I have just returned from Guatemala co-leading a trip with Llyn Roberts of about 2 dozen people. We focused on delving into the Mayan prophecy of 2012. We kept asking the question:
How is this prophecy - and so many others around the world, including the message of Christmas - intended to motivate us to transform ourselves, to move from the adolescent phase of economic development that has been based on exploitation, out of Predatory Capitalism, to a mature recognition that we are a fragile species living on a tiny planet?
Llyn and I have studied the Maya for many years and we have come to understand that their prophecy is about transforming ourselves from human societies characterized by greed and exploitation to ones based on compassion and sustainability. The Maya encourage us to create a world children around the planet will want to inherit.
As we explored these issues, the people on our trip recognized the similarities between the Mayan prophecy, Christ's message, and the teachings of spiritual leaders throughout history. More: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-perkins/the-passion-of-2012-chris_b_400723.html
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Passion is powerful. It is infectious. It drives the world. One person's passion quickly spreads. Ordinary people filled with passion accomplish extraordinary tasks. Behind every great hero is an ordinary human being - one who honored his or her passions and talents. ~ John Perkins
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