If there has been anything that has been bothering each and every one of us since the moment we were able to understand what others were telling us, that one bother would be what is known as hype. From the kindergarten know-it-all who told you how many trips to the principal's office would get you kicked out of school to the Mayan Calendar's predictions for 2012, we can name several examples. Most of us remember the "Y2K" hype when measures needed to be taken to insure that systems worked once the century changed. And everything worked because folks worked hard to make sure that it would, but not before other people were able to sell big blue water barrels and wind-up radios, and even afterward there were people who seemed to almost be hoping that something might not be working. And then there was the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks when suggestions were made that we wrap our houses in blue plastic and watch our neighbors very carefully. While I will not call myself a fan or follower of James Refield, of "Celestine Prophecy" fame, I consider him to be someone well worth my attention because of the valid points he makes. And his description of what the Mayan calendar is really telling us about 2012 I find attractive. Far from the hype that some are proclaiming, he offers something that makes sense in light of what else I've seen, learned and experienced. And I think we have something to look forward to! Blessed Be!
