It is my belief that the vision we hold within our heart carries the seed-power to create the world we want.
THE EASTER MESSAGE
Easter can be seen as a time of death, destruction, and suffering, or it can be realised as a time of rebirth and resurrection. It is all a matter of focus and vision.
I see this particular Easter as a pivotal point, one that marks a choice-point between continuing to nail ourselves to the horizontal plane of mind/time/suffering, or to choose to resurrect our conscious awareness out from the old timeline of mundane existence, plagued by worries and fears, into alignment with the Vertical plane of full aliveness and Presence.
In the past, our attention may have been misdirected through the mesmerism of the fear based media, both mainstream and social, as well as through the process of old form education, formal religion, and perhaps most powerfully in today’s world, the power and persuasion of scientism.
Through these various channels, our vision and focus have been subtly guided and shaped in ways that may not ultimately serve the health and wellbeing of humanity.
It is now apparent to many that we are in the midst of a great battle. Not merely a physical w ar, as in the middle east, but a perceptual and spiritual one – a w ar rooted in confusion, division, separation, and, above all, fear. For many who are awakening, this is seen as a deliberate attempt to control and distort the sanctity of the human spirit.
Even so, this too may be part of a greater unfoldment – an invitation for each human being to choose between two paths. The ultimate choice is always between fear, (false evidence appearing real), and love, the felt sense of oneness with all life.
WAKING UP IS THE ANSWER
As I have mentioned before, it is easier to wake up from a nightmare than from a comfortable dream! The suffering we see around us, as terrible as it is, may well serve as a necessary catalyst, bringing many to the threshold of spiritual transformation. Suffering, however, is not a requirement for awakening. It is, in many cases, a longer optional route.
Much of what we call suffering is psychological in nature. It arises from resistance, an inner refusal to accept what already is.
In truth, most suffering comes from a denial of the now. It is caused by resistance, an internal NO to the present moment.
What is, already is! Resisting it only strengthens the separate sense of self – the ego. Acceptance of the now on the other hand, frees us from being trapped in the mind and it’s perpetual suffering. Saying an inner yes to what is, does not mean passivity. It does not prevent us from taking meaningful action or contributing to a better world when applicable. It simply ends our inner w ar with reality.
As we release resistance and allow life to flow through us in just this moment, we open ourselves to hearing Life’s quiet guidance. New possibilities emerge. Fresh and creative solutions become visible to us, sometimes dropping into our awareness in unexpected moments. This inner quiet surrender becomes a portal for us to be the change we wish to see in the world.
We can remain caught up on the horizontal plane of mind and time, in fear, anger, depression, and distress, all a product of mental resistance, or we can consciously choose to surrender the egoic mind and step into inner stillness, inner peace, which is presence.
THE TIME IS NOW
Now is the time to stand in and act from, our authentic truth. To realise – to see with clarity and real eyes – the creative power that lives within us. The power available to us only ever in this moment. The power, we have right now, to place our focus on what we want to be experiencing, rather than on what we do not want.
Now is the time to step into conscious awareness.
By engaging the tools of heart connection, presence, imagination, and positive vision, we become active participants in creating a new world – a world of fairness and empathetic kindness. A world of health, abundance and beauty. A world that supports the wellbeing for all. A world that works in harmony with natural rhythms and honours life’s intelligence.
It is a world in which we see beyond the misperception and manipulation of the time/mind, where we release the false sense of self and recognise the deeper sacred essence of all life – the One Being that manifests through all forms equally.
TRUST IN LIFE
There is an intelligence far greater than the limited human self. Our work right now is to rekindle our felt sense of connection with this Higher Intelligence, through our focused presence.
Life does not have to be a struggle. We live in a quantum field of energy and potential, where intention, thought, and emotion can align with the greater intelligence of life itself. This shift in focus and vision unlocks our creative power and gives rise to a new collective future that will serve all life easily and abundantly.
NOW IS THE TIME
Now is the time
- to harness the power of intention and vision
- to begin creating small intentional communities guided by the heart, rather than fear
- to value the Vertical dimension of presence more than the horizontal plane of time and mind
When these are combined with a commitment to feelings and expressions of goodness, inner peace, and most importantly joy, we begin to birth a new reality into being.
WISE PROPHECY
Consider these words from the Hopi people, shared in June 2000:
“Banish the word struggle from your attitude and vocabulary.
All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.
We are the ones we are waiting for.”
I trust you find these reflections helpful as you navigate what is without doubt, a deeply transformative time.
NOW HOLD THE VISION
Remember, your spiritual essence and connection is primary. All else matters less, and is secondary.
Above all, hold a vision of peace and joy in your heart at all times, trusting that, at a deeper level, all is well.
I am available for one-on-one life guidance if you feel called. You are welcome to email me to set up session.
Our upcoming transformational retreats:
THE AWAKENED MAN
Tame Your Mind, Revitalise Your Soul
Men’s Retreat with John Homewood
8 – 10 May 2026
Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa
THE ALCHEMY OF PRESENCE
Transform though Conscious Co-Creation
PART 1: Friday 15 May (6pm) to Sunday 17 May (1pm)
PART 2: Sunday 17 May (6pm) to Tuesday 19 May (1pm)
Step into a life‑changing journey of renewal and awakening. This powerful retreat, facilitated by myself with Michelle McClunan, invites you to experience the alchemy of true transformation and fresh beginnings.
Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa
Much love and blessings
