The world is not decided by action alone. It is decided more by consciousness and spirit; they are the secret sources of all action and behavior.
The spirit of a time is an incredibly subtle, yet hugely powerful force. And it is comprised of the mentality and spirit of all individuals together. Therefore, the way you look at things is not simple a private matter. Your outlook actually and concretely affects what goes on.
When you give in to helplessness, you collude with despair and add to it. When you take back your power and choose to see the possibilities for healing and transformation, your creativity awakens and flows to become an active force of renewal and encouragement in the world. In this way, even in your hidden life, you can become a powerful agent of transformation.
There is a huge force field that opens when intention focuses and directs itself toward transformation.

Excerpt from Benedictus (Europe) / To Bless the space between Us (USA)
John O’Donohue