2012 Doomsday Predictions

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With all the doomsday fears, are there any good Mayan Predictions for 2012? Did the ancient Mayans know something that we don’t and is the world going to come to an end?

Well there really are no simple answers. It is true that the Mayan calendar will end on 12/12/2012, and it predicts that there may be a global catastrophe then, but what it is and how bad it may be just isn’t there.

Sure there is going to be a celestial alignment, but how many of these have we had since the beginning of human kind and earlier?

Planetary changes are going to happen, whether you go by the Mayan Calendar or not. They are supposed to do this every 60,000 years or so, and we haven’t seen one since end of the last ice age, more than twice that.

We are already seeing some of these changes, with the increasing number of earthquakes in places where you wouldn’t think, more volcanoes erupting, and other signs of climate change.

While there may not be any specifically good Mayan predictions for 2012, does that mean we should be preparing for the end of the world?

No, it doesn’t. Sure there is a lot of hype out there about all the different worse case scenarios that could happen, but many of these were also predicted for the new millennium as well.

Sometimes it makes one think that a lot of these are spurred on by Christian belief systems. It does seem like every time the Church feels that their followers are dwindling that they come up with some new time line for Armageddon, to help bring people back to the fold.

The problem is that every time this deadline passes, their followers believe in them even less. It is very similar to the boy who cried wolf stories you were told as a child.

Does mean there are no good Mayan predictions for 2012? One of the things you can take away from these predictions is that there will indeed be some kinds of changes occurring, and that their calendar will come to end.

However, if you believe in life as a cycle, then you shouldn’t be that alarmed, there is no end because it is just a start of a new beginning cycle. It is just like the yearly calendar, and ancient beliefs of the Celtic Druids.

There can’t be a beginning of something without the end of something else. We have winter to kill off all the seasonal plants, but it is a new beginning, so that when it gets warmer, new plants can grow in their place.

What does all of these predictions mean for you and me and the average person? Should we start stocking up on food and water, hide in the hills or some underground bunker just before December of 2012?

No, let those people who are freaking out about it do so on their own. The thing is that if you really are that worried about it, what can you do?

Not much. So instead of freaking out, do something you should be doing anyway. Be closer to the ones you love, and not take them for granted. Make them a priority, rather than work.

We generally take for granted the ubiquitous calendar that is hanging on our wall to remind us of the current dates, months and year. But did it ever occur to us that a calendar is more than just a reminder of dates and events. From the very first time that calendar printing started, this simple and unassuming piece has helped people make their lives better and create a more livable community.

Since the dawn of civilization, from Roman to Greek societies, even ancient Mayans and Aztecs, all of them have a highly developed calendar system that helped them identify nature’s transformation such as the changing of the season, episodes of eclipses, time of sunrise and sunset, the different phases of the moon- things that make a difference in their way of life. Early Egyptians even have a calendar system to help them predict when the stars align themselves which marks the time that they start building their famous pyramids.

One of the most important uses of calendars is signified in the planting and harvesting of crops. A calendar suggests to farmers when to plant to yield the most harvest. Calendars also provide the time for natural irrigation to occur (such as in the case of the rainy season or the advent of hot weather).

Calendars are also made to shape society and place people in positions of power. The Christian Church made a great deal out of the early calendars to indicate a unified date for the celebration of Easter. Hence, the Gregorian calendar was adopted in 1582. This calendar is until now, considered the unifying and most widely used calendar of all time. Even non-Christians like the Chinese and the people of India use the Gregorian calendar with their day-to-day activities, only shifting to their traditional calendars to mark their individual religious holidays.

Nowadays, calendars are made to help us keep track of the months and different seasons each year. A calendar helps us keep track of our day to day activities. It helps in keeping our modern world organized and gives a systematic way of doing our work and activities.

Calendars keep track of special days and holidays, be it Christian or otherwise. It provides a global unification of special events and celebrations. It helps countries to cross boundaries by providing dates for a unified observance of festivities.

As individuals, we use calendars to establish our work schedules, our appointments, and important family functions and events. Hence, our calendars are physical manifestations of our life, our lifestyle, our personal history. One would be able to learn about a person by just glancing through a personal calendar.

Modern
calendars are now more functional and interactive. A calendar does not anymore stay as passive aids in our lives. With the advent of technology, we now have electronic calendars integrated in our desktops, pda’s and mobile phones that remind us of our days and events automatically. They’ve become very popular these days because they are portable, easy to use, and convenient.

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Once you understand how your mind works, you must question the truth of what it has been telling you. This allows you to shift from a closed state of mind to openness. First, we will describe how your mind creates your story, and then we will give you a simple method to shift your view of the story it has created. Notice we did not say you created the story. Your mind did, and as you will see, you are not your mind.

The illusory sense that your mind is you is what is often referred to as the ego. Albert Einstein once commented that the ego is “an optical illusion of consciousness.” The Toltecs of Mayan culture called it the Parasitic Mind. In Zen Buddhism it is referred to as Monkey Mind. You might have also heard it called your Gremlin. Call it what you will, this parasite mind creates the interpretations that you use to create your reality. Your external world is a reflection of this illusion.

If you’ve ever felt as though you’ve been possessed by an outside entity, it’s because in effect, you have. Unfortunately, most people have completely lost the awareness that the voice in their head isn’t them; they are in a form of denial. Of course, that denial is also the parasite mind speaking. The very survival of the parasitic mind is dependent on your belief that the story it is creating is true. When you live in this state, you are what some refer to as spiritually unconscious.

So how exactly did the parasitic mind take control of your consciousness to create its story? Your parasite mind focuses on three types of objects: mental, emotional, and physical. These objects are separate from your consciousness, but the parasite mind wants you to believe they are one and the same.

Here’s a simple illustration of how the parasitic mind works. Imagine you are driving on a long, straight highway. You notice a house that you admire and you begin to think of all the things you could do in that house, your children playing in the backyard, the way holiday lights would be seen by people driving by, what you would plant in the garden. Your consciousness is drawn in to the story the parasitic mind is creating. As you think of all the possibilities, your emotions and mental reactions draw your consciousness in further. Your awareness is now in an inner movie theater watching your thoughts create a major motion picture, a story that begins to expand in your thoughts. You are no longer sitting in your car; you are focused on the inner show that’s playing, which is completely unrelated to your driving. All of a sudden, you look up and realize that you’ve passed your exit. Now you have to drive to the next exit, turn around, and head back to your destination, quite likely annoyed with yourself for daydreaming.

What occurred is that your conscious awareness was attracted to a distant thought, focused on it, and lost itself in the thought. This thought process is going on within you all of the time. It is the source of the parasite mind’s story creation. Throughout your life the parasite mind takes imprints from your experiences and creates a blueprint, which becomes what you operate from. For most of your life, this thought blueprint stays the same, because these thoughts are familiar and safe. They are what you know at the parasite mind’s level.

The emotions that arise from your thoughts are also recognizable, with fear and love and other types of feelings appearing based on your personal experiences. In this case, the annoyance arose from self-judgment for missing your exit. If you had a past experience of being punished for daydreaming, the resulting emotions might cause an even stronger reaction.

When something happens to trigger an emotion, your reaction to the event will be fairly predictable. Eventually, the thoughts and feelings will dissipate. Meanwhile, the parasite mind continues to create stories based on the mental, emotional, and physical inputs that triggered the painful emotions. As a result, you lose contact with where your thoughts actually originated. Although they were caused by an external source, they are now controlling you and the way you live your life.

As time goes by, the parasitic mind observes and records more and more objects, drawing your consciousness deeper and deeper in to that inner surround-sound theater. Your parasitic mind has gained control because you’ve lost perspective: the cause of your thoughts is not you. But your true self is always at the center, looking out at the feelings, thoughts, and physical objects the parasitic mind is focused on. You are not orbiting around those objects; they are moving around you. However, the parasitic mind has tricked you into believing that the reverse is true. As a result, you are now living an unconscious life with the parasitic mind directing the show.

When you lose your consciousness to the parasitic mind, the natural tendency is to close down because the emotions that accompany the parasitic mind’s thoughts are real, and often uncomfortable. When you make a choice to stay safe instead of recognizing that your thoughts are the cause of your discomfort, you become what you are observing and experiencing. The parasitic mind and its external focus is driving you instead of your consciousness and inner awareness being the source of your actions.

Travel Insurance Policies When Travelling To Mexico

 

              Travel insurance is often neglected when planning a holiday or business trip. In Britain we are used to a free healthcare system and often forget that in many countries this is not the case.      We tend to not realise that luggage can be lost at an airport and that pick-pockets operate in Lisbon as well as London. Most of the time, travel insurance acts as a peace of mind…right up to the time you need it and then it can be the most important article in your suitcase.

 

Why Do I Need Travel Insurance?

 

              As we are all aware, accidents can happen at any time and in any place to anybody In the worst of circumstances, this can cause significant injury as well as ruining a holiday or business trip. Unfortunately no-one can predict when these accidents will occur or the severity of them when they do. The only thing to do is to have a high quality travel insurance policy. It may feel like you are gambling against yourself when arranging such a policy, however, nothing could be further from the truth.

              Luggage can be easily lost at airport, this in normally sufficient to ruin a holiday, having to endure a flight and then to traipse around a shopping centre to buy clean socks and shirts. Travel insurance can’t make this impossible to happen, but can help pay for your new clothes, which will ease the pain a little.

              Something as innocent as a wet floor or trip down a flight of stairs could lead to a hospital trip, for example, to administer to a broken wrist or ankle. Medical insurance will usually cover the cost but if you need to return early your travel insurance policy may have a clause to allow this to be claimed for.

When in a foreign country and hiring a car try to know the local traffic laws. We drive on the left in the UK, in Mexico they drive on the right. If you cause an accident, personal liability may be an issue. A good travel insurance policy will also have a clause that allows travel back to the UK if a medical emergency arises.

 

What Should I Look For In Travel Insurance

 

              Travel insurance is a safety net when abroad. A good travel insurance policy should cover you for medical and health cover for an injury or sudden illness abroad, 24 hour emergency service and assistance and personal liability cover in case you are sued for causing injury or damaging property.

              Other things to consider when purchasing travel insurance are, what is the value of your lost and stolen possessions cover? What’s the maximum you can claim on a single piece of your inventory? Are you covered for cancellation and/or curtailment of your flight or ferry? Does your policy have extra cover for activities that are usually not included standard policies, such as jet skiing or adventure activities? Are there any financial insurances in case your carrier airline becomes bankrupt before or during your excursion abroad?

 

Socio-political Issues

              Full travel and medical insurance is highly recommended when travelling through Mexico. Although it is a beautiful country, the risk of theft and injury are significantly high. Mexico is currently a swine influenza hotspot and travel to there is not recommended by the UK or Mexican government. The UK government will not organise emergency flight to British nationals in the event of a influenza pandemic. Travel insurance that covers emergency flights back to the UK, are the only viable option apart from meeting the cost of a flight back yourself.

             

              Mexico has a voracious political side. Demonstrations can become violent very quickly and escalate into a gigantic brawl. The laws for demonstrators in Mexico are very simple, if you are a foreigner you are not allowed to be a part of a demonstration. The penalty for being part of a demonstration can be as severe as deportation or detention.

              Crime levels are particularly high in Mexico, especially the capital city, Mexico City. Pick-pocketing is rife, with passports being stolen over 140 times last year alone. Although it is required to carry identity documentation in Mexico, it is recommended to carry a photocopy of the relevant pages rather than the passport itself.

              Be aware that although Mexicans speak Spanish, they can listen in English. Therefore be very wary discussing business or personal information, particularly in regards financial details. Do not change large sums of money and maintain a grip on purses and wallets at all times.

              Be aware of persons presenting themselves as police officers attempting to fine or arrest you for no apparent reason. There have been several instances of visitors becoming victims of theft, extortion or sexual assault by persons who may or may not be police officers. When in doubt, ask to view identification ( Puedo ver yo alguna identificación por favor?) and if possible note the officer’s name, badge number, and patrol car number.

              The hurricane season in Mexico runes from June to November. During these months check the local media for information. Travel insurance can provide emergency flights following a hurricane and of course medical insurance is nearly compulsory. There are two active volcanoes in Mexico near Popocatepetl and Colima, they are both closed to the public. There are danger zones around both, the size of which can change depending on the current level of volcanic activity. Naturally earthquakes are also possible here and in the Guerrero region. Travel insurance can be useful should this happen, allowing emergency flights home.

 

Specific Insurance For Travellers In Mexico

             

              Mexico has many wonders to see and do. Mexico is one of the best places in the world for surfing, scuba diving, body boarding and fishing.   There is the second largest coral reef in the world near the Yucatan peninsula. Both SCUBA and snorkelling divers are surrounded by species not found anywhere else on Earth. Should you choose to dive, it is recommended to have water sports included on your travel insurance policy and a working knowledge of the equipment you are going to use.

              While any time in Mexico is filled with sun, there are also plenty of things to visit away from the beach as well. There are archaeological sites to see such as Chichen Itza, a Mayan ruin paradise.   Travel insurance can provide support should an accident happen whilst visiting an archaeologist dream. Mexico is six hours behind the UK, so 24 hour emergency service and assistance is very desirable in a travel insurance policy.

Should you run into difficulties such as passports being stolen or lost, the British consulate can be located at:

British Embassy, Mexico City, Mexico
British Embassy
Río Lerma 71
Col Cuauhtémoc
06500 México DF