J.E. asks from Beverly Hills, CA on January 12, 2011
2012: What Do You Think About It?
With all the 2012 predictions and stuff, Im wondering how much thought (and fear?) you put into it. All this talk about planet X and what may happen, sometimes sounds pretty convincing to me, and I worry or sort of fear the future, with regard to my girls and family. I tell myself that there's been lots of such predictions in the past, (that havent come true), but they make it sound pretty probable. Common sense tells me to forget it, but a part of me thinks Im being ignorant (tho if it were all true, ignorance may be bliss!) What are your thoughts if any?
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wow, the responses were interesting. I was surprised that some people hadnt even heard of it, I started hearing about the mayan predictions in the mid 90's. The mayan predictions are only a fraction of the information about this. I read alot of conspiracy stuff, about New World Order, etc, and some of it (like government conspiracy, and there really being 1 world government, I do believe exist. There are alot of secret societies, and while it may seem farfetched, I think its true.) I mention that, because I think if there was really something about to happen, I dont think we'd be told, it would cause chaos worldwide. Planet X or Nibiru may or may not exist, but if we were to have the pole shift, from what I understand, this planets gravitational force would be strong enough to do it (so they say!) When the planetary alignment happened a few years back, they predicted alot of extreme weather and craziness, but in the end we had exceptionally high tides and crazy weather, crazy weather we still have, but the talk of global warming is also said to be responsible. Either way, Im facinated by all of this stuff, even if it does freak me out a bit I like a good read. I think there is much we dont know and even more undiscovered. But I knoow anything can happen, earthquakes ( I live in Surrey, BC, Canada, which is on the san andreas fault line, we have been due for the BIG one for awhile. I do worry that my kids and I wont be all in one place...) but I push it all away. I started reading about all this stuff, with a site called educateyourself.org and its been interesting... I dont watch tv or have time for books (my fave, but baby makes getting intoo a good book impossible) so I surf around for articles. Thanks to everyone for the great responses!!!
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S.J. answers from Tucson on January 12, 2011
I am a history teacher and have studied the Mayans extensively. They did not update their calendar due to some catastrophe that forced them out of their organized cities and back into small villages. That is it. Their civilization declined and their complicated calendar was not as important anymore.
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M.R. answers from Columbus on January 12, 2011
I think it is the year after 2011...live today, and don't fret. Afterall, what good will it do you if you worry?
M.
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P.M. answers from Portland on January 12, 2011
It seems that humans just love the thrill of a good threat. There are end-of-the-world fears that arise every few years, or every few generations, at best. When I was a little girl in school, we had duck-and-cover drills just in case an atomic bomb was dropped on us, as if that would have protected us.
There's really nothing better for me to do than to appreciate the potential of every day I get, and to stay right with my conscience. I'm going to die one way or another, and none of us really knows when that will be.
But we have today. And probably tomorrow, too. Cheers!
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G.T. answers from Modesto on January 12, 2011
Well, if it happens there isnt much we can do about it now is there? Be prepared to meet your maker just in case. Enjoy each day like you only have a year to live? I don't give it much thought personally. It hasnt been jammed down our throats by the media. If it were true I think the political leaders of the world would have some sort of game plan that they would share with us.... at least I would hope they would. I don't think it will be the end of the world next year because the Bible clearly states that you wont know WHEN... so no man can predict the day. There are the signs tho, and we have plenty of those..... but 2012 is just a theory.
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L.S. answers from Dallas on January 12, 2011
The world will end when the good Lord wants it to. Get right with him and you will have nothing fear! Although it does worry me a little bc i watch all those shows on the history channel but then I just remind myself that I have to lean on my faith in God t take care of everything! Sending peace you way! :)
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K.N. answers from Wichita on January 12, 2011
If it is true, there is no stopping it. You can also be hit by a bus tomorrow morning. Live your life to the fullest and treasure every moment with your children. Plus, stress causes wrinkles... :)
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S.W. answers from Minneapolis on January 12, 2011
Superstition.
Anyway, if it's true, what can we do about it?? I do my best to live my life for today, as we never know which will be our last day.
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P.W. answers from San Francisco on January 12, 2011
Listen to your common sense.
Anyway, if the Mayans were so smart, why aren't they here any more?
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T.F. answers from Dallas on January 12, 2011
I have not read the other responses, YET.
I have not had fear of it, however, my daughter is due to graduate in 2013 from high school. I have picked up from her a concern..moreso than fear.
I found it odd when we were discussing college, just tonight... she laid out her plans which are very detailed and then she said.... " I believe I have a good business plan for my college and study abroad and everything shoud work out perfectly unless of course it is true and 2012 is the end"
At that point, I realized she really thinks about this more than I do. I rely on my faith, (she does too), but I do believe it is tough, especially for a teen to be pondering the what if's when they are working so hard right now to wonder if it is to not be worth the effort.
I just tell her to go with her faith and trust that God will be with her (and us) whatever happens. Live the dream, achieve the goals...Never give up
Another thought and Example....... We signed the contract on our home in Dec 1999. Sales were low that month because the world was going to end in 2000. We have a dream house with tons of privacy (wildlife etc) for us in the DFW area which is unheard of... While making the decision to write the contract and build, hubby said to the builder jokingly... " We are ready to sign. Worst case scenerio... the world ends and my contract is null and void.... the world continues, we are building a damn good house!" December 31 came and went.... 2000 entered and within 3 weeks of signing our contract.. the prices on the lots and homes went up more than 30%.
Just a thought!
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M.L. answers from Houston on January 12, 2011
Well, there are a lot of references in the Bible about the end days, and a lot of it has not yet come to pass, though many of it has. These things take time.
In either way, my life may end tomorrow in a car accident, or an earthquake may swallow my city up. So regardless of the end of the world, every day it will be the end of somebody's world, so we better just put on our boots and do the best we can. :)
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M.R. answers from Columbus on January 12, 2011
I think it is the year after 2011...live today, and don't fret. Afterall, what good will it do you if you worry?
M.
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