Find Your Way, Part 8… Evolution

Why evolution matters 

By understanding a little more about how evolution works, it may better explain how patterns have evolved. It can also show how evolution is not fixed and things can evolve differently.    

While we may not fully understand the science (biology, neurology, quantum physics, chemistry) behind how evolution happens, it is evident through what we observe that when basic needs are met, a species, organism, system or approach can survive. When they are not met, things either adapt or don’t survive.

As we look to history (and with the help of science and DNA technology), we can observe this on a large scale in relation to human evolution of the heart, mind, body and spirit. 

History has also informed us that when harmony exists between our planet and humans, we can survive for thousands of years, as has been seen with indigenous cultures living effectively with the land, sea and cycles of the universe.   

This gives us hope that despite moving from what the planet and humans need to survive in the long term, we can adapt and regain a more harmonious balance.  

What evolutionary changes are you aware of and stand out to you? 

Human evolution  

From the beginning of time, we have used our inner human capabilities, to shape societies, so that as a collective, we survived. Every culture did it differently because of varying circumstances they faced, and this shaped different beliefs, religions, and interpretations. 

Despite the differences, there was also an underlying common that was brought by the messiahs of their time (Jesus, Buddha, Mohammed, Krishna and more), which revolved around our hearts wisdom and strong connection to nature’s universal energy.  

Over time however aspects of this heart connection, has shifted.

As humans responded to each traumatic event and circumstance faced  (weather, death, wars, injury, food scarcity, virus or epidemics), physical, mental and spiritual adaptations occurred. 

There became incremental changes to our neurology, physiology, biology, psychology to help us better cope and survive such conditions, such as new blood groups, DNA and immune system changes, brain function and structure (neocortex) changes and more.  

What changes have you noticed or heard about in your own HMBS that have stemmed from evolutionary changes and way of life?
 
Many biologists, anthropologists and public health researchers agree that alienation from nature itself, is altering our human biology and genetics.  They say that humans have evolved over hundreds of thousands of years to thrive in natural, sensory rich environments, however our bodies and minds are now struggling to adjust to the urbanised, indoor and sedentary lifestyles of today. 

They say that this evolutionary mismatch is now leading to an inability to regulate our neurological, physiological, psychological, biological systems, that are affecting our capacity to heal for health and wellness (according to results shown in brain scans, MRI, health statistics).  

While our brains have advanced in intellect, the disconnection from what lies at the heart of nature, has sped up the decline in other ways; our attention span, brain fog, cortisol levels, and emotional reactivity. 

Some researchers have also shown a lessening of openness and ability to synthesise data and statistics to validate trends and patterns. In other words people are more likely to follow their beliefs even when those beliefs have been derived unjustly or cause harm. The disturbing part for our society, is that many people are choosing to close the door to seeing things differently.   

So if the evolution of these beliefs and ‘truths’ have been shaped by the mind’s of man as their societies were formed, how can we begin to see things differently so as to do things differently? 

As we better understand how beliefs are formed, we may see for ourselves, the importance of using the power of our whole self HMBS so that ‘new information’ can shape new views, perspectives, and possible realities. 

What are your thoughts on this?

The planet’s evolution 

The planet’s species and organisms (nature), exist amongst the universal gravitational forces of our lunar cycles, seasons and tides, where they all work in harmony, and both give and receive for the whole ecology to work. 

There have been times in our history however, when threats brought about by nature’s fury, with harsh weather patterns (ice ages), seismic activity (affecting landforms) have affected what and who survives. 

As the planet recovered from such events, the bacteria, viruses, flora and fauna also adapted because of their innate ability to survive and thrive. History has highlighted this over and again. Nature has no other agenda but to continue this evolutionary process. We see an example of this in how viruses such as influenza, adapt and change each year.

This innate intelligence is what helps sustain breeds and other species. They do what they need to prevent predation and give longevity to their own kind. For example it is common for birds to reject their weaker offspring if necessary and, as we learnt on our latest trip to NZ, glow worms also kill their own kind, if they are the stronger!  

While each species has their own ecological system to survive amongst, they also play a role in the life cycle of the whole system; birds migrate, bees pollenate to continue plant life, trees lose their leaves to protect and feed other species through the seasons.

So the planet finds its way to balance amongst it all… 

The planet however is now facing another challenge, the choices of humans… 

Human societies have evolved very rapidly in the past decades, which are leading to choices that are putting the planet at risk and harm at a rapid pace. 

Rather than working harmoniously with nature, people are making choices that are causing harm to nature. Evidence shows that many of the disasters we are facing today, are linked either directly or indirectly linked to human behaviours. 
After any harm is done, remedial work attempts to ‘fix’ things.
 
However, like the concept that the body keeps score (remembers) in terms of the damage done, it seems the planet also keeps score of the damage.   

Despite the facts, statistics and trends showing how the environment is being harmed, and seeing the changing patterns for our own eyes, many are continuing to make choices that do not reflect these ‘dots’.  

Anthropologist Dr Jane Goodall at the Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit in New York City, reminded people that ‘we are part of the natural world’ and we depend on the ecosystems that we’re ‘gradually destroying’.

Nature and human choices 

It seems throughout our evolution, we have developed a belief that we can control nature, which in many cases has led to actions and choices that harm the planet and consequently people. Often there is no fix or full recovery. 

Venice’s is one example with their flood control system called MOSE which is a massive engineering system that uses gates to protect the city from the iconic high water floods. However due to nature’s rising sea levels, the gates are remaining raised for longer, affecting the lagoons fragile ecology. 

Palm oil industries rely on palm trees. Millions of hectares of ancient rainforest have been destroyed in Borneo, Sumatra, Papua, Central Africa, Latin America, converting highly biodiverse ecosystems into ‘green deserts’ that have led to the loss of wildlife, species extinction and climate change. 

On May 24, 2020, mining giant Rio Tinto legally destroyed two ancient and sacred Aboriginal shelters at Juukan Gorge in Western Australia’s Pilbara region to expand an iron ore mine. Despite evidence in the reports that showed their people had occupied those sites (unique tools, fauna and human hair) spanning over 46,000 years. 

Due to severe rising sea levels and violent storms, are increasingly threatening many multi million dollar beach fronts properties worldwide, which has been evident in the coastlines of California and Australia. Building on coastlines continues to take place. 

Due to many historical, economic, environmental and climate factors, the incidence of uncontrollable fires are on the increase. And while these fires badly affect the country in which they exist, they also impact the global ecological systems. Nature does not have borders, which once again highlights how we are all connected. When lives are lost, they can’t be returned.  

Icebergs are melting which is being driven by rising global temperatures and warm ocean currents that are eroding the ice. As a consequence it is threatening global coastal flooding and extreme weather patterns and challenges associated with the survival of many Arctic animals.  

Humans also make choices that may lead to irreparable loss or destruction. 
 
For example… 

when someone is labelled or teased and it leads to their suicide, their life can’t be replaced
 
or when someone is paralysed in a car crash caused by a drunk driver, they can’t get their function back 

or when a family member dies when their home that was built on flood plains, their life and home can’t be replaced 

or when influencer while doing a ‘selfie’, is knocked over by a car or washed from an ocean rock by a huge wave, there is no coming back 

or when data centres use up water from rivers and reservoirs, there is critical cost to the environment, food sources and people’s lives

or when people continue to eat foods or live in environments that contain physical, social or environmental hazards, risks or toxins, their life spans are often affected…  

Rebalancing the HMBS 

As we learn more about factors affecting our evolution, we may see the importance of aligning with the side of nature. 

We may better appreciate that just as a drop of water is part of the whole ocean, we as humans are also part of the whole ecology. 

As you better understand the role of your mind in influencing these types of behaviours, you will also see and feel the impact when you balance other parts of your HMBS. The openness to explore new realities that preserve humanity and nature, rather than destroy them, becomes possible. 
  
It is not about ‘fixing’ our mind / ego, as our mind / ego is an integral part of our human selves. It is about discovering how to use aspects of our whole self with the choices we make. 

If you are feeling that many things in our world are spiralling negatively, it is important to draw upon the evolutionary process that highlights how things can spiral differently. 

What perspectives have led you to act differently? 

So as you turn to science and ancient wisdom you will better understand how much of what believe to be real, is felt and sensed, rather than seen. They can explain how the universal frequencies connect to our biology, neurology, physiology and psychology.  

It is a phenomena that we felt during our travels to Japan, New Zealand and Italy, where despite such advancements in technological approaches used in water management, communication, health and community, they continue to uphold and sustain unique ecological connections between nature and their own lives.  

Indigenous cultures in Australia, have also kept strong connections to the natural cycles of nature in relation to space, air, oceans and land.  

So how does this happen? 

Evidence shows that everything in nature is held together by the universal consciousness (this force is the glue). 

It is the reason that all creatures on the planet are born with an internal knowing of their role, their part in the universe that is governed by the universal laws. If you watch any David Attenborough documentaries that highlight the innate intelligence of all creatures big and small, you may better connect to and feel the wonder of this. 
  
From our own apartment, we watch the ongoing natural cycle of the birds visiting the tree just outside our window. In what seems to be a uncoordinated schedule, a variety of birds take refuge and eat the abundant supply of berries and buds each year.  

At a glimpse, while it may appear as chaos (uncertainty) or a randomness, unrelated happenings and independence; it is not. Evidence suggests it is a higher order of consciousness that is at work. 

Let’s draw upon the amazing story about wolves in Yellowstone Park to better understand this concept.   
In 1926, wolves were eradicated from the park, in the belief (a lack of understanding) that they were causing damage to the system. In the next 70 years that followed, the ecosystem had fallen out of balance. Coyotes ran rampant, the elk population exploded causing overgrazing that left bird life without trees, and beavers unable to build dams, leading to the erosion of riverbanks. 
Despite park rangers every attempt to create modern ways to improve the ecology, nothing worked. In 1995 it was decided that the wolves be returned to the environment which resulted in an unanticipated change. It naturally led to a rebalancing of the ecology, creating a flourishing environment, with all systems recovering and returning to a state of good health. It highlighted the importance of all species in creating health and wellbeing to the whole. 
Nature has so much we can draw upon and learn from. 

Science continues to inform us about how this level of consciousness is possible for humans to also tap into. We are already witnessing evidence through phenomenas such as simultaneous inventions, where discoveries such as the theory of evolution (By Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace) and the telephone (Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray) unfold at approximately the same time from people living in different parts of the world.  Similarly with near death experiences and people seeing things beyond explanation. 

What unusual phenomena that you can’t explain have you experienced? 

Every day there are more and more wondrous bits of information that science is discovering. It’s out there for us all to marvel at and explore for ourselves. 

Just recently I read how during pregnancy, cells are passed on between the foetus and mother through the placenta. Microchimersim is the process where some of the child’s cells migrate to the mother and remain for life. Science suggests that this migration helps to explain the deep physical and psychological bond that is often felt. Another magical phenomenon to marvel at.  

Perhaps you have felt something so deep and beyond yourself, that you can’t put it into words? It may be an uncanny synchronicity, or a deep knowing that you can’t explain.  

Have you experienced something of this nature that you can’t explain?  

Before we look at how balancing your HMBS can impact the nature of your beliefs and choices, let’s get prepared for what might stop you.