A different you, a different time.

If you are alive today, you just may get to be here when something incredible happens to us. As a species, as a planet, and as a universe.

What I'm referring to is a shift.

 Every 26,000 years marks the end and beginning of a solar cycle.

Cultures all over the world were aware of this, the most common of them being the Mayans.

This is known as a "great year".

A great year is divided into four parts or "seasons".

Gold, silver, bronze, and iron.

Currently we are in the iron age, and sadly none of us will be here when we finally move into the golden age.

But! The beautiful thing about being alive today, is that we get to be a part of the human race's transition or evolution, if you will, into what we are truly capable of being.

It is thought, that in 2012 a massive change is going to occur here on our planet.

Some believe this could be bad for us as a species.

While on the other hand, many others believe this marks the start of a much needed and very beneficial change for the better on our planet.

Personally I don't believe 2012 entails any massive overnight change but I do believe it is the beginning of a shift in our consciousness.  

A shift worth being embraced.

While the nature of this change remains vague and illuding, I believe this could be the start of something incredible.

( I recommend taking a look at this)

Currently, our world is in desperate need of change.

Our planet has suffered greatly from serving as our host.

There is constant unrest in the world.
People fighting people, countries fighting countries.
Greed has become a way of life.

We can not continue to thrive in this manner if we wish to grow.
So where do we go from here?
Many great things have started from something small.
Although one person doesn't seem likely to make much of a difference, I can assure you that they can.
Just as a pebble dropped into water creates a rippling effect, you too can create a wake of enlightenment and positive energy to be shared with the world around you.

However, before you can make a great positive effect on the world. 

You must have a positive effect on yourself.

To truly understand and love others you must first love yourself.

Let go of all your regrets.
Let go of all the flaws you think you have.
Let go of your grudges and your hate.
Free yourself of all your negative thoughts and energy.
Let in the light that is thriving all around you.
Forgive yourself and forgive others.
I promise you if you can do all of this you will notice a significant change in the way you feel about your life and the people in it.

(You might like to try this)

Once you have achieved your own personal equilibrium, you can then truly begin to have a positive effect on others. The ripple starts with you! No gesture is too small. I challenge you  to go about your day going that extra mile for others. Smile at the people you see, approach someone who looks lonely, make friends with a stranger, do something you would not normally do for someone else. Just as Buddha once said, "Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared."





To be continued...