by Chrissie Blaze
There is a lot of discussion on social media about ‘escaping the matrix.’ This is thought to be sinister control by an elite group in government or behind the scenes, and how they are controlling, lying to us, and keeping us trapped in this matrix.
I think a more accurate description of the matrix is the fact that so many people are trapped by materialism. The matrix is not some distant concept or science fiction fantasy; it is the lie that the meaning of life is materialism and the endless accumulation of things.
The Illusion
One trend is to believe that escaping the matrix can be achieved through becoming extremely wealthy and aspiring to become one of the growing number of billionaires on this planet. Some feel that this way, they are outside the box, outside the matrix, and able to lead the type of life of which most of us can only dream. This is, however, not escaping the matrix. By taking this path, we can become more imprisoned than ever.
In the Cosmic teachings of The Aetherius Society, this is referred to as a “materialistic prison.” This is not about the fact that we all need to have a certain amount of money to live comfortable lives. It is about the accumulation of vast wealth purely for our own selfish purposes. It is about having as our main aim in life the accumulation of possessions.
Why should we want to escape the comfort of our lives, this matrix in which we live?
We only have to look around at our world and think a little deeply to see the reason why. Millions rush through their days in a state of perpetual anxiety, slaves to their smartphones, their schedules, their endless to-do lists. Many wake each morning already exhausted, dragging themselves through routines that leave no time for reflection or any type of spiritual practices.
Stress has become our constant companion while depression and anxiety reach epidemic proportions. Do any of these ring true to you? It doesn’t have to be that way, and we do not have to spend time and money to escape; the answer is right here with us now.
Many people measure success by the size of their homes and the prestige of their jobs, and yet right now in the USA, we are seeing how fleeting this can be with the Los Angeles Fires or the thousands of Federal workers now losing their jobs. The more we substitute digital interactions for heart-to-heart communion, the more our relationships pay the price. Many people seek counseling and medication for their anxieties and depression while ignoring the divine healer that dwells within us all. We can still pursue our individual ambitions, but they do not have to be at the expense of love and unity.
Spiritual Beings in a Materialistic Age
In this materialistic age, many have forgotten who we truly are. We are essentially spiritual beings. It is our search to find and express the divinity within through spiritual practices and the service we give to others that will lead us out of the matrix, this materialistic prison.
And then there is the beloved planet on which we live—Mother Earth. Except for a few more enlightened people who are striving to help this beautiful planet, we are destroying our planet’s delicate ecosystems as a human race in our relentless pursuit of more—more money, more status, more possessions. All the while, our souls whisper to us to stop, but in the chaos and clamor of modern life, who has time to listen?
The Truth of Our Existence
Even the most successful people who devote their entire lives to their own success may wonder why the promised happiness remains elusive. It may appear they have everything. Whether they are the president of a country or the richest man on Earth, something essential remains missing if they do not have this connection with their spiritual selves. This may cause a feeling of lacking, a hollow inside that can only be filled by more external solutions – more power, more money, more stimulation. But no matter how much they acquire or achieve, the emptiness persists.
Why? Because we have forgotten the most fundamental truth of our existence: we are not merely physical beings living in a material world. We are divine beings of light and love, temporarily wearing physical forms but always connected to the infinite power of the Creator. This power—call it God, Spirit, Brahma, or Divine Love—flows through every atom of creation, waiting for us to remember and reclaim our spiritual heritage.
The Great Awakening
We live in extraordinary times. All around us, many souls are now awakening from the hypnotic trance of materialism—the matrix that has held humanity captive for so long. Many people are crying out today for something deeper, something real—the eternal Truths that men and women throughout the Ages have sought and found enlightenment in.
There is hope today and as people are awakening, they are helping to light up our dark world. For they are realizing that, just as surely as we have created this matrix of materialism, so we can transcend and transmute it. The power to do so lies within our own hearts and souls.
The love of the Creator—pure, limitless, and eternal—is available to us all at this very moment. It is the force that created universes, holds galaxies in their evolutionary dance, and enables every heart to beat. This is not a mere poetic metaphor—it is the deepest truth of existence.
The Age of Aquarius
You may think you are only one person, so your spiritual awakening cannot possibly impact the great challenges facing our world today. But remember – every great movement and transformation in human consciousness began with individual souls choosing to awaken, rise above the illusion, and embrace a higher truth.
In this Age of Aquarius, we stand at a crucial threshold. The old matrix of materialism is crumbling, and a new paradigm of spiritual awareness is being born. Each one of us who chooses to awaken, choose love over fear, and live from our highest truth becomes a light that helps others find their way out of the darkness.
We are not alone in this awakening. Millions of souls across the planet are hearing the same call and feeling the same stirring in their hearts. Together, we are creating a new reality based not on material acquisition but on spiritual truth, not on separation but on oneness, not on fear but on love. We are being helped more than ever before by the profound wisdom and love of the Masters, who, through sacrifice, have brought their enlightening teachings to this Earth.
Now is the time for Transformation.
The time for this transformation is now. The power is in our hands. Let us join together in breaking free from the matrix of materialism and stepping into the infinite light of cosmic love. For in truth, love is not just an emotion or an ideal – it is the very energy of the Cosmos itself, waiting to flow through us and transform our world.
May you feel this cosmic love flowing through every cell of your being. May it guide your steps, illuminate your path, and remind you always of who you truly are – not a prisoner of the matrix, but a divine being of infinite potential, here to help birth a new era of spiritual awakening on Earth.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
March 22: Please join us at what promises to be a fascinating interactive event: “Escaping the Matrix.” It will be held at The Aetherius Society on Saturday, March 22, at 5:30 p.m., with Gino Scialdone and Michael Capraro. (Please see the ad for further info.)
March 28: Gary and I will hold a New Moon Mantra Chanting Session on Friday, March 28, at 7:00 p.m., costing $5. This is another way to strengthen our spiritual selves and escape the matrix! The Aetherius Society, 3119 N. Campbell Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073.
Chrissie Blaze
Chrissie Blaze is an international speaker, spiritual teacher, astrologer and regular media guest, She is author of 12 spiritual and astrology books. She co-authors the bestselling book Power Prayer, Forward by Marianne Williamson with Gary Blaze. Chrissie and Gary were direct disciples of Yoga Master, Dr. George King, Founder of The Aetherius Society for over 20 years. www.drgeorgeking, www.aetherius.org, www.chrissieblaze.com.
