Saturday, April 21, 2012

Sacred Spots: At Home With The Maya


Greetings, Gifted Reader!

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past decade or so, you’ve probably heard about 2012 and the ending of a cycle of the Maya calendar.

According to some folks, the Winter Solstice this December 21 will bring into alignment Earth and the opening of a portal to the Milky Way—allowing for the raising of humanity’s collective consciousness. 

Others say it’s just the precession of the earth’s wobble, which happens once very 26,000 years. In any case, few seem to be in agreement. 

Will this event signal global enlightenment or, will it be the end of this world?  Or, is there a difference? After all, for something to new to begin, something old must first die.

Here’s a link to more info about the Maya calendar:

Because of this upcoming occurrence, travel agencies are offering packages to visit ancient sacred sites of the Maya. Check it out:


Jill Barrett-Corley
Gypsy Stars went on a search for opinions about this great 12-21-2012 mystery, and ran into Jill Barrett-Corley, who is planning a trip to Guatemala. Jill is co-founder of One World, Many Stories, a non-profit group that works with governmental agencies and schools to teach writing to youth in the developing world.


Here’s what she had to say:

Q: What’s your opinion about Maya Cosmogenesis or the ending of the Maya calendar in 2012?

A: We really have not formed an opinion. Opinions are conclusions that are not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof. So, we cannot form an opinion. We will use our imaginations and listen to the ones who know.

Q: What are your plans for being in Guatemala during that time?

A: We are looking forward to experiencing the Maya indigenous culture, learning their traditions and true beliefs, and their long count calendar.
Q: What are your personal spiritual beliefs?

A: The state of grace, of acceptance, of forgiveness, love, of compassion, of service. We are all G-O-D.

Jill with husband and co-founder
of
One World, Many Stories
Q: What’s the idea behind your non-profit?

A: We began One World, Many Stories because we believe that no matter who you are, where you are, how you are, race, creed, color, gender, financial standing or sexual orientation, everyone has their own story. And, if we listen to each other and hear each other’s stories, we would be better understood. "Stories that need to be heard, listen."

Q: How can Gypsy Stars’ readers help make your dream come true?

One World, Many Stories in Kenya
A: They can come along with us on our magic carpet, beginning April 28, 2012 (the beginning of our travel away from Portland Oregon). We will write a daily blog about each day and would like for this to be interactive and for everyone to join us in our travels. Use your imagination and your energy to come with us, not only by answering our posts, but by contributing through Kickstarter, Paypal and Indiegogo. Each of you that does, will have their own page in the book A Better Life, 2013, On a Higher Road (with a picture and your own thoughts, spirituality, the Maya). 

Or, maybe you could just come to Guatemala for yourself. There will be a very welcoming and spiritual place for anyone to stay.

Many thanks, Jill. Dear Gifted Reader, gasp! Gypsy Stars will hasn’t created any new t-shirt designs for our T_zing store on CafĂ© Press. Apologies to you, and one thousand lashes with a feather for us.

 
However, you can still show your support by liking our Urban Goddess fan page on Facebook where we post on behalf of metaphysicians and anyone on a spiritual quest. You can also friend Gypsy Stars on Facebook.

Until we meet again, Quin 'e na.

Good luck, light and love,

Gypsy Stars

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