Many people in the metaphysical, spiritual, and New Age clans are reporting their experiences during the recent 12–21–12 date of predicted ascension. The reality perceptions of the mass consciousness have cast this prediction in dark colors, charged with fear and doom. However, most who were aware that a change did occur experienced subtle inner alterations, each in their own way. And these alterations were as dramatic as any doomsday prophecy.

While I was going through this shift, a phrase entered my mind describing the situation:

"... very gently, Earth shattering." My experience felt like a particular surge of energy beginning weeks before the predicted date, and I expect it will continue for some time into the new year.