| 'A powerful cosmic shift is just days away. Marking the start of a transformative 20-year era. Hidden truths will emerge. Dissolving the darkness of recent years. This signals a move toward a more people-centered world. But not without challenges. Sacrifices. And revolutions. If you’re still attached to the illusions, this energy will feel unsettling. Chaotic. Or overwhelming. But if you’re on the path of inner refinement, this energy will feel like a breakthrough. Pushing you to embrace transformation. And uncover deeper truths within.' - Amjad Abedi |
This IS the Fourth Turning
'This IS the Fourth Turning' is a reference to The Fourth Turning, a theory proposed by authors William Strauss and Neil Howe in their 1997 book of the same name. The book describes a recurring generational cycle in history, known as the Saeculum, which lasts roughly 80–100 years and consists of four 'turnings,' or stages.
Each turning represents a phase in societal change:
The High: A period of rebuilding and strong institutions following a crisis, characterised by optimism and collective progress.
The Awakening: A time of cultural upheaval and focus on individuality, often marked by questioning societal norms.
The Unravelling: A period of weakening institutions, rising individualism, and social division.
The Crisis (Fourth Turning): A time of upheaval and existential threat where old systems are replaced with new ones, typically involving significant conflict or restructuring.
'This IS the Fourth Turning,' asserts that we are currently in this final stage of the cycle; a time of crisis and transformation. This stage is marked by chaos, but also by an opportunity for rebuilding society in new ways. It often involves challenges like war, economic upheaval, or political realignment, followed by a renewal phase.