Religion and Spirituality

[edwschreiber at earthlink.net]

Dear Peter and Colleagues,

I like what you wrote Peter, thank you for your valued contribution. You wrote:
"with news that you find both momentous and crucial for larger human development,
survival and thriving. Is this at all close to you are are feeling?

Yes, it is how I am feeling.

In a little over a week, Barack Obama becomes the President of the United States.
This event is a turning point, for this world.  It is the standard-bearer for many
of the reversal of the sociodynamic effect, demonstrated.  Let's see how it unfolds.

The situation in the Gaza is horrendous and sickening.  The sociodynamic effect has
ruled social-structures for generations.  In this nation the Lakota, the Shoshone,
the Navaho, the Hopi formed social systems with the attention to the inclusion of life,
not exclusion at the expense of some at the benefit of the few.

As you know from earlier posts, I am editing a new book, "To Dream Again - A Memoir" by
Zerka.  In it the seeds of sanity, of enlightened presence are told in stories, many of them.
This book, her teaching, my efforts, this life have been guideposts to that same state we
are addressing. It's a practice.  The spiritual evolution of mankind was Moreno's idea with
this method, coupled with the enormity of healing that takes place.  

Years ago when I was studying for my CP my secondary trainer, Louise Lipman, gave me a old
edition of "Who Shall Survive?".  In it I found a spiritual path, a political path, a set
of instructions for awakening, codes, formulas for this, for  humanity.  When I was first introduced
to the Method I was given a 3-5 month diagnosis, that was in the mid-80's.  I was told to prepare
for my passing, but instead found Zerka and Zen and a way to infuse life into my being, to open,
and it's been a long steady incline in that learning.  I am convinced Moreno was a spiritual revolutionary,
the first sociatrist I know of through direct contact with his wife, in the tradition of those who inspired him,
include Jesus and the presence of the Christ.  As a Jew that inspired me too.

The Mayans and the Hopi, the Shoshone have all written and spoken about the times we are living and approaching.
Many spiritual teachers suggest this is a transition, a transformation taking place.  Echardt Tolle is one who
has influenced my thinking.  But in the end we have tools, a method for the whole of mankind.  How do we offer these
now?  Just with what we are doing.  And more.

best,

Ed