Even in 1988, when this forecast was made, no politician took the environment seriously; now the concern is there. This growth in concern about the environment is the result of increasing Self-awareness in the world. There is a link, maitreya says, between the inner and the outer environment: the moment you become aware of yourself, the environment within your mind, spirit and body is under your control; this awareness then leads you to look into the outer environment.

There are also connections, however, between the negative forces generated by humanity and what happens in nature. These connections are not perceived at present, but will be increasingly seen and understood as such. Many natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and droughts, for example, are responses to human activities. 

The use of nuclear energy also generates repercussions under the Law of Cause and Effect. There is a difference between 'using' energy within its natural evolutionary base, and 'manipulating' energy. The latter leads invariably to trouble because natural equilibrium is disturbed. A windmill, for example, uses the power of the wind to generate energy. A 'controlled' underground nuclear explosion manipulates energy, disturbing the earth's balance. This can and does result in earthquakes.

Human beings are linked to one another, and, in principle, a thought can be picked up by anyone, anywhere, in a moment. Similarly, nuclear weapons are interlinked via both energy and thought formation. The energy behind all acts of nature and all mental acts is one.

A new energy pervades the planet now and we will see a new equilibrium in the world; both people and nature will respond constructively.

As a result of this energy of equilibrium, people will be able to live in closer contact with nature and there will be greater harmony between the plant, animal and human kingdoms. There will be no need for nuclear energy: the power of the sun will be used for heating, transportation and driving industry.

Destructive forces (the effects of human behaviour) are being reversed in such a way that they will become constructive. Because of the greater harmony between nature and humanity, people will be happier, for to disturb the environment is to disturb our own nature.