Staying Aligned for 2012 and Beyond
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
We are currently experiencing a dynamic and important time in history.
Like many people, I get turned off at the mention of the ‘end of the world’ and too much hype around any specific dates, and impending doom. There is a lot of hype around ‘2012’ these days, a lot of it farfetched, which makes it easy to dismiss as simply another false ‘end of days’ for religious fanatics who enjoy the drama. BUT, I do feel there truly is something to this particular date however exact or inexact the Mayans were in predicting this as an end of a great cycle. There is an undercurrent of very powerful energy right now and in the next couple years some important changes will be taking place. Being an astrologer, I can see certain patterns and know that it is all too easy to see potential with fearful eyes, when in reality it often does not manifest in negative ways. It is important to remain objective when assessing planetary movements. Life moves and changes. There are things we can control and things we can’t, things we can see coming and things that remain shrouded in mist.
Free Will & Karma
There are potentials awaiting to be born and whether they manifest is up to us in the present moment, as we have free will. Some would say that truly ‘free’ will is an illusion, for the universe operates by the law of Karma, which is the law of cause and effect- action has consequence. What we do and say affects others and creates a ripple effect that will eventually find its way back to us in some form. Nothing exists in a vacuum, for we are all connected by an invisible fabric that moves and flows in a karmic dance we are all taking part in. Actions of pure intent, kindness and compassion create a different karma from actions of violence, hatred and greed. Even inaction and passivity have their own karma. During this time of global and universal change, I feel the concept of karma is of utmost importance. An interesting read on karma and free will: http://www.salrachele.com/webarticles/karmaandfreewill.htm
2012 Hype
According to the Mayan calendar, we are nearing the end of a very long cycle, often interpreted as the end of time, due to it being the end of the calendar itself. The Mayans had a different view of life than us and measured time from a spiritual perspective, and really, if you think of life in terms of cycles, there truly is no ‘end’, simply the beginning of a new cycle. So here we are, in the end of an old cycle, at the cusp of a new one. There are all sorts of researchers, occultists, scientists who have found interesting correlations between the Mayan end date of Dec 21, 2012 and other potential cataclysmic shifts that may happen at the same time. However I have also heard that this end date has been corrected to October 28th, 2011. There is a TON of information on the internet on this subject. If you google ‘Mayan Calendar 2012’ or ‘Oct 28th, 2011’ you can read for days on all the hype, debate, interesting correlations, predictions, and such.
I do not delve too deeply into this information, but I do like to hear different views on the subject of the current time we are in and weigh it against my own intuitive sense. I am very sensitive to the world around me, and often feel very personally where humanity is at in any given moment, thoughts, beliefs and collective stresses. It is like having a radar constantly attuned to the masses, which sometimes makes it difficult to stay focused within, and hold strong boundaries. I ‘feel the news’ rather than read it, and somehow carry a knowing of our history without having paid much attention in school to the facts and dates. It is hard to describe, but in some way I feel I carry all of humanity as a whole with me at all times. It is important for me to practice Yoga, because this is how I stay grounded within my body and myself while also being open to the universe around me. I can’t completely turn off the extra information I receive, nor do I want to, but I do feel it is necessary to contain and hold my center, stay grounded, and navigate my path with some extra mindfulness these days.
What is happening?
I feel that the shifts happening now to October or 2012 are real, but are not necessarily ‘earthbound’. I feel they are more spiritual happening on a higher and deeper plane, which may likely affect the physical dimension we live in, but perhaps not in the catastrophic ways we imagine. I also feel it will affect certain people more than others, depending on how open and attuned to their higher self they are. Those with heavy knots of karma in their energy field and body will likely be affected the most adversely. Newer souls with less karmic burden may not be affected, and those working on a spiritual path of cleansing and healing with benefit. Here’s why..
Scientists have discovered there are actually 11 dimensions. It may be hard for us to conceive of this, since we live in such a small, 3 dimensional reality, like ants in a Persian rug. But there is so much that is unexplained, mostly because we can’t see or connect with these other dimensions, except perhaps accidentally on a drug trip or from intense spiritual practice and meditation. According to Barbara Hand Clow, an astrologer, shamanic practioner and channeler, humans have access to 9 dimensions. Right now, we are functioning mostly between the 2nd and 4th… in the coming years, especially around Oct 28th 2011, the other dimensions will open up to us, the effects of which will be a surge of energy, which for some who are ill-equipped, will be hard to handle. For others, like I mentioned above, who are clear vessels for energy, can benefit from this leap in consciousness, or allow it to simply pass through them possibly undetected. It is interesting that the end of October is ‘Samhain’ for pagans, the origin of Halloween… it is said to be the time of year when the ‘veil between the worlds’ is thinnest, which is why we celebrate ancestors and loved ones passed on. It makes sense that it could also be a doorway to higher consciousness on a global scale.
I found Barbara Hand Clow’s insight to be close to my own instinct on this whole issue. But I am open to the possibility that the universe has her own surprises that we cannot conceive of!
Check out Barbara Hand Clow: http://www.handclow2012.com/
Staying Aligned Through Change…
For the last month, I have felt it imperative to practice yoga. While I have kept a regular practice for 10 years now, the nature of my journey took many twists and turns, to new teachings and side-roads into other realms of mind-body-spirit integration and healing. The last couple of years my energy has been dissipated by other duties leaving me little focus or energy for the type of yoga practice I used to have. But in the last month or so, since I have had some time off, my yoga has been calling me strongly to come back and sit, come back to beginner’s mind, focus within, pull in my energy and return to my roots, to simplicity. I have been getting the message that I must keep my crown chakra open, align vertically, stay centered, slow down, breathe and be open to the divine.
There is a quickening in the atmosphere. More experience seems to be happening in a shorter period of time for many people. Intense experiences, concentrated karma, a strong undercurrent of forward motion, a ‘shit or get off the pot’ push from the universe. Big changes are taking place. We must shed the attachments weighing us down. Make a choice. Let go and move forward. It feels like we are going through a narrow tube at a fast rate, akin to being pushed through a birth canal. Perhaps it is wise to think of this period as a birth rather than a death?
My gut feeling on this whole 2012 thing is to not fear an end of days planetary collapse. This is an exciting time, an opening, a birth, an opportunity to recreate ourselves anew. This change is coming from within, not without. It is not about stocking food and blankets for an oncoming earthly disaster… earth changes are not the thing to think about or fear. It is happening inside of us, coming from within. From what I received from my own guiding wisdom is that the best way to prepare for the changes to come is to become a clear and open vessel- remove the blockages and obstacles to energy flowing through you. Rid yourself of as much stagnant karma as you can, or the universe will do it for you, perhaps ruthlessly. Stay aligned and centered. Breathe. Trust that if you are open to the divine, and aligned with your higher self, any chaos will flow right through you, and awaken you. Keep life simple. Slow down. Breathe deep and let go of anything weighing you down. You are divine, you are love, you ARE that which you seek.
My current favourite mantra:
LOKAH SAMASTA SUKHINO BHAVANTU
May all beings everywhere be happy and free and may the thoughts, words and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.
To remove obstacles in your life and blocked energy in your aura and physical body, invoke Ganesh (Elephant God photo above), remover of obstacles with this mantra:
AUM VIGHNA NASANAYA NAMAH
(Om Vig-nah Nah-sha-nah-yah Na-ma-ha)
And here is the “seed sound” for those moments when you cannot collect your thoughts and totally forget the mantra. It can also be used by those of you who prefer something short and sweet. It’s just one syllable and sounds exactly how it looks.
GUM
http://theprosperityproject.blogspot.com/2007/02/ganesh-mantra-for-removing-obstacles.html
Its time to decide how you want to live- in an endless cycle of suffering? In a state of heightened awareness and grace? Are you ready to embrace the truth of our oneness? What obstacles to your growth need to be removed? What karmic actions do you want to produce in the world?
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