Through the years of attending such meetings, many individuals have witnessed their self-doubt thinning, becoming more spacious, leading to greater relaxation and understanding of their true nature without the need for external validation or complex rituals.

He urged the audience to take responsibility for one’s path by understanding that the mind's thinking, particularly its tendency to be mired in the past and future through fear and confusion, distracts from the simplicity and truth of being in the present moment.

Bartholomew prompted the audience to embrace their inherent beauty and integrity, suggesting that self-realization comes from dropping all pretenses of seeking something external and recognizing their already existing oneness with God.

In concluding his message, Bartholomew emphasized the significance of awakening as a way to transform personal and global consciousness, answering concerns about suffering by referring to the divine purpose and order underlying all experiences.