To take a stand for a much needed new consciousness, personal and shared, expanded and adapted to the perils of our "modern" world. And from this new consciousness, a new social fabric of mutual care and collective human majesty.

As is, our society has become very unwell physically, mentally, and emotionally - largely for spiritual reasons. This is notably a consequence, in combination, of unhinged technologies, philosophies (e.g. "scientific materialism" and "Critical Theory"), and a general anti-family ethos. Together these often have given the illusion of new freedoms, while actually enslaving us and undermining our humanity.

For a new enlightenment, seeking a solution(s) through a return to "authentic" or robust spirituality/religiosity is sensible...though ultimately what is needed is a profound new depth of wisdom. Both evil and good have "collective consciousness". The former we participate in through ignorance. The latter through purpose, founded on divine principles. It starts in the power of gratitude: gratitude for our earth, connection to nature, artistic expression, revealed metaphysic...and a mysticism that connects us with God. These in fact are our birthright, though now largely lost - precisely when we need them most. A call simply to return to the world of that past, will not heal us. I am stepping into a new kind of future, where spirituality is central, noble, and awe inspiring.

I am Heptonic; I answer to the Seven Spirits of God (Revelation 4:3-5:6), respect the River of Life (Rev 22:1-2), and walk the path of the Merkabah (Ezekiel 1).

In regard to New Ageism, a casual perusal of its ideas allegedly includes such things as: relativism, all paths lead to God, there is no good or evil, monism/pantheism, the material world is an "illusion", affinity for "UFO-ism", evolution towards one world religion, and anti-natalism. I do not profess these. If I cherry-pick a topic like re-incarnation...I neither believe nor disbelieve this. Rather, for me the language of re-incarnation is a window through which meta-consciousness speaks; people share their spiritual perceptions or even experiences. In that language, I simply listen for understanding.

On the other hand, there are other alleged aspects of New Ageism I do profess. For example: the value of personal development, believing bodily or mental illness typically has a spiritual component, or the spiritual alchemy of "becoming God" known as "Theosis". Of course, at least historically, these are also ideas that Christianity adheres to. And yes, Theosis is of Christian origin. Similarly, "personal development" has its spiritual corollary in what Christians call "sanctification".

Even so, I do not claim to be either Christian or New Age. If you give me either of these or similar labels, it is of no consequence to me.

Mankind needs spirituality; not a new religion. Conscious expansion is for everyone, regardless of what religion they profess - on condition that they make gratitude their foundation. The goal is to mature in relationship to Self and the divine with the wisdom that atheistic or quasi-religious leaders alike too often dismiss or overlook. The result is improved relationship to self, your soul-mate, your family, your friends, and more. This is in contrast to a cult, which destroys relationships and gives your sovereignty away to another. Ironically, current Western culture has already powerfully manifested this cult dynamic. Thus, a journey into gratitude-based expansion is actually the process of exiting the cult you are already in.

Gratitude-based expansion is foremost a journey of learning and, as much as possible, a community. Venues might indeed be created and maintained, whether online or in person, where possible. However, the bond between each of us participating in the journey is ultimately in our hearts rather than in a directory.

In lieu of doctrines, I maintain divine "principles" as axiomatic (e.g. gratitude, truth, love, justice). However, I do also have two key professions. First, "non-duality"...a metaphysical expression of belief in God. In Western terms, it is akin to the "panentheism" expressed by Thomas Aquinas (this is distinct from "pantheism"). Second, I profess adherence to a morality that Erik Erikson would call "the generative man." One consequence of this is that, instead of pursuing a path of "minimal suffering", my path aims at the maturation of the soul. Comfort is not a virtue. Accordingly, I will face all challenges necessary to honor the sacredness of life, its cycle, and its purpose. Likewise, I will not steal from others these same challenges needed for their growth.

Taken together, divine principles, non-duality and "generativity" become core to a spiritual path I variously reference as True North.

A partial answer is "everywhere", or perhaps the "Holotropic mind". Wisdom is where you find it, whether from observing a child play, the words and insights of a luminary, or consulting sacred scriptures. For me personally, "sacred scriptures" is usually the bible - though I also find the divine in scriptures of other religions as well. Furthermore, the common language of divine knowing, is myth; a truth in story form. Sacred texts are usually the best place from which to restore to use the great and precious myths of mankind.

Ultimately, however, the complete answer can only be answered...by you. Take in what you can, and then answer for yourself "where did this come from?" This is part of self-observation, without which the soul does not grow.

Wisdom and esotericism, it seems, are two sides of the same coin. Consider: If esotercism is "secret" or hidden knowledge and, in contrast, wisdom is available freely for all, then why are there so few who are wise? I'll then leave it to my listeners of whether I'm sharing wisdom or esotericism. Ultimately I have no intent of gatekeeping secrets. However, I also hope to share what each is ready to hear - when they are ready to hear it. There is a time and place for everything. I'm sure the same is true in reverse, for those sharing wisdom with me.