I believe from what I can see there is a good chance the shift will happen in humanity before it is too late.

When another recognizes you, that recognition draws the dimension of Being more fully into this world through both of you. That is the love that redeems the world.

Instead of making up stories, stay with the facts. For example, "I am ruined" is a story. It limits you and prevents you from taking effective action. "I have 50 cents left in my bank account" is a fact.

Let go of thought, become still and alert, and don't try to understand or explain.

Thought alone cannot recognize spiritual truths no matter how highly developed thought is. It's impossible.

Surrender becomes so much easier when you realize the fleeting nature of all experiences and that the world cannot give you anything of lasting value. You then continue to meet people, to be involved in experience and activities, but without the wants and fears of the egoic self. That is to say, you no longer demand that a situation, person, place, or event should satisfy you or make you happy. It's passing and imperfect nature is allowed to be.

If there isn't an emanation of love and joy, complete presence and openness toward all beings, then it is not enlightenment.