The Living Maya: Ancient Wisdom in the Era of 2012

Amid intense worldwide speculation about 2012, The Living Maya introduces us to contemporary Mayan culture in relation to the 2012 phenomenon, focusing on the valuable lessons that the culture has to teach us in this time of transition. Interweaving personal anecdotes with research into the roots of traditional Mayan customs and traditions, author and academic scholar, Robert Sitler, PhD, covers topics that include infant care, community building, ties to nature, attitudes toward the elderly, and orientation to spirituality. Explaining how we can use the era of 2012 as a unique opportunity for growth, Sitler proposes that following the Mayan way has "the potential to ground our lives more harmoniously in nature's infinitely complex ways, to broaden our perspectives on human existence, and to connect us more substantively with our innate capacity for compassion."