Crop circles have evolved into crop glyphs or pictograms. This reflects the evolving consciousness of those who perceive the glyphs, as well as those who create them. But who is creating them? The most succinct answer is they are a co-creative effort between human consciousness, Gaia consciousness, and extraterrestrial consciousness. Even many of the hoaxes are man-made, though guided by spirit.

The glyphs are messages; they are subconscious designs, specifically arranged in such way as to awaken the collective unconscious memories of times when the so-called ETs interacted freely with humanity. (See related Examiner article Recent crop circle bridges past and future.)

Gaia is also taking a part. Her participation is something which is often overlooked. As an entity, she is also trying to get a message to humanity. In her way, her element of the pictograms is to utilize the idea of harmony in nature. For even the most mundane glyph contains tremendous beauty. They remain, largely, a collection of circles—all harmonious in their own way.

The word "extraterrestrial" connotes a great many things:  they are spacemen (in some regards); they are also angels; they are also the spirit guides, the ascended masters, the guardian angels, and, to a certain degree, the higher self. ETs are therefore the collective energy which we call spirit:  spirit being that which is not of the physical—what is beyond the physical (metaphysical).

It is possible for people to call certain patterns into manifestation, although there is always a little twist in the design from the original intent. Just as musicians playing an old song will put their own spin on it, so does the Gaia/ET energy put a spin on the intention.

Many of these glyphs are intended to facilitate an expansion into the Gaia consciousness. An artifact is to recognize how our actions impact the planet, the Earth, Gaia. Not just in terms of "carbon footprint" or recycling, but how choices affect consciousness. The point of this is not to make people feel bad; the point is for humanity to grow up.

In that growing up, humans may become members of the galactic community. Currently, we cannot be a part of the galactic community as we cannot even nurture and steward our own planet and species. Humanity will have to learn to get along with itself before it can get along with extraterrestrials.

Some may lament, "This will take forever; humans develops so slowly." However, there is a quantum leap of consciousness going on right now which is allowing a new flavor of thought to permeate the Earth. Crop circles are a manifestation of this. They are signposts, an indicator of development that is happening worldwide.

In many cases, Americans feel that they are the leaders of the world; however, we will find that there is much delusion and that some of the more "primitive" societies are actually more advanced in this Gaia consciousness and in extraterrestrial awareness. They, in fact, will become the ambassadors and will begin to join the galactic community. The developed nations of the world will be among the last.

The crop circles are a beacon of hope, as well as a transformative experience for those who remark at the beauty of their simple, elegant designs.

About the Author

Sean has a B.A. in cultural anthropology and is participating in "exopology," a new multi-disciplinary field of study that examines the phenomenon of extraterrestrials and UFOs from a holistic perspective. Sean has had ET contact experiences since childhood, and he has written and lectured on ET contact in academic and popular contexts. Visit him on the Web at www.sean-topping.com and at Examiner.com.

© 2009, Sean Topping (www.sean-topping.com). Reprinted with permission.