The Architects of A New Dawn
By: Timothy Boe, NCARB, AIA, Hon. FIGP
tim@ecotimesmagazine.com
 Photo provided by: www.architectsofanewdawn.com
Carlos Santana, apart from being an icon in the world of music, is also someone who for many years has walked a deeply spiritual path. Less publicized, but equally as profound as his artistic legacy, is Santana’s long history of social activism and contributions of time and funds to humanitarian causes.
In recent months, at a time when the eyes of the world have been fixed on the global and economic challenges we face, Santana has given birth to a project born of his dream and vision to create a global network driven by extraordinary music and powerful media content. It is designed to engage people in all walks of life to work together to create positive change in the global community where love can replace fear and where peace can replace conflict. This project is titled Architects of a New Dawn (AOAND). By accessing the global network at www.architectsofanewdawn.com you too may become an “Architect” and be a part of this supremely significant movement in the history of our culture.
Recently I was introduced to AOAND by my close friend and regular contributor of articles to Eco-Times Magazine, Freddie Ravel. Freddie too is a gifted musician of great renown, as demonstrated through his tenures with such greats as Sergio Mendes, Earth Wind and Fire, Al Jarrau – as well as well as through his own body of recordings and performances. In recent years Freddie has been very active giving seminars on the integration of the principles of music with other life goals. Freddie’s musical seminars are titled Tune-Up to Success and may be found at www.freddieravel.com along with other news about Freddie’s active contributions to music and to the human potential movement. The latest news from Freddie is that he has joined the band Santana as their new keyboard maestro. When not performing or recording with Santana, Freddie will be hosting his Tune-Up seminars, as well as playing his own music.
AOAND has struck a particularly resonate chord with me, as I have felt for many years that the true potential for music and media has remained largely untapped. Moved in 1996 to commit my thoughts to writing in an article titled “The Architects of Atlantis,” it seemed to draw a modest response at the time. As in nature, sometimes we have to be content to just wait for the fruit to ripen before it may be picked. Now -- thirteen years later, the emergence of Architects of a New Dawn, aligns remarkably, both in title and in premise with The Architects of Atlantis.
Recognizing that there really is no such thing as coincidence I have dusted off the original version of the article I wrote in 1996 and have included it here. Viewed in the context of the past 13 years, and the current emergence of Quantum Physics, I believe that the article The Architects of Atlantis has more social relevance than ever before. Perhaps the fruit has finally ripened for harvest -- I invite the reader to view this article from this perspective.
The Architects of Atlantis
By: Timothy Boe, NCARB, AIA, Hon. FIGP
tim@ecotimesmagazine.com
“There occurred violent earthquakes and floods, and in a single day and night of rain all your warlike men in a body sunk into the earth, and the island of Atlantis in like manner disappeared, and was sunk beneath the sea.”
-- Plato
The legend exists of an ancient civilization so advanced that its people were regarded as being “godlike.” The discovery of fire, metals, and the principles of modern locomotion were just a few of the innovations attributed to these visionary thinkers. Chronicled by Plato and attested to by Edgar Cayce, numerous respected mystics and seers have eluded to the lavish and opulent lifestyles enjoyed by the residents of the fabled continent known as Atlantis.
Its citizenry, described as having been richly endowed with a highly developed appreciation of the arts, architecture, philosophy, and science; Atlantis was originally believed to be a peaceful nation. Living very much in harmony with nature, these people were instinctively eager to abide by her laws.
Over time however, the people of Atlantis began to misuse the Law and thus upset the natural balance. In a quest for more power, the civilization became increasingly more warlike, until the once peaceful atmosphere became highly charged with thought forms of hate, destruction, and disaster. As it must, the law of “cause and effect” mirrored back that which was being poured into the subjective field of human belief. In accordance with the perfect order governing creation, this same subjective field of causation faithfully reproduced the patterns with which it had become impregnated. This out-picturing came in the form of natural calamities that in a single day swallowed the entire continent and plunged it down to the bottom of the sea...Read the Story
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