January 2003

When was the last time you approached your neighbor with more than a cursory greeting? Do you really know who they are? They may seem no different than a passer-by but what if they are? The universe is littered with stars and cosmic dust that will one day combine with other aspects of All That Is and form new worlds. This world (the Earth) is littered with energies, vibrations, freqiencies, dimensions, and beingness that is defining a new face for humanity and its future.

The Earth (my body) is home to many invited guests of which you are one. Some are dignitaries from other worlds while others are from the future and from the ancient past. At face value, it is dificult to discern who is who given the wide range of influence the earth is fortunate enough to receive. Given these facts, your unenlightened neighbor, your unworthy brother-in-law and your uncosncious friend may not be exactly what you think. Given the diversity of the participating population, know that the sideways glances and astonished expressions you reserve for your neighbors are also reserved for you!

When Halloween (All Hallow's Eve) comes aroun each year, young and old alike dress in clothing designed to disguise their normal appearance. They play act at roles unlike their own, change their speech and generally show off aspects of themselves you would otherwise not see. Well, the earth has now been decorated for a party such as never before. It is a masquerade ball and most of the invited guests are in costume. The roles they now assume have been selected specifically and individually and accomodations have been arranged for all players. Would you not assume that at least some of your neighbors would be part of such a grand production?

Here I present to you a menagerie of folk much like yourself, except that they are different. How different is a matter of perception and given to personal interpretation. Perhaps you will find a bit of yourself in each category that I have listed and perhaps you will write your own category. I have only listed a token few, just enough to tickle your senses and expand your awareness. On the surface it may be difficult to know who is who, but gods playing at being God will eventually reveal themselves to one another. In the meantime, I offer you this playbill in no particular order to both eudcate and amuse you.

Science Benders - Renegades within the Scientific Communities

Science Benders are the self acknowledged renegades within the scientific communities. They are scattered here and there and are defined by their less than scientific approach in their individuals fields. They are less dependent upon empirical evidence than their academic contemporaries and are more apt to take things at face value. Their vocabulary rarely ncludes words such as, "always" and "never" and they are not prone to rely upon the research of others. Their method of discovery is based upon the abstract future rather than the finite past. They often change directions abruptly, retrace steps from different perspectives, and search for answers in places where others would not dream to go. It is their desire to undress the universe strand by strand in order to reveal its complex nature as nothing more than the simplest form of beauty.

As their namesake suggests, Science Benders bend the rules and laws by which advances of any kind are made. Most have access to higher knowledge beyond that which institutes of higher learning provide. Although the passions of some were born in other lives and other places it is here and now that they will define themselves. They can be found in all frontiers including medical, social, and scientific. These renegades will shift perceptions and allegiances if need be, the pursuit and advancement of an open society is their only goal. Although their number vary by country they currently number in the thousands. Most are well funded, even those whose ideas are far fetched or seem to go 'against the grain.' They are funded by the wealthy, the eccentric, and by those who find investing in the future the greatest possible return on assets. They are supported by world governments and by fiancial institutions who do not wish to be left behind as the world continues to purge its dross.

What is their work? It varies by individual, by network and by area of concern. For some it is as simple as disspelling and disproving current accredited facts, an easy task for these brillinat folk although discovering avenues of expression where truth can flourish often proves more difficult. Most societies and cultures are content with their textbooks and their laws, few are interested in rewriting them, especially when it comes to history and science. Science Benders have little interst or patience in the societal vitures of the few, preferring instead to busy themselves with expanding the local universe into one giant neighborhood advancement/beautification project. A scientist is someone who is more committed to the process of discovery than most. Scientists are interested in revealing, participating and partnering with universal law rather than local law. Science and limitation do not go hand in hand. A flower, a star, a universe and a paradigm can all be described even if they cannot be dissected or defined. Science Benders do not depend or rely upon the acceptance or approval of their antiquated counterparts, they are too busy designing a sustainable future for generations to come. Their intersts are both selfish and slefless as many wish to return to the earth at a later date. They do not evaluate or judge their work and rarely do they allow others to do so. As long as they continue to find value in their work they assume that others will do the same.

Not all Science Benders are currently working in their field, many are in support positions to others or awaiting specific guidnce. Some are here to open doors for those who will walk through them. Even this is no small task given the density which would otherwise hold back or delay the slightest advancement. The world does not always welcome or embrace the new especially when even the smallest contradiction can topple a career or an empire. Sceince Benders support those who like you, have a vision that transcends time, space, thought and dimension. They will continue to bring their discoveries to the public forum for only here can they spring to life.

Peddlers of Fear - Still Clinging to the Old

Peddlers of Fear cling to the old because they fear the new. They will tell you that the new world bodes no better than the old and see no reason to exchange one for another. Like a badge of courage their fear is thier safety net, it is a perceived form of security and they will continue to cling to it. Should all begin to fall, they believe it is their fear that will both protect them and serve them. A life that is steeped in fear is a difficult one. It holds one prisoner in a mind with no walls. Fear is another name for boundary, limitation, belief and disbelief. True fear is stronger than any weapon known to man, it is the first and last line of defense. Its barriers are invisible and its power untold.

Fear Peddlers cling to the old because they have not found value in the new. For the record they are not backward, uneducated, irreverant or intolerant . . . . and they are not close-minded. They embrace the old because it has embraced them. Those whose lives are steeped in fear see the surface of the past as smooth and well worn and the fsurface of the future as rough and uncharted. If the surface is so unsafe, what can one expect from what lies underneath?

The process they undego is not wrong, certainly no more so than your own. Their presence is necessary and dear, without them the doors to the past would quickly close and there are yet many things that must be reconciled. Their fear supports a slower passage of time which allows for gentle change where others would insist upon radical change. Would you rather rebuild sand castles while gentle waves lap at your ankles or have a tidal wave destroy your city so that you must begin anew, this contemplation is at the root of much fear. Neither choice is incorrect and both are supportive of paradigms both old and new. Fear is a mechanism and a guidance system. When understood as such it can be used as a tool; a bridge between two or more dimensions, worlds, or thoughts.

Wisdom Walkers - Living Examples of Wisdom

Wisdom Walkers are examples of living wisdom whom others would like to emulate. They are teachers, but do not think of themselves as such. When asked, they will reluctantly and with great humility share the many initiations that have led them to a place of wholeness, peace and continued self discovery through self reflection. They do not think of themselves as teachers because they have a sense of many facets and experiences that are as yet unexplored. They live simply and smile often because there is no reason not to. Their energy is magnetic and appealing, especially to those who still rely upon the complexities of life to reveal the hidden secrets and the keys that will free them from their own bondage. By contrast, Wisdom Walkers have already attained their freedom having realized that their prison cell was and always had been open. Prisons are self imposed limitations whose locks are called beliefs.

Wisdom Walkers teach by making their life an example for others. Some are born leaders while others are not. They can be found in every field and from every walk of life. Although some choose careers in professional environments with accompanying levels of responsibility they are more often found in common, mundane or even menial jobs where stress is not a determining factor. These beings have little tolerance for stress, seeing it as the prison from which they have already gained their freedom. They do not often need to be reminded of this lesson a second or third time. If you know someone whom you greatly admire and perhaps even envy while at the same time thinking they are not aspiring to their full potential, take a moment to remember what it is you truly admire about them. What can you learn from them? Is it their aspirations or your own that you are more concerned with? Do they seem to be content and at peace? Do they seem to be more interested in being or in doing? Which of their qualities do you find most attractive? Do you enjoy spending time with them? Is there something you can learn from them?

As the third dimension continues to become less accommodating, the living example of the Wisdom Walkers and the choices they make will become more appealing. Simple attitudes will no longer to be thought of as simple minds. Wisdom Walkers are highly adaptable to situations and circumstances that others would find daunting. They will make good allies when your favorite comfort item is suddenly unavailable and the local coffee vendor cannot consistently support your favorite addiction.

Fire Walkers - Fighting for What Is Right

Fire Walkers are brave souls. Individually and collectively they undergo trials and tribulations that often make headlines. Their jobs are rarely easy and their difficulties are many. Their unique purpose is to bring to light to what others would sweep under carpets and beneath stone. Fire Walkers assist others and themselves in growth that involves trial by fire. A Fire Walker is most often found where the laws of men conclict with the laws of the universe. Fire Walkers are pacifists but are not above breaking laws they believe are contrary to justice. Fire Walkers sometimes practice law and sometimes practice going against it. They can be found in the political arena if they are strong enough not to be swallowed by it. They are activists, economists, environmentalists, mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers. These individuals are not content with believing in what is right, they believe they must stand for it or fight for it as the case may be. They do not know how to back away from a fight, especially a good one. They will first lead the charge and only later look back to see if there was any additional support behind them.

How can injustice, inconsistent irrelevance and irrational nonsense be adjourned if not by first bringing it lo light? If you are not aligned with the will to do it, then who? Fire Walkers thrive in this arena though they will most likely tell you that they do not. With a flair for the dramatic and a bit of local bravado they will emerge as the social heroes of your time. Reform often beats a rather loud drum, then again so does lack of reform. They individuals are tenacious and will continue to be so even to their last breath.

Fire Walkers often find themselves embroiled in cultual conflicts where political doctrine and social injustice do not support the individual or the collective. They care as deeply about the environment as they do about their neighbor's personal difficulties. These individuals rarely know hhow, where or when to draw the line which often makes for difficult decisons. FireWalkers carry a flag called justice, it is emblazoned upon their forehead for all to see and as you might imagine it is not their first time at this picnic! Beware invited guests of the status quo, Fire Walkers need no invitation to crash a party where injustice is served as the main course.

Earth Stewards - Caring Deeply About the Earth

Earth Stewards sometimes seem more concerned with the condition of the environment and the world which surrounds them than they do with themselves. They care deeply about the Earth and the viability of its (my) future. They question and assess all that they purchase or consume and do not support or frequent that which does not in some way contribute to the planet and/or its inhabitants. These deeply thoughtful and introspective beings follow a lineage of past lives that have been equally devoted to the earth, some simply return again and again to continue working where they left off.

Their devotion in terms of earth stewardhip is without compare, but they often sacrifice relationships and other passionate pursuits in favor of the work they believe is their passion. Their physical appearance is mostly youthful and athletic but their health is often fragile because it is unsupported and taken for granted. When these individuals succumb to their delicate condition, it is most often to cancer and other debilitating diseases.

If Earth Stewards are to assist in healing the earth in this lifetime they must also make a commitment to healing themselves. Balance in all things must be the rule of the day and this must of necessity apply to these beings as well. In the past their greatest allies have been the trees because in them they found the wisdom that often escaped others, but the baton of wisdom is now being passed on to the mineral kingdom and it is the crystalline beings who will guide future generations of Earth Stewards. Are all beings Earth Stewards? Yes and No. Most beings are committed to the regeneration and advancement of the earth and its kingdoms, but ask yourself how many will go to great lengths to save a neighborhood tree or the ground squirrel and woodpecker who live there.

Planet X, Y and Z Folk - Misfits of the Universe

Planet X, Y and Z folk sometimes look like the misfits of the universe. They do not seem to fit here or there or anywhere. It is difficult to describe these individuals much less shopue or stereotype them, a fact that seems to provide endless satisfaction to an otherwise ho-hum existence. They are interested in any form of undergound news and information, particularly the kind that describes the covert activities of individuals, societies, governments and nations. No subject is too complex for these intelligent individuals whose brain activity would be considered off the charts if measured appropriately. Planets X, Y and Z appropriately designate no planet and all planets for these beings do not claim a specific home or heritage. Instead, they travel the local universe searching for intelligent forms of life or items of technological interest to be peddled elsewhere at a later time.

Although it would seem that these beings have little or nothing to offer in service to others this is not true. Their vibration carries an omni-universal quality that assists in dimensionalizing your world. For the most part they are impervious to the brain laundering activities of the latter twentieth and early twenty-first century. They find these techniques laughable and quotable but not very useful. They wonder why you put up with it and would suggest anarchy as a viable alternative if for no other reason than it would make interesting headlines. These individuals can easily become addicted to stimulants, especially coffee, although the relative effect of these drugs is sometimes the opposite of what one would expect.

For the most part these beings are solitary individuals although they can be said to belong to a much larger collective. As their brothers, sisters, cousins and colleagues begin to arrive via unconventional means, the majority of the population will look up in astonished wonder, but these individuals will simply say, "I told you so."

Shape Shifters - Defying Conventionality

Shape Shifters defy all conventionality. Rather than fix what is broken they will destroy and recreate it. They see no reason to remain in the same form or live within the same format day after day or year after year. If they are not happy with their shape or their environment they will change it. Isn't this true of everyone? No, and certainly not with the frequency and creativity that these individuals are capable of. They belong to an energetic collective that emphasizes and strives for transcendence via shifting attitudes, beliefs, relationships, careers and more. There is no limit to what these beings can accomplish once they tap into the source of their gift.

To be fair they do not often begin life with such awareness. Their beginning is often humble and their surroundings simple. They are born into circumstances that they must transcend if they are to survive. Dysfunction, limitation, fear and stress are but a few of the subjects a Shape Shifter must confront early on in order to hone their specific skill. Where others make peace with difficult moments and situations agreeing to live with them or abide by them, these beings do not. They have an ability to transcend adversity, limitation and the oblique. Shape Shifters do not often call upon easy childhoods and their adolescence is often one of constant searching. By adulthood they realize that they cannot change their circumstances or adjust to a reality based upon varying degrees of discomfort. A nagging dissatisfaction will eventually promote looking inward and here they will discover what could not be found elsewhere.

Shape Shifters influence and are influenced by more than one world and one reality. They seek fairness, balance and equality in all things, obsessively so. They are at home in a changing and changeable world though they will most likely tell you that they both fear and abhor change. When the weather is bleak they will either blow the clouds away or go elsewhere, in more ways than one. Unsatisfactory relationships are just cause for redecorating the soul and in reinventing the environment. Should this option become impossible they will sometimes offer their life for adoption, in other words, they may make their body available to a being who is willing to "walk-in" to a life in order to further their own growth or that of another. This falls within acceptable parameters that honor all forms of life and all decisions within the uniqueness that is life. These beings are not simply survivors; they are creators in a creative world. They are artists, writers, travelers, actors, and weavers of lives fully lived. What they cannot physically experience they will imagine into existence making the unreal real, for a moment or a lifetime. They are here to help imagine and then create a new world. As this world begins to fade they will engage the transcendent qualities of the universe and sprout the means to begin anew.

Pillars of Strength - Bringing Stability

Pillars of Strength as the name implies are personal and planetary reinforcements that bring stability to an unstable world. They are the Rock of Gibraltar in your life. It does not matter how spiritual they are or even how awakened, evolved or dedicated to consciousness they seem to be. It only matters that they are here, too. In an emergency you might wish to be with them, surely they would know what to do. They do. They understand how things are put together so they know what to do when they seem to fall apart. These individuals are at home with both logic and emotion and know how to navigate the challenges inherent in each. They seem partial to the third dimension because they have spent eons of time studying it and participating in it. They will tell you this world will last forever, they will say the most fit will survive, but when push comes to shove it is the weak and the helpless they will be ready to assist.

These individuals are the warriors of times long since past. They are the chivalrous knights and the Joan of Arc's. Their traits are not gender based, but they are righteous and forthright. They will not attack but they will defend, they will not speak harshly but they will not allow others to do so either. Pillars of Strength will continue to support and uphold the laws of men until they no longer support men, then they will look to another authority within themselves. Their true power lies not in their strength but in their ability to see clearly. Their past is littered with deception and illusion, but their path is not.

A pillar is stalwart. It is dependable, faithful sturdy and loyal. Do you know such a person? It is likely that you do but in case you do not be on the lookout for them. They are disguised in all walks of life and in every form imaginable. Often they come to the aid of those they fear or resist. Why? So they can learn to lean on others as well as be leaned upon. Even a sturdy tree must learn to sway with the breeze. Their future will be like yours only different, one day soon you will see with their eyes and they will see with yours. If you know such a being do not hurry them into your dimensional tasks and beliefs, they will arrive in a timing based upon their own divinity.

Emissaries of Light - Healers of Timelines

Emissaries of Light are from your future; the future of the Earth and of any other fifth dimensional world that you will come to know. They have moved backward in linear time in order to assist the reconstruction of a different outcome here on Earth. They are here to spare humanity many of the catastrophes that would otherwise prevail. What catastrophes? The ones the Emissaries of Light have already lived through not once but many times before. They are not catastrophe experts as much as they are healers of time lines, ascensions of planets, and other multidimensional births of consciousness. You might say that if the catastrophe were an earthquake for instance, these beings would know where all the faults lay, what to shore up and when to evacuate. These beings are teachers and their wisdom is unparalleled at this time.

They are leaders, ambassadors, counselors and directors, but not in the traditional sense. You will not find these individuals rallying those around them to participate in public displays that mock the status quo or incite further discontent. These gentle and quiet beings instill confidence in those around them. They promote wellness by living it and inspire others to listen to their own counsel before seeking that of others. If they do make a suggestion it will often be accompanied by a variety of perspectives as well as with a glimpse into the past, present and future of any given situation. These beings are educators in the grandest sense because their experience has been rich, varied and expansive compared to your own. They have nothing to teach you and you have little to learn from their current life upon earth that has more than likely been simple and uneventful (this may not be the case with their current earth relatives).

Emissaries of Light propose the impossible and envision the improbable by current earth standards. Those within earshot of their simple words often come away believing that these beings are out of step with reality and either a throwback to the distant past or an impossible and unrealistic future, but these beings are from the future so how could it be otherwise? To their credit they have seen what you have not and have lived to tell about it. Look for these gentle souls in your neighborhoods, your precincts and your parishes. They have no religion, no belief, no judgment, no political platform and only a smidgen of self-interest. Their interest lies within your heart that is one of the reasons they speak so softly. They speak at a volume that is aligned with an aspect of your future and is found only in the heart.

Consciousness Seekers - Awakenings in Large Numbers

Consciousness Seekers are everywhere today. They are awakening at alarming rates and not a moment too soon. Just like the storybook dwarves they come in several themes and varieties of which Grumpy and Sleepy are all too common. Other varieties include Cloudy, Itchy, Angry, Troubled, Enchanted and Disenchanted. More varieties awaken every day. These beings have been in human bodies for a very long time. Density still rules the body and the mind because it is the heart that awakens first.

When an unfulfilled heart cries out the soul convenes a panel to see what can be done to ease the heart's pain as well as to promote growth, healing and experience. During this perspective the soul often calls upon guides, angels, higher beings of light, healing energies and other forms of wisdom from a variety of paradigms and places in order to review the soul's code. Each soul is endowed with a panel or host of beings and energies to draw upon. Each soul's code is like a very specific map and no two are alike. Scattered throughout this map are a variety of opportunities designed to propel consciousness and dispel unconsciousness. How, when and where these influences are inserted is up to the entourage of guidance provided to each soul as well as to the individual or group soul association.

Unprecedented numbers of souls are awakening now because many other opportunities were bypassed for reasons of importance to the individual soul. "Wake me when it's over," is not an uncommon statement among those who are now struggling to their feet. "It's not time yet," is another all too common response. But the heart is hungry now and only an awakened soul can satisfy this type of hunger. Those who awaken now are like Rip Van Winkle, finding themselves in a new world and wondering how it could have eluded them this long. Be patient and tolerant with them, they will yet encounter many growing pains as they attempt to free themselves from the distractions that have captivated them.

Thrill Seekers - Enjoying the Ride

Thrill Seekers are those who enjoy the physical and emotional roller coaster rides that most abhor. Are you one? Thrill Seekers are here for the ride. They sit back in amusement while the world around them turns somersaults and attempts to right itself. They are not concerned with their retirement account or lack thereof and yawn when the conversation becomes too heated and opinionated. They are here to see how it all turns out, waiting for the imaginary moment when the roller coaster comes to a screeching halt. These individuals often upset others who feel pushed to the brink of diplomacy, but this only serves to invigorate these beings even more. They are here for the fireworks and they intend to have front row seats. They have important an important part to play which will not seem obvious until it is almost too late.

Roller coasters by nature instill unreal fear; it is a thrill ride after all. Illusion is another word for fear that is not real. A perception of impending doom triggers the imagination to stimulate the brain, which in turn produces adrenaline and other physical chemical-like substances that perpetuate the event. Since the danger was never real but only imagined, the body relaxes and the mind celebrates the event. That is how these individuals perceive the present you both share. They laugh in the face of fear while others quietly seethe at their unbelievable impertinence, but they believe they will have the last laugh. In the meantime they extend their good humor to those who welcome it and thumb their nose at those who do not.

Spirit Walkers - Acknowledging Miracles

Spirit Walkers are ethereal beings, here one moment and gone the next. Who are they? Some are angels disguised as humans and others are humans disguised as angels. These beings seem to have little or no identity but they are quite interested in yours. They appear out of nowhere with the right words or the right job, for a moment or for a day. They disappear as quickly as they appeared and rarely wait around long enough to be thanked. They are not here to perform miracles but they are here to acknowledge them. A miracle is a creative moment that once acknowledged becomes physical. Many are not able to acknowledge miracles and most do not know where they are or how to find them.

Spirit Walkers are energies that have manifested bodies temporarily to suit a need or serve a purpose. They are not of this world, at least not any longer, but they are more than happy to participate in it for a time. They alone decide what brings them here and how long they will stay. A moment, a day, a month and a year are all appropriate given the right motivation. If you are fortunate enough to now know or have met such an individual be grateful, these occurrences are few and far between and not intended for all. These individuals bring hope to the hopeless and rekindle faith in the faithless.

Do you have need of such an individual? Where can you find them? They exist out of time and out of place but within each of you. They are directors of fate and bringers of destiny but they cannot replace that which you are. Those who encounter these individuals have for the most part also had an encounter with themselves. Spirit Walkers will not twist your arm or point you in a specific direction, but they will touch and inspire what was there all along as long as you are willing to do the same. If you truly desire such an encounter ask yourself if you are really willing to experience yourself as you are, in other words, to tell the truth about who and what you are. That is the only prerequisite but it is unalterable and the after effects are permanent. What do you long for? What are you willing to be in order to manifest it? This is a good place to start.

What Will Your Part Be?

The world around you is much different than your physical perceptions often offer. The nomenclature I have offered here is but a sampling of your surrounding environment. Would you be willing to look at it differently? The person who lives next door may be the extra-terrestrial you have been longing to meet, the bank teller may be an angel in disguise and the acquaintance or friend you argue with may be a thrill seeker rather than the expletive that often comes to mind. There is something to learn and to gain from each experience and from every encounter, if there was not you would be having experiences elsewhere.

Watch carefully now as the scenery begins to change and the actors change parts. Award season quickly approaches and the nominations are many. What category do you best associate with, where would you wish to be? What part will you play and how well are you willing to play it? Most of you have been auditioning your entire lives, but for whom? Who is the director and who has cast the role you play? Your fortune awaits and your destiny is assured, will you not then offer only your best?

Copyright © 2003 Pepper Lewis, The Peaceful Planet