Key Note We are accustomed to thinking - and saying - that we live in difficult times; but it is also the case that we are living at a time of great opportunity. This century which is closing, with its two world wars and more latterly, its meaningful rapprochement between East and West, has brought gains of a certain kind of humanity. For those of us living in the West, the concept of individuality is shaping consciousness in a way that is opening up new spiritual opportunities for people willing to accept the responsibilities which come with the opportunities. The responsibilities are to self: to find the purpose of our lives and to use consciousness and intention to make the personality a more effective vehicle of spiritual development. ©1999 - The D.K. Foundation. This article, including this copyright statement, may be freely distributed but not altered, expanded or abridged in any way. We thank you for respecting this request.