of spirituality, alchemy can be considered a mystery school. (See archives for last month's Dragon-Speak.) The definition of "alchemy" is "to separate" and "to join together". In a spiritual sense, this applies to creation's experience of separation from the Divine and the journey back to unity with the Divine.

The Dragon Mystery School is based on these Truths. The Dragons, who are true alchemists, are teaching you about your journey back to unity with the Divine. Alchemists used a retort (a vessel), added elements and a catalyst to create a chemical reaction hoping to change lead into gold. In the Dragon lab of the Mystery School, the retort is you, the elements are your life experiences and our mystery school teaching, and the catalyst is your readiness to change fueled by your discontent, pain, and your search for a fuller and more meaningful life. This transformation results in the lead of the ego changing into the gold of the I AM presence (the God in you).

May 2008

What Is a Mystery School?

This definition is from Wikkopedia. "Mystery school is a university of the soul, a school for the study of the mysteries of the inner nature of men/women and of surrounding nature. By understanding these mysteries, the student perceives his intimate relationship with divinity, and strives through self-discipline and devotion to become at one with his inner god."

Mystery schools have existed throughout time. One of the famous mystery schools originated in ancient Greece and dealt with the "Eleusian mysteries". Ancient Egypt also had its own mystery school. In the Middle Ages, mystery schools began going "underground" due to their suppression by the church. Then, during the Age of Reason and the Industrial Revolution people's awareness was directed outward, valuing achievement, material success, and the new sciences of chemistry, physics, etc. The mystery schools went out of fashion.

Though mystery schools went out of fashion, they never disappeared and today, there is a renewed interest in them. As people have become more attuned to the world of spiritual experience, they are looking for avenues that open them to new levels of consciousness and to new experiences that open their heart, mind and body to the possibility of union with all of creation.

Whether in the past or in the present, the basic framework of the mystery school remains the same. Mystery school teachings were transmitted from teacher to student orally. The mystery schools knew that the transmission of teachings not only engaged the mind, but had to be experienced through the body and through the emotions. The teaching had to engage the entire person, physical, emotional, and mental for the teaching to be successful. This was not just a "head trip", but the complete immersion of the person into the teaching.

One of the mystery schools' goals - both past and present - is the alignment of the physical, emotional and mental bodies with the soul. This alignment helps students to use their everyday experiences (both challenging and hurtful and easy and joyful) as stepping stones to unity with the God in them.

The call to a mystery school begins when the student is ready and their readiness is indicated in dissatisfaction with their life and with the answers and values that society has provided. The student begins to see through society's illusions and is no longer satisfied with just intellectual understanding. The student realizes that an entire world exists outside of traditional teachings and the student hungers for the inner knowing that comes from the experience of unity.

We, the Dragons have brought back our Mystery School. Our teachings assist you to understand your journey and your part in the Divine Plan. Our teachings help your intuitive skills to flower. You will remember who you really are and then you can begin to live a more conscious, productive and joyful life.

And so we invite you - if you feel called to do so - to begin to participate in the Dragon Mystery School that has returned now to invite you into a very conscious journey toward your True Self, what has been called the I AM Presence, and beyond.

April 2008

We want to talk about a common experience when coming to this website and reading about dragon energy. Most people will smile, but won't believe that dragons really exist. Let us tell you that this is because of very ancient programming to not believe anything out of the approved "box" that has been given to you. You have been told that dragons never existed and, if they did exist in ancient times, they were evil.

Even when all cultures throughout the world have brought us into their legends, myths, and poetry, you still don't believe that we are real. Only in the East have people been able to hold their belief steady and to honor our place in creation with respect and openness.

Now, we are returning very visibly to Earth and into your consciousness. We invite you who are reading this to begin to let us into your awareness and into your belief systems. We serve the Divine Plan.

Many Beings of Light are returning to the Earth now and making their presence known. They come to help with the process of "waking up". The Earth is approaching a time of "Ascension" when new belief systems are taking root and influencing your future understanding and behavior. You are at the brink of becoming fully conscious of the Divine Plan for your world and all worlds. This readiness has taken eons to achieve.

Like angels, dragons are Beings of Light. Angels have also been considered mythic beings though they were supported by established religions. But in the last few years, angels have become more real to you all. They have begun to appear and intervene in human affairs to such an extent that people have directly experienced them. Now belief in angels is much more accepted. Like angels, we dragons have begun to make ourselves known. Our mission is to help you identify the illusions that you live with. These illusions have kept you in a tight box that has prevented you from being fully conscious.

The dragon mission has been made more difficult because we have never been supported by religious systems, we don't have a human form, and we have been seen as fantasy figures suitable for children's stories and for cartoons. By making contact with individuals though the internet, through teleseminars, through books and meditations, we are showing you are true selves so you may experience us as real.

It is time for you to become fully conscious and take your place in the Divine Plan. Our common destiny is to return home to the Divine. Open your minds and hearts to experience truth even if the old programming still exists. You can move beyond to a new understanding.

We dragons, as Beings of Light, promise you our assistance.

February/March 2008

DRAGON - SPEAK: Introduction

We believe that it is important for you to recognize the illusions you live under because these illusions grow to form a barrier between you and the real world just like the thorn-filled forest that surrounded Sleeping Beauty and her castle. These illusions you live under cause you to "fall asleep" so that your ability to know your place in the universe, to know what your service to humanity may be, falls asleep as well. The illusions grow thicker and thornier until you are totally cut off from the real world.

If you are ready, it is time to take up your sword and begin to cut through these thorny illusions and let the dragon fire breathe new life into you.

If you are ready to wake up and to change your point of view and take your rightful place in the Divine Plan, follow the dragons out of this land of illusion into the light. It is time to allow the dragons' kiss of fire to awaken you to new possibilities and a new world.

Sometimes we become so accustomed to living under illusions that we think this is the real world. To break out isn't easy. Others may criticize you and make fun of you. You may be confused and depressed as you give up what you have lived with for so long. The thorns and bushes that insulated Sleeping Beauty did allow her to sleep! Once the bushes are cut away, sights that aren't always peaceful and comforting can appear in all their color and drama.

It is always easier to retreat from the uncomfortable to maintain an undisturbed world. But, an undisturbed world is an unlived world!

It can serve the purpose of authoritarian systems to keep you behind those hedgerows. That way, certain elements can control power and what happens on this planet. It also serves their purpose to keep you comfortable, too content to want to change anything.

This has been the case on planet Earth for many centuries. But, the Earth has been called to grow up, to become a more mature citizen of the universe. To do this, things need to shift radically. And, to even see that there are hedgerows and thorns, requires outside help from those who are not enchanted.

So, we have returned! This is the time of growth and newness. The opportunity is here NOW. The time to hesitate is past. This is the age of opportunity and leaps beyond what you even thought possible. Are you ready to release that which has held you back in an enchanted sleep? If so, are you ready to let go of opinions, old beliefs, old certainties - for this is what is required?