When the dust has settled on the present world situation a very interesting picture will present itself to the perceptive viewer. It will be a picture which, in many respects, runs contrary to the general understanding and apprehensions of many today. It is true that there are many dangerous tensions and divisions which need insight and care to resolve; there are also many problems which defy men’s wisdom to overcome, and which need an entirely new approach, so far lacking. Equally, however, there are many signs of progress and new realization on the part of men, many instances of a new and mature wisdom in tackling the difficulties and uncertainties which surround them. The panorama of life is not flat and one dimensional but is a changing arena of stratified events, moving simultaneously and in many directions.
Thus, it is necessary to observe the main, and general, trends to understand the true happenings of the time. When one can do so a different picture emerges of the present world scene and its probable outcome.

Progress
Far from fulfilling the fears of so many today the future, We believe, offers men the greatest possibility of progress and growth of consciousness that, as a race, they have ever enjoyed. Nothing like the coming opportunity has ever been presented to men. Never have so many been ready to respond to that felicitous time. Never have We, your Elder Brothers, been so sure of the outcome, and so firm in Our resolve to work with men and to aid them in every way We can.
We approach Our task, not lightly but light of heart and eager of mind, as We enter your lives to teach and to tend.
We invite you to listen to what We have to say and to work with Us on your behalf. In this way, you will make fewer mistakes and avoid blind alleys. Thus will the work of change and reconstruction be unhindered and sure, and thus can all men take their places at Our side and learn the arts of peace and love.
We are entering your lives not solely for men’s guidance but also as a step in Our own evolution; nevertheless, Our main effort will be spent in helping men overcome the difficulties and mistakes of the past, and to make best use of the opportunities presented to them as the new era unfolds. We have every confidence that men, in their turn, will show themselves to be apt and responsive pupils; that the light of knowledge and wisdom that We bring will find resonance in their hearts and minds; that when Justice has brought blessed Peace, men will awaken to the ancient truths again and see that all men are One, now and for ever; and, following that banner, will transform, gladly and quickly, the fabric of life on Earth into the shining vision which We know to be man’s inheritance.

[This article from Share International magazine, June 2005, is by a senior member of the Hierarchy of Masters of Wisdom. His name, well-known in esoteric circles, is not yet being revealed. Benjamin Creme, a principal spokesman about the emergence of Maitreya, is in constant telepathic contact with this Master who dictated his article to him.]

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