Share what you know about the year you were born.
By Tracy Schruder
The year I was born there were some significant things that happened such as;
- Greenpeace embarked on its first protest voyage against nuclear testing in the Pacific, setting sail from Vancouver to stop the US nuclear test in Amchitka, Alaska .
- A benefit concert was held at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver to raise funds for the Greenpeace mission, featuring performances by Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, and Phil Ochs .
- The Kingston Penitentiary riot began on April 14, with prisoners seizing control and a four-day siege ensues.
- Canada launched the Anik A2 telecommunications satellite from Cape Canaveral, Florida, becoming the first country to employ satellites for domestic communications.
- The Canadian government placed a complete ban on the use of DDT pesticides, effective January 1, 1971
- The voting age was lowered to 18 years old in Canada.
A significant event took place at the Great War Memorial Hospital in Perth, Ontario. On Wednesday, September 15, At 7:13 pm, I made my earthly debut.
According to my mom, I arrived in perfect timing after an easy gestation period and a fairly typical pregnancy. I arrived naturally with minimal labor or complications. I believe the doctor’s name was Dr. Fiddler, 🎻🎶which I found to be quite fitting because of the musical connotation of the name.
I’m grateful to be alive and I’m also thankful for being born in the 1970’s. The years that followed, some 54 now, have been an awesome adventure! I saw the creation and advancement of many things.
Since 1971, there have been significant spiritual and technological advances.
On the spiritual side, there’s been a rise in mindfulness practices, meditation, and yoga, making these once fringe practices mainstream. This shift is partly due to advances in neuroscience validating their benefits.
The concept of interconnectedness and global consciousness has also gained traction, with many recognizing the importance of environmental stewardship and collective well-being.
Technologically, 1971 marked the beginning of the personal computing era with the invention of the microprocessor. This led to the development of smaller, more powerful computers and eventually the internet. The first email was sent in 1971, and the World Wide Web was launched in 1991, revolutionizing global communication and information sharing. The rise of social media, mobile technology, and artificial intelligence has further transformed how we live and interact.
The intersection of spirituality and technology has also led to new areas of exploration, such as consciousness studies and the development of “consciousness tech” like brain-computer interfaces and virtual reality for mindfulness and self-awareness.
“1971 wasn’t the most spectacular year (save for my debut 👶😁), but it served as both an anchor and catalyst for the amazing years that followed. When people talk about missing the way things used to be, I believe they’re partly expressing their emotions and excitement for the vastly growing age of technology, spirituality, awareness, and awakening that humans experienced during this period. Today, I feel life is being pulled in two directions – sucked into technology on one hand, yet on the other, we’re opening up a new level of consciousness that’s creating a new earth. Feel the pull of both, but my awareness and consciousness tell me that presence and love are winning.”
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