In my interview with Gregg Braden two weeks ago, we discussed this very time of August 11th - 13th. Gregg stated during this time it is as if we are at a crossing, or fork in the road. It will be a time of War or a time of Compassion. It will be our choice. Conflict may still arise, after all life is life. However, it is how we handle the conflict that makes the difference.

As most of you know, I was in the middle of heavy conflict, and some may even describe as war, with some competitors in my field. It was just after my interview with Gregg that I made my choice of Compassion. This allowed me to return to my greater vision filled with passion and drive.

Compassion should never be mistaken for weakness. As a matter of fact, I believe the road of compassion requires a great deal more strength than giving into anger and rage which most of us are familiar with. In my experiences, the one who most scares during a time of conflict, is the one who is filled with love and compassion but stands strong on greater good of personal conviction.

I do believe something we can not see or describe is among us at this very time. Perhaps you to, have experienced some kind of insight or knowingness that something wonderful is about to happen. People all over the world are taking a giant step towards peace, compassion, togetherness, community. Unfortunately, there are others who have chosen to take a giant step towards war and destruction. This step could be in the form  of a country or as a single person related to one's own life.

Below is an article sent in by one of our viewers.

A Time Of Contemplation:

This is an opportunity for all of us to create the positive world which we want. We all know of places where forgiveness
is needed. The good news is that forgiveness transforms circumstances and happens in an instant.

We are at a turning point between the old millennium and the new. As humanity, we can make a change - for ourselves, our
children and our planet. The solar eclipse on Wednesday 11th August marks a time when hundreds of millions of us will be
focused together. Let's make it a great human wave of forgiveness, love and healing across our beautiful planet. Let's forgive and make the world a better place.

Involve your community, network, club, television, radio, newspaper or conversation to align billions of people in forgiving humanity and healing our planet. There is no committee, just millions of leaders like you and me. If you have love and forgiveness in your heart, you are a spokesperson for International Forgiveness Day and the Wave of Forgiveness.

Mahatma Gandhi said in 1939: "I am an irrepressible optimist. My optimism rests on my belief in the infinite possibilities of the individual to develop nonviolence. The more you develop it in your own being, the more infectious it becomes till it overwhelms your surroundings and by and by might oversweep the world."

1. When you read this, please forgive someone or something and declare your loving intention for humanity and our home
the earth. Use your intention to activate a network of love around the planet. This will heal and hold Mother Earth and
humanity through the time of the eclipse and into the new millennium.

2. During the period of the eclipse, from when it starts in the West and ends in the East, (the East metaphysically represents "within") please fill your heart with *love* for our fellow human beings and our planet earth. Send out love to the people you love and the people you are forgiving. If you feel this is appropriate, promise yourself, or the earth that you will take care of our planet. Think of it as a new millennium's resolution! It will make a difference. We have free will for a reason.

3. Before, during and occasionally after the eclipse, visualize each of us as a shining pillar on the surface of the planet, with rays of light connecting us heart to heart, taking the loving energy of the universe from where the sun shines and transmitting it through our shining network of love around our planet, so that everywhere is bathed in sunshine, even when the sun is obscured.

Blessings To All,
Mitch Battros
Producer - Earth Changes TV
http://www.earthchangesTV.com