"Turning 70 I realised I was no longer a participant, rather a spectator. Just a matter of waiting and not getting in the way." Queen Elizabeth's mother-in-law, Princess Alice.
As we here in New Zealand have a day off in memory of the late Queen Elizabeth, a holiday, a time of reflection, maybe a time to spend with family, I think of the royal family and the changes they are facing along with the rest of Britain and the Commonwealth, even the world.
As I look around the world, I see the old order still wanting control and war. I also see the new order filled with younger people and hear their wisdom. I sense a new leadership and energy that seems to be encompassing the world. But is it happening quick enough?
Collectively, I believe we control the speed of the move from old order to new. Only a few of us can make a great change. Many of us think of ourselves as small people and wonder what one person can do. My Angels remind me, individually we have strength, within our families and community, right here and now.
As I look around the world, there are people who do not want change, and some give up and buy into fear. It's like pushing a boulder uphill and not moving. I notice the push ongoing, but I also believe the surface is becoming more level.