Dr. Jose Jaramillo's Exploration of Maya Calendars vs Gregorian Conceptual Time
There have been some excellent 2012 films produced recently. Regular readers will be aware that I have reviewed several of these here on site. There have also been some attempts to give voice to the Maya elders and the culture behind the calendar.
In this latest review I am looking Between2Worlds which is somewhere between the two. In fact it is really more about our inherent bias toward the Gregorian calendar system and our taking it for granted as just how things are/must be.
The film is interesting for all those who question our concept of time, but really even more so for those who want to live by the true Maya Tzolkin count in their own lives.
Lloydine Arguelles usually represents her husbands rather confusing calendar system in documentaries, however in this case she talks about general change rather than her system.
John Major Jenkins then gives an explanation of the Maya system and the funtioning of the calendars inter-locking time cycles.
Carl Calleman introduces the higher psycho-spiritual conceptual effects of live inside or outside of true time.
The more nature spirit inclined Aumrak, provides a shamanistic overview emphasising the need to find harmony at this time in history.
Between them and the other speakers the film is very well balanced and adds insight to the research of temporal cycles and Maya thought.
Experts examine the issues related to human consciousness. The aim of the film seems to be an attempt to cause mankind to question his thoughtless acceptance of the Gregorian system for global commerce and spiritual concerns. This is a genuinely interesting point as we all live by this Christian calendar system whether we have any interest in its core uses (tracking church festivals and matters of money).
This is a different type of film to 2012 Science or Superstition and Timewave 2013 adding a completely new dimension of thought to the study. Between 2 Worlds just focussed a lot more on the subject of time rather than giving a broad overview of the 2012 subject. This is an interesting documentary whether for cutting edge though on calendars or indeed on conciousness.
As long as you know not to expect huge focus on 2012 this is a very enjoyable docu-film and well worth adding to your 2012/Maya/conciousness DVD shelf.
I know that the producer, Jose Jaramillo, is making a second production currently. I for one am looking forward to this very much as I am sure the areas not covered in his first film will be covered in the second.
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By Bruce
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