Growth of consciousness !

The rose bushes in our garden have a new look with young leaves, buds in formation and the leaves gradually becoming chlorophyll rich ! 

It is refreshing to watch new beginnings when plants would bear buds and flowers for others!!

This growth in the rose bush is an expression of the inherent feature of a plant to grow!

I happened to hear the good news of a Church congregation to reduce all expenses connected with its annul festival and to help some members who defaulted in the payment of bank loan, they took for paying the fees of their children for higher education. The congregation's decision to turn their attention to help the members of the church at the time of their special need, to me is a sign of growth of the collective consciousness of good will. 

There are many features of unfolding of human consciousness. This is one feature - to be able to see the needs of others in a compassionate way!

I heard about another moving response of a class of thirty five students raising money to cover the expenses of the bone marrow treatment of a student who suffered from Thalassemia major. The families of these students decided to forgo their holiday tour to save money to contribute towards this cause. Another sign of growth of collective consciousness !

A society moves from an existential plane to an altruistic plane of being when they allow themselves to be touched by the needs of others.

Such an openness to feel for others arises out of change of consciousness. One evidence of growth within us is our readiness to be available to others who need helping hands! When that giving is spontaneous and liberal, it is manifestation of the growth of the collective consciousness of goodwill and mindfulness!

M.C.Mathew (text and photo)