Throughout history, there have been five major turning points that dramatically reshaped the known world: the fall of the Roman Empire, the rise of Islam, the Black Death, the Arab Conquests, and the Industrial Revolution. Each marked a complete shift in the human condition — and now, we find ourselves living through another such moment: the Information Age.

A few days ago, I heard someone say, "Well, I’m doing the best I can." I guess that they thought that I should feel good for them. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad that this way of thinking works works. It removes guilt. After all, this speaker has done all that they could do so nobody should expect anything more, including themselves. This is where the problem lies. Please, let me explain.

What is my purpose? Why am I still here? I thought I was retired and yet, I find myself called to one last very important task. I am searching for a student—or perhaps a group of students like a Panj, (five individuals) who are trending heavily toward truthful leadership. Allow me to explain what I seek.

The Qualities of Leadership

Let me begin by stating that the qualities I speak of herein are not ALL the qualities of leadership in this dharma and communities. This is just the beginning of the service and devotion held as a basic standard of who we are. 

When God wants to bless His beloved student with perpetual devotion, He bathes him in a "pool of truth." It is in truth that God’s love and the student’s devotion resides along side one another. They are complimentary to one another. And, it’s best to remember that you can’t fool Mother Nature. God’s love is bestowed on His beloved student is in direct proportion to the real devotion displayed in and by the student. And, God’s the only judge. The student’s opinion means nothing unless it’s to love God more. God’s love is an Infinite mirror.