Why is the world perpetually in crisis, on the brink of self-destruction? Essentially it is because we do not yet realize that we are one global family sharing a common planetary home. Upon that recognition, and the new approach to living it will engender, rests the destiny of the world. Benjamin Creme examines a world locked in ancient competition, trying to solve increasingly dangerous problems with ineffective, outworn methods, while the answer-co-operation-is perennially ignored. Part One discusses these opposing ways of approaching life and their impact on society. Part Two tackles the ever-present problem of illusion-the 'fog' that hides reality, causing endless pain and suffering in the world. Part Three presents the idea of unity as the fundamental state that all of us, knowingly or not, are seeking. Ancient wisdom and practical solutions are skillfully interwoven with the help of Creme's spiritual teacher-a Master of Wisdom.