Service: the way forward
By Sheila Forester
Destruction is ongoing around the world: wars in Ukraine and elsewhere, global food shortages, the climate emergency, a crippling economy, political corruption, senseless gun violence. The rates of depression, suicide and addiction are at all-time highs. The suffering of humanity is profound and it would be easy to descend into despair. And yet instead of giving up, many of us are responding with increased acts of service. We are praying more intensely than ever before, meditating, volunteering our time, demonstrating for and giving to causes. These acts of love and compassion help to alleviate the misery of others and, at the same time, can counter our own feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.
What people may not realize is that every cry for help, every prayer, every act of service is heard and is registered by the Spiritual Custodians of Earth — the Masters of Wisdom. These great ones have long watched lovingly over humanity, working ceaselessly from behind the scenes through their disciples and initiates in the world on behalf of our spiritual evolution. At their head is Maitreya, the World Teacher for this Aquarian Age. Throughout history during times of serious world crises, such as now at the beginning of a New Age, teachers have been sent into the world to show humanity a new vision of life. Some of them are embedded in myth (Mithra, Hercules), some founded great philosophies (Confucius, Plato, Aristotle), and some have inspired their disciples to found the great religions of the world (Krishna, Buddha, Jesus, and Mohammed). What is unique during this world crisis is that Maitreya and some of the Masters have returned physically to live among us for the duration of this 2500-year Age of Aquarius. Therefore, we have enormously potent help at our command.
Many ask when we will see these Masters. The answer is that because they may not infringe our free will — our freedom to learn from our mistakes — they must wait on our demonstrated willingness to accept their recommendations. When the Masters know we truly stand for peace, justice, right human relations, cooperation among men and nations, and sharing the world’s resources across the globe and are ready to do the needed work, they will be able to step forward without infringing our free will. Maitreya will speak to the hearts of all humanity. He will address our hopes and fears, and will teach us how to live together in peace. However, all necessary changes will be decided and effected by men and women in the world. Maitreya has said:
“Allow me to show you the way forward, into a simpler life where no man lacks; where no two days are alike; where the joy of Brotherhood manifests through all.”
Maitreya has also said:
“Take your brother’s need as the measure for your action and solve the problems of the world. There is no other course.”
It is time to reach into your heart and allow it to lead you into service to others. Act in the face of despair, knowing that every demonstration of kindness, large or small, not only helps our suffering world, but also signals to Maitreya and the Masters that we are at long last ready to work alongside them to rebuild our world.
Sheila Forester is a long-time volunteer, writer and speaker with Share International USA.
More information about the emergence of Maitreya and the Masters of Wisdom into the everyday world can be found at share-international.org. For a free monthly e-newsletter visit share-international.us/newsletter/archive.
