Crime and the shift
QUESTION: Masters, we have been so traumatized by recent events: the wars, the corruption of our leaders, and the pain of many who are suffering the effects of the economic downturn. It would seem logical that we would see an increase in crime associated with the poverty and anger that is so obvious at this time. Yet, we read that both violent crime and crimes against property have decreased significantly in recent years. I don’t think these statistics are false, because many small communities around us have built new jails that are sitting mostly empty. Can you help me with this mysterious contradiction? I believe that there must be a rising of consciousness that is turning us toward better solutions to our problems. ~Jamie, USA
ANSWER: Your observations and your beliefs are in tune with the current energy. People had lost connection with their neighbors and lived their own lives away from their neighborhood and city. As financial fears have set in, people are staying closer to home and getting acquainted or reacquainted with their neighbors. They are attending functions close to home and establishing a feeling of belonging and responsibility.
When you feel isolated from others you don’t care what is happening to them or to their property. The only important thing is that which affects you directly. With the closeness caused by the fear to venture forth, the range of sight has been restricted. Your neighborhood is now the same as your own house; your city has become your neighborhood. People are stepping up and watching and caring for others, and this is creating a “crime watch” which results in a crime-free zone because the criminals sense the vigilance.
Neighbor is helping neighbor, so that sense of desperation is alleviated. Would-be thieves are being helped by new friends. Potential drug addicts are getting help from family and friends. Communities are beginning to raise the children again. And the largest change is the energy that prevails.
As the planets shift in the cosmos, the energy is shifting to a lightness and clearness that enable souls to tap into the higher non-physical dimensions, if they so choose. Even those people who are not working on their spiritual paths feel the lessening of tension. As the number of lightworkers who are approaching awareness of self increases, the force of positive thought will predominate over negative thought. Everyone can help in this shift by holding positive intentions for themselves and for the planet.