Experience a shift in perspective with A New Universal Dream. Embrace a world where collaboration and unity lead to true fulfillment and prosperity.
A New Universal Dream
By Steve Farrell
The American Dream can seem to pursue us relentlessly. It is portrayed everywhere: in movies, television shows, commercials, magazines, and social media.
Regardless of where we live in the world, most of us have felt that pull to pursue this kind of prosperity. It can make us hunger for greater wealth and luxury: a bigger house, a better car, the latest smartphone, a boat, a swimming pool, or fame or prestige.
The trappings of wealth aren’t inherently evil. Being famous or admired by others is a common fantasy. But the relentless pursuit of the American Dream is an unhealthy trap because no amount of wealth or success can ever be enough. We can find ourselves pitted against others pursuing the same dream while believing that there isn’t enough to go around—so someone else must lose for us to win.
The crises of our modern world—global warming, viruses, endless wars, and political upheaval—have shaken some people out of our pursuit of that kind of dream. We have begun to focus on more important things. We are all part of the same Divine whole—not in competition with each other, but in collaboration. The only way for us to win anything is if the whole of humanity is lifted and elevated.
We must be compassionate and caring toward others. We must do whatever we can to help create a better world that works for all of us. In short, we must evolve together.
The good news is that many of us fully embrace this reality and recognize the positive possibilities despite the many crises. Realizing this foundational truth is where the conscious journey begins.
While each of our journeys will unfold in a unique way, all of them will involve renewing and restoring our connection with the Divine, life, and each other. Recognizing our connection provides us with clearer intention and deeper meaning; living in recognition of this connection brings great blessings and prosperity, both financially and in every other aspect of life. Each journey will find us becoming more in harmony with life—but the forms this can take are unlimited.
We might still consider ourselves Christians, Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, or something else, but we are likely to embrace those compassionate, universal principles Gandhi believed in. We will transcend religious dogma, race, color, and gender orientation to create an environment that is equally nurturing for everyone, free from prejudice or bias. We will give our common goals priority over our individual ones.
Unfortunately, our best intentions are sometimes stymied by a lack of direction. Even when we are heart-centered and feel called to service, we often simply don’t know how to spend our time and effort best to be effective.
I’ve taken the following simple steps to support my conscious journey and help bring about planetary awakening and flourishing for all. I hope these suggestions might be of value to you as you search for your own path to fulfilling service:
1. Go within daily—in prayer, in meditation, in nature, or using stillness practices—and nurture your relationship with the Divine or All That Is, using whatever name helps you best connect to that energy.
2. Commit to serving life (including the natural world around us) first and embrace the reality that your life is about contributing to the greater good.
3. Use the power of your dollar to buy conscious products that support sustainability and flourishing.
4. Bring your personal and professional relationships into alignment with your soul’s unique calling.
5. Enjoy the many forms of prosperity that come back to you through this novel approach to your life, and remember that love’s expression is the grandest and highest gift.
We are here on the Earth to prosper and create fulfilling lives for ourselves, as well as a way forward for our children and their children for generations to come. I wish the best for you on your conscious journey. If I or Humanity’s Team can ever be of service to you, please reach out to us anytime.
You will also enjoy Steve Farrell’s OMTimes Magazine cover interview, Steve Farrell: A New Universal Dream.
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About the Author
From the pinnacle of Silicon Valley success as co-founder of two high-tech firms, Steve Farrell pivoted to lead Humanity’s Team, a global nonprofit helping people everywhere awaken to our interconnectedness. He details his journey from the American Dream to conscious leadership in his book, “A New Universal Dream.” Steve and Humanity’s Team offers educational programs in business, science, spirituality, creativity, relationships, healing, and conscious living through multiple platforms, including their Humanity Stream+ streaming service. Learn more at ANewUniversalDream.com.
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