Is water a possible habitat for people? Our planet’s surface consists of 67% sea and 33% land, with the immense majority of us living inland. How does the aquatic minority live?
In Tahiti and some other South Pacific Islands people immerse in the lukewarm ocean to eat, drink, and share
Water waiters and cooks are available when necessary
A nap in the sea is similar, but very different than a water bed
Within this small minority differences exist, as in the ground life.
Floating restaurants are common in the Philippines where cyclones, typhoons, and hurricanes are a yearly occurrence
After the storm is time to eat and fried bananas with sugar, washed with beer makes a good lunch
The human species are not specifically designed to dwell in the water, but we are capable to adapt to any circumstance. Many of the ancient cultures have documented floods from the beginning of time and humankind has survived.
Human ingenuity has no limits and this example is proof that we can always start again to rebuild our lives
In a planet with so much H2O on its surface and atmosphere any disturbance makes the vital liquid re-accommodate. Major events like earthquakes, volcano eruptions, and tsunamis always leave a sequence of casualties and those living in coastal areas are the most vulnerable.
Regardless our geographical position, no-one is exempt from calamities and we have to do a better job to prepare for possible disasters. It is not a matter of if, but when it will happen again. Even in the safest areas a fire, riot, or “act of God” may occur and an emergency kit at hand will be our best friend. A backpack full and ready to go with a flashlight, lighter, Swiss Army knife, travel size toiletries, battery operated radio, medicines, jeans, sturdy, comfortable shoes, weatherproof jacket, gloves, hat, water, first aid kit, and a few cans and candy are the minimum requirements for anyone to survive a disaster while we find a suitable situation to settle again. Kits may be customized to individual needs and skills, but it never hurts to have one ready.
Five years ago, an electrical fire destroyed part of the apartment complex where I used to live. When the alarm system went off, I was able to safely get out with my most meaningful belongings, my cat, and back pack emergency kit in less than three minutes. It certainly was not fun to forfeit my insured property, but having my documents, photos, and planner saved in a USB port, along with my lap top, cell phone, and back pack made my return to normalcy much easier than if I was caught off guard.
December 21st, 2012 Marks the end of the Mayan Calendar. A prophetic day also appointed by the Hopi Native Americans, and the I Ching Oracle in China
The scientific truth is that a rare galactic and planetary alignment will occur on the date of the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year.
Every 26,000 years our sun completes a long cycle, when it gets situated in the middle of our galaxy, the Milky Way and the planets in our system align. It also coincides with the completion of the rotation of the Earth's axle, which is not even, it wobbles and produces the phenomenon known as precession
All these events combined have made many people from every corner of the world to come up with different possible scenarios for our planet on that fateful date. Proximity to the gamma and UV sun rays would have a terrible effect on people, animals, and plants, or a change of the Earth’s polarity would certainly bring a disaster of Biblical proportions. Who will survive a global catastrophe ? Those who are taking precautions NOW have a much better opportunity to live once everything is settled again, than those who live their lives like a candle in the wind.
Whether or not doomsday comes to Earth this December is up to individual interpretation, but if it does the best approach is to look with good eyes a new beginning. Because if the world as we know it drastically changes life will go on and the show must go on even in a water world
The positive outlook of the Mayan philosophy is that the predicted day will kick off the new era of enlightenment for humanity when the return of their Gods is expected. My personal advice is to be not only prepared materially, but spiritually if our time comes up. Tell your loved ones how much you care for them and spend time together. Complete your projects and fulfill your life.
The Maya were the masters of time, they view it in a circular manner with events that will re-occur versus our linear approach. They produced the most accurate calendar ever made by any civilization and were so advanced that predicted their own demise.
We are only nine months away to find out the truth. Will the end of days come this year? Only time will tell, but time, as the Maya knew too well is running out!
Author Ingrid I. Holm-Garibay
