the Institute of Unlearning, editorial 13

It goes without saying that the overall level of human consciousness on this planet is very low. We are a people that constantly make war on each other, allow countless thousands to starve daily, rape even billions more with monetary policies that turn us into the virtual slaves of a commanding few, and destroy our planet with the recklessness of young children who believe their parents will simply replace everything they damage. It also goes without saying that there are those who profit greatly from our situation and would like to keep it that way. Only by raising our collective consciousness can we liberate ourselves from these infantile ways.

In his book Power vs. Force, Dr. David Hawkins outlines a potentially advantageous tool for helping humans climb the spiral staircase of consciousness evolution. Based on years of scientific research in the field of applied kinesiology, the book promises to give the reader the only tool he or she will ever need to determine the truth of anything. That tool is the human body.

By learning a fairly simple technique, the human body can receive answers from a universal matrix of information, regardless of the individual's personal knowledge on a subject. While the application of such a technique has unlimited potential in its uses, its primary value is seen as giving humans access to their truth. If knowledge is truly power, then this technique may be one of the most empowering tools yet discovered.

Of even more interest in the book is a chart that enables the reader to calibrate their level of consciousness. For the first time perhaps, humans may have an easy and immediate way of assessing their own growth progress. Such knowledge can save humans an extraordinary amount of time and energy in reaching their desired state of being.

For example, one can look to see how certain emotions are present in one's life. Emotions serve to not only move energy throughout your system, but can also influence perspective and create "attractor fields" that draw matching energy into one's life. Lower level emotions such as pride, anger, desire, fear, grief, apathy, guilt and shame ultimately influence perceptions that allow for self-destruction and the destruction of others. It should be no surprise that the super majority of consciousness on this planet dwells in these emotional ranges.

On the other hand, the emotions of courage, neutrality, willingness, acceptance, reason, love, joy, peace and enlightenment create positive perceptions that support the self and others. For unlearners, finding ways to increase these emotions in our lives must become the paramount personal quest. Here may be all the power that is needed for humans to break free of our dangerous and destructive ways and to create a system where the abundance of this planet can be universally enjoyed.

It should be noted here that the Institute of Unlearning does not endorse Power vs. Force in its entirety. Besides being a member of the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Dr. Hawkins makes some political and economic observations that can be kindly described as naīve and suspiciously described as misleading. Given that the book is dedicated to easily discovering truth, such observations should raise the eyebrows of unlearned readers and cause them to consider the potential motivations of the author.

With that being said, there are certainly parts of the book that are inspired writing. Even more inspiring was the shared bit of information about the progress of human consciousness evolution. After wallowing at 190 for centuries (on a scale of 1 to 1000), the collective consciousness on this planet jumped to 207 in the past decade alone. This tremendous leap into life affirming perspectives (above 200) should encourage unlearners everywhere.

It may be that this leap had nothing to do with our own personal efforts at all and merely reflects the changes going on in this part of the universe. Many are already familiar with teachings relating to this point in human history and our place in the aeons of time so this editorial will not delve into those areas. In any event, this is yet another signal that the days of human oppression are nearing an end. To be consciously aware during this time will certainly be an invaluable human experience. Summon your courage and your power.