In a world grappling with climate breakdown, political division, and widespread disillusionment, some changemakers are looking beyond policy, technology, and economics to find solutions. One such voice is Wajid Hassan, a Pakistan-born, UK-raised, and US-based author, actor, and spiritual teacher who joined me on Changemaker Q&A to discuss his journey and his book, The Struggle for World Sanity.
From Engineer to Actor to Author
Wajid’s life has been anything but linear. Trained as a field service engineer, he pivoted into entertainment in 1999, spending two decades as a union character actor in Hollywood before publishing his first book. His writing draws from 40 years of following the late Dr. George King, founder of The Aetherius Society—a spiritual movement blending yoga, metaphysics, and cosmic philosophy.
“I didn’t expect to write a book,” Wajid admitted. “It just flowed. And when things flow effortlessly, they’re meant to be.” His memoir interweaves personal experiences with teachings about reincarnation, higher consciousness, and humanity’s responsibility to Mother Earth.
The Missing Piece in Activism
For many activists, the frontline of change is political or environmental. But Wajid argues that without spirituality, these efforts remain incomplete. “People talk about hunger and famine, but the real crisis is spiritual famine,” he explained. “We’re not feeding our souls.”
This perspective resonates with a growing movement that sees climate change and social justice as not only technical challenges but also spiritual ones. Indigenous traditions, for example, have long emphasized the sacredness of the Earth (UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues). Wajid echoes this, urging changemakers to recognize the planet as “a living, breathing goddess.”
Service as the Religion of the Future
Central to Wajid’s message is the idea of service. “The religion of the world to come will be service to others,” he said, pointing to the transition into what he calls the Aquarian Age—a time of collective consciousness and global unity.
This focus on service aligns with research showing that altruism not only benefits communities but also enhances individual wellbeing (Greater Good Science Center). For Wajid, service is also practical: it invokes spiritual energy that can uplift individuals and societies alike.
A Call for Balance and Renewal
Wajid acknowledges the challenges of burnout and apathy, particularly among younger generations overwhelmed by crises. His advice is to cultivate both balance and inner resilience through spiritual practices—whether through meditation, healing visualizations, or what he calls the “violet flame,” a protective energy visualization.
But beyond individual practices, his call is collective: to rise together, in peace, with a renewed recognition of our shared humanity and the sacredness of the Earth.
Where to Begin
For those curious about exploring spirituality, Wajid suggests simple steps: spending time in nature, sending out healing energy, or exploring teachings like The Twelve Blessings (twelveblessings.org). His book, The Struggle for World Sanity, offers a deeper dive into his journey and philosophy
