I was in a Zoom retreat with the Evolutionary Collective this weekend.  There were 56 of us from around the world.

We see ourselves as an example of consciousness evolving on the planet, without flaring egos getting in the way.  We’re committed to connect with each other spiritually.

Our time last night ended with a 45-minute practice.  Years ago we met in person.  Imagine six or eight folks sitting in a circle.  The host guides the participants in the silent exercise.  One person is focused on, everyone looking softly into their eyes.  The recipient looks at the second one for 40 seconds, at the third for the next 40, and so on … Then on to the next focus person.  Each one has a time for being the centre of attention.

The experience is a blessing for me – really seeing the divinity of each human being, their shining particularity.  The host plays a series of soft tunes that amplify the closeness.  Together we create a sacred space.

We’re all so different from each other, and deeply the same – in our yearning for true connection.

Last night we “pinned” each other on Zoom so that in each moment one person filled our screen.  Not like being in the same room but just as wondrous.  There were seven online circles of blessed beings.

When it was over, we said …

Good afternoon (3:00 pm on the North American west coast)

Good evening (6:00 pm on the North American east coast)

Goodnight (Midnight in Central Europe)