Article: IMAGINING OUR FUTURE: PERILS AND PROMISE: Story 3. Humanity Is Growing Up - If we are to move into our early adulthood as a species and grow beyond our adolescent consciousness, we will need to develop greater capacities to consciously work to restore the resilience and integrity of our Earth's eco-system, consider the impact of our actions on the rest of life (including future generations), and bring fresh awareness and sacred regard for the living universe that is our home.