?As we humans learn to live in a living universe, awakening our capacity for collective consciousness is our most critical and creative challenge.? – Duane Elgin Duane Elgin is a member of the Evolutionary Leaders circle, which brings together visionaries committed to the acceleration of the conscious evolution of humanity in these critical times. Duane Elgin is an internationally recognized speaker and bestselling author. His books include: The Living Universe, Voluntary Simplicity, and Awakening Earth. He has worked as a senior staff member of the Presidential Commission on the American Future and as a senior social scientist with the think-tank SRI International where he co-authored numerous studies of the future. In 2006, he received the peace prize of Japan, an international award in recognition of his contribution to a global ?vision, consciousness, and lifestyle? that fosters a ?more sustainable and spiritual culture.? Since 2010, Duane has been the executive director of Great Transition Stories - a project whose mission is to gather, understand and share the great stories that can guide humanity through our time of profound transition. Visit Duane's website at www.DuaneElgin.com. Like America Meditating on Facebook and Download our FREE Pause for Peace app