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2012 and Beyond: A New Species of Humanity

 

by Stephen Knapp

 

When it comes to the consideration of the year 2012, and the special

date of December 21, it all evolves around the Mayan calendar. People everywhere

are focused on this date to some degree or another. Some people feel we are

going to enter a new age, a new awareness, or maybe the earth as we know it will

come to an end.

 

However, in February of 2006 at a conference in Jaipur, India,

called “Spirituality Beyond Religion†in which participants from over 30 of

the world’s older indigenous cultures gathered to share, learn, study, and

pray together. That is where I met Vocatelo Tyu, a Mayan elder from Guatamala

who had a few things to tell all of us about the prophecies connected with the

Mayan calendar and the year 2012.

 

First he explained that the ending of the Mayan calendar in 2012 is

no different than if someone simply did not make a new calendar after the date

of December 31 of any given year. It does not mean that the world is going to

end, as some people seem to propose, but that it was merely the end of that

cycle, which was not continued in another calendar. He explained that the world

would go on, and not to worry. However, he was a little upset that when the

Western researchers found the calendar, they did not confer with the Mayan

elders at the time. Because of that, there was a time discrepancy between the

Mayan calendar and the western time calculations. This meant that the date of

December 21, 2012 may not be accurate, and may be off by several years. This

means that the ending of the Mayan cycle could very well be in some other year,

possibly 2015 or even 2020. But now the focus is on the year 2012.

 

He specifically explained that even though some people are depending

on the idea that the world may end in 2012, he hoped that people would not be

too upset if the year 2012 passes and nothing happens.

 

After I heard what he had to say, I thought it was quite profound to

understand this directly from a Mayan elder. Therefore, the world will go on and

we need to continue with our plans and development, especially our spiritual

development. And for those who are putting so much emphasis on 2012 as the time

for a grand awakening or the entrance into some new cycle, we still must decide

where we go from here? Naturally, if everyone is intent on the meaning and

purpose of 2012, it can certainly help the planetary awakening if people try to

increase their awareness, and their focus on cultural or spiritual unity. Thus,

in some ways, such intent can create a type of self-fulfilling prophecy, or at

least an upliftment of social harmony and cooperation. There can be nothing bad

about that. And if this is what we get out of 2012, this would certainly be a

positive benefit. But what happens beyond that?

 

The fact is, whether we give credit to anything connected with 2012

or not, it is still up to humanity to bring about a new era, or what could be

called a new species of humanity. This new species will not be based on physical

changes but on the development of a new spiritual consciousness, and the goal of

working toward the perfection of human life both materially and spiritually.

This new species of humanity are those who are not afraid to investigate higher

dimensions of reality, new areas of spiritual experiences that are beyond the

limitations of conventional and fear-based religions [those that urge the

obedience to their principles based on the wrath of God]. This awakening is

happening now and growing all the time. However, this has always been the Vedic

process for thousands of years.

 

So, in some ways, the new species is but a reawakening of the spiritual

consciousness that was prominent in the early ages such as in Satya-yuga, or

what is still found in the enlightened sages of today. Yet, this consciousness,

when compared with the general materialistic views and motivations found in most

people today, is like a new species of humanity. It is the rare type of person

who is genuinely concerned about the physical, emotional, and spiritual

well-being of all living entities, and who also has the higher consciousness to

perceive how to do that. Everyone who is concerned about themselves and the

welfare of the planet should be eager to be a part of this new species of

humanity, this higher consciousness, and help in this process of spiritual

change and improvement. For any real solutions to our problems or social issues

must be based on a spiritual foundation.

 

With the right consciousness we can, indeed, make proper use of things to live

comfortably without enmity between each other and nature. And if a new species

of such like-minded people act together in this way, it will have extremely

powerful effects on this planet. If, however, humankind insists on seeing each

other on the basis of bodily and cultural differences, then their vision is no

better than that of those cats and dogs who howl, bark, chase, and fight with

one another. What’s the difference? There is no excuse for humankind to remain

on such a base level when they have the higher mental and intellectual faculties

that they do, as long as they use them. They must rise above the animalistic

platform by their spiritual progress. Only through this means will humankind

reach a level of evolutionary development in which they can begin to see beyond

bodily and cultural distinctions and work together in spiritual harmony with

themselves, nature, and the Supreme Will.

 

It is obvious to many that the forces of darkness are getting stronger as the

years go by, as the Age of Kali advances. Moral standards decrease while crime

increases. Similarly, the forces of light are also getting stronger, and new

levels of spiritual knowledge are coming into this earthly plane, the likes of

which we have not understood for thousands of years. The characteristics between

the forces of light and darkness are also becoming more distinct. Therefore, the

people of this earth will participate in this polarization and will be required

to decide with which force they will participate: The spiritual and progressive

level, or the descending and materialistic one.

 

As this polarization increases, the future of the world becomes twofold: One

aspect will be the obvious physical, climatic, geographic, and economic changes.

The other will be the more spiritual changes. The physical, social, and

geographic changes will not be viewed or experienced as so drastic by those who

flow into the higher dimension, while planet earth will display a more difficult

life for those who remain absorbed in the lower materialistic and fearful level

of consciousness. The earth will accommodate both levels of dimension, but the

views of existence on earth will be very different from each level. But which

level we choose to enter depends on us.

 

There will, indeed, be a higher and progressive energy shift, as predicted by

the Vedic scripture, and other traditions, and it is already in progress.

Remember, consciousness is not merely a state of mind but also a vibrational

level. The higher the consciousness, the higher the frequency or vibratory level

of energy in which that person perceives, understands, lives, and sends out to

others. This is the opportunity that this Golden Age within Kali-yuga provides

for us, to whatever degree we develop it. Adjusting the level of our

consciousness is also the way we can change the course of our future.

 

We can decide for ourselves what level of consciousness we want to develop and

in which we want to exist. The higher the social consciousness is, the less

severe the changes will be in society and throughout the planet, and the more

harmonious things will be globally. In other words, there would be less need of

severe earth changes for the cleansing of the planet. Remember, the world only

reflects the mass consciousness of the inhabitants. When the inhabitants work in

harmony with nature, what is the need for nature to cause repercussions to our

actions? When nature and people are balanced, the world will give what we need.

Thus, we can create a very bright and positive future for ourselves and this

world simply by elevating our consciousness. What are we waiting for?

 

What this means is that we are at a decisive point. There will be a transformed

world. It can be attained by force through what may seem like apocalyptic

changes, or through cooperation by a planetary awakening. Whether the whole

population awakens is not necessary. Only a certain percentage need be

enlightened in this way because the power of light will far exceed and overpower

the force of darkness or materialism, at least enough to keep the positive

changes available for those who wish to participate in them. Again, which way we

choose to go is up to us. No prophecy or prediction is written in stone.

Whatever change comes is because of the change of consciousness in the general

masses. So, let us develop our spiritual consciousness and not waste this

opportunity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

 

 

 

 

 

2012 and Beyond: A New Species of Humanity

by Stephen Knapp

When it comes to the consideration of the year 2012, and the special date of

December 21, it all evolves around the Mayan calendar. People everywhere are

focused on this date to some degree or another. Some people feel we are going

to enter a new age, a new awareness, or maybe the earth as we know it will come

to an end.

However, in February of 2006 at a conference in Jaipur, India, called

“Spirituality Beyond Religion†in which participants from over 30 of the

world’s older indigenous cultures gathered to share, learn, study, and pray

together. That is where I met Vocatelo Tyu, a Mayan elder from Guatamala who

had a few things to tell all of us about the prophecies connected with the

Mayan calendar and the year 2012.

First he explained that the ending of the Mayan calendar in 2012 is no

different than if someone simply did not make a new calendar after the date of

December 31 of any given year. It does not mean that the world is going to end,

as some people seem to propose, but that it was merely the end of that cycle,

which was not continued in another calendar. He explained that the world would

go on, and not to worry. However, he was a little upset that when the Western

researchers found the calendar, they did not confer with the Mayan elders at

the time. Because of that, there was a time discrepancy between the Mayan calendar

and the western time calculations. This meant that the date of December 21, 2012

may not be accurate, and may be off by several years. This means that the

ending of the Mayan cycle could very well be in some other year, possibly 2015

or even 2020. But now the focus is on the year 2012.

He specifically explained that even though some people are depending on the

idea that the world may end in 2012, he hoped that people would not be too

upset if the year 2012 passes and nothing happens.

After I heard what he had to say, I thought it was quite profound to understand

this directly from a Mayan elder. Therefore, the world will go on and we need

to continue with our plans and development, especially our spiritual

development. And for those who are putting so much emphasis on 2012 as the time

for a grand awakening or the entrance into some new cycle, we still must decide

where we go from here? Naturally, if everyone is intent on the meaning and

purpose of 2012, it can certainly help the planetary awakening if people try to

increase their awareness, and their focus on cultural or spiritual unity. Thus,

in some ways, such intent can create a type of self-fulfilling prophecy, or at

least an upliftment of social harmony and cooperation. There can be nothing bad

about that. And if this is what we get out of 2012, this would certainly be a

positive benefit. But what happens beyond that?

The fact is, whether we give credit to anything connected with 2012 or not, it

is still up to humanity to bring about a new era, or what could be called a new

species of humanity. This new species

will not be based on physical changes but on the development of a new spiritual

consciousness, and the goal of working toward the perfection of human life both

materially and spiritually. This new species of humanity are those who are not

afraid to investigate higher dimensions of reality, new areas of spiritual

experiences that are beyond the limitations of conventional and fear-based

religions [those that urge the obedience to their principles based on the wrath

of God]. This awakening is happening now and growing all the time. However,

this has always been the Vedic process for thousands of years.

So, in some ways, the new

species is but a reawakening of the spiritual consciousness that was prominent

in the early ages such as in Satya-yuga, or what is still found in the

enlightened sages of today. Yet, this consciousness, when compared with the

general materialistic views and motivations found in most people today, is like

a new species of humanity. It is the rare type of person who is genuinely

concerned about the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of all living

entities, and who also has the higher consciousness to perceive how to do that.

Everyone who is concerned about themselves and the welfare of the planet should

be eager to be a part of this new species of humanity, this higher

consciousness, and help in this process of spiritual change and improvement.

For any real solutions to our problems or social issues must be based on a

spiritual foundation.

With the right

consciousness we can, indeed, make proper use of things to live comfortably

without enmity between each other and nature. And if a new species of such

like-minded people act together in this way, it will have extremely powerful

effects on this planet. If, however, humankind insists on seeing each other on

the basis of bodily and cultural differences, then their vision is no better

than that of those cats and dogs who howl, bark, chase, and fight with one

another. What’s the difference? There is no excuse for humankind to remain on

such a base level when they have the higher mental and intellectual faculties

that they do, as long as they use them. They must rise above the animalistic

platform by their spiritual progress. Only through this means will humankind

reach a level of evolutionary development in which they can begin to see beyond

bodily and cultural distinctions and work together in spiritual harmony with

themselves, nature, and the Supreme Will.

It is obvious to many

that the forces of darkness are getting stronger as the years go by, as the Age

of Kali advances. Moral standards decrease while crime increases. Similarly,

the forces of light are also getting stronger, and new levels of spiritual

knowledge are coming into this earthly plane, the likes of which we have not

understood for thousands of years. The characteristics between the forces of

light and darkness are also becoming more distinct. Therefore, the people of this

earth will participate in this polarization and will be required to decide with

which force they will participate: The spiritual and progressive level, or the

descending and materialistic one.

As this polarization

increases, the future of the world becomes twofold: One aspect will be the

obvious physical, climatic, geographic, and economic changes. The other will be

the more spiritual changes. The physical, social, and geographic changes will

not be viewed or experienced as so drastic by those who flow into the higher

dimension, while planet earth will display a more difficult life for those who

remain absorbed in the lower materialistic and fearful level of consciousness.

The earth will accommodate both levels of dimension, but the views of existence

on earth will be very different from each level. But which level we choose to

enter depends on us.

There will, indeed, be a

higher and progressive energy shift, as predicted by the Vedic scripture, and

other traditions, and it is already in progress. Remember, consciousness is not

merely a state of mind but also a vibrational level. The higher the

consciousness, the higher the frequency or vibratory level of energy in which

that person perceives, understands, lives, and sends out to others. This is the

opportunity that this Golden Age within Kali-yuga provides for us, to whatever

degree we develop it. Adjusting the level of our consciousness is also the way

we can change the course of our future.

We can decide for

ourselves what level of consciousness we want to develop and in which we want

to exist. The higher the social consciousness is, the less severe the changes

will be in society and throughout the planet, and the more harmonious things

will be globally. In other words, there would be less need of severe earth

changes for the cleansing of the planet. Remember, the world only reflects the

mass consciousness of the inhabitants. When the inhabitants work in harmony

with nature, what is the need for nature to cause repercussions to our actions?

When nature and people are balanced, the world will give what we need. Thus, we

can create a very bright and positive future for ourselves and this world

simply by elevating our consciousness. What are we waiting for?

What this means is that

we are at a decisive point. There will be a transformed world. It can be

attained by force through what may seem like apocalyptic changes, or through

cooperation by a planetary awakening. Whether the whole population awakens is

not necessary. Only a certain percentage need be enlightened in this way

because the power of light will far exceed and overpower the force of darkness

or materialism, at least enough to keep the positive changes available for

those who wish to participate in them. Again, which way we choose to go is up

to us. No prophecy or prediction is written in stone. Whatever change comes is

because of the change of consciousness in the general masses. So, let us

develop our spiritual consciousness and not waste this opportunity.