<p>What should the role of authorities be? To protect citizens? Why is it then that the exercising of free speech at a gathering we call a "peaceful protest" can incite the anger of authorities causing them to exercise acts of violence through force. Standing Rock in 2016 is a great example. It seems it's all perception. Why is it that a difference of perception causes us to dehumanise the other in order to justify said acts of violence?</p><p>What does this say about our relationship to change? To evolution itself? Perhaps to the primitive brain it's all rooted in survival but I would argue it's time to exercise greater boundaries around what we will and won't experience as a human family as we collectively ascend in consciousness. </p><p>In this episode of On The Way, Nikki recounts the stirrings of ancestral memories when she is denied access to purchasing water at a convenience store in Mexico city for what seems to be a terrifyingly arbitrary reason.  </p><p>What arbitrary rules are you unconsciously agreeing to? Perhaps it's time we make a stand for the values which underpin peace and harmony in society. We've evolved beyond enforcing order using force.</p><p>Ever toward the highest expression, </p><p>Highest Harmony</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://highestharmony.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">highestharmony.substack.com</a>