I live in the land of the Maya in Mexico and we are very aware of the calendar of 2012. I have heard the Mayan Elders speak of the calendar here on several occations, and their message is embody peace and positivity as we enter towards this time.

Mayan Elder speaks during winter Solstice

Many others are aligning with this as well. Here is a beautiful video about the state of our planet spoken by American Aboriginal Elders.