Evolving with the Universe

By Masami Saionji

Why are we human beings still living according to materialistic principles? What is keeping us from evolving into a more advanced, harmonized, and peaceful civilization?
In "Evolving with the Universe," Masami Saionji gives us pause to reflect on our true human nature, the relationship between ourselves and others, and our daily way of living and thinking. Her truth-filled messages take us on a journey deep within, to a place where we transform our thought-habits and reclaim our responsibility as citizens of Earth. In doing so, each of us begins to lead humanity forward on its evolutionary path, toward a higher-dimensional consciousness and a world of lasting peace and stability.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Byakko Press
• Release date: Mar 2, 2015
• ISBN: 9781311376268

Masami Saionji

Masami Saionji is the chairperson of three organizations: Byakko Shinko Kai (www.byakko.org), The World Peace Prayer Society (www.worldpeace.org), and The Goi Peace Foundation (www.goipeace.or.jp). A native of Japan and a descendant of the Royal Ryukyu Family of Okinawa, she continues the work of her adoptive father, Masahisa Goi, who initiated a movement for world peace through the universal prayer May Peace Prevail on Earth. As a spiritual leader and lecturer, she has touched thousands of people’s lives through her guidance and inspiration. She travels globally on speaking tours, and has led peace ceremonies in many countries as well as at the United Nations and other international organizations. She has authored over twenty books in Japanese and eight in English and other languages. She is an honorary member of the Club of Budapest and a member of the World Wisdom Council. She was awarded the Philosopher Saint Shree Dnyaneshwara World Peace Prize of India along with her husband Hiroo in 2008. She is also the recipient of the 2010 WON Award honoring distinguished women leaders. In February 2013, Mrs. Saionji had the privilege of presenting the Symphony of Peace Prayers ceremony at the United Nations, in a special event entitled ‘United for a Culture of Peace through Interfaith Harmony’, which was hosted by the president of the UN General Assembly. Mrs. Saionji and her husband currently live in Tokyo, and have three daughters, all working for peace.

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Preface

Why is it that humanity has not yet made the transition from a materialistic society to one based on principles of harmony, sharing, and respect? I believe it is because the majority of people have been living in ignorance—ignorance of who we are and why we are living on Earth. We are constantly seeking knowledge and information, but we seldom turn our gaze to what is most fundamental. And so, although solutions to the world’s problems lie within our reach, we cannot see them because we are preoccupied with secondary issues, and cling stubbornly to old thought-habits, fixed ideas, and blind beliefs.

Each human being is constantly receiving an abundant supply of creative energy, flowing to us from our universal source. We assign forms and shapes to this energy using the decisive power of consciousness. By means of our words, thoughts, and emotions, we determine our own future and the future of our family, our nation, and the planet Earth. Indeed, from moment to moment, each of us is wielding an influence on the vast universe.

Because we have been in ignorance of this, we human beings have been living a life of dependence, never believing in ourselves, always trusting in what others said or did. And in handing over our inherent authority to others, we have been neglecting our inborn responsibilities as citizens of Earth.

At present, the Earth is in deep