Ascension First-Aid: the next session

[royster]

I have stated elsewhere that it is important for us to appreciate the mundane tasks of everyday life (particularly in "Environmental Healing"). When we buy sad food from the frozen foods aisle, or fast food, we have no interaction with our sustainence: someone else is providing the effort it takes to feed us. These efforts can be traced to third-world countries and their poverty, factory processing and cooking, and a long line of unseen efforts that our buying these products perpetuates.

In taking the time to prepare our own food, wash our own clothes, clean our own house...we are tangibly working with our environment and life.

Even in washing the dishes, we are reminded of how good that casserole was, the comments we enjoyed about it, and the event itself.

Hiring maids, stocking a freezer full of processed foods, microwaving processed food...all contributes to the LOL mentality of completely losing track of what life is really about.

"Oh but there isn't enough time in the day!" some will say.

Get off of Facebook.
Limit your internet time.
Stop watching sports events.
Don't over-commit yourself.
Learn to use your time effectively.

The ascension is rife with advice to "be careful what you put in your body". What you're putting in your head is just as important. Remember: Garbage In, Garbage Out. LOL!

If you;re moaning about the lack of meaning in your life, these are a few suggestions where you've probably relenquished meaning by your own influenced free will.

[Yunique]

Originally Posted by royster

Our collected knowledge from reading, sharing and experiencing is very valuable, indeed. But what most conspicuously comes to the forefront is the inidivual's need to fully understand themselves, and begin an inward journey to God. Any spiritual path, any ascension points to the returning to a higher awareness. This is done experientually, by living those ideals we've come to adopt and by tapping into your own inner-resources. All the practices mentioned here and elsewhere conclusively point to this.

I can share with you, and I can answer questions, but the objective is to not be dependant of anything else but That Which Is...the God of YOUR understanding. Can I make it any clearer? You can read and read and read, but you must communicate inwardly with honesty and care for yourself.

Once reliable and undeniable communications are established with your Higher Self, you then find the answers come to you in ways only YOU can fully appreciate, because they are based on YOUR experience.

How these manifestations will occur, or what everyone else's manifestations are is not your focal point: LOOK WITHIN YOURSELF, and do the work that needs to be done, to make yourself acceptable to yourself.

If you don't read "Jesus' Daily Messages", this one might get you interested in following it. THIS IS FROM TODAY:

Thanks for the reminder of how these messages are so motivational, I use to follow them on a daily basis, but haven't of late!

I also agree with royster, we do have to put the work in ourselves. Many of us are so full of questions in trying to make sense of it all. Doing the ground work independently though, gives you greater understanding, develops your intuition where your guided in a way that suits you best. Then your questions becomes more constructive and from a different perspective, where I'm sure more knowledgable members can help you in finding the answers.

There are many members who have been studying spirituality for years, who understand new age spiritual terminologies and can easily converse on complex spiritual subjects. Coming from a general christian background, when joining this forum a few months back my head was in a spin with all the new theories and concepts, to the point of having information overload and getting totally frustrated with myself.

It was only when I took a step back and learn't to priortise/get a handle on things, that I've learnt my intuition is instinctively kicking in, which is in turn, I feel enhancing my spiritual growth. I fully understand the frustrations of a newbie, but you'll find your way......its all part of the fun....right! To me the most important aspect is that we've found the path, what we do whilst were on it, is up to us!

[Bluth]

Originally Posted by royster

The quote is from pianoperformer's thread "Jesus' Daily Messages". They are very accurate and synchronistic. Though many are "turned off" by bible-speak, pianoperformer channels beyond the mainstream meanings, as that quote illustrated.

Hang in there, Bluth: you're gonna be fine. It's a natural part of the cycle to BE unsure, until an experiential event brings it all together.

I believe in you.

thanks again

[Yunique]

Dream't for some reason my youngest daughter and I were in a plane, which she was flying! For some reason she got spooked and we ended up crash landing, in a front garden. There was snow on the ground although didn't feel cold, when looking back on the plane in the garden, it was on its side and appeared smaller, myself and my daughter were unhurt.

Somehow I'm then speaking with a social services lady/welfare lady, whose garden we had crash landed in, she seem friendly enough but then started talking about all the times I was late last year, how my daughter had complained to her. I'm then sitting with my daughter, who had turned into my youngest neice, smiling and showing her two front teeth. In real life a few weeks back, I noticed her 2 front teeth decaying and spoke to her about the importance of brushing her teeth. But in the dream I thought 'please don't smile it really looks like I'm neglecting you'. The lady appears in the room, my daughter and I rise to go, then my daughter (who technically looks like my neice still) tells the lady 'don't be hard on my me' What really got me at that moment, how traumatic this was for her, not wanting to get me into any trouble and what a burden she must be carrying coupled with the responsibility.

Next thing I'm alone with this lady who turns to me and says 'look at these pictures your daughter has drawn', I look down to see child like pictures of a black shadow man with red shading around him, then similiar black silhouette pics, there was even a name but can't remember it, he just looked evil even in silhouette form. I now knew there really was a problem! it was just like you see in the movies, a traumatised child who had been hiding issues and them manifesting through tormented drawings. I started to think my daughter is defo going to be taken from me now, but more importantly what has she been going through without me knowing!

I woke up suddenly out of my dream and remembering it vividly, was crying, my stomach was in knots, it felt so real life. I need to say at this point my daughter is 18yrs in real life, I've never had a dream in relation to neglect or anything similiar. Due to my past, I'm over protective with both my girls. I have an idea why I had this dream at this moment in time....well maybe I do!

[Yunique]

royster:

I am immediately impressed with the clear symbolism. It occurs to me that the social services lady is your Higher Source, and while she was by no means vindictive, you were in fact being hard on yourself. Even you niece/daughter asked that you not be hard on yourself.

Yunique, we ARe so hard on ourselves, particularly when we're growing again. And "growing again" is the operative, here: when we resume that process, we are reminded of unattended business we need to resolve.

Lately I have come to realise that although I have dealt with certain issues, I have not dismissed them, and so they hang around...because I have not directed them to go free.

I sense that the plane, with your daughter flying it, is a reflection of your recently-posted amazement that she possessed more spirituality than you had given her credit for. The dream illustrates that it's alright to grow with your daughter...in fact, you might both crash if you don't. As you see how people's sharing on the forums is a help to others...your daughter is an "other", too. And I'd like to give you an insight I've yet to speak about on the forums:

After my mother's recent death, her sentience finally made contact with me. I had come to remember choosing her for my mother before I was born, and she agreed to this: I had properties she wanted to learn, as well. Such is the amiable agreement we make before coming to earth.

I now realize that I chose my mother for specific traits and lessons to learn. I have learned most of them, and in her passing, told her so. This is a rare event in human existence, but I assure you this happened for me. In this acknowledging her success in being my mother, she is therefore elevated beyond the negative energies from her lifetime, and is free to move on to other things: she is not bound by any ill-will.

It will come as no surprise that in the days ahead, mother/child acknowledgements start occurring while both are alive.


Won't THAT be amazing!?

[royster]

Mass Dreams of the Future
by Owen Waters

First of all, a very big THANK YOU for all the votes for my recent e-book and for the kind and wonderful comments that many of you made. Your support makes this journey so very worthwhile.

While Jesus was an outstanding seer of future events, it should be noted that, given a good altered state, regular people like you and I can also gain glimpses of the future. It’s called future life progression; it’s similar to past life regression, but you move your awareness forward instead of backward in time.

In the early 1980’s, a research project was undertaken where hundreds of seminar attendees were progressed into the future to see what their lives would be like in the time period 2100 – 2500 AD. The future is not fixed; its details are constantly shifting, but the overall findings of this project are as significant today as they were in the early 1980’s.

In his 1989 book, ‘Mass Dreams of the Future,’ Chet Snow summarized the results of this research project, which had been conducted by himself and past lives expert Helen Wambach.

Of those subjects reporting that they are to be physically incarnate in those future time zones, they found that the information correlated remarkably well into certain categories. These showed common themes in the different living environments viewed in those future incarnations:

1. New Age-types who lived an ecological lifestyle in harmony with the Earth.

2. In-space dwellers and people who lived on other planets.

3. A world of dome-covered cities. In sharp contrast to the green earth of the first category, this was a world where people lived under domes that offered protection against an unbreathable outside atmosphere.

4. Isolated cases of survivors living in the rubble of once-great cities.

In the 2100 AD era, any expeditions outside the dome-covered cities required breathing apparatus for survival. Author Chet Snow was deeply puzzled by the contrast in environments. It was, as he stated, as though the dome cities were on an entirely different planet. The dome city people of 2100 AD weren’t living on the pre-Shift, third-density Earth that we know because that shows up in category 4 as a largely-abandoned relic of today’s world, but with a breathable atmosphere.

Well after the 2100 AD era, however, the dome planet atmosphere was seen to have become cleaned up sufficiently for humans to venture out and make rural life possible. They were then able to farm the land, initially in a low-tech way similar to the 1800’s on Earth and later with the help of machines. At that point, the dome cities were still in use by people who preferred the controlled-climate cities rather than living out in the country with its seasons and weather variations.

Stark differences were observed between conditions in the New Age eco-heaven on Earth and the domed communities on the other world; not only in the atmosphere, but in the level of crime.

The New Agers on Earth co-existed in a heart-centered reality with hardly a ripple of conflict between anyone. Some dome dwellers, on the other hand, reported lives that ended as murder victims or by being executed for having committed serious crimes against others. From this, it is safe to conclude that the world of dome-covered cities will be populated by people who did not wish to make the shift to heart-consciousness on Earth.

The ‘Mass Dreams of the Future’ project has given us some insights into the nature of life on the new world from 2100 AD onwards.

Next week, we’ll explain how The Shift will occur.

Feel free to forward this email to friends who could find it helpful and encourage them to sign up for the newsletter to hear more about the mass ascension of The Shift.



Owen Waters is the author of The Shift: The Revolution in Human Consciousness, which is available as a downloadable e-book, at:

Infinite Being Insight E-Books


royster, here: it will be interesting to see if Owen Waters' Shift observations coordinate with my own.

[royster]

The largest upheaval is upon us. Buckle up.

[Bluth]

Originally Posted by royster

The largest upheaval is upon us. Buckle up.

Upheaval........Oh Lord, I got a niece being born in a few hours.

Should I take refuge in the carport?

[alexplatups]

This thread is like a nice, comfortable, and warm place one can hide from the
rest of the activity going on in the forum. Great to have a place like this Roy,
thanks for creating it. That Funny Replies thread is quite addictive...love it.
Nothing like practicing controlling one's addiction, through delaying gratification.

[royster]

Originally Posted by alexplatups

This thread is like a nice, comfortable, and warm place one can hide from the
rest of the activity going on in the forum. Great to have a place like this Roy,
thanks for creating it. That Funny Replies thread is quite addictive...love it.
Nothing like practicing controlling one's addiction, through delaying gratification.

Thanks, Alex. Lot's of stuff going on, we all need our refuges.

As you see, I spend some serious time with spirituality, but I also play hard. Play is not only important for my balance, the laughter does me good.

[royster]

There is a general observation within the community of people i interact with, that recent days have been a struggle: we're tired, our appetite is upset, we want to sleep. Old memories are popping up, and old anxieties are flowing out of our proverbial closet.

Science can (and will try) to explain this away. But these symptoms are the direct affects of The Shift. These symptoms are being reported on a broader scale that is growing daily. People are reacting in a variety of ways.

.They sleep whenever possible, to escape both the physical manifestations, and to avoid the old mental pains they've repressed for years.

.They return to lower-vibrational activity with determination. This can include over-eating 'comfort food', excessive masturbation, indulging in sexual conversations and pornography, smoking and/or drinking alcohol more frequently, depression and ennui.

.Many are trying to rationalise and 'logic out' the events unfolding, in an attempt to preserve their belief systems, which are under serious attack due to the nature of the Shift: that which is false or discordant is being rooted up by cosmic (universal) energies, and there is no escaping these "shaking-to-the-foundation" vibrations.

.Some are seeking tabloid answers, experimenting with psychic resources and researching occult core beliefs.

.Some have experienced a spike in psychic abilities, but find these abilities have diminished or vanished completely.

.There are many who have followed reliable spiritual instructions, and even they are having a difficult time. The difference is: they know that these energy upheavals are an opportunity to dismiss the discordant energies and past traumas once and for all. This is referred to as "ascension", and those adhering to the ascension path are preparing for an even greater event. Which leads to this next observation:

As these recent energies have been apparent to most people, then it is an undeniable event. This makes it a fractal of a larger whole. Thus, the Shift from 3rd dimensional thinking to 4th dimensional reality is expressed by this smaller fractal event: it is witnessed and experienced by all.

Encouragements remain in place for those seeking help in understanding to not look outward to gurus, seers, tabloid and trendy explanations or makeshift remedies: this event is the alignment of man's mind with the greater universe he is a part of. It is best for the individual to look within themselves for a calm answer. It is also essential to summons the courage to face our old demons as they pop into our minds...and thus begin to dismiss them.

As some rightfully consider this a "second coming of Christ", it is essential to know that the Christ Light is in each individual, accessible on a personal level, by instructions within your own aura. It is for this reason we are warned to "not look for Jesus here or there" or follow some self-appointed 'Christ' figure. The answer is within you.

Finding the way to your inner-Light is different for each person, but you might do well to begin a serious dialogue with yourself, in your mind. It's been your life and only you understand it in its entirety. Your personal life experiences are not to be feared and shunned, but embraced in an attitude and appreciation of higher meaning.

That's what the Shift is about. God is inviting you out to His universe.


RSVP with your heart.


Archangel Michael's Monthly Messages

Messages from Jesus

[royster]

When will the symptoms end?

My reply:

The 'symptoms' end when the process is finished. And they ARE the process.

So it is somewhat of an incentive to do our inner-weeding, and do it well: hasty reliefs only postpone what we need to do.

It isn't easy to look within and deal with many of our dark secrets. But it does get better as you continue the work, just as a garden becomes more ready for new growth after you weeded. A garden isn't something we just plop seedlings and plants in: the soil needs to be turned and broken up so new roots can breathe and flourish...the weeds that would choke the roots and hog up nutrients need to be removed...not just the visible leaves of the weeds, but the deep roots of them, so they don't grow back stronger and harder to remove. And we certainly don't receive any harvest from the garden immediately: it's a process of growing, keeping vigil for new weeds, assisting tendrils that want to climb.

Your mind, soul and heart are the garden. It needs attention, loving discernment, caring intentions, removal of weeds and other intruders, and you know...don't you think a garden requires a little calm faith? We do all the work, and somehow just know our little plants will grow and give us gifts, some day. We intuitively know the plants need rain and sun. And as we start really focusing on the work as we're there, instead of pulling weeds while thinking of television programs or fashion statements, we become instilled with a joy. The garden's daily progress becomes a highlight of the day. Our focus on the garden's health becomes a loving concern.

Do this for yourself. One day, fruits of your garden begin to appear. In every moment there is wonderment that lends joy to our satisfaction of doing a job well, and loving fully. And soon enough, we have fruits to share with others...and what a joy that is.
___________________
see also: Earth Ascension II
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[royster]

It is equally important to take care as to what we allow into the garden: discordant plants, invasive vines and nonproductive clutter all distract from the purity of growth. Chemicals, too, should be avoided, both in our real gardens, and in our bodies. In our ascension, if we're trying to grow, yet watch soap operas on t.v. while eating McDonald's...we're trying to serve two masters, and it doesn't work. Our intentions are attracting many things, so it's important to be conscious of how we conduct the garden. With loving hearts, isn't it a joy to one day be weeding, and discover a praying mantis? You KNOW that's assistance! And lady bugs, too, dutifully crawling around, making the garden healthier for all, while benefiting themselves.

I have received kind remarks about my "garden" example. It is, as well, a perfect illustration of:

On Earth as it is in Heaven.
"As above, so below".

[royster]

It might be of service to others to point out that I have some keen insights, and I also have a good sense of humor.

If you go down to the FUN AND RECREATION board, you'll see I obviously know about blow jobs, heroin, hard times, shifty deals, and the whole array of human folly. I have experienced these things and more. I don't deny them, and I can't deny them. because they are life experiences.

I have every potential and means of becoming an Ascended Master. I can also relate to that which considers itself the lowest-of-low, because I've been there. And everything in between. That's quite a spectrum of human experience, and you can be sure that, while much of it has been painful, it nonetheless allows me to relate to just about any walk of life there is. I think you'll find Jesus did the same thing.

And as you begin to see your own experiences as a means to courageously relating to all life, you begin to see the gift you have, right inside you, and its been there all along.

Being sanctimonious is not "spirituality". Sweeping the perceived-"filth" under the carpet doesn't make it go away, nor does it escape God's scrutiny. As you wake up, relax in knowing that God is aware of all that stuff. It's NOTHING. Now...go nourish yourself and KNOW you're valuable BECAUSE of your life experiences.

It doesn't mean condone the lower vibrational realms, but don't deny them, either.

[royster]

Here is a picture of me in my old shaman's shirt. I am holding cleaning sage.


Do you think a shaman is qualified to look into another person's depth without having quite a bit themselves? What gives us this depth?

Life experiences.

On another forum I was chastised for "stooping so low, unbecoming of a Lightworker". They had no real idea of what a Lightworker does, or even how they became a Lightworker.

But a Lightworker must be willing to go into the Pits Of Hell, and must make the journey back. That ain't no "E"-ticket ride at Disney-world: it's real-life experience.

So your personal traumas are very valuable. It is very much worth the effort to release the negative energies that imprison them; those negative energies prevent them from becoming the power to heal others. I'm not sure I can express this to you with any deeper love and care.

[Anthoneee]

Lookin' good your house looks fun

[royster]

Originally Posted by Anthoneee

Lookin' good your house looks fun

Thanks!

Yeah: A CHILD LIVES HERE!

[royster]

I would like to ask a favor. This is a favor, not a demand or requirement.

If you're following this thread, please just post a "hi" or a simple word. It is only to show numbers to kindred spirits...to stand up and be counted, and only for that reason.

I appreciate your participation in 'roll call'.

[alexplatups]

Checking in at 22:22 in my small Baltic country of Latvia

...funny, on Steve's clock it's 22:20. I guess because here it's objective
reality, a dream, and it's 2 minutes behind.

And just so that the spirits know who I am for sure, I gotta do it

[pixszi]

I'm here

[Anthoneee]

I check this thread every now and again and read some posts that catch my attention. I like what you say and you seem like a nice guy.

[alphamind]

Why do some people seem to be unaffected from the shift(negative energy-wise). Is it supposed to affect only people who are engaged in spirituality?

[alexplatups]

Originally Posted by alphamind

Why do some people seem to be unaffected from the shift(negative energy-wise). Is it supposed to affect only people who are engaged in spirituality?

From my perspective, they are not aware of it. They are focused on things
that take all their attention and energy, and they have little left for what
matters and is truly important.

Maybe that's why they sit and watch TV 8 hours per day, while I walk two hours
on a daily basis around my neighborhood. Walking fast is one of the best things
for thinking deeply. After thirty minutes, it seems that I reach a part of my
awareness that I can't access any other way.

Wonder what Roy thinks about this one?

[Anthoneee]

Perhaps you are already well-adjusted, and continue to adjust well; or maybe you aren't paying attention. Either are fine, whether you feel it or not will not effect the outcome.

[alphamind]

Originally Posted by alexplatups

From my perspective, they are not aware of it. They are focused on things
that take all their attention and energy, and they have little left for what
matters and is truly important.

Maybe that's why they sit and watch TV 8 hours per day, while I walk two hours
on a daily basis around my neighborhood. Walking fast is one of the best things
for thinking deeply. After thirty minutes, it seems that I reach a part of my
awareness that I can't access any other way.

Wonder what Roy thinks about this one?

Ahh walking meditation, I gotta give that a try some time.

Yeah what does Roy think ?

Originally Posted by Anthoneee

Perhaps you are already well-adjusted, and continue to adjust well; or maybe you aren't paying attention. Either are fine, whether you feel it or not will not effect the outcome.

You misunderstood, I actually am not in the group who aren't affected, my vibration and my self-awareness has drastically been lowered and in fact I'm feeling sick to my stomach from these energies.

I wonder what happens if we aren't successful in removing these energies out of our higher consciousness for good. Does one then not make it to the next level because some things were unable to be dealt with due to circumstances?

[royster]

I feel Alex gave a really good answer, and is probably correct, for the most part.

Keeping in mind there are forces that have tried to literally kill off the influx of Indigo souls, and those same forces made sure fluoride got into drinking water, there is little doubt that specific distractions and vibrational interuptions (HAARP among them?) are allowing many to temporarily escape some of the energies. I also think Anthoneee has a good bead on you, alphamind: you DO seem rather tuned in. You simply haven't gone into that "room" yet to open the window! Further, Alex points out a stark contrast: being around nature, or being submerged in man's 'beast'. Even in cars, kids can watch Disney on television instead of seeing the scenery outside the window.

We are just now learning of food additives, and their affects on most humans. I say "most", because not only the bible, but recent spiritual streams have assured us that many toxins won't work inside our systems. That's not total immunity, but you get an idea. We ARE becoming more sensitive to commercial soaps, chemicals and products...to be expected. We are also craving certain things. I'm getting specific instructions to avoid things...recently peanut butter and processed wheat.

Alex has his own board on my forum.
[opening soon]

from royster: I would like to ask a favor. This is a favor, not a demand or requirement.
If you're following this thread, please just post a "hi" or a simple word. It is only to show numbers to kindred spirits...to stand up and be counted, and only for that reason.
I appreciate your participation in 'roll call'.

Incidentally: I have nothing to gain by this information, though I have a couple good reasons for asking it. No tricks, no commitments, just asking for a show of participants.

[royster]

I had an interesting dream this afternoon. Lately I have been taking naps when I can. The sleep is most decidedly different than nocturnal sleep, though any time I sleep, I usually go to interesting places.

This afternoon I was (in the dresam) at my mother's house. My (deceased) brother was fooling around in the garage/front yard. My mother had (once again) returned from the hospital. With her was my grandmother.

Three generations of deceased.

I asked my grandmother affectionately "Is that who I think it is!" and gave her a hug.

Grandmother, mother and son INSIDE the house, black-sheep brother OUTSIDE...though I made a conscious effort to tap on the window to get his attention.

My mother and I began looking for an extension cord in order to plug in lamps, and bring more light into the house.

When I awoke, I distinctly, consciously noted that I was coming from deed inside my head, as opposed to returning to my body, or not even aware of where my waking~consciousness was traveling from.

It is my observation that my soul had been IN the pineal gland.

Upon getting up, I checked e-mails. My mother's house, now on the market, has received a handsome offer from buyers.

[N64]

I am, and have been following this thread. Also, looking forward for more brilliant posts.

[royster]

from royster: I would like to ask a favor. This is a favor, not a demand or requirement.
If you're following this thread, please just post a "hi" or a simple word. It is only to show numbers to kindred spirits...to stand up and be counted, and only for that reason.
I appreciate your participation in 'roll call'.

One reason I request this is that it offers a small but important step in ascension: admitting you're ascending. No, posting a 'hello' here isn't necessarily an admission of anything, nor is it even an indication someone's much more than curious.

But for those who have stayed in the backgraound, this small participation makes you part of the process, and the community. It may have actually taken courage to post, and that is an indicator in itself. Sometimes, the smallest fears or doubts are amazingly huge.

Other members now see you active here...if only syaing "Hi"...and it may prompt a Private Message that leads to learning. "Chance favors a prepared mind". It lets many people know they are not alone.

Another reason is: it shows who is NOT here. Many from the first thread never showed up. This is an indicator of how the overall ascension is affecting all areas.

No, I have no need for "marketing information", and I'm not concerned about a "following". I don't want a "following": I want to take part in a meaningful community.

Thanks to those who answered "roll call", and i encourage others to post a "hi" if they choose.

[royster]

An overview will probably help settle some restless energies. I'm basing this on my own present state, the signals I receive, and the postings of those across 2 forums.

WHEN!? Look at a rose bush full of buds. They don't coordinate a day or hour to all bloom at once: they are individually unfolding. There wasn't a time-limit placed on any one of those buds, other than Autumn, which is a long ways off, yet.

What if I'm not GOOD ENOUGH!? Only you...and past traumatic events...tell you that you're not good enough. The universe does not gaze upon you with the social~economic pressures your society does. We have suggested that you address past traumas and feelings of indadequacy to help you get beyond the feeling of unworthiness. Consider ascension your preparation for a trip you'll never return from: do you wish to place in your baggage every strap your father beat you with, every embarrassing trick your brother played on you, and every failed relationship? I think not. For myself, this opportunity to let go of all those things is a blessing, because I've carried them for far too long, to no avail. Those events are dust now, alive only in our minds, keeping us from blooming.

What happens if I miss the ascension, or haven't done enough work before it happens?
No one will "miss" the ascension: ascension is already happening. It is the "Shift" that is the event that all will experience, and by its very nature, the vibrational event that announces it, in some cases, will cancel out many of your old discordant energies without any effort on your part. If your are still working on issues, Grace is extended because it is seen you're making an honest effort. "Each according to his works" means also that your intentions will take you far in your endeavors, pre or post ascension and Shift.

Therefore: "ascension" is the process we're all going through. "The Shift" is the most noteable event to occur as a result of ascension. The Shift is when cosmic vibrations have established the changes mandated by Divine Law and the energies in the universe, contingent upon and in reaction to all karmic frequencies. Think of something familiar to your own personal experience: puberty. When did puberty start? When did it end? The answers are similar to those regarding the ascension and Shift: there's no specific answer for the crowd. And interestingly, the symptoms are similar, because a similar cellular restructuring is occurring within you.

What about my family? If each person concentrates on what they need to do within their own auric field, the rest takes care of itself. And worrying about exterior situations does no one any good. Your intentions of love for all are sufficient to create a karmic buffer in many situations. But just as trying to "convert" a family member to a foreign religion or sect is near to impossible, the ascension is nothing you can impose upon them. The best you can do is share how you feel, what you're experiencing, and what it means to you.

In true spirituality, there is no "converting", and there is no "spreading the gospel". There is living the ideal, and teaching by that example.

Is this directly related to 2012? 2012 is a mark in cosmic timing. The ascension and the Shift are in synchronicity with that timing. Again, worrying about "the end of the world" wastes time that could be better applied to self-mastery, kind acts and enjoying nature. "Worry is paying interest on a loan you probably won't need." "What everybody else says" and what everybody "else" does is either entirely of their folly, or wisdom. It is again recommended that, instead of looking outward, you look inward.

During puberty, was there 'hierarchy'? Not really: just those a bit more advanced than you, and those yet to arrive. Those ahead of you probably helped answer questions and gave advise from experience. Did you control the timescale of puberty? No, you did not: you agonised with it until one day, it was over. Boy, THEN your life got interesting!

And like puberty, ascension arrives with some degree of responsibility. Just as puberty allowed you to get someone pregnant or become pregnant, ascension energies will affect a broader range of life more quickly, more obviously, and in some cases, more harmfully (if not used with discernment).