Call of the Era

A little book of big ideas . . .
sowing seeds of possibility for a viable future.

Set within the genre of spiritual practice education this book is contemplative in orientation, and as such, utilises both original artworks as well as text to convey: the nature of belonging within a world crying out for change.

In response to the turbulent times in which we live, this book offers a framework of understanding for reimagining a new Western song of belonging grounded by a principle of interconnectedness, through unity with diversity.

Abstract

We each long to experience belonging in our world. Yet how can we experience belonging in a world which is characterised by the phrase: “all is not well!” Because all is not well, our world is crying out for change; change toward a more equitable world for all life forms. However, the social and environmental change required cannot take place without a change in who we know ourselves to be; a change in our human identity. Why? Because our identity determines both our experience of belonging, as well as the way we act within our world. Therefore, while the Call of the era is toward social change, the deeper spiritual Call is one of reimagining, or recasting our human way of being in the world. For this reason, the Call of this era is one of seeking change from the inside . . . out. The Call is one of being the change we want to see in the world, through changing our way of being in the world.

In response to such a Call, and focussing primarily on the Western cultural identity, the book offers a framework of understanding regarding:

• the nature of human belonging

• one view of our historical time

• certain characteristics of change

• a fresh look at the Western cultural identity

• tenets of a new Western cultural song of belonging

Why write this book, at this time?

Many authors have characterised our era as another turning point in history. Turning points are disruptive and disorientating. No wonder many of us, particularly those of us who live within Western societies, are bereft of an authentic experience of belonging. We do live in challenging times! Even though many authors have written commentaries on our era as a turning point, one point of difference in Call of the Era: being the Change, through changing our Being, is that rather than a general commentary lamenting the state of our era, this bite-sized book introduces readers to a foundational framework of understanding regarding a new cultural identity for today’s world. A new cultural identity will be integrated within Life’s ongoing creative dance of being and becoming, and orientated around the principle of interconnectedness through unity with diversity. As such, a new cultural identity will embrace multiple belief systems. A new cultural identity will give rise to a new song of belonging. Also, a new cultural identity will in-and-of-itself generate a new cultural values system which seeks the flourishing of all life forms.

Is change truly possible?

Is it possible to transform our experience of identity, belonging, and values? Yes! This is not the first time in human history that we have had to undertake such a task, and it will not be the last. Recasting our human way of being in the world within the light of current knowledge and beliefs regarding the nature of reality, and the origins of the world we inhabit, is the sacred work of being human. While not an easy task, a transformation of cultural identity is possible. A new cultural song of belonging is possible. A new cultural values system, one that seeks the flourishing of all life forms, is possible.

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