Everyday choices, as well as our long term goals, take on new relevance when we realize that each action and every focused thought is a tangible contribution to the collective consciousness of our planet.  Our science-oriented culture does not appreciate the power of the subtle energies we generate in our hearts and minds.  Yet how many times has a gesture of generosity had a ripple effect that touched many hearts?  How many prayers for healing have brought soothing relief to someone who is suffering?