What Can I Do to Help Humanity?

At this time of year, many of us feel depressed, disillusioned, dissatisfied, disengaged and, even, desperate. And we don't know why. These feelings run counter to the joy and celebration surrounding us.

We can look to the stars for one explanation. Astronomically, the sun is at its lowest point in the sky. The days are shorter; the nights are longer. Symbolically, this represents a time of inner reflection and contact with the spiritual side of one's nature. One can take the initial steps toward finding life purpose. Let this prayer be your guide.

Mantram of Unification

The sons of men are one and I am one with them. I seek to love, not hate.I seek to serve and not exact due service. I seek to heal, not hurt. Let pain bring due reward of light and love. Let the Soul control the outer form and life and all events, and bring to light the love which underlies the happenings of the time. Let vision come and insight. Let the future stand revealed. Let inner union demonstrate and outer cleavages be gone. Let love prevail. Let all men love.

Om Mani Padme Hum.