Hello all

I have been a long time lurker and I decided to join the ranks. I am glad place such as this exists to exchange ideas and to learn something new. I am spiritual and I am seeking the truth and wish to be free, like all of you. I am glad that I am alive to see so many things change so rapidly. There is just one change I would like to live and experience, a social change. In the meantime we will do our best to adapt to this strange environment.
I am looking forward to the coming alignment this year, (one between the winter solstice sun and the galactic equator; the other an approximate one between solstice sun and galactic core). I'm so excited to experience something that doesn't happen in a long time. I'm sure it will be silent, unlike a Chinese new year but festive none the less. How will you greet people that morning? More importantly how would you feel?
Sweet Dreams!

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Nice You Joined Us, Have A Good Time.
The 12/21/2012 Crap,,,,, The Next Morning,, I'll Be Just As Cranky As I Am Every Morning,,,,, Just Ask My Chinese Wife,,,,, No Coffee,,,,,, No Smiley
I Hope It Rains and The Day Is Gray And Miserable and Cold!

welcome and might i ask, whats your view on 2012?

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Haha, I say we make it a holiday to reflect and toast some starbucks and green tea or an earl gray with crumpets if you fancy that

Originally posted by DesertedIsland
welcome and might i ask, whats your view on 2012?

Thank you, for the warm welcome. I have no idea what will unfold, I do know what the subliminal that exists for 2012, the global financial collapse or the return of the space bunnies. - FEAR -
There are scattered views even in the believers in 2012. Many things will converge, that must weigh on the human psyche in some way. There is nothing to fear, there is only momentary pain. This is true to me ever since I saw the movie apocalypto, even as the blade cuts your throat you will have no fear.
I don't know what is going to happen but I have planned for the worst. By accepting that my limitations are in my mind and its just a matter to overcome them.

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I have to agree with that. 2012 will be an interesting year to say the least. And welcome to the site!