The 3rd of September saw Openhand's relaunch of the 5GATEWAYS project in our home town Glastonbury, UK. People came from all over Europe to be there. It felt very much like together, we were helping spark a new shift of consciousness, a new wave of change. For me, when I do anything, I want to be sure that I'm doing it for the right reasons: not because ego would have me do something, but because I feel it deeply in my soul. So what stirred me this time on launch night? It was the heart rending picture of 3year old Aylan Kurdi, lying face down in the sand - a refugee from the conflict in Syria, drowned trying to reach the safer and more affluent Europe. How deeply tragic. And yet to honour such tragedy, is to find the deeper meaning...

It would seem pretty unanimous in spiritual circles that we need a global ban on the use of genetically modified crops. Definitely here at Openhand we strongly feel that Gaia should be free to do what she does best... shape nature according to a co-creative higher intent, for the collective benefit of life here. GMOs are coming under increasing scrutiny around the world, and I'm pleased to say, that here in Britain, Scotland is planning to ban all genetically modified crops from being grown. It's great news in itself, but also has an even deeper significance...

It's important for the evolving group to remember the awesome power of your being, and that although we are physically dissipated around the world, our energy most certainly is not! It's all about consciousness. Only consciousness can truly change anything, and when we tune into truth, then we give energy to it, that harnesses and accelerates it. So I'd like to bring your attention to some truly great work that's going on out there, done by none other than an old Openhand Friend - Brendon Shoebridge of the film company Smiling Dragonfly.

He of course produced our popular spiritual film 5GATEWAYS, and is currently remastering it...

I feel to urge all in the Openhand community along on their path right now. We're in a crucial opening up phase. The underlying matrix is shifting strongly, whilst at the same time, looking darker on the surface. But don't be put off, the shifts are creating openings; many are finding the intervention energies within their own being easier to break down and expel - make hay whilst the sun shines! So waste not a moment, explore into your consciousness deeply; embrace everything that challenges you as a gift to go deeper and unfold more. At this time, I'm reminded of that awesome Interstellar movie that speaks volumes. But I wonder if the key message behind it was truly appreciated? Here's what I see...

I often feel that the spiritual mainstream keeps spinning stories of what it would like to have happen, rather than what is really happening. Unfortunately, there's also a great deal of 'shifting the blame'. This is seriously counterproductive to the evolutionary journey, because there's nowhere to go, unless the journey begins in truth. Specifically, I'm referring to view that it is the 'powers-that-be' who are to blame for the predicament we find ourselves in with regards climate change; that somehow, if they and the irresponsible corporations would simply go away, then everything would be alright, and we'll get the planet 'back on course again', 'we'll heal it for the good of all humanity'. There are a number of important reasons why this view does not hold water.

Anyone accustomed to Openhand knows that our approach is to fearlessly embrace the truth, even if that makes us unpopular. Why? Because only the truth can truly set you free. There's so much deception and distortion abound on the planet. We must intuit and feel for ourselves the true landscape and where this is all really heading. For only then, may we become apart of this Great Realignment that's taking place. With that in mind, were you aware that in the last two human generations alone, we have lost over 50% of the planet's wildlife? Staggering isn't it. We are in the sixth mass extinction in no uncertain terms. And when the eco-systems completely go, then we completely go too...

Well the Spiritual Metaphor in the Movies just keeps stacking up. Have you seen the new Divergent film "Insurgent" yet? Like a raft of similar movies in the vein of Hunger Games, it speaks of a deeply divided world, controlled and suppressed, but with courageous souls breaking through and breaking out. The divine is deeply active here on the planet right now, and is using all manner of ways in which to speak. New Media is clearly one of the main channels.

• So what can we glean from this movie? How might it help all evolving souls?...

The Meat and Diary industry is the single most cause of global greenhouse gas emissions, bigger than all others put together (source...cowspiracy). In it's voracious appetite for grazing land, it is devouring forests at an astronomical rate. According to greenpeace, the oceans are acidifying at their fastest for 300 million years, the meat and dairy industry is probably the greatest contributor. But even more importantly, it is an industry that is brutally inhumane. In many ways, you are being what you eat: you are consuming energy - consciousness - and if that's been pumped full of steroids, hormones, antibiotics, all infused with a debilitating cocktail of control and fear, then that's what you're pumping into your field. I put it to you, it is most definitely NOT something to support spiritual evolution. Quite the contrary...

It is absolutely NOT Openhand's purpose to spread fear with regards to the very challenging situation Humanity is beginning to face. Quite the contrary, in confronting the truth of what's really going on, we can confront those limiting fears that may hold back our evolution. Living in some kind of la la land, simply does not work in the long run. Climate change - and the Ascension of Gaia - is accelerating into what appears to be (amongst many other things) a growing global fresh water crisis. Be informed, overcome any fear of what is going on, see the overall Great Realignment that's taking place, and unleash your soul from attachment and distortion in the physical...

Ginger is a well loved, tried and tested, flavoursome spice that has been revered for a myriad of health benefits throughout the aeons. It is mentioned in ancients texts and has been prized by many different cultures as long as mankind can remember. Ginger is zingy and warming, with a distinctive zesty flavour and aroma. It comes in yellow, white and red varieties; we use the underground rhizome part of the plant...

These spiritual films keep coming thick and fast. No wonder, we're sailing through extraordinary times; humanity has an extraordinary tale to reveal. No matter that the mainstream keeps selling the lie, the truth is bubbling up in our consciousness and won't be deterred. Movies and media have evolved the age-old art of story telling, where parable and metaphor convey truth so exquisitely for those tuned into their feelings. Yes it's dramatical and fantastical, but so is the human story. "Jupiter Ascending" is another in a long line where you can glean some missing pieces of the jigsaw...

Is Your Town a "Transition Town?" It's an organisation led by concerned individuals that we really need to prepare ourselves for Peak Oil and the breakdown of civilisation; that we need to become more self-sustaining. As resources become increasingly challenged, rather than being hopelessly exposed to the global supply chain, we need to be more resilient and connected locally. There's precious little support for this philosophy by governments, so ordinary people are getting on with it themselves: forming cooperatives, sharing ideas and skills, low impact building, sourcing energy locally, of course growing our own food, bartering, but even going to the extent of establishing local currencies. It's time to inform ourselves and prepare for change...