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The shifting of emphasis by the world leaders upon long-hoped-for ideals of peace is in itself but a token of security unless such ideals of peace can be contained within an expanding framework of a practical and manifest reality. Upon examination, the historical cycles reveal a perpetual discontent on the part of mankind and an unwillingness to yield those egocentric expressions which have produced the seeds of war, hate, and distrust. The spiritual leadership of the world has often bemoaned the lack of unity on the part of the many leaders in public office. Mankind have likewise deplored the lack of harmony between races and those of different ethnic beginnings.
Whenever the face of a new year presents itself, mankind's proneness to accept the superstition that the year itself will be productive of either good or ill is an inherent weakness. The strength of achievement is brought about through united effort and through the intelligent direction of energy and facility. By relinquishing negative and unwanted characteristics in the individual and in society, there is provided a first step in achieving a world peace. Karma-making factors must be eliminated and the world must be imbued with a willingness to walk to the river of unity together - and to take the responsibility of wading out beyond the ankles. The strong swimmers from among mankind must take the lead in probing the channels of every possibility for victory.
At our meeting in the Grand Teton this year and the occasion of the glorious visit of the Seven Holy Kumaras, the thoughtform for the year was released as a golden anvil. Wherever this thoughtform is used it is our suggestion that the brightest possible gold be employed in creating it. We also suggest that the word freedom be placed above it, denoting that mankind's chains may be broken upon an anvil of freedom and as a reminder that once every form of tyranny and slavery have been abolished, responsibility does not thereupon cease; on the contrary, that all must strive together in the great smithy forge of life through their own intelligently directed efforts and through the great God-design to hammer out upon the great anvil of freedom, which is truly a golden anvil of illumined action, every necessary armor of righteousness, every necessary adornment and utensil of service, every right idea, and every right action.
The possibilities in this thoughtform seem endless but it is our desire, especially in view of the fact that it will be some time before the words of our New Year's Eve address are released in print, that we, through the expression of this Pearl of Wisdom, shall bring to your attention this mighty thoughtform. The year has begun with a special impetus of beloved Mother Mary who is serving with El Morya to bring forth a beautiful manifestation of the virgin good will of God in a cosmic and universal action for the freedom of both the individual and the earth.
Long ago a gaunt figure, surveying the battlefields of Gettysburg, uttered these well-remembered words - "The world will little note nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here." Beloved ones, may I from Shamballa remind you of the forerunners of progress who have dedicated themselves to the service of mankind and the holy cause of Godliness. Let everyone who would decipher the keynote for this year see it as an anvil of service, a golden anvil, whereupon mighty benefactions shall be fashioned for the good of the world and the freedom of all men. As we move forward toward peace with caution exercised on every hand and faith in God in whom we trust, let all persevere so the divine intent shall gleam more brightly.