If you have any interest in the worldwide difficulties of the last decade or anything bigger than our world, you should really take 10 minutes and look at this link:

http://www.adishakti.org/mayan_end_times_prophecy_12-21-2012.htm

It’s a discussion of the Mayan calendar and cosmic cycles much bigger than most people ever consider, one of which culminates in late 2012.  The Mayans are known for advanced science and math and what some claim to be an error-free calendar.  It really is worth a look.  If anyone wants to discuss it, let me know.