". . . human consciousness is rapidly transforming to a new state, a new intensity of awareness that will manifest itself as a different understanding, a transformed realization, of time and space and self. By this thesis, the transition is already under way - though largely subliminally - and will become increasingly evident as we approach the year 2012." Daniel Pinchbeck from his book 2012 - The Return of Quetzalcoatl
I wanted to begin this entry with a straight to the point perspective on the event that is quietly or loudly bubbling up all around us. This is a very exciting time to be alive, if you are one of those who are feeling the energy shifting! There are of course other perceptions abounding as well, which may not feel the wonder of this time. But for our start point I'd like to say, that although I really do not know anything for sure, I certainly feel that a new liveliness and grandness is at all of our fingertips and blooming in all of our hearts.
It is true too, that this subject has managed to only recently draw my awareness toward it. While I have done a tad of reading here and there on the subject, while I have an intuitive sense that there is validity to this event we are in the midst of, I am like many others I know, waiting for this mystery to unfold. There are many theory's, ideas, concepts and beliefs surrounding 2012. For myself, I won't really know, until time unravels Herself and reveals Her truth.
I would like to fill in the blanks for those who, like myself who are not well schooled in the 2012 prophecy. What is now popularly known as 2012 has had roots in most all spiritual traditions from the world over.
The year 2012 is significant in the Mayan and Toltec calendars marking the end of a 'Great Cycle'. This cycle spans over 5,ooo years, at the end of which humanity enters a new age. According to those specializing in this field, the science that this calendar is based on, has borne out with great accuracy the very information it prophesied. With that accuracy, many believe that on December 21, 2012, the world as we know it will be forever changed.
One of the things I found most striking in reading Pinchbecks (quoted above) book a couple of years ago, was the similarity in many other traditions holding similar myths with this time line, which seem to also come to an end at or around this calculated time. While I had read different material, at different times, I had a sense of this, but seeing it streamlined made me think a bit deeper on the subject.
For instance, in Hinduism, they refer to their cycles of time as 'Yuga's', and Pinchbeck points out that the Yugas correspond roughly with the Golden, Silver, Bronze and Iron Ages, of the Greeks.
If we were to mark which Yuga we are in presently, the majority would say we are in Kali Yuga.
(Just a note on this: Shri Yukteswar, the guru of Yogananda, claimed that we actually have been in Dwapara Yuga since 1699 ce. For more info on this complicated measurement of time, see this in depth study, 'The Holy Science' by Shri Yukteswar)
The vast majority claim that we are n Kali Yuga, heading toward Satya Yuga, which corresponds with the Golden Age. The Native American Hopi tribes have passed on the oral tradition that we have been in the Fourth World and are approaching the Fifth World.
Being westerners in a culture of Christian majority, there is more familiarization with the 'End Times' or Apocalyptic foreshadowing, which we could also say is our present day. I often appreciate when I learn the meaning of words that have held so much fear and charge to them, then to find out that the definition doesn't relay that at all. Apocalypse, is one such word:
' uncovering' or 'revealing'. These words seem appropriate for what is being conveyed by all the traditions. It is said that higher Truths will be revealed, that there will be an uncovering or an unveiling of a higher reality, that our highest selves will be invited to be revealed! It could be understood to be the revealing and uncovering of Christ Consciousness, the Second Coming within humanity. In other words, our perception will be purified to see Truth and Light. This is what I feel will be relevant to these times. This could be the time we begin to understand some of the teachings, such as "When thy eye is single, thy body will be full of Light."
So this is a very, very simple overview of the power of 2012, this age, has had for many people since very ancient times. We will all decide for ourselves how much significance we place on this fact that many traditions, (of which this is just a sampling) from across the entire world, from primitive times, all held similar stories with a grand mysterious outcome!
For the main purpose of this blog, I wanted to address, not what the outcome of this time will be, but how are we experiencing this 2012 shift that is in process NOW? Years ago it was said that on that date, everything would come tumbling down. That seems to be a favored scenario, for some reason, concerning many predicted 'doom' days. The REM song often comes to mind not only in the past instances, but presently as well. "It's the end of the world as we know it AND I FEEL FINE." This is an invitation to open our hearts and mind to a better world!
While the tune is catchy and I feel it holds a more faith and trust based sentiment, that this isn't an end, it is a new beginning! It is a time of great shift and transition for all of humanity! But for many, who are caught in the manifestations of the prophetic destruction, it is not all fine. And we don't know where, when, or how it will manifest once again. So naturally there is a fear element involved or denial or rationalization or whatever each of us has to do to wrap our mind and heart around any time of great change!!
We can all attest that change is not easy. Many of us resist change until we are forced to change, and then it is often painful. In may ways we see the reflection of our individual consciousness reflecting onto the macro consciousness right now. It isn't easy.
Out of all this impending doom, one of the loudest calls piercing the darkness right now is that of Love. We see over and over again that in the midst of great hardships, communities come together. We help one another. We are forced to stop running around 'doing' and come together to 'be' of support to someone else. Our hearts open and compassion floods out instead of habits and holdings that normally bury away. Beauty flows through the dark cracks! That dainty flower that has the force and determination to grow up through the man made concrete sidewalks!
This is what many are understanding this time to be. A great shift in the human heart and consciousness. This great shift will bring us clearer vision. The planet will come into a greater unity. The planet and our human selves will be called to change, to shift, to throw out what is destructive and to cultivate healing! And these same many are saying each of us has a part to play, depending on whether we put our attention on the doom stories of fear or the new light waiting to stream through which is Love!
It does sound glorious, doesn't it? And I have a sense it will be, however, it is also noted that while we may head in that direction, it is a growing process. Change, deep change takes time for the psyche, the heart, the actions, the mind, the body to all get on the same page.
Just as the world is rocking here and there, to create a new homeostasis, we may find our own bodies, minds and emotions being carried on energetic tides. All holistic modalities understand that since the body, mind, spirit are not separate, but act as a unit, all areas are affected, whether moving out of or into balance.
As this global process is a shift in physical matter and energetic vibrations, and since we are connected to this earth and the cosmos, it only makes sense that our beings will also go through transformations.
In the beauty that continues to unfold and in the chaos, which must too take place, what can we all do? One way I see it is, the entire earth and all Her inhabitants will be a part of one whole purification process. So we must be willing to:
Let go of what seems to be pulled out from under us.
Let go when the old ways stop working and seek out new paths and alternatives.
Let go of the habits and behaviors which are causing us to close the heart and mind to the wonderful rainbow colors of one another.
Treat ourselves and one another more tenderly.
Bring at least as much emphasis to the inner life, as we do to the material world and all the excitement it offers.
Turn to those people and events which uplift the spirit and open the heart.
Don't be afraid to face our inner uglies as they show up and ask what is needed to bring healing.
Follow the Yellow Brick Road of Your Heart.
Meditate. Pray. Sing. Laugh. Dance. Hug. Love.
When we are so full of this kind of Light, there is little room for fear and constriction of darkness!
We are all in this together. Let's float down this river and relax into Her stillness and rapids.
Hold the Light in our hearts as the blooming for all. In this way, whether 2012 is or isn't, won't matter in the least. We will be transforming for our own highest and that of all Life we touch!
Enjoy and Peace through the Process of Life~
