THE YEAR WE MAKE CONTACT

The turn of the decade. The end of the '00s. I trust a fresh start is a welcome sight for all, and what a sharp year for us to begin anew . . just look at the number . . fresh & clean. For decades we've looked towards this moment as the future . . depicted in literature and film as a far off, often post-apocalyptic setting with society assembled in a far different formation, holding vastly different values. As the world turns, the numbers we use to quantify time are held in different esteem by different people. Time is relative. Yet, as we've discussed before, our interpretation of time is measured largely by the time we've spent here on earth, and upon turning 30, I gained new perspective of our portion on the timeline.

Currently, we find ourselves smack dab in the center of the information age, and like so many other quantifying charts and measurements, information and technology are increasing at an exponential rate. This, of course, includes the information available to us, and served to us. As efforts increase to secure and control information about American agenda, so too increase the number of breakthroughs by investigative minds. The quiet scientific research commissioned to further state understanding of our universe, our planet, and life at large is slipping little by little into the mainstream. People are getting better and better at reading between the lines of corporate controlled news feeds. As economies and societies fall to new lows, the ruling class is beginning to feel a loosening of their grip. A person, class, or nation with nothing to lose is difficult to control.

Whatever your interpretation of Mayan predictions, it is impossible to believe all is well on our planet. From extreme weather events to political and social unrest, life is certainly out of balance. The question raised by earthly chaos is simple; What is our role? What can we do? Does this pondering relate to you? Do you consider yourself part of the fabric of all life on earth? Do you recognise your impact and potential? Thankfully it is becoming more and more popular for Americans to face reality, to think for themselves. Of course it's not easy to transition from prescription existence to actual fact. Fiction is broadcasted in full color HD while truth is black and white. The static between the two comes exclusively from the messenger. The truth is ever present, yet a challenge to obtain. The first step, in my experience, is to discover oneself. To acknowledge your own strength and capacity for good; your potential footprint.

I began this platform at a pivotal point in time. Personally, it was the start of a brand new chapter in my life. Globally; I signed on as the wave was truly building strength and momentum. 2012 or not, the momentum will continue to build . . this must be distinctly understood. The mission is simple; when the wave begins to break, have as many surfers as humanly possible upright and balanced on their boards. As my friend Mike once said; "When you're at a campsite, and a bear attacks, you don't have to be faster than the bear . . you only have to be faster than the slowest camper". It is my mission to have all those I care about to be ready, and faster than that slowest camper.

Those I had the great honor of spending some time with over the past few weeks heard me speak of "The Line" I've effectively drawn in the sand. Years of reading between the lines has brought me to a great understanding of how the world truly operates. I wouldn't expect anyone to take each and every word of mine as fact . . at the same time I would expect mainstream press to receive the same scrutiny. Those on the other side of the line are not my enemies; in most cases far from it. The line was drawn to separate those committed to reality from those who prefer to be fed what they know. To separate those whose minds and lives are aloft; subject to head whichever direction the wind blows, from those who know how to use a compass, and have the ability to read a map. People who navigate their own way through space and time. The line divides the people who can accept hard truth from those with a strict diet of comfortable, familiar falsities. On one side: appearance, the other: substance.

The debate is ever present; do people change? or do we mature then remain fundamentally the same for the rest of our time? It's a person to person case by case scenario in my view. Like most things in life, the power to change comes from within. When it comes to belief and interpretation however, we always have the ability to change, and it's our responsibility. As more information becomes available, as scientific and spiritual developments advance, it's our duty to open our minds and embrace discovery. Many ills of this world can be strictly contributed to antique perspectives and stubborn unwillingness to evolve with the times. Most American military activity over the past hundred years has been based on the perpetual pursuit of profit. Our entire infrastructure has been built of the consumption of a finite supply of fossil fuels. Why didn't we emphasise and promote renewable resources since back when they were first developed? Because like so much else, the decisions are made by dinosaurs at the top of the pyramid whose income is based on the sale of antiquated energy sources. Many businesses, one time leaders of industry, fail due to refusal to grow and mature with changes in society. Countless relationships and friendships are broken from the same inability to adapt. My dream is to live in a society of transparency, based on truth and discovery. A world that exploits and celebrates advancement in scientific development and natural understanding. A world that shuns secrecy and monetary based political and military conflict.

My friend Mike, who I cited earlier, is Mr. Michael C. Ruppert. Those who know me best are likely already familiar with Mr. Ruppert and his work. His influence on me and my quest is unparalleled. I met up with him last May, we spoke for several hours on a variety of topics. His film, "Collapse" is in limited release in theaters across the nation and into Canada, and available on-demand from cable providers coast to coast. He brought the following story to my attention, among many insightful observances. Visit collapsemovie.com for directions to this very important film.

The 100th Monkey by Lyall Watson

The Japanese monkey, Macaca fuscata, had been observed in the wild for a period of over 30 years. In 1952, on the Island of Koshima, scientists were providing monkeys with sweet potatoes dropped in the sand. The monkeys liked the taste of the raw sweet potatoes, but found the dirt unpleasant. An 18 month old female named Imo found she could solve the problem by washing the potatoes in the salty ocean water, improving the taste of the potato. She taught this trick to her mother. Her playmates learned this trick and taught their mothers too. This cultural innovation was gradually picked up by numerous monkeys in the troop and observed by the scientists.

Between 1952 and 1958, all the young monkeys learned to wash the sandy sweet potatoes and make them more palatable. Only the adults who imitated their children learned this cultural improvement. Other adult monkeys kept eating the dirty sweet potatoes. In autumn of 1958, something startling took place. A certain number of Koshima monkeys were already washing their sweet potatoes, the exact number is not known. The hypothetical number given was 99. Then it happened. The hundredth monkey learned to wash the sweet potatoes. The added energy of that hundredth monkey somehow created an ideological breakthrough. Almost everyone in the tribe was washing their potatoes before eating them, but a surprising occurrence was observed by these scientists. The habit of washing the sweet potato had jumped overseas. Colonies of monkeys on other islands and the mainland troop at Takaskiyama began washing their sweet potatoes.

Although the exact number may vary, this Hundredth Monkey Phenomenon means that when only a limited number of individuals knows a 'new way', it remains the conscious property of those individuals. However, when one more individual manifests this new awareness, the field is strengthened, a critical mass is reached, and the awareness becomes the conscious property of all. This new awareness is communicated mind to mind.

We're looking for the 100th monkey.

"Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers" -VOLTAIRE