The 2012 Predictions: You're Betting Your Life On It

I have been reading more and more articles about 2012 and the Mayan calendar. It's interesting how things that I have read in the past few years such as "How to know God" by Deepak Chopra and "The Celestine Prophecies" are now making more sense to me. There seems to be a link, in addition to a very reassuring message rather than one of doom and gloom. These do not have to be a difficult times if one is prepared to move to a higher vibrational frequency. Thank you for your enlightening article.

I believe there is a universal consciousness that is slowly awakening in the minds of everyone, at different rates depending on the person's will to let go of conventional and acculturated knowledge in favor of a new philosophy, whatever it may be that works for them. The important thing is that a universal spiritual awakening is happening in the first place. I believe 2012 is somehow connected with a "mass awakening" of humanity;some form of alignment between humanity's religious, philosophical, and spiritual boundaries. I feel that whatever events take place on 2012, all people will understand more about our role in the flow of time, and the importance of our destinies as spiritual creations of a higher power. To sum it up, I think something or another is going to give us all a nice reality check and we're going to drop all the petty games and heed the call to a higher purpose. Maybe we will discover some hidden truth that will set us free...

Oh, my. I love you. Frank

The 2012 prediction read was awesome. I, too, feel something inevitable soon will happen. We are here, now, to remember that we are all in this together, as one being.

I am a 72 year old Grandmother and I only wish that I could have realized earlier in my life how important it is to help each other more. May the Light of the Love of God surround you always and fill your heart.

I too sense something profound is upon us. Soon we will have answers if we are ready to receive the truth. Death becomes us all at some point. So why all the scare all the sudden. Is it the not knowing what or knowing what to expect that scares us most? A spiritual awakening in the world would be a great gift to all of us. I guess only time holds the truth and ones self can worry about 2012; or just be ready whenever death may become us weather it is today, tomorrow, 2012, or etc. It's really a personal truth to oneself to be aware that ones life is not promised by a date but by ones belief. Good luck to everyone on their own life journeys. Myanrain

I have recently become interested in the prophecies about the year 2012. The real problem I have found is there is no real consistency about the predictions. Will there be meteor showers, will the poles shift, and will there be earth quakes? What exactly causes all these events? Is it because the Earth is in the center of the Universe? If so, the universe is ever expanding, so where is the center. I know for sure that we are entering the last chapter in mans dictatorship of this Earth. I would like to know if this date 2012 is the middle of the tribulation period or the very beginning. The Bible is fairly clear in the fact that in the middle of the tribulation period there will be untold misery. A few examples are meteor showers, two thirds of the waters turning blood red and tasting like worm wood,and insects like locusts tormenting men. Any additional information would be appreciated.

I'm a 14 year old boy, but the Mayan Calendar stated that on 9/11/2001 two birds would destroy a city, but they didn't destroy a city. They destroyed the hearts of a city. So, maybe this all isn't true. They could be wrong right? If the world was to end maybe it won’t be destroyed, just the things we held dear. They were wrong once. Can’t they be wrong again? I have been looking into this "end of the world" thing for two years now, and I want a straight answer for all this. Is it going to end or not? All of these websites don't give a straight answer. They beat around the bush. So I want an answer. No lies.

Dear 14 year old. I have been studying religious experiences and human interaction for many years. Back in the late 1960's, I was interested in the news of the day and the predictions and forecasts of worldly events, much as todays predictions of the end of times and plagues. Most have never come true, but some have in as much as we can associate past events with non-concrete antidotes. Whether we believe that the catastrophic events are going to happen or not, I feel that there is little that we as individuals can do about it. Consider yourself as a passenger in a plane that is presumably about to crash, is there anything you can do other than, of course, try to get to the controls and land the plane safely. But here we are talking metaphorically. I believe and hope that some event in 2012 will come to pass. I feel the we, as human kind have been on a downhill slide for many centuries. We have lost much of what it means to be righteous beings, humble, and fearful of God. Look at the Amish for example. Now, I personally couldn't switch my modern convenience lifestyle for their more simple one. I have visited several Mennonite communities, but you must have respect for their convictions and dedication to their religion and lifestyle. If some major catastrophe does occur, then it will likely be people like the Amish that will "inherit" the earth, for they will be among the few that are capable of existing for long periods of time on meager necessities. Just some food for thought. It is actually refreshing to know that someone from a younger generation is actually thinking about something other that what Britany is doing. The latest rap songs and other trash that is chipping away at the very foundation of our society.

Namaste, my goodness, well done. You have put this so succinctly. I have read so many conflicting stuff on 2012. You captured the gist so well that there is really nothing else to add. I personally believe it is a wake up a call to live in loving harmony or perish with ignorance. I choose the first. It is really refreshing to read from the young man too. He has been researching it for two years that's deep, he is definitely going places. I cannot wait for the change to take place, because the earth needs to be purged of so much evil. Love, light and peace.

I do believe this is very important stuff, I have a wife a three year old daughter and a baby on the way. How can we prepare ourselves for these changes? I don't want my family to be caught up in the wrong lane, I've always wondered how we would get by if society broke, not just the struggle to find food but the affect it would have on peoples personalities and how people can turn quite evil when pushed to these limits. Should we just be satisfied with living life for the here and now and accept the fact that many or if not all of us are just waiting for infinite doom? How can we learn to move to a higher vibrational frequency as Katrina Abbot spoke of.

Hi Col. Katrina mentioned the following in her post, "How to know God" by Deepak Chopra and "The Celestine Prophecies" are now making more sense to me." Reading these may be a good place to start. Also the writer of the Article is Jean-Claude Koven who also wrote, "Going Deeper:How to Make Sense of Your Life When Your Life Makes No Sense.

Hello enlightened people, I believe that the end of the world is coming for sure, but I don't really care when exactly this end will be. What it is important to me is to keep my faith, and to be always sure that each day I am doing my best for myself, for people whom I love, to all man kind and to the earth. To consider each day as your last chance to do your best and to be able to sleep each night being ready to go and not to wake up the next morning. Only this way you can be truly free and you can be a survivor wherever you are now and wherever you might be next. Bless you all.

Excuse me but why do older people always assume that young people only care about Brittany spears and the latest rap song, I care about them well not so much Brittany, but this 2012 is really bothering me. Like the 14 year old boy who said he has been researching and has yet to find an answer. Let me remind all of you that the world was supposed to end in 2000 but did it? No every one on here seems to be a devout Christian but they don't know that the Bible says that no one will know when the world ends?

I recently heard of the 13 sculls and the end in 2012. The earth changes. Throughout time it shifted continents from earth quakes, volcanoes, etc. It has been happening since before the dinosaurs. It has nothing to do with God's wrath. God is love and light from which we all came. He has no revenge on humanity. It is an experience for all of us. What ever happens in 2012 will be a positive thing for humanity. Remember how we all came together on 9/11. It will happen again on this event. It will be a spiritual awakening. Religion won't be what is most important. It will be the belief in a greater power a higher vibration. The ability to see life in everything. To see the light in everything. To remind us that we are loved and we can love everything in front of us. See everything with new eyes. Without fear or hate but instead positive thinking, and energy. It will be fine if the world is not coming to an end but to a beginning.

Change is inevitable. The only thing which does not change, is the fact that everything changes. Surely the Earth cannot go on much longer with humans raping it the way they are. So, either there will be severe Earth changes or a shift in consciousness. In the end, it doesn't matter. Who you really are cannot "die", but rather transform. Once this is really seen, there is no fear of death. The fear of death transformation comes from the same "mind" which is systematically destroying that which it needs for continued life on Earth. My readings indicate that the Mayans speak of 2012 as the end of the world "as we know it". What this feels like is a dramatic shift in consciousness as the old ego-based ways of looking at life fall away and are transformed into living in love and Truth. Some years ago I felt compelled to move to a relatively peaceful country far from cities. I feel that we may be challenged in many ways in the next 4 years. As the writer indicates in this wonderful article, there is something of a choice involved. If you prefer to move through the transition of the ages rather than to undergo physical death, then NOW is the time to switch lanes. Once you switch, don't even so much as look into the other lane, you could be pulled back before you are aware of it. These are exciting times as Awareness remembers Itself in billions of seemingly separate bodies. The truth is, that you never were separate. It's part of the Illusion which is about to drop away.

I to have been researching and have come to the conclusion that everything in the universe goes through cycles. Maybe the Maya and the other ancient cultures had discovered this cycle. And left clues so we to could learn of it. The scary thing is, we don't know exactly what this is a cycle of. A natural progression of changes like the seasons, from spring, to summer, to fall, to winter? I tend to think not. It seems to be more of a cycle of destruction. There is a lot of scars on the earth of past destruction. I believe it is a warning of the next impending disaster. The Maya were astronomers, they were obsessed with the stars and planets. So to were many of the other ancient cultures. It isn't by chance that 12/21/12 is the date of a major astronomical event. I believe that whatever happens it will be caused from something in the universe, not something on earth. And the results will be devastating to life on earth. It will be a very hard time for everyone here. I don't want to bring anyone down, but you can not change the cycles of the universe by "thinking good thoughts" Whatever is going to happen will happen regardless of how positive we are. I believe in one thing, the golden rule. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. That solves all of humanities problems in one shot. Don't get me wrong all of this enlightenment and kindness is a great thing, something long overdue in our society. However, I think the cycle is a cycle of a planetary body, comet, dwarf star, or maybe the planetary alignment itself. And all the kindness in the world isn't going to change that. It will however make this a little nice place to live up until then, so please continue on. This world needs more people like all of you.

Hi, I just wanted to say that most of the people seem to concentrate on the issue from a mythological point of view. However much of it is based on easily explained scientific fact. A bit of research on History Channel specials and other videos on youtube clears up the mystery of 2012. Our solar system moves around a giant black hole situated at the center of our galaxy, in the direction of Pleides. It takes 24000 years for each cycle of revolution. However the ellipse of this revolution of this solar revolution does not match the magnetic field of this galactic plane, so obviously the sun moves to and fro on either side of this magnetic plane twice during each revolution. On 21st December, 2012 we are going to cross this galactic plane, after I suppose 12,000 years, some say 13,000. Another amazing fact is that the Sun, the Earth and the center of our galaxy is going to exactly align in a single line during the passage. The Mayas obviously knew about this astronomical fact. So, it means that the earth is going to pass through a tremendous magnetic force. Now we have no idea or experience, nor any credible record of such an event. Practically speaking we may expect some tsunamis, earthquakes, disruption of satellite transmissions and networks, power blackouts, and in the worst case a pole shift. Which means that the poles may move from their present position causing drastic changes in weather patterns. Now spiritually, since our brains and nervous system run on electricity and are very susceptible to magnetic fields, some of us might have spiritual experiences like visions? And maybe a better idea about the reason for our existence. So let us not panic, but face the event with love and prayer. Thank you and best regards.

I refer to the paragraph about freedom of choice, you suggested that there are three paths that one could take, one of selfishness and the other of love. I am a bit confused about the middle lane and I was wondering if you decided to take the middle lane then what are you doing? What is not looking after yourself or others? I would be really grateful if someone could clarify this for me. Thank you.

I have been researching myself on this topic, and I am fascinated with the whole thing. I do think that something profound and awesome is happening to humanity. We are starting to wake up, and it is a different feeling for everyone. I myself am having more and more feelings such as a change in my energy vibration, some days I can't explain it but I know something is changing. We are all awesome beings and what ever your religion or background we are all part of one whole including earth our mother. I believe that by changing our thought patterns from negative to positive loving thoughts about everything and everyone will make a huge difference in this time of mass confusion. We do hold all the powers within ourselves, and that we are the ultimate creater what ever that may be. I am excited to find out what will happen as well, and alittle scared. But it will be one to remember for an eternity. So welcome to our journey of a lifetime.

Debasish got it right. December 21, 2012 is not only about mythology, but science as well, specifically astronomy. Alignment of the Sun, the Earth and the center of our galaxy will enormously affect our bodies and spirits. So, I repeat after Debasish, do not panic but get ready and pray. According to the prophecy of Three Days of Darkness, pray in the presence of lighted blessed candle and have enough water for three days and do not look outside. After that time Earth axis will return to its original straight position and there will be a constant spring-like weather in the regions between the Equator of the Poles.

I intend to go outside and enjoy the day. I might have my favorite meal and rejoice in the fact that my choice is to be more optimistic. I feel sure the end of the world will not come on that day as I do not live by fear. I have faith that this is just another day that men have picked to mess with our minds. I have better things to do than worry about this date. If the end does come, well so what. Death is a natural part of life and I have my beliefs close to my heart.

Frankly what a load of croc. It seems people have become obsessed with the end of the world. I can understand youngsters because they have not been living long enough in this world to know better, but people aged 50 and over today, to believe in this is really something awesome. For a start, the world, as we know it, will definitely end one day and I don't have to be Einstein or a scientist to know that because what goes up has to come down and vice-versa, it is a law of life. Secondly, since our great great etc. descendants have been predicting the end of the world, the most recent being that the world would end in the year 2000 (at the break of the millennium), what happened there? Oh no, we have made a mistake now we are passing it onto the year 2012 because of the Mayan calendar, how much stupidity can there exist among people? It is frankly a sick need to instill collective fear among different populations and if you like many human beings in the world, aged 50 plus, who grew up believing the world would end because of nuclear power, balls of fire and all that crap, well all I can say is that we lived in fear and as a result that was always a spade hanging over our heads. After all, if in fact, according to the Mayan Calendar and Nostradamus and God only knows how many others predicted what they felt the need to predict. Tell me what we are going to do about it? So, either someone invents a shuttle to Mars to avoid our extinction as a human race or becomes God to avoid all this disaster what frankly is the point of instilling collective fear and doubt and God knows what other feelings in the population, under the so called very beneficial aura of preparing mankind for the spiritual changes to come, that would equate with what the Catholic Church and other religions have attempted to do for the past 2000 years, with no success (read instill fear), so please, if the world is coming to an end in the year 2012, as all these very illustrious scientists have predicted, at least have the decency to leave mankind alone to rise up to his own spirituality if he has it or otherwise, after all, if you believe in reincarnation, we will return at some other stage to correct our mistakes anyway. Either way, if your read the Bible or interpret it in any way, it says only a certain number will be saved to continue with mankind, we don't really know if the Bible referred to our civilization or to previous ones that existed on this earth for crying out loud. Those who will be saved will be saved and those who will not will not. Neither do we know if the Bible was written with reference to human terms and periods or if it was written in relation to spiritual terms. So like Brady, the famous seismologist once predicted a terrible earthquake in Peru and everyone living in said country who had a little bit of money fled to the USA to avoid this terrible natural disaster, in the end it was another load of croc., and all those who traveled, in the end had to go through another earthquake anyway, because obviously, now we know better, no one can predict an earthquake within an anticipation of more than 15 minutes let alone a year, for crying out loud, has mankind gone stupid?

I see no evidence of a pole shift on 2012.I know something terrible happened to the planet about 13000 years ago. There's no proof that 13000 year cycles exist and we are ready for destruction on 2012.

Very interesting to view all of the feedback. Thank you for this clear and well written article. It is true that our world did not end in the year 2000, but you will notice that the world began the millennium in a heightened state of fear and by 2001 mass consciousness created 9/11; where the resulting majority shifted to a state of waking to their sole meaning of life. Something did begin to end in the year 2000 and what is now left of it is roaring around the planet like a monster fighting to exist that being fear or the ego self, false self or lies. If you really look at fear, everything negative stems from it. And you can also see truth being revealed all over the planet. So simple, yet profound, that fear and untruth is leaving the plant and all that remains is love and truth. We will then be a planet operating in pure love if the universal truth is that it is all about love. To add to the analogy in this insightful article we have a choice. However it must be clear or you end up in the middle. So imagine driving your car, where to the left is a big accident and to the right is safety. In this case safety is the obvious choice and there is no middle. Although choosing the right lane and the path to safety, you may be so focused on the accident in the left lane that you steer your car right into it. Where you focus is where you steer your care in reality. So that's why the middle is the worst case scenario because it equates to an unclear intention of where you want to be, thus creating chaos. Some of you have asked 'what if I just let go and ride through this?' That is choosing faith. There is a saying by Dr. Wayne Dyer, "Let go and let God or Universe, etc". In this phrase he is speaking to surrendering control and allowing what is to be just that, what it is and having faith that it will all work out in the highest good of all. In what we call surrender, ego cannot exist. We have all chosen to be here at this time for a reason, trust this and allow it to unfold. Know that nothing in God or Universe or Buddha or Pure Energy or Higher Self, whatever it means for you, is of ego thus whatever is shifting on the planet is in our highest good. It is only the ego that makes it bad. Choosing wisely and living consciously in and from pure love, and removing ego as an option is the only place I have ever found peace. I hope you all choose love. Wouldn't that be fun, and isn't that why we are really here, to play?

Actually, the year is what is important, not the date. In 2012, the earth's wobble will switch from one side to the other. It happens ever 126,000 years and guess when it is scheduled to happen? I am no scientist, but read Graham Hancock's Fingerprints of the Gods, it gives the most plausible reason for the 2012 prediction.

Life is an adventure, a quest for truth and love, going back to our ancient ancestors and continuing to this day. The mystery of where we came from is gradually being solved. As for the future, you know it's going to be a surprise. We will see what happens in 2012. There is a God who is beyond our comprehension. Trust your best intuition. Love God, love your neighbor as yourself, and find a way to have a positive attitude most of the time. Enjoy the adventure.

The last date chiseled in stone on the Mayan calendar, was it that they ran out of space? Perhaps they just decided to stop there since it was like so many years out? Maybe we're just making too much out of nothing. It wouldn't make sense to chisel predictions indefinitely right?

There is no evidence that the Mayan predicted their own demise. We still don't know what happened to end their culture. Why would they be able to predict the end of everything?

It's a transformation. Anything that is not of natural material will not exist. Everyone will be affected depending on their personal perspective. The main thing to do is to not be in fear. Just allow. No way to prepare. Just be content, present, forgive self and others. Begin by working on the ego, which is as aspect of fear. We who are here on earth have chosen so. We want to experience in a body. No where to hide because you can't hide from your self. Do unto others as if they are you. Because they are. Peace to you.

Because of the magnetic forces that we will encounter. Electromagnetic activity will increase. This happens before during and after an event. Not every event. For example a thunder head may produce discharge and then again it may not, based on the varied changes like a circuit board. Our alignment could be the catalyst or the spark that shorted out or recharges the galaxy or galaxies. Kind of like a coil in an engine. With out the spark the engine doesn't function. With out that spark our synapse will cease to tell our brain one or zero. The reaction from an over heating of the planet will probably liquefy many things. Send high amounts of electricity through water that releases the hydrogen boom. Volcanism that's where the acid is released sizzle and bubble. Plasma enters the earth and then it exits. I think that I have found those spots. Like a conduit we inter connect. Time to recharge.

I'm sorry if I'm disappointing anyone by saying this, and I'm not saying that I'm right either, but this "End of The World 2012" stuff is a bunch of bull. Have you ever thought that maybe the Mayans died out before finishing their calender? And if one does believe in God, then one would know that in the Bible it states that the end of the world will happen when we least expect it. If we all expect it to be in 2012, then it won't happen. It could happen in 2 seconds, for all you know. And if I'm wrong, and if the end of the world truly will be in 2012, then why does it matter? We're all going to die eventually anyways. My advice for people who are freaking out about this: calm down. yeah, some of you probably think I'm crazy for saying it's no big deal, and I probably am, but that's what I believe. We live, then we die. That's life. What difference does it make if we all die at the same time? No difference. We still live and die. So stop worrying, and continue on with your lives.

I think everyone should at least take some kind of notice of this. Make it a point to stay in touch with the news in the time leading up. There will be some sort of warning signs. Something as big as the doomsday people are talking about is bound to have some warning signs. During November and early December of 2012, there will undoubtedly be some sort of warning signs if things are going to go south. Either the killer comet will be spotted, we will begin to feel the gravitational effects of things lining up, and so forth. Something will let you know what is about to happen. Stay tuned in to the news and don't be a hermit. As a society, we will get through things. If nothing odd is going on by December 20th, then we will know that this is likely a hoax before the 21st gets here.

I have been researching information about the year 2012 and I can't help but feel confused when I compare this to my biblical knowledge. The Bible says that no one will know the day or hour. Does that mean that the year can be known? I do know that we (mankind) have an end on this Earth. It's stated very clearly in the Bible. All of the events throughout our history have proved to me that God does exist and the Bible is the truth. I can look at things on this Earth and see that God is real. Scientists have explanations but when you really dig down deep, their explanations can only go so far. It also says that these things will happen. It doesn't say that mankind can change these things and stop them from happening if they really want to. In my research, all I've been seeing is how humans can stop most of the events from happening or at least slow them down, even change how they happen. This is interesting to me because in saying this, they're also communicating that the Bible is false and that God does not exist. By predicting the exact date of these events, it's contradicting the Bible as well(stating the Bible is false, therefore God does not exist). As an individual, you don't have to be religious to know that mankind is doomed. We have seen what humans have done and it's a sad reality of who we are. Searching The Word of God shows us that our cares are towards Him and not of this world. We are here for His purpose and during the end times, none of us will know when it will happen because it will be like a thief in the night. We're told to prepare now or it will be too late. In my research, the closer that we get to this end, the more things seem to be lining up with The Bible. You know, if he doesn't exist, what are we losing by following our beliefs and if He does exist, we will be rewarded in heaven for serving him. To me, there's no question in my mind that we all should follow his word. Because in this time, we know that something is going to happen but we truly will never know when until it's here. Just take these times as a last push for us to get on the right path and know that we all need to really start thinking about salvation rather than become involved in making this planet a better place and saving mankind because it is destined for this to be impossible. I would just like to know why some of these religious people seem to be predicting things that the Bible clearly says that no one will know and trying to change these things from happening and save the Earth? I don't have a great knowledge of the Bible nor all of the predictions, but I just wanted to respond to these comments as a reminder to everyone of where the Truth is found and where we can all be comforted during these terrible times.

Hi, friends I believe that 2012 will be a difficult year, but in the same time we all are living hard period in our present time. May be it will be physical transformations on the Earth, many people will die, many lives will be destroyed, and catastrophic events will happen. I believe with all my heart that our world will not end, but it will be a time for revelation of the truth that was hidden from us for thousands of years, from the time of the Atlantis and of Lemuria. This it is the real sense of the Apocalypse or the spiritual awaking of the humanity, by knowledge of the truth changing our mentality. We all have now the possibility to read about our real history, about the real significance God and about ourselves as spirits originated from the Great Spirit Cosmic, the one God of the Universe. All the people of the Earth, our spirits and souls are all pure divine energy influenced by stars. We have the freedom of choice; we are all true brothers. By Facing the to the great changes that have already begun, I consider that by returning to the Divine Force and by following the universal laws, known from Hermes or Toth, from the Hindu and Mayan Cosmogony, etc., we may accomplish our mission given by the Divine Father, to experience as spirits incarnated in a physical body many aspects of our personality with the noble aim to rise our soul’s level of vibrations and change the bad aspects of our personality, and of our Ego. We must choose to have a life in Light. Nobody may bring the darkness in a room full of Light, Love, Compassion, and Tolerance. It only takes but one small light to illuminate a dark room. The light forces will surely win the battle with those of the darkness. It is the time to choose not the middle path but right path in light and love. If we escape from the fear and become conscious about the truth hidden by different religions, and also by those named dark forces such as the Illuminati we will find the truth. In such manner the truth will give us the freedom and so, the peace of our souls. We know about the immortality of our spirits. We know now that we must return home at our Divine Source at this end of a great Cycle. But the most important thing is the path that we choose here and now as it is said also in the Bible. The Bible should be understood by reading it with an open mind and with more wise reflections about what has been written. The Reincarnation was hidden to permit the new church to dominate the world, and to have all the power, and the wealth. From the ancient times there were some persons that knew about the real meaning of the Bible and all the mysteries about God, about human beings, and about the universal laws and evil forces. All religions hid these truths to gain power and to dominate, and to become rich leaving the rest of mankind in the dark without this knowledge. We are now awake; it is possible to learn on the net about the ancient wisdom. We all live now in the time of Revelation. It is the same for all people of the world in this time. Please read a book written by Adrian Cooper > Our Ultimate Reality. Also I find the work of Gregg Braden to be interesting and he has some videos that may help you understand what I have written about a little bit better. Peace, light, and God bless you all.

Global warming is a strong sign that we are leading that way. No need for far fetch prediction about end of world with meteorites hitting Earth and the like. We still have a few years to deal with this issue. It is wise to be prepared and one solution to climate change is going vegetarian. Once the Earth's temperature gets back to its equilibrium, other cosmic induced disasters may be avoided at the same time. Otherwise, the death of some animal species and plants as the Climate change predicted would have changed our way of life to the extreme level. Even a few temperature changes have given people health issues, let's not talk about extremes. Go green now like planting trees and go Vegetarian it might be the best solution. Plus for those who believe that we are coming to a New Age era, then we are half way there by becoming more loving and supportive of weak animals. I like the following web site > Climate Change.

Hi all you atheists and agnostics, best you all lose your tarot cards, angel cards and what ever other hocus pocus you've got your head into and find Jesus. He's there for you and He doesn't make it too difficult for you to find Him. Ask and just listen. The voice is very quiet. The end of man's self rule is not so far away, thank God. Those who actively search for the truth will find it. Peace and blessings.

I believe. Trust your intuition, it's what has allowed you to be present now.

Hey. I hope the world doesn't end in 2012, because that's the year I graduate, and that would not be right. But at some times I believe that it could happen because of all the strange things that have been happening lately, and then again I don't think so. I hope it doesn't because I want to be able to get married and have kids and live to see my kids kids. I also want to be able to pursue my lifetime career that I want to do. It's all true that someday everyone's going to die, but I just hope it doesn't be in 2012. It's said that no one but God knows the exact date, so we really can't be sitting here awaiting for the time to come, we still must live our lives and live them to the fullest and live it like there's no tomorrow. Cause you never know when you're day will come.

Through the last 45 years I've learned that there is only one source I can trust in for truth, the Bible. Anyone can check this out for themselves for the end times are written of in many places such as Matthew 24 and Mark 13. God says we will not know the time but there will be signs which have all been fulfilled. The most important place to watch is Israel for the world, as a whole, will turn against them. As of today, we are one of their few allies and who knows how long that will last. That is where the final war will be fought and will be global but God will intervene and fight for them. This is His world and He will bring it to a close by his plan. No one will make it through this time for Revelation 19 says that this world will be destroyed and a new one created. The world beyond this is the only one that matters. Admitting our sinfulness to God and believing that Jesus Christ died for me and rose again to pay God's requirement of death, and then deciding to live as best I can for Him are the simple requirements for heaven. His letter to us, The Bible tells us how. There's no worry about the end because I know who wins.

Greetings Fellow Earthlings, One thing is for certain, The article was very well written and a pleasure to read. As for 2012, Whatever will be, will be. I have dedicated the last 15 years of my life to be in service of my fellow beings. I work, but in my spare time I volunteer. I suggest all who are spending inordinate amounts of time pondering the truth or seeking the answer,to get out and do something constructive. There is a time for all seasons, a time to cry, a time to laugh, a time to pray, a time to get your hands dirty and get to work. The human condition is eroding. It's time for less talk and more action. I have belonged to different religious groups and found the same in most. Many are talking about helping others, but few are actually doing it. Volunteer Firemen, EMT's, Blood Drives, and just recognizing when you can be of service with nothing asked for in return, is what we need. I have actually saved lives, more than once. What more of a reward do we need other than to be able to say, I helped another human today. Those that need to believe in God,or a higher power to get to work,so be it. I get it you need an answer. For me, I'm OK not knowing. I can choose to do the right thing, take the right lane so to speak, for no other reason except it's right. Serve your fellow Humans regardless of how much time we have. It's the right thing.

Wow, any one still watch the history channel? Look, the Mayans, where destroyed, captured, and slaughtered by the Spanish conquistadors. So, as far as the ending of their calendar its because, according to our professors and such,the calendar recycles starts over to another cycle; I forgot what it was called though. The only legitimate research conducted by our scientists etc. is that a solar flare will occur "around" 2012 and that though they are not sure how bad it will be it will certainly affect our satellites and stuff. That's it, mother nature has always ravaged our planet. As far as "global warming" it's a natural cycle that the earth has gone through for millions of years. Cold or hot, really?. I think its sad that society is so depressed that they would wish and welcome mass catastrophes as an escape to living and dealing with life.

Great article. I guess what I get is that everyone who claims the world is going to end; but what they don't understand is that the way we know life today will cease. How do you prepare 6 million people? You can't. The weather is changing. It's colder now even in Spring. Volcanoes are erupting, swarms of earthquakes are happening. The earth is preparing itself for the change. Listen to the fifth dimesion. We are heading into the age of Aquarius. Unfortunately, the earth has to cleanse itself. Don't laugh; history has proven since, Atlantis. Lumaries' Mayan's; Axtecs, Hopi Indians all run under the same calendar, They said the end would not happen till years later, 2034 I believe; If I am incorrect; please correct me. The government just bought the Weather Channel although it resides in the Department of the Interior; to control the weather. The axis will flip; The north pole will be the south pole, which means the USA will be pushed upwards; where Canada is today. Now polar shifts the earth goes through every so many years, but when the axis does a full flip; it's destruction. Now why is Greenland under ice and Iceland is green? Think about it. Take care of you; take care of me.

Well 2012 is a fascinating story told by everyone ancient or new it doesn't matter, all we must do is to serve God if he is real or not at least if he was not real you would not have lost anything because you have lived a good life. Death comes so quickly you don't really recognized it, but it is all this 2012 worry's that is killing you all which means that you might not even see it. Everything in life has it's own beauty, in my country in South Africa, we have a different beauty from all other places. We have lots of wild animals other places has good skiing resorts ext. What I am trying to say is that if you are there to see the end of the world it would have a beauty of its own and you would be a part of something that mankind spoke a lot of. The nice thing is you will be there to experience it. Live for today, it has its own unique history. Tomorrow has it's own future. God loves us all because he is a lover of souls.

You need to read Greg Bradens Fractal Time along with Rhonda Brynes The Secret. These are the best books to explain our choices that I have read so far.

Amazing story, I believe that we should live life to the fullest because we never know when we will die. If this really does happen in the future we need to work together and put our differences aside. Love one another as God loves us even if this disaster happens or not.

I and a friend recently discussed this topic briefly. He felt that a choice for all people would be "the event" so to speak of 2012. That it would be more like a decision of great importance rather than "The ultimate end". As we watch our world powers closely, I feel we must ask ourselves what are they asking of us? What choices are they giving us in regards to our lives? Then, in turn, pray and read the bible. (That is my choice) I've heard some people think there will be, ushered in, a one world government/religion type of thing. It seems possible and good even, but is it? Anyways, I read this article with great interest. I think the element of choice will be prevalent throughout the coming years. God Bless

Hi I'm Jen and I'm fifteen years old. Here's my theory on the end of the world. If we think about it, it seems almost logical that the world could end in 2012. The Bible predicts that the end of the world will come through fire. The Mayan calender believes we will be destroyed on Dec. 21, 2012. Not to mention, the Mayans have been very good at predicting certain things that were going to happen. Just look at 9/11. But despite this, there apparently is still hope for Christians and non-beleivers. Those who are devout and love God will be saved, at least that whats the Bible says. I read something about a seven year trial time where God will give us seven years to repent and be forgiven. And in those seven years the world will be governed by the Antichrist and all who follow him. At the end of the seven year period God will burn and send to hell those who did not repent and called him the one true God. My theory is that the end of the world will begin on December 21, 2012 with the coming of the Antichrist, but it will not end until 2019. Those who are meant to be saved will be saved and those who are not on that day will have to endure a seven year tribulation of faith and belief. God created us and he can destroy us. If you think about it, it makes sense. God is our Shepard and we are his sheep, just like so in the Bible. If even one of us strays, he tries to find us, just like it says so in the Bible. That seven year period of tribulation is our chance for us to find him and for him to find us and be whole again. Those who do not try to find him and have no good in their heart turn into wolves. God must purify the Earth and obliterate the Antichrist and his followers so that his sheep won't stray or be tempted by the lures of the Devil. Who do you think the devil will or has cloaked himself as? Trust me he will be bigger than the snake in Adam's and Eve's garden. Oh and to answer Brandon's question closer to the top of this page, if you destroy the heart of the city, you destroy the city from the inside, were people can't always see.

There has been many big scary things that man kind has feared such as the year 2000 was also meant to be the end but it was not. Do you people want to live in fear for what someone said way before our time? We cant trust everything we see.

Kids, Relax. All will be well. 2012 is just the death of the old self, or ego. We have all chosen to be here for this auspicious date and we will know exactly what to do. If we were to walk the streets 2 years ago with a sandwich board foretelling what would happen the banking sector, the roman catholic church in Ireland particularly, and Wall Street, they would have locked us up. The nonsense is over. Although I have children and, therefore, long for them to live a long and happy life, I still have a smidgen of worry about all this, but something in me just knows it's going to be better when we all start living from our hearts. So relax, lads, they burnt us at the stakes and, guess what? We're back. And we've a job to do. And we'll do it. Love and light.

Subconscious, essence, energy force of creation, are all the same, they are the real you. The real you can not speak words. You emit a positive or negative vibration of energy to the physical body. The physical has a limited existence all of it including the mind. You the spiritual essence are eternal you are of creation the soul and within the physical.

I love reading differing opinions and the comments, positive and negative, regarding this article have been quite interesting to me. I grew up indoctrinated into organized religion and was educated in science. Quite the juxtaposition. A botany teacher suggested that I read about Gaia Theory and I did. It changed my life and my perspective. I have loosely followed the "end of times" debate for years and have been fascinated by Nostradamus and the 2012 information. What I find most tragic about the human condition at this time is the fear-mongering and negativity. It makes me sad. Does it really matter who is right? In the end, we all have free will and we must all make our own decisions. I hope that everyone will make informed decisions because the information is out there for you to believe or disregard at will, depending upon what feels right for you. What I believe is not important, for that is my personal decision and one that I came to through much soul searching, research, and deliberation; in the end, it is right for me. But honestly, what is so terrible about tolerance and acceptance? What is so terrible about peace and love? Variety is the spice of life and our differing opinions are beautiful and flavorful. It makes us who we are as a race of beings. I have hope that peace and love will prevail and if you take a look around, there are glimmers of hope everywhere, every day. I wish you all a peaceful journey full of challenge, hope, and love. It is the hardship and the challenge that makes us truly and fully appreciate the wonderful goodness when it arises.

I am from India the land that has given zero to the world. I believe that the human world had long ago started the process of destroying itself. The so called doomsday of 21st December, 2012 is just a prediction as good as telling me as to when I would be happy. According to Kali Prabhava (the influence of Kali in this era called Kali Yuga) the obvious absence of and the subtle presence in the minds of innocently looking human beings of the demons, devils, evil spirits, Satan, etc., itself is the evidence that we are on the path to destruction. The more greedy we become the more nearer we move towards destruction. The mud eating folks in Haiti and starving kids in Africa are enough examples of this unjust world. Why one should be worried about 2012 when he or she has not rendered any help to the neighbor or the poor relative. I mean what we get is determined by what we gave. We gave to this world toxicity in the name of science and technology, polluted air, water and earth. The consumerism supported by western world polluted the human mind. We are all set to destroy ourselves very creatively. Hence no surprise for me if on 21st day of December this planet earth breaks down. The power of thought is not known to many in the world but many people in India knew this and have experienced it. We can reverse this destruction provided: All developed Nations stop spending on Defense and divert the resources for development. If all the Nations stop funding the defense departments, the world in an year's time become a place worth living. If all the developed Nations stop abusing natural resources of other countries for their benefit and help protect the Nature. The Nature would soon protect us. If all the countries of the world start thinking positively about life of any being, be it human or other, the very love for life protects the life. If all the people in the world do things that support truth, righteousness and value for life, the world knows very well to protect it self. If all the countries stop polluting the seas the seas knew how to protect the life. So the only mantra to reverse the D-day is to indulge in: banning all the Porno content from the Internet, Banning smoking alcoholism,Banning prostitution, Banning the system of letting go the kids to do things on their own at a prime age of 13+ and ensuring the education up to 22nd year under the guidance of parents. The other way of protecting the world is to: respect woman, love children, learn continuously about spirituality ensuring that all the three happen in the world. Best wishes.

I just think its all a hoax just to scare everyone because how can one race, people or being predict how we are to live. That being in the present or the future. I just don't believe that the Mayans had the power to predict future existences or happenings.

I am a Muslim and this is untrue. The world is going to end but only Allah (God) knows when. Most of the signs have come to pass, but the major signs are yet to be seen. So, this is only a human prediction.

No one knows the time of the coming of the son of man, not even the angels in heaven. Only the Father (God) knows. If this is true this make 2012 a mans prophecy. Prophecy can be interpreted correctly, however taken out of context and spiraled into a situation where there is an article such as this, placed online. However, God does allow these things in order for us to get our hearts right with him. There may be a significant event that may occur that day or something truly tragic, however God says he is patient with us and will not stop loving us until all of us come to repentance and turn our hearts back to him. As I read this, there are things in my own life that are off track and I don't grow fearful of the things to come, however find myself praying for God to increase in my life and in my heart, so when that glorious day comes, I will find myself beside him and not anywhere else. No one can truly predict the "rapture" or the day the world ends or even when our feeble lives will end, however we can know truly day to day, where we will be when it does, but giving our hearts to him in prayer. If you have not seen God yet or do not believe he exists, ask him to come into your heart and life right now. The truth is that he is the strongest when we are the weakest, so no matter what you have done, no matter how bad there is, God is waiting there with his arms wide open to embrace you, love you. Be the dad you never had and wash all your past away as if it never happened and make your future something you could never even dream of.

I'm sorry to say that this is very hard to believe. There have been way to many predictions of the world ending before and look here we are still. But however if god were to do this to punish others, why not now, why wait till that certain date? Truth be told this whole rumor probably started with someone who over thinks a situation. Have you ever thought to consider that, the person writing the Mayan calender may have passed away and could not continue, or more than half of the Mayan findings were burned and broken, or that maybe they thought no need to write anymore dates to the calender till time needs it. I mean how long ago was their civilization alive and flourishing like many civilizations today, and they were able to get that far into time. You need to think just as there are things to prove ending of the world, there is proof to disprove such a thing. I know that I may not now as much as someone who was searching for things for two years, but it is only logical that the only thing you will find is people who believe the end. But truly, I believe the end will come but not anytime soon.

This has been a topic of great interest to me for a long time; my youth is probably a very great factor in that fascination since I have always tried to remain very aware of how each action may affect tomorrow. I see a great deal of extremism in the interpretation of this date: either everyone will die in some huge catastrophe, or it'll be this beautiful transformation into an evolved human consciousness. Let's agree that something is bound to happen on this date; it has been given far too much importance by various ancient cultures from various parts of the world to ignore. Really though, logically speaking, would evolution just happen because it's that time of the millenia? No, evolution requires a catalyst. Nature proves this point through various extensive changes to the Earth throughout ancient history. So I propose both cataclysm and evolution as humanity cannot remain at its current scale for the Earth to maintain homeostasis. I do consider the planet to function as an organism in and of itself. Nature also does not allow anything to remain stagnant for long. Change is the ultimate necessity. I do not believe in Heaven and Hell for this reason. So long story short, no one can hide from your destiny that day. A bunker is not going to do you any good. Keep your family close that day, take some time to indulge in the luxuries we've been afforded for a few days prior, and prepare yourself for the change of a lifetime. If you live, you will never be the same again. I love to talk about this topic.

I hope everyone knows that it is God who gives us the feeling of the inevitable, of something happening soon. It's a warning and he hopes we will heed his warning and choose to live better lives. We are his children and he will never leave us alone, especially in times of trouble. He is always there, though we might not know it. Take God's gift of knowledge, through feelings from the Holy Spirit, and run with it.

Surely it matters not whether some cataclysmic event does or does not occur in 2012. On an individual level, we face death and die each and every day. Its implementation is effected from the most simple, inadvertent slip, electrical accident, motor vehicle collision, through to greater events such as earthquakes or tsunami. However, deep within the human psyche is some inbuilt wiring that creates a fear of species annihilation. That all mankind might be wiped out or some neo-Antlantis event removes our hard won veneer of civilization. For those of us who are comfortable with our understanding of Bible prophesy, we accept that such great events are now close to fruition. We are also taught that we will not know the time, merely that there will be signs and that believers should, particularly through their understanding of the Bible, prepare themselves individually to face a judgment based on two criteria, such as their failure to seek and love God and to demonstrate that love through love of their neighbors as much as they love themselves. If we Christians are proven by inspired events to hold the correct view, then we are personally vindicated and saved through our faith in the Grace of Christ. The Bible says that there is no 'good' alternative to this only the dire consequence of our totally unloving actions, past and present. Either way, when such events take place, what do you propose we cab do about it? Run to the Mountains, hide in caves or bunkers, camp out in the bush? Sorry folks, I don't think that in such circumstances that we can do much at all. Look at Samoa and Indonesia. One cataclysmic event and a complete wipe out of Government civil services such as hospitals, fire services, heavy lifting equipment, civil defense logistics and other support. I may sound complacent and stupid but, inspired by watching those native people of Samoa as they quietly turned to their faith and churches for sustenance, I will continue to prepare by worshiping my God, presenting a broken and contrite spirit as my act of homage at the foot of the cross and counting on the grace that only his Christ can grant. That same Christ by the by, who is charged with both judgment and eternal kingship over all mankind. His imminent return will ensure that every man, woman and child is known to him and he to them and given the chance to either accept or reject his message.

I once read something that has always stayed with me, we are not human beings here for a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings here for a human experience. It gives me comfort somehow because I feel I'm here to learn. I believe all things are possible and that there are no coincidences. For whatever reason, all this conjecture about 2012, truth or not, motivates me to keep searching, keep trying to find my purpose, and challenges me to be more introspective about my own willingness to be selfless. I believe what we say, think and act each day is a measure of our humanity. I believe in a loving God, creator, and hope I'm not too wrapped up in myself to see his path for me. For the future, for my children, for this beautiful home we call earth. I apologize for my own lack of action and reticence. I pray I'm up for the call to action when the time comes and that I'm not alone. Faith, love and hope, let these not be lacking in my character, but abundant. I sense we shall need these values sooner than later. Anyway, these are interesting times we live in for sure. May peace be with you.

Thank you for the insightful article. One thing I feel is very important is the power of this present moment. The more we are kept in our heads, other dimensions of psychological time, with articles and thoughts of fear, the less our full creative energy is able to act in the present moment of time and space, alpha and omega. The reality is if it is not happening now chances are its not real and if we worry about it the more likely it will happen because of the power of the collective mind, tower of babel. But if we are being warned the only options we still have is to stay present and choose to love and operate in a positive life flowing and giving energy for only this will change this current world. I wondered if anyone could help me with an understanding esoterically of what Christ might have meant when he said he was going below or under the earth to witness to the souls who sinned a long time ago before the end of the last age? I know there is a deeper meaning to this. Jonah was also in the belly of the whale for three days there has to be a correlation, thanks.

Just "what if" this all means nothing? I mean keeping an open mind, what if it means "nothing?" We do live in a universe where "anything' is possible. So what if its possible, "nothing happens?"

Don't worry, our world will not end by December 21, 2012. We must survive harsh disaster:you mean major cataclysm during the Pole Shift and Solar Shift Reverse. God is here to spare us from disasters. "No Apocalypse in 2012 or December 12/21/2012", said Guru Sri Sri. "World will not end on 12/21/2012", said the Mayan Elder Priest.

Really, right now in the bible it says point blank that no one will know when the world will end.

Hi all, I am not religious but I believe in God. The God I believe in is not the God described by either of the Testaments or by Qoran, well, I live in a mostly Muslim country and so I know. God in each book is so different from the others that it forces me to believe those books were man made if not evil made. So, not believing what the Bible says does not automatically mean not believing in God as some insist in their comments above. That is my opinion anyway. As for the end of the world, every 100 years or so the world ends for us humans, almost total renewal of generations, so why bother? Some percent of all will die at once means just more space for those who will survive. Total extinction or destruction of the planet itself means there will be no more suffering on this plane as there will be no one left to moan for the dead, to starve, to fight etc. Nothing happens means people will continue to live their lives as usual, suffer, moan for the lost ones, fight, starve and so on. So, of all the three options I'd certainly go for the total destruction of the planet at once, be it by a comet, by Nibiru, by alignment with the galactic center of the universe or the dark rift, or by flares from the Sun. Having gone through a huge earthquake, I lived most of my life with the fear of perishing in another one. Lately though, a sudden death by a widespread cataclysmic event does not sound fearsome anymore. This is probably because I left the traditional religious self contradictory teachings of a wrathful but somehow all forgiving God and found a very satisfactory union with the one that I believe is pure light where there is no space for any evil will let alone punishment. The judgment in my opinion will be by our own conscience in terms of shame and sympathy for all the pains we caused during our lives and the ultimate end will be the union with this pure light either with the mark of that shame or with complete peace. So lets not fear of death, self or massive, but fear causing pain to others, I think. This may be the awakening required for everyone to make this planet for all of us a better place to stay for the rest of our physical lives, however short or long they are.

Well, every creatures don not shake, do not afraid to die or to live. Year 2012 is not your own judgment if it happen. You are born with human being, also not your choice. This world not your own, your home not yours, your children not yours. You own nothing in this world. You just live as a guest, nothing you can do. I will tell you, the world will not end but here is a problem. Post modern or 21st fragmented society always have problems. You don't know when will you die even the world being existed. Love your friend, family, community, compassion to others that is a meaning to human being. Die and live is not a matter, every one will die and suffering in one life. God knows you. Your spirit, your soul and your life. Take care every day.

I just have to say after reading so many comments about what may or may not happen in 2012. Remember, you can make a change in your life now and now wait for some eye opening experience in 201. Why wait? What is you are not here? Like the Bible says, no one will know the time or day other then God himself. I strongly believe that and I think 12/21/2012 will just be another day except for all the people sitting around waiting for something to happen. It is kind of sad that you can not open your mind or beliefs other to something like the end of a calendar date. It is so easy for people to look everywhere other then right in front of their face. Look around to what you have now, what you have been blessed with and enjoy it. We are to have a fear of God and he will put his wrath on us, but to those who are left behind. He is not a God that just does things for no reason. He does not give us more then we can handle. I do say though, I am very interested in what people said and their opinion and think it is great we are able to share. I will take extra thought on that day and find it interesting all the stories and movies leading up to it.

Hi, I am Amir and this is untrue. The world is going to end but only Allah (God) knows when. Most of the signs have come to pass. Its true we are very near to end but the major signs are yet to be seen. So, this is only a human prediction. So, I suggest that you please take care your self.

Hi there, I don't know much about the 2012 happenings. But reading through all of the comments I could make some sense of it all. I actually came to one conclusion for everyone. No one can say when is the end of the world and what will happen when. All we must make sure of is that we are ready to meet our Creator at any time of day. Yes all of us are scared and asking questions, but be calm about this, I know that to worry about the future you will make yourself sick and that is why God says in his word, Live every day if it was your last and only God can see the future. No one knows what will happen tomorrow and that is how God intended it. Not for us to know his plans for the future. Also know that if you knew everything in the future, how boring would you life not be? Just make sure that when it is time to go that you are ready to meet Jesus Christ. Have an awesome life.

I believe that the only way the world is going to end is when a big meteor hits the earth or the earth is moving closer to the sun. Maybe that is why ice and snow is melting. I believe that dinosaurs were here first and their lives ended when an asteroid hit the world and that is when we came in. Its all a panic or someone told someone that the world is going to end and he told someone and so on, like Armageddon the movie after that everybody panics and so that is my theory. But you never know.

Well, I'm a Muslim. Here the situation is very different, after watching '2012' movie and reading this and several other articles, I feel that the world will not end in 2012 but the 'Modern civilization will come to an end." Some thing will happen seriously in 2012, and this may include pole-shifting of Earth or change in the cycle of Sun, which will change our way of living. But NASA is completely and strongly disagreeing with all these facts and saying that all these fact are not scientific. It is impossible that the Sun will pass through the Galactic Alignment, as in the month of December both Earth and the Sun are far away from Galactic Alignment. According to Mayan's Calendar the Earth will end in 2012, but it doesn't say that Earth will end in 2012. If a calendar is hanging in your kitchen then it doesn't mean that your world will end after December, it'll start from January. The same is true of the Mayan's Calendar. It'll start again. Then how it is possible that such a big event can take place? My mind is saying that "It'll happen very soon, not know its perfect date and can't say, if it'll not happen in 2012, then it'll happen after that, but it'll happen. The Earth will destroy one time, and whole. Prepare for it. As in Islam it is written that, the Prophet of Allah Hazrat ESA (A.S.) will be back to Earth as the Ummati of Last Prophet of Allah, Hazrat MUHAMMAD (S.A.W.). Then there will be a war between Hazrat ESA and Dijjal, and this fight will be fought without Nuclear weapons, cars, guns, aircraft, etc. There will not be any kind of technology there. The whole imaginary picture is saying that this will be the start of a new civilization. And this all can happen after the destruction of this world. But when this will happen, no body knows, except Allah, the creator of this world, this universe, and everything.

I really like your article. The question is how to understand the distinction between "serving the self" and "serving others". We cannot all be Mother Theresa's. We certainly do not want to be spending our life "serving others" all the time. At least I don't. But I like sharing as much as I can, and being tolerant and open-minded, trusting people to the extent they can handle it so I do not end up blaming them for what they have done, and believing that if I am happy, then and only then, can I make others happy. From one perspective, this is a rather selfish approach to life and from another this is a very healthy and "serving" approach to life. So it would be helpful if you clarified what you meant by "serving the self" or "serving others".

Dearest 14 yr old, forgive me, but if you are looking for something that will tell you exactly what will occur in your life, mine, or the entire world, no website on this earth can give you that. There are no concrete answers for anything other than life and death. Those are the only absolutes to be had. I don't want this to sound harsh, not at all, but this is the unadulterated truth. Anything else is debatable. And that is where Faith comes in. The 2012 predictions are frightening,and no one can know if they will come to pass. The Bible says that we are living in the final generation, which began in 1948. It has been interpreted as such. So, it is getting close that is if you believe in God and the Bible's predictions. So, my advise in all this is to just hold on tight and wait till 2012. It is only two years till Dec.21st 2012, after all. Gather anything you might need to survive a disaster, and if it doesn't come oh well you have a lot of food, medical supplies, and other provisions to use. Nothing lost, and a lot gained in security of mind. See, no need to live in fear, just awareness.

While the end of the earth may or may not be coming, the theme in each and every persons message here is that we should do good and be kind and loving, that we should essentially live every day like it is our last. So help that guy on the street corner, forgive your dad, take that fishing trip, visit your grandma, hug your kids and tell them everyday how loved they are. We only walk this way once so make the most of what little time we have by being the best people we can be. Oh and don't forget to pray, he is always listening.

I really don't know where to start with all this, I know I don't read the bible as much as I should but I do have my faith and believe in and love God. This 2012 thing is just insane only God himself knows when our time will come. I do think maybe this is a wake up call or warning for a lot of us that we need to change our ways and give our life to God. No one knows when it will happen there has been to many predictions of when the world will come to a end no one really knows what will happen that all we can do is sit wait and pray, and devote or lives to God.

I've just started researching this query over the 2012 winter solstice. It's awesome to see all of these different hypotheses, theories, ideas, fears and hopes. Thus far it seems to me that as a race, we will not be wiped out. The dawning of the age of Aquarius, in itself, suggests life with us goes on. Not only will life go on, but it will blossom into something most of the world today cannot see. By today's global awareness war will always be, because it has always been. Tomorrow it will cease. Gottcha, to me Armageddon is equal to arm age done. This is what comes to be in the age of Aquarius. I also believe that the earth is a living entity, and I would go so far as to say that our multi-verse is alive, almost everything in it is alive. It does not just exist. Getting back to earth, Atlantis may have existed where the Sahara desert is today. At any rate there is no evidence just a hunch on my part. Next, the idea of substituting monkeys for soldiers and now robots and drone planes already shows man's subconscious drive to distance himself from war. Imagine our enemies as brothers or sisters who are pissed off at us. What would you do? Will you just forget about them, or will you try and reason with them and absolutely strive to work things out peacefully. That's where I think we are headed. Sure the earth may wobble, apparently it has before, but this time the human race shall record it and the records will become history as we, the earth, goes through this next platonic rotation of a 26,000 year cycle. I like the idea of being a radiant being, I've always thought there was light within us. More spirit than man, that is what the age of Pisces taught us. The earth will continue on it's designated cycle. We because of it, will evolve into a world of unity. The starving will cease. Poverty will be erased, war will end. This will happen because of the position of surrounding influences of the earth. Since those forces are more powerful than any human race, even all combined, it's presence cannot be denied. This new age will touch every living soul. It'll be like popping corn, first one or two, then several, then many until all who are will be touched by it. As was said in the movie 'the Shaw Shank Redemption,' "you either get busy living or get busy dying." Peace is coming again.

Don't worry and be happy. All I know is that you people should be living in peace and with freedom from now on. I don't know if it is a true prediction. Everyone gets nervous and stays in, suspects, and wonders. We all really wish it won't happen. But if there is a chance for those miracles, I think we have no way to escape all we have to do is return to the past and face what is real. Anything can happen on the earth nothing lasts forever. Maybe it's time to rest in peace again.

I am confused, curious, and scared. After all the theories that are made and researched, I still can't help but to think it is really time to enjoy and appreciate all the little things in life that we take for granted. My whole life I have been thankful for the earth and its surroundings. It is hard to even imagine that one day my family, friends, and earth could come to such an abrupt end. I know nothing lasts forever, but the thought of everything ending in just a couple of years is terrifying. My priorities have changed. I am very thankful for everything.

If anyone reading this is a Christian, I would advise you to read the passages of the Bible where Jesus leaves this Earth and tells us directly of his return. Not in Revelation, through, John. If you are not a Christian, I would advise you to do this as well as reading the rest of the Bible, but that is another issue. In it, Jesus clearly states that he will come "like a thief in the night" and that "we will not know when he is coming". Therefore, as a Christian, I must believe that no human knows the date of the end of the world, except Jesus, who is as divine as he is human. Intellectually, however, I can be more open to the idea of a collective human consciousness, and analyze it critically. What we gain by believing that some variety of transformation will occur on 2012 is the need to do something about it to save ourselves. This invariably will cause stress, and generally prevent us from living for others, as we attempt to save ourselves. Such is human nature. If we believe that 2012 is just another date, that the things we do well for others will really matter even if they do none for someone else, we can live fully in this time we have. It is only by acting as if the world will be tomorrow what we can make it today, succinctly, acting in the long term, that we can choose to make it good today. Such is also human nature. Acting for others in order to save the self is no better than acting for the self. We must act for others for their own sake, not our own sake. Contrary to popular belief, the Mayan Long Count Calendar began on the date 13.0.0.0.0. I may have missed a set of zeros or so. December 21-23 in the Mayan Long Count Calendar is also 13.0.0.0.0. To Classic Mayans, we can safely assume that this would be a giant religious New Year similar to our own 2000 celebration, though that was marred by Y2K. Modern Maya, of course, are more concerned with harvesting and rain than devastation and pain. Many scholars such as Nostradamus and Newton set such similar dates for the end of the world due to Christian religious theories concerning the Apocalypse. Furthermore, suggestions have been made by fringe Christians that a 2012 event is actually a way for God to make sure that we do not predict his coming, by having events shape themselves to resemble the end, when it is truly not, reinforcing the idea that we will not know the day of his coming. Lastly, the idea of a global consciousness, Gaia theory itself, in fact, is an incredibly odd idea to most anyone who studies the human brain. In our world of mass media, we are often exposed to similar stimuli, and as humans, we have only a finite number of ways to react. As a result, many of us react similarly to the same stimuli, an idea that would have been as true for ancient cultures as our own. Hindu tradition states that the end is not for millions of years, an idea prominent among nearly a billion people. That would certainly put a dent in the global consciousness, not to mention that considerable group of people who haven't the slightest notion of a 2012 event, who live in rural areas of Africa, Asia, or Latin America. On the whole, I do not worry about living for 2012, but for living for God. Amen.

Well folks lets put it this way. I don't hold to christian beliefs or any other religious "do as I say now or you will pay later" control systems. I'm not a big subscriber to predictions that are based around "well if you look at it this way it could mean this" mentality. But what I do believe in, is events I see in my lifetime. The world is not looking too good now is it? Natural disasters in Haiti, and now Chile and a whole list of others. Weather conditions that are abnormal to say the least in America, Europe, and all over. Economies, threats left right and center, of wars and new nuclear races. Society itself is pretty messed up morally and spiritually. Any kind of good group, charities, environmental groups, huge list, is ridiculed and bashed or even simply ignored. Gangs and criminal groups, even mass murderers, morally void celebrities, corrupt politicians, are all put center stage and glamorized on TV, music, and all of the media. Population levels and consumption and pollution levels are basically off the chart vs common sense and practicality. Unchecked medical practices which are in danger of creating a super virus. The list goes on and on and on. It only takes one big event or a close time frame of reasonable events and the whole lot is in danger of collapsing into a mess. Now there is always the mentality that "wow its a shame what happened there but it cant happen here, turn the TV off and lets go shopping." Well folks, it can, and it does. I'm sure the people in Chile didn't get up a couple of days ago expecting to be in the middle of a huge disaster shortly afterward. You don't get out of bed expecting to fall down the stairs or smash your car,but guess what? It happens. Lets face facts, maybe all these religions and predictions are wrong, fair enough, does that mean that there is no signs of something big having the potential to happen? No it doesn't. Forget debating the finer points of accuracy, take a look at the bigger picture. Not looking too good is it? Enjoy your day, oh and remember, it can't happen here can it?

I would generally suggest the following: Live a sustainable life as much as possible, that way we don't drop a disaster on ourselves unnecessarily. Back off on greed, stockpiling puts undue strain on the earth and feeds poverty and increases risk of war. Probably believing we're here for a purpose, created by a creator, is not a bad idea. Not getting immersed in rigid dogmas can probably help one to see a bit more clearly. Asking a lot of questions of why we do what we do is probably helpful in breaking bad habits. Maybe if enough do their part we can have a society worth preserving.

Hello all, I am from India. I have read all the comments and its interesting. If life ends that's also fine, if it doesn't end then also fine, and don't worry just say all is well all is well. Who knows the future just feel the present and enjoy, take care.

I just want to say, I love my earth and never want it to be destruct. So people, instead of fearing lets pray to God to save our beautiful earth.

I don't see this as a religious thing. It is what it is. Like he says, it is a choice. Make it a conscious choice. In this age of technology and science we defined as humanity for the most part. It has lost the conscious awareness of the voice of the soul or heart. It's a fact that when our bodies die so do our minds, but our souls don't. I have had to many NDEs not to know the soul survives. Whatever perspective or religion you may want to look at this from, it doesn't matter. Learn to listen to the voice of the soul. Learn the difference between the voice of the soul and the voice of the mind. Move your conscious awareness from the mind to the soul and listen with your conscious awareness. Remember what De Milo wrote, "The key to happiness is awareness."

I'm doing a research project on 2012, and I think we should all just live our life to the fullest and love and care about everyone and everything. Maybe if we think that the world will end, we will treat our world right.

I have been through many bad experiences in my life. So terrible that some would not even begin to understand. Through all of this God was right there with me. I used to ask why would God let these terrible, horrific things happen to a child. Someone told me that God gave free will to man and it was this free will that left me in the hands of those who used it for bad instead of good. As I became older, I was made aware of Gods presence in my life, he was always standing beside me and freeing me from situations that could only be by divine intervention. I know that God is real. It is also my belief after studying the Celestine Prophecy and reading about the end of the Mayan Calender, instead of the world ending literally, we will evolve into a higher spiritual consciousness. I do not claim to be a prophet or a psychic. I only know what I believe and have faith that my God is loving and a loving God would not end the world with pain and suffering. We all need to have faith in God and faith in each other. Remember if man is made in Gods own image then every time you look in another persons face, you are looking at the face of God. Be excellent to each other.

I say we shall all love one another and not aid the illusion of self. Christ came to reveal that we are all connected but the reality of greed enabled us to not view it this way. If something major does happen in 2012 then I believe the world leaders will be behind it. Now is the perfect time to use man made power to change the course of time because people are being prepared for the major change.

Hi, it's very interesting to find so many people finally aware that the Planet we live in is alive and thinking, not as we do but more profoundly. I study myself the higher state of consciousness through Zen Buddhism. 2012 might be just a revival, but my instinct and thinking doesn't believe it is so. More like a choice that Earth will give us, it could be very different for a minority of people and probably very terrible for many. In Zen we only care about our own truth not God. Attachment to nothing, it is the essence of finding your own soul and having it's purity enlightened yourself. I know Peru and Ecuador, I have seen the Shamans and their medicines. Believe it they are very believable, human and extremely true. The Earth itself must as a priority survive our bad deed so we can live too. The Planet will and has already started this long ago and will repair itself, no matter what happens to us. Everyone should take care of their homes, our planet.

So, let me get this straight, if you don't believe in God, and there is a God, He'll send you to Hell because you don't believe in Him? Something fishy about that statement. Doesn't sound like someone I would want to know.

Bottom line, God is love. Without love, you die without it.

The world, or should I say the people in it have become greedy, as technology advances the greed expands, everyone wants something better than someone else, the latest gadget, the latest fashion, hence people have lost sight of the whole issue of living practically and simply. If we all stopped for a moment or two and really thought about it all, the 'rat race' we've landed ourselves in could cease to exist, people then, could take time to enjoy the planet we live on instead of trying so hard to kill it, albeit not necessarily intentionally. We are all guilty of going with the flow, but while some do take stock and think, there are others who are 'blinkered', and refuse to budge. We all have to reach the same level in order that change can take place, will it happen? Can it happen? Who knows, that is entirely up to each individual. So maybe it is the 'blind' who will experience a shift leading up to 2012, and find their lives to be changed for the better, after all, we are all a part of the 'Whole' God if you will, our Creator. The year 2012 could be great, who knows. This planet is only a temporary home for us, we do not belong here, we are spiritual beings deep down inside, the physical is but an outfit we have chosen to wear for a duration.

You didn't convince me. Try being a little more specific in your references to "seers" and legends of other traditions. What specific materials have you been reading? How credible are these materials? I live my life to the fullest because I know I don't have much time here. Whether I live to be over 100 or I die today, I know every second is precious. I have one life to live and I'm going to live it. I'm not counting on a second life. I'm going to be more than satisfied with the one I have to not need or want another one.

This you can believe in, I 1948 God took Israel and set them up to be a nation. God said this generation would not pass away till all things be fulfilled. Now a generation by the bible is 100 years, From 1948 to 2048 is 100 years all things Jesus said will happen in this time period. No man knows the hour. Even Jesus don't know the day and the hour. God the Father only knows the very day. But the false prophets that Jesus said would come in the last days are here and pretending to know it all and people are eating it up. What you better be worried about is your soul. If Jesus where to come today in who's hands would your soul be? The false prophets are teaching the church wont be here when the anti Christ sets up but let me tell you friend The disciples where asking Jesus when the end would come. He began to tell them about all the great tribulations. He told them when you see the abomination spoken of by Daniel stand in the holy place. This is the Anti Christ sitting up on the mercy seat proclaiming him self to be God and everything that is above God. Apostle Paul said brethren I wouldn't have you ignorant concerning the coming of the Lord, "he said that day would not come except there be a great falling away and the son of perdition be reviled." The son of perdition is the Anti Christ. The church will be here. Jesus the author and finisher said it and i believe it. You should be worried more abut your soul, where it will spend eternity God bless you all.

To the skeptic, to the skeptic you will know who he is one day according to what the scripture say. Romans 14:11-12 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.(12) So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. So then to the skeptic there is another life to live after this one rather in Heaven or Hell it is eternity.

There seems to be a lot of non-believers here! One asked whose god is right,"one said doesn't sound like some Id like to know. Still another says he believes in zen or Buddhism, in his self not in God. God gave you the freedom of choose, you can believe in nothing that's your choose. Jesus said my words they are spirit and they are life and they will judge you in the end. Jesus said I go away, but ill pray the father he'll send you another comforter which is the holy ghost. He will lead you and guide you in all things what so ever i have command you. Apostle Paul said if you have the holy ghost dwelling in you you have no need that any man should teach you, you have the greatest teacher there is. The bible says if a man desire wisdom and knowledge let him pray in faith believing and it will be given unto him. My God will not force himself on you, that's why he gave you freedom of choice. Then when you stand in judgment. Jesus won't have to condemn you. You have all ready judged yourself unworthy of his kingdom and love. The lord said my words are nigh thee even in thy heart and mouth the words of faith we preach unto you. You know every time you go to do something wrong, and the small voice tells you not to do that, well that's the holy ghost telling you not to do that. A man I worked with said he was an atheist, and didn't believe in God. On the way to work one morning a tractor trailer ran right up on top of his Toyota truck. Some people I worked with were behind him. His truck was crushed so they couldn't get to him. They said you could hear him praying God forgive forgive I've been so wrong and then everything got quiet and he was gone. Friend God said I called and I called you wouldn't answer. There will come a time you will call and I'll not answer. You see friend you can believe what you want. God gave you that right so when you stand in judgment and see him face to face you won't have an excuse. I would rather live my life believing there is a God, than to die and find out there is one. Judgment and the end is coming and as I said before instead of worrying about 2012, you should be worried about where you are going to spend eternity. I ask the the question, " If Jesus where to come today in whose hands would your life be? So friend God gave you the choice. He sent his son to die for your sins so that you could be saved. He's done all he's going to do, and all he asked is that you believe on him. The balls in your court. The choice you make you will have to live with. God bless you all.