If looking at today’s headlines makes you wonder about the fate of our planet, here is some news that may surprise you: from an evolutionary standpoint, we are exactly where we need to be.

We are surrounded by the proof that we are poised to take an incredible step forward in the growth of our species. This evolution is driven by a change in human consciousness.

We are, each and all, active participants in what will amount to be the greatest of human adventures.

Political philosopher, Steve Bhaerman is co-author of Spontaneous Evolution