Already, the Forces of Light are gaining ground, making progress, winning hearts and minds. Even now, it is possible to predict a sure and safe outcome to the struggle which has been raging, albeit unknown to the majority of men, for the future of planet Earth and its inhabitants.

For countless ages, that struggle has been fought on every plane, in all conditions and situations, and is the very fabric of the history of the world. At long, long last, a new light can be observed in the aura of the race of men, one that augurs well for the future of the race. From where does this new light come? It is, of course, the result of many happenings and benedictions, but above all, it is the sign that men are beginning to see themselves in a new light, beginning to sense themselves as at least potentially divine, certainly more worthy and meaningful than they had thought, and capable of creating a world in which they can take pride.

Notwithstanding the pain and suffering so widespread today, many are sensing a new confidence in themselves and in the future, a new hope that the present ills are transitory, and that a better time is near.

Awakening

Seeing this new light within humanity, Maitreya knows that men are awakening to His efforts and energies, that the new potencies of Aquarius are fulfilling their promise, and are drawing men together in a sensed unity of purpose and pride.

From now on, this dawning sense of unity, and the strength which it engenders, will manifest itself more and more, and will lead to organized action by many to better their lot, to change conditions which belittle men and leave them helpless. In this way, a substantial change in world conditions will take place in a relatively short period of time. Men are approaching the nadir of their self-induced misfortune.

Destructiveness and war, complacency, selfishness and greed, have all played a part in creating these painful conditions. The awakening, the new light, is a sign that men are beginning to understand the Great Law: harmlessness, alone, brings men into correct relation with the Law of Cause and Effect, the fundamental Law of our lives. This is a spiritual truism but one that the race of men has found difficult to understand or accept. Such an understanding and acceptance would change for ever, and at a stroke, much unnecessary pain and suffering in our world.

The Aquarian Energies, gathering potency with every day that passes, will make it easier for men to see the need for harmlessness. These benign forces work towards fusion and synthesis and so lessen the desire for competition and assertive individualism. The signs are beginning to show that man is on his way.

[This article from Share International magazine, September 2010 , 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