2012 and Beyond: An Invitation to Meet the Challenges & Opportunities Ahead [Paperback]

At first I was a bit disappointed with this book because it wasn't quite as specific as the other books I've read on the subject of 2012. This is also the first book I've read by Diana Cooper, so I hadn't really known what to expect. But I quickly learnt to appreciate her; she is "highly connected" as regards angels and other high beings, and this is the reason she has access to the knowledge of what is happening, and what will happen, in these exciting times. I haven't actually read any other books quite like this one, or at all like this one - it is so uplifting (she must herself already have reached the 5th dimension) and contains such invaluable information.

We are informed that 21 December 2012 marks the start of a 20-year transition period, which will lead us into a Golden Age. "Lady Gaia" has decreed that Earth and all on her must ascend, i.e. rise in frequency. In 2012 there will be a "gradual but accelerated" awakening as people raise their frequency. Those souls who are not "prepared" will "choose at the end of their current incarnation to continue their journey on another third-dimensional planet". Though the author doesn't say so specifically, I think she means that these people will choose to leave their incarnation (die) in part by means of some of the natural catastrophes that are occurring/will occur and incarnate next time on another 3D-planet, because Earth will have moved into the 4th/5th dimension. This is what other sources inform us.

Many people will start to hear or see spirits, fairies, angels and the Illumined Masters. Many may not be able to cope with the "faster vibrations of light" coming in, and may become ungrounded or mentally ill.

The highest possibility is that many of those in the 3rd dimension will open their heart chakras and be shifted into the 4th. With our hearts open we will honour ourselves and each other, treat all beings with respect and have a feeling of Oneness with animals, plants and other human beings.

Those now in the 4th dimension will move into the 5th. Those in the 5th before 2012 will ascend, i.e. "carry the light of their I AM Presence in their auras".

The author's guide Kumeka tells her that we must all focus on the positive to "tip the balance" to the side of light". There is the possibility of mass ascension, miraculous healings and other wonderful happenings.

The full moon on 28th November and 28th December will result in exceptionally high tides, which will "almost certainly" trigger flooding in low-lying areas.

The book contains a vast amount of information about high beings who will be helping us, particularly the angels and the unicorns. It presents so much new information it may take several readings to even begin to absorb it all.

We learn about Orbs, which are angels impressing themselves onto film to give us proof of their presence. The Mahatma Energy, abused and therefore withdrawn at the end of Atlantis, is now available to us again. It includes aspects of the 12 rays, the Christ energy, Buddha energy etc; it is the highest accessible energy and will accelerate our ascension immensely. It is a golden white light which will heal us and our relationships and situations on all levels.

Two important cosmic moments are 11.11 a.m. on 11 November 2011 and 11.11 a.m.
on 21 December 2012 (would this be local time wherever you are on the planet, or G.M.T.?) At these times high frequency light will be poured upon us. Miracles and "a further boost to enlightenment and ascension" will occur.

We are given innumerable, invaluable meditations, exercises, etc., including "The Vision Prayer". These can help us to contact, for example, Archangel Metatron and Kumeka, Lord of Light, to visualize world harmony, send healing to various areas of the world, help the trees, help "stuck souls" to pass, etc. etc.

There is a chapter about the Olympic games in 2012, which includes the location of the spiritual planetary chakras, one about cosmic portals opening in 2012, including information about the 12 rays, and chapters concerning the crystal skulls, the twelve ascension chakras, Lemuria and Mu and so on. This is all fascinating stuff.

The book contains a section about the transition period 2012-2032, which comprises weather changes worldwide and "forecasts" for the various areas of the world. Section 3 deals with 2032 and beyond. By 2032 most people will have anchored their twelve chakras and will have "opened psychically and spiritually to some of their genetically encoded gifts". People will generally communicate telepathically - phones will not be necessary. The Internet will still be available but be much more sophisticated and based on spiritual technology similar to that used in "Golden Atlantis". Only positive information will be transmitted. Lighting and heating will be provided by sunlight or other natural energy. There will be no government or leaders - everyone will work together for the highest good.

Soon after 2032 fifth-dimensional golden cities will arise. There will no longer be any high-rise apartment blocks, the houses will be built of strong biodegradable material, and people will be able to levitate and transport themselves short distances. To travel greater distances there will be vehicles resembling hovercraft.

It will be a Utopian world with no ego or power struggles, and it will be important for us to be creative and do whatever fulfils us. Most will be vegetarians though some will eat fish.

This inspiring book contains much wonderful information, and much more than I have even touched upon.

I strongly recommend that you buy the book, even though you may be sceptical of many of the things I have mentioned.

I will certainly now be reading Diana Cooper's other books to get more information about the high beings with whom she is in contact and who can greatly assist us in our development to prepare us for this amazing transition we human beings, Earth and the other planets in our solar system, are in the process of undergoing, or shortly will undergo.

Are YOU ready for 2012? asks Diana Cooper. Having read this book, my answer would be: "probably not". So many disasters and such little time!

Cooper begins by outlining the numerous ancient prophecies for 2012, which stem from various civilisations, and talks of the 25 year period of purification which began in 1987, to move towards enlightenment. She foretells two cosmic moments, the first being at 11.11 a.m. on 11th November 2011, which should be a time of celebration. The second cosmic moment on 21st December 2012, also at 11.11 a.m., which will act as a further boost to enlightenment and ascension.

The transition period (2012 - 2032) is a significant challenge for all countries, including England. "Much negativity in London needs to be transmuted, and it is hoped by the Spiritual Hierarchy that the Olympic Games will bring in such light in 2012, that all karma will be dissolved and the land purified." Whilst the Games do seem to be a metaphor of hope and unity, there are many statements which could cause concern: "Much of London will be cleansed by water during the purification. We are encouraged to work with nature, protecting trees and taking steps to safeguard the bee, which is so essential to life as we know it. Cooper guides us in how to pray effectively, and ends most chapters with exercises and visualisations to send healing to the areas of the planet where it is most needed.

The goal outlined for us by Cooper is entry into the Fifth Dimension, and she lists several ways to help us do that, including ones which are familiar, such as "Treat others as you would like to be treated" and "Have a spiritual attitude to all things", as well as other which are perhaps slightly unusual to unenlightened souls like me: "Connect with Archangel Metatron". Many of the meditations and affirmations Cooper brings us will be familiar and quite easy to bring into everyday life. Others require more of a leap.

I am sure that Cooper believes everything she writes and that her intentions are pure. Aiming to attain unconditional love, enlightenment and abundant consiousness is a noble cause. However, there is a real Book of Revelation element here. I find it hard to read 2012 And Beyond as fact, passed on to her from her guide and the Archangel Metatron. What may be concrete for Cooper is not such solid ground for me.

I think that there are a few things in this book which are quite helpful... some nice meditation-type exercises to help raise the vibration. Some of the ideas I resonate with, but sadly not many. I found the writing style to be a little pompous and condescending at times... I also found the description of 2012 and beyond to be a little too fear-based. The idea that there are millions of souls of aborted babies floating above China really doesn't resonate with me at all. I think that Diana is clearly speaking her truth and following it in the best way she knows how... however, we must all do the same and follow our own Truth as we understand it, whilst working for a better world in which to live. I much prefer the work by Esther and Jerry Hicks and Dr Wayne Dyer who are much more realistic about how we flow with energy and create our experiences.... not a book I would recommend, sadly.