Re: 12/21/2012, the end of the world...
It's about progression.
It's about evolution.
It's about a change from one age's consciousness to another.
The Egyptian's were in the age of Taurus.
Abraham, of Judaic beginnings, brought in the age of Aries (symbolized by the sacrifice of the ram instead of Isaac).
Jesus brought in the age of Piceas symbolized by the frequent use of fish and water.
The age of Christianity/Piceas is ending and the age of Aquarius is beginning.
Each age lasts around 2100 years. Each age usually ends with traumatic events, but that is solely due to mankind's resistance to change (or resistance to return to true Self).
The year 2012 is not the end necessarily. For when one thing ends another begins. So, in actuality, it is a beginning.
There is a 3 part Google video that I'd recommend that may provide some insights into the challenges for each individual to meet, or not.
Here's a link to the first part, within this link you'll find parts 2 and 3. Enjoy!
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6681910439634411366&q=mayan+calendar...
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