We welcome and honor all of you who allow yourself to step outside of your everyday reality and to come for a moment into what might be a different reality. Where, we think you will find, there can be a linking of minds.

You are part of your times, part of your people and part of the country into which you have been born, and while it is possible for individuals to transcend all aspects of influence--that is a rare occurrence. For most, choice of purpose in being in this time, in this place, in this form is not to transcend it, but to embrace it, to interact with it--to be part of it. Therefore, it should be a comforting idea that you are part of a greater whole and interconnected in many ways.

Thus it follows that your life is affected by many flowing waves or patterns. Other peoples choices and energy can flow or even perhaps crash into your own life. Cycles--planetary cycles, natural cycles, energy cycles, not yet defined, are present. Those who follow ancient traditions based on the nature elements are aware there are cycles of movement and that they can make use of them. They work with the hours, the seasons, the colors and the elements. Yet, even those who are exploring the spiritual realm can still find it disconcerting to feel that they cannot control everything. Don't think you can control everything. Don't think that's the goal one should have. But one can flow with, experience, and be part of everything. One can have effect.

When you are in a period of frustration, and there seems to be closed doors, or perhaps doors you must reopen again and again, ask yourself, "What is here for me to see?" It is most helpful when a person literally asks aloud. You can ask figuratively, or you can write it down, but you must be willing to honor the answer that comes. Honor that "gut response" that brings with it accurate information because accepting the validity of that information is the key to exploring--it is the key to being part of All There Is.

Let us reiterate a basic principle that we share--the idea of Unity--that all things are interconnected, and through the core of connection within you can facilitate further connection with All There Is. When you ask that core of yourself, it acts as a transceiver--an element within you capable of reaching out to the universe to bring you answers and information. You can reach out by reaching in, and you allow that energy to come in the form of words and concepts or perhaps as images or sounds. Here you must allow the conscious mind to be receptive, and you must be willing to consider the answer when it comes. If the answer disconcerts you, it feels uncomfortable or strange, do not take action--simply ask again. Ask for clarification. Pursue this quest with the same diligence you would use to obtain information from another person.

Dialogue with the universe, bring the information in, and when you do you will find your "hunches," your inner senses or intuition will prove to you time and again clarity and knowledge. As you grow more comfortable with your receptions you will more fully trust yourself. This receptivity is innate. You may chose not to work with it, but it does exist.

In our view, there is a larger cycle at work linked with the next decade. It is a time of focus and a time of integration. For those of you who have been consciously exploring the spiritual view of life, it will be a time where you begin to really integrate your principles. It is a time calling upon you to be accountable and responsible. It is a time of focus. Many people will find themselves coming into a time of the "long haul." A time of plugging away, keeping at it. Perhaps this does not feel as exciting as times past, but it is a time of foundation building.

Many of you may find that emotionally or financially you are pulling in--building, making things more solid. For many of you the sociological values associated with diligence, hard work, the long haul, are from another generation. Some will feel fear as you see yourself pulled and pushed into this period of seeming limits. We would encourage you to rethink these things. Search out the meanings of the words "support, structure, diligence" so that your psychological and emotional images of application are not bound to old beliefs. You will find the sooner you allow yourself to grow comfortable with this directed thrust of energy that requires focus and application, the easier it will be. It is a cycle that is here for awhile.

One of the best support systems is to remember there are many questions to ask. Begin with the self--with questions such as, "Do I need to do something different?" "Am I holding back opportunity?" Or, "Do I have a fear?" Let these questions flow, but also remember the larger question, "Is this part of my generation, my continent--is this the energy of this eon or age?" You can see how expansive the questions can be and yet, all of it can bring concrete data, understanding and comprehensions that will act as support for you in these evolving times.