by Dana Taylor

Unfolding world events can be maddening and disheartening. Is there any way to make a material difference when we see injustice, corruption, greed, hate and destruction? We can sign petitions, march in protest, send money to worthy organizations, post meaningful memes on Facebook and Instagram (one of my personal favorites.) But, it all feels pretty impotent.

My best hope as a person of faith and student of metaphysics, is the idea that group intention in higher dimensions can make a material difference in the way people think and behave. It’s the 100th Monkey Effect, based on a 1950’s study of monkeys living on Japanese islands. The practice of washing their sweet potatoes in a stream began with a youngster and spread by observation and repetition throughout one island. At some point, there appeared to be a critical mass of lifting the primates’ group consciousness across to other islands where those monkeys began washing their food.

A 2007 study by Marharesi University showed that a significant decrease in city crime can be observed when 1% of the population will engage in deliberate meditation to mitigate the local violence. Jesus spoke of the power of group prayer in Matthew 18:19-20 Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am among them.

So, it seems to me as someone who has seen the power of prayer, meditation, healing energy, distance healing, etc., the best I can do on a global scale is join with others in heavenly realms and set an intention of Higher Consciousness. With that in mind, last year I asked for help in co-creating a meditation for world peace. There are no countries, cities, or nationalities named. No politics involved. No timeline. Mary Magdelene came to mind to represent the power of Divine Feminine. She leads a great gathering of souls in a universal meditation to send waves of energy for peace, unity and love.

You are invited to join in. Who knows, you might just be that 100th monkey.

Bright blessings, Dana Taylor

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