Richard,
Thank you. I'm an aspiring musician and very much agree with this website's ideas. My biggest dream is to one day brighten up the world through music, so this it's truly uplifting to find a community like this. I hope to get my friends to learn about this, since we are the new generation, and hopefully they might join too.

--Chris

Hello Rick,
Thank you for your warm welcome, and I wish you a fantabulous day. ;-)

Richard I am looking forward to doing something special with you. Peace & Blessings Karma

Hi Rick, Love the site! Decided to start a new group... fun! ed

Hi Rick
Thanks for the welcome.This looks like a great site.
Cheers, Susie

Hi Richard Sorry so slow in replying thank you for your welcome. i am just getting use to all this "technology" so will be posting some info about myself shortly. Am really excited by so many " like minded" people coming together!
A beautiful Thing to be happening in this harsh but promising era we live in ...
Love, Light and lots of Rainbows to all Susie

I'd love to do a Costa Rica gig - say, in 2012?

e

woopsie - last message was directed to DoobiusJ. he asked about inflatable immersive dome theaters for events in Costa Rica (www.vorteximmersion.com)

Things are going okay here in Germany. I did have a slight medical mishap when they tried to ozonate my blood. I went on a long hike tonight in the Black Forrest and life is good here. How are you?

Hi Rick,

It is an honor to join a space dedicated the LIGHT. As founder of LIGHT Bearers of the World, our mission is to help raise the consciousness of the planet via education in metaphysics, spirituality and self empowerment and the science that supports these three venues. We are delighted that Carlos has the same mission utlizing the media and entertainment.

We are looking forward to seeing Carlos at LIVE H2O:United By Love today in Long Beach.

Much love and LIGHT
D'Marie

Thank you for your excellent site, we are glad to be here!

hii richard.... ed is a good friend of mine...and involved in one of my projects... so we're all blessed to have him here...he's a cool guy!
love
cd

thanks Rick if you want to find out more www.pachamama.com

Dear Rick,

Thank you for the warm welcome! I am so spirually happy to be with all of you!

Jewel

Hi Rick, Yes, let's connect later in the week! ed@vorteximmersion.com

Richard
Congratultions to you and the other founders as AoaND tips 3000 members and appears to be gathering pace. Work commitments has meant I have not worked through ideas but when I get a little more time I will put some stuff down. All the best Chris

i'm super lazy rick, and nobody important
when i'm not in a silence retreat i'm just watching the grass grow taller in the pristine forest of pacha mama.

Hi Richard, I wondered if you might help me figure out a few technical questions I had about the site. Could you email me from your personal email addy to mine at cdemby@constancedemby.com
thanks so much ! appreciate it...
CD

yes it's like that especially now that the rainny season is in flow suddenly all the flora and fauna is moving almost inside the casita's. Anyway it's not that i do absolutely nothing i am maintaining the space in our meditation hall. I see that you organise events and i would like to ask you what are the 3 most crucial things when organising and event?

Hi Rick, I may be in Marin in July, but whenever I get there I'll let you know & it will be great to catch up in person. Thank you for your kindness. Namaste.

Hi Rick! Sorry it took like two weeks for me to get back to you. Talked with Mary Rose today and that conversation kick started me here. Have been busy setting up Hearts Of Fire Project network too.

Thanks! I didn't mean to cause any disruption. I probably shouldn't have clicked on the links... but I trusted it coming from here....where I have never experienced an issue like that.

hi Richard.
thanks will do asap

RICK,
Thanks for the turn on! Always great to meet with like-minded people. You never know what might happen !
Cheers,
Chris

Thank you so much for that beautiful pic of Aung San Suu Kyi! I have several Burmese friends and have sent this image to them, as a way of urging them to take heart. This dictatorship will pass and the people will be free once again. I wish her health and courage to outlast these lower forms of life who imprison so many.

Dear Richard,
Thank you for all of the amazing things you've done to share positive,healing energy in the world. Have you cloned yourself to get more done? I just added a 3rd blog post, in case you have time to read it.
Bountiful Blessings to you,
Mary

brother ricky !

good vibes from my
egypt art & peace trip !

Hi Rick,
Thanks for the warm welcome, no I don't suppose you've come across my name before it is native to Aotearoa/New Zealand, as I am Maori/native and it means Goddess of peace and agriculture, and I do sew seeds of peace and love and most importantly Oneness wherever I happen to be. In my culture Ao means the world I focus on te ao marama/the world of light.
many blessings and thanks again for the warm welcome
Rongomatane

thanks for the welcome Richard; Kailua is lovely tho now I am living out of my backpack and wandering the planet... in Sydney at the moment headed north!

Hello Rick, how are you7???
I hope well!!!

Aung San Suu Kyi,
nightingale of Love!

Mother of peace who weeps bitter tears
because of the insanity
that inhabits the gilded palaces of power.

White dove in which the warriors of injustice
stole the hope of flying
on the meadows of freedom.
To you I sing a song of love!
To you I play the notes of Liberty!
To you I give the Triumph!

Nightingale of love,
your glow shines
on the universal mind of man.
Your example warms the heart of Humanity.

The ego of powerful people is poisoned by the power of demons
that persecute the innocent and do not know
that the law of cause and effect condemn their souls
to expiate their cruel actions in the storm.

The negative telepathic thought inculcated by the princes of evil
subdues and blinds the polluted and uncontrolled minds
of those involved with power.
Your tears shine like
diamonds of light in front the world,
who admires and supports you with his energy of love.

Aung San Suu Kyi,
your jailers will fall
in shame and defeat, in front of the community.

Inexorable fate created by their negative
energy and uncontrolled mind

Your heart pierced by ignorance
and betrayed by your own government is fed
from Humanity shocked by the madness of dictatorship.

Angel of human rights, you will fly in the
freedom of days flowered with the sun.
To you I sing a song of love!
To you I play the notes of Liberty!
To you I give the Triumph!

Hi Richard
I trust all is well.
Sorry I have not been in contact recently but things have been manic.

It is fascinating to see AoaND develop.The numbers of people joining and types of groups that are being started.

It begins to raise some very interesting questions..

Why are people joining?
Obviously some are doing so to add content - which, of course, was the original objective. Others are using it as a forum for discussion - across a wide range of topics - from business issues to horses in th new dawn. And, a new development, in the UK, is a group which is looking to meet and share ideas/experiences/enthusiams. (Perhaps this has happened elsewhere it is just not as obvious). This adds a whole new dimension - but perhaps not a wholly surprising one.

By definition an architect is a planner/designer but to be successful this is a real world activity - building for people. The desire to connect on a personal level is a powerful driver. So, there is a strong possibility that the AoaND concept will developinto more than just conduit or gateway to connect people with a similar desire for change - that our current institutions cannot provide for. The change being based on a higher need - the need for a more spiritually (not religious) driven purpose - with peace and harmony as the ultimate goal.. The why rather than the what and how. As others have commented we are entering the age of imagaination. And AoaND seems to have sparked peoples' imagination. But what next?

I am amazed and delighted by the reach of the idea. As you will have seen within the last few weeks we have an architect from Burkina Faso - Wow!
So we are certainly achieving reach.

So, my next question is one of engagement. The hard work is done getting people to join. The next step is to keep them engaged. Many groups seem to stall once a few members have joined. The challenge must be getting people to come back again and again. And to make new and exciting content easy to find.

It is interesting that more use hasn't been made of encouraging people to re-visit the site to see content of broad appeal The only one seems to be Dr Hurtak's video (fascinating) and something about McDonalds/Burger King (what was that about??)

I guess the founders have taken a view that too much intervention was not a good thing and that it should grow organically. However, once you have joined I think their is an appetite for news. That is why I was so keen to highlight the 3000 members. I saw Bonnie's photo from the Google presentation and was intrigued and would have liked to know more.

The next question becomes : how do members become active members?
At some point an event for members to gather and inspire and be inspired will be conceived (if not already). It woudl be great to be involved in an event like that.

The idea of an event is compelling as I envisage AoaND as a coming together. But as is the case with Carlos's music you only truely appreciate the power and the joy of it at a concert. In teh same way the real power and joy of AoaND will be felt through live events. That allow people to share experiences. Of course, events can be routed to members via the site for those unable to attend - but are still able to share in the experience and sense of oneness.

Final Question (for now)
How is the word spread?

Currently I guess its word of mouth or people vsiting the Santana website.

I am guessing it will be promoted at Santana shows? On merchandise stands or in programmes.


So, what of the future - we are in the very early stages but to grow strong the idea will need nuturing. And perhaps some pruning.

Keep well.
Chris

PS: As a complete aside how about a 'how to' section. Many people - me included - are not use to uploading, chat rooms and the like, so some tips would be helpful.

Thanks Rick! I will be back in Marin mid-august. Cool stuff going on, looking forward to catching up. There's a project in the field I'd love to run by you then. :)

Hi Richard,..'hope this finds you buzzing like a spiritual bee ?

I'll send you a private e-mail soon to catch up,..thanks for your e-mail, i think of you often,..& smile when i do,..'enjoy the new song Richard, will be nice to receive your thoughts on 'it' , & anything else which springs to mind *

Lloyd *

Hi Richard,

Thank you and I will let you know soon since it still in process. It is LA- Brasil projects. Much love, Ale

Thank You Richard!I am so happy to be connected to ''Santana'' I call ''Santana-Thrice The Great'',through this site...!I put My lights on fully this time,that's for sure...
Peace4whole Deniz

Hi Richard, nice to hear from you. Although I signed up using "Rev" because a former parishoner recommended this site, I really prefer to be called Becky. I am looking forward to the days when we are spiritually one and no longer absorbed into denominational oblivion.

Richard,

I would love to tell you more about the project as well. Let me know how. Would be fantastic to have Rede Globo involved since it is about yoga, social projects,music, dances, art and sustainalibity. LA - Rio is just the begging. Thank you for sharing Rick. Im in LA going to Brazil in August. Light and Blessings :)

Hello Mr. Lukens,
Sorry I have not been in touch lately I have been working on a free school for the kids in my community. Hope to hear from you soon!
~Clint

dear rick

thanks for the kind welcome
how can we work together

europe - america - world
in peace ?

love & light
christine

Yes I arrived back on July 8! Happy to be back in Marin. I do miss the mineral baths in Bad Wildbad and will need to go to Calistoga sometime soon which I wish was only a short bus and train ride away. I am feeling better too and do think infrared light is helpful. I can't wait until someone in Marin gets a Bionic 880 and starts treating people here. The pharmacist out west here is considering buying one to have her husband treat people with. In the mean time I will drive to Los Altos once a month to use my chiropractors. It feels so good to be back in CA!!!!

Hi Richard
I trust you had a relaxing break. Can you ski at Tahoe at this time of year?
Thats on my to do list - ski at Tahoe.
As you will have gathered I am keen to help in any way possible. There is a real resonance about AoaND and I am keen to see it continue to grow and develop. The potential is only limited by our collective imagination. Which of course is boundless.

So I would be only too pleased to brainstorm ideas.
As a starter - ask Carlos about the Montreux Jazz Festival he did a couple of years ago. He used the Santana band as the 'house band' over three nights and had an array of guest representing World music. It was truely inspiring. And it gave some unbelievable artist an opportunity to be heard. Linking a world music event of this type with a multi-media exhibition and series of discussion groups would seem to cover key AoaND themes - music, art and creative thinking. The multi-media aspect would be effectively a live version of the website. In fact it would be great to feature stuff from the site. Certainly it would be a great way to increase content - ask people to submit stuff for the exhibition. Discussion groups could include guest speakers covering some of the topics felt to be key - from meditation to business solutions. Perhaps rather more discussion than the lecture style of TED. Although the TED approach/model is very interesting - particularly as it uses their website to make lectures free - whihc, in turn, encourage on-going participation.
The event would create a great PR opportunity to raise the profile of AoaND and of course for architects to get together and inspire and be inspired.
Anyway just some thoughts.
Keep well.
Chris

HI Rick~well...been about a month since you left a comment on my page, and I am just now getting to it~! Yeow~! I added this page to my list of socials and it's taken until TODAY to wake it up & burp it.

Don't know about others, I have one friend that I know of here...I imagine I'll find loads of others.

In the mean time: I spend most days here, http://eurekajanet.wordpress.com/
Here; http://EurekaJanet.gizapage.com
Here; http://www.facebook.com/EurekaJanet
& (of course) here; twitter @eurekajanet ~! (Social Media is my business~~so I'm a bit of a ho about it all~!)

I appreciate you dropping me a line: now, on the really check this site out~!

~Janet

Richard,
Thank you! My brother just arrived from the Creta island and showed the photos and videos that they made, especially I liked the photos of the mountains, and also of some great details. They also caught one crab to the photo with the camera, real nice one!
I've been spending so much great time with the friends lately, I just love the summer! It's the time to enjoy the every second.
And thank you for all the great work that you do, it is just so amazing to see how the people get inspired to make their dreams to make it to become reality. It's just remarkable that the many great things are easier to accomplish than something "usual". Hopefully evrything is getting even better. Wish the big wings for your dreams also!
:-)Silja(-:

Thanks again Rick,

I did the cache thing and logged out and back in. All systems seem to be working. I sent out a bunch of invitations to some of our beloveds around the world to join on my newest page.
Blessings and gratitude for who you are and all of your creations for a better world. + Isaiah +

+ Isaiah +

Hey thanx.This is toooo coool!I'll try to get some stuff on here soon.Later

Hi Richard :D

Thanks for your warm welcome... I'm so grateful that i discovered this site...

I'm loving the values and community feel..

looking forward to exploring and getting to know some of you great people.

Cheers!!

Craig

Thank you Richard
More photos to follow...just found the site.
Blessings.
Susan