Recently the number of people who have learned TM reached the seven million mark. [70] 20,000 TM teachers have been trained, and they direct centers in 108 countries. [71] 300,000 people have learned the advanced TM-Sidhi program including Yogic Flying. [72]
This is an incomparable growth rate for a meditation technique, and it indicates that humanity and the planet have an excellent chance of better times ahead. This growth is due to three factors: TM gives great results, so people tell their friends; the organization has a global presence financed by fees in the wealthy countries; and suffering has reached such a pitch in the world that people know they need to change.
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And people are changing. Despite the very real dangers that continue to threaten us, the world is in many respects a safer, happier, healthier place than it was 50 years ago. Life expectancy is increasing dramatically. [73] Global health has improved with significantly lower rates of cancer and maternal and infant mortality. [74] Hunger and malnourishment have decreased. [75] Renewable energy investment has risen dramatically. [76] The ozone layer continues to improve. [77] Extreme poverty is declining. [78]
The increasing influence of women is "bringing more collegial and nurturing approaches to business practices, with greater priority to nurturing relationships and listening skills. Outstanding women have risen to top levels in every field from business to sports, demonstrating the essential equality of the sexes and providing empowered role models." [79]
"Millions of people [are] taking control of their own healthcare through holistic, alternative practices. By using the less invasive approaches of complimentary and alternative medicine, ... they are finding relief from many health problems not solved by traditional medical approaches, and finding alternative approaches very effective in preventing disease." [80]
The organic agriculture movement is "transforming how people grow and eat their food. ... Organic gardens and greenhouses are being created in schools, churches, abandoned inner city lots, as well as suburban backyards. Local farmers markets are springing up in every town. Permaculture methods, including creating food forests, edible landscapes and rain water harvesting, are becoming hugely popular and thousands of young people have signed up for permaculture trainings." [81]
The youth of today are bringing a refreshingly positive influence that will continue to grow. "Younger people are more embracing of differences in race, religion, sexuality, etc. and they enjoy synthesizing and blending diverse elements. ... They are very involved with service activities to help the world in some way and deeply concerned about protecting our environment. They have grown up with social media, sharing, trading and bartering, and are widely embracing technology-enabled collaboration -- sharing cars, houses, clothing, land, etc. The notion of ownership is often burdensome to the younger generation, as many prefer to simplify their lives and find cheaper ways to meet their needs. [82] More and more people are seeing the need for a fundamental change of the system, not just reforms. [83]
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