How to Control Election Outcomes

Dec 2, 2024

In a fascinating discussion, the power of collective consciousness is explored as a means to influence societal outcomes, rather than traditional politics. Vedic philosophy emphasizes self-awareness, urging individuals to transcend societal labels for true personal transformation. The interplay between consciousness, governance, and personal responsibility is dissected, highlighting how individual growth fosters community health. Ultimately, listeners are encouraged to embrace their potential and realize that true change begins from within.

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INSIGHT

Governance as a Reflection

Governance reflects the average consciousness of the collective it governs.
Change in leadership occurs when the governing body no longer represents this average.

ADVICE

Self-Reflection for Change

To change governance, start by looking at yourself.
Change yourself to see changes reflected in your government.

INSIGHT

True Identity

True identity isn't defined by actions or beliefs, but by the underlying unified field consciousness.
Vedic meditation reveals this pre-existing state of being.

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Most listeners of The Vedic Worldview live in democracies and are all too familiar with the fact that irrespective of who is elected, there will always be a faction of the population who is disappointed and another who is pleased with the outcome.

For those on the side of disappointment, many times the next thought that occurs is despondency or powerlessness. “What was my vote all for?” they might ask.

While it might seem like one vote has little impact, Thom suggests otherwise. In this episode, he shares how Vedic meditators, in particular, have a unique ability to influence outcomes—not through politics, but by elevating collective consciousness.

Thom explains that true power for change doesn’t lie in government institutions like Congress or Parliament but in our capacity to transform consciousness.

This episode revisits and continues with the themes from a previous discussion, The Crisis of Governance and Your Role in Its Resolution. You can listen to it here: https://thomknoles.com/podcast/crisis-governance-role-resolution/.

Episode Highlights

[00:45] The Origins of Governance

[03:56] The Concept of Democracy

[06:46] The Average of the Collective

[08:55] Step Out of Mistaken Intellect

[11:48] Ultimate Identity

[14:43] The Importance of Direct Experience

[17:31] Be a Satisfactory Citizen

[19:57] Dharma - Your Personal Role in the Evolution of Things

[22:01] I’m Not in Charge of What I’m Experiencing

[24:50] Escaping an Impossible Situation

[28:14] A Critical Mass for a Phase Transition