Beloved students, I greet you this month as you move into a new season. For some of you, it is autumn; for others of you, it is spring. Is it not glorious to bear witness to the wise and lovely balance encoded within Earth's physical journey? Indeed, in times when it is difficult to ascertain points of stability in your life, often simply connecting with the wondrous intelligence that supports the balance of a planet can provide some security. In other words, seeing the picture of your world from a vaster vantage point can offer some remarkable comfort and stability when you learn to view it in this manner.

I have been noticing the concern that many of my students experience at the conditions unfolding upon the planet at this time. While it is always appropriate to hold concern for the events arising in the conventional reality, be careful not to cloud your precious heart with the presence of another energy: worry. It is important to note that worry and concern, while sometimes confused, are actually two different energies. While both demonstrate something important about the relative engagement of one's heart, these two energies offer different experiential qualities— and thus bring about different ends.