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2007
Officers
Worshipful Master R. Scott Teichrow (928-425-8293)
Senior Warden
William Garrard, PM (602-866-8204)
Junior Warden
Robert Gillette, PM
Secretary Joe A. Henry
PM (928-425-6686)
Treasurer Oscar T. Lyon
Jr., PGM (602-252-2739)
Senior Deacon Earl
Warner
Junior Deacon Brad
Busler, PM
Chaplain Paul
Dore' Sr, PM
Marshall Ralph
A. Gerhardt. PM
Senior Steward Howard
Billingsley, PM
Junior Steward
Art Salcido Jr.
Tyler Henry
Johnson
Trustees:
Robert Gillette, PM
2011
Henry London, PM,
2010
Paul Dore' Sr. PM,
2009
Howard Billingsley, PM, 2008
R Scott Teichrow,
2007
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Committees
Public
Schools - Bro. Jim Heimer
Widows - W.
Rusty Moore
Kids Voting
- W. Rusty Moore
Education -
W. Howard Billingsley
By-Laws -
MW Oscar Lyon Jr.
Membership
- WB. Doug Skowron
Community Events - W. Paul Dore' Sr.
Meeting Calendar 2007
May
June
July
Aug
Sep
Oct
3- OES #8 7- OES #8 5- OES #8
2- OES #8 6 - OES #8 4 - OES
#8
12- WM #3 9- WM #3 14- WM #3
11- WM #3 8 - WM #3 13 -
WM #3
OES
#8 Luncheon
May 12th 12:00pm
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Sacred Geometry
Language of Creation
By Jonathan Quintin
Everything in the universe is energy and in a continual state of
transformation.
The roots of plants transform mineral into vegetable;
leaves transform sunlight into live tissue;
liquid is transformed into gas;
light into heat;
heat to propulsion.
There is no end - only change.
Sacred geometry is a blueprint of creation. It graphically describes the
self-organizing processes of nature. It gives evidence of an inherent order
that pervades the universe. In certain respects it may be contemplated as a
mathematical representation of the Mindset of the Creator. Sacred geometry
is based on pure mathematical principles. It is beyond religion and
doctrine, yet many of its principles have been adopted by different
religions in their architecture and art. Through the centuries, architects
around the world have used the same geometric principles to build their
temples, monuments, cathedrals and other sacred structures, intended as
symbolic models of the universe and the self. The art of Islamic mosaics,
the Eastern and Western mandalas, the basket weaving patterns of the Pacific
Islands... all describe various processes of creation, expressing them
according to the cultural influences involved.
We live in a mathematically ordered world. All actions on the physical plane
obey distinct mathematical laws. All existence exteriorizes itself through
harmonic economy. From the dance of atoms to spiraling galaxies, every type
of growth and motion is governed by the same set of laws. Sacred geometry
describes these laws through a language of number, angle, shape, form and
ratio (relationship) . It is a universal language of pure mathematical
truths based upon the inner workings of nature and the inherent qualities of
the circle and sphere.
Sacred geometry shows how primordial forces are transformed to cosmological
order. It measures the harmonic vibrations that sustain life on all levels.
Sacred geometry shows the quality of relatedness between unique and
individual differences, and demonstrates how diverse elements can be
organized into a whole, while still preserving their individuality.
Sacred geometry integrates the physical, tangible aspects of creation with
the spiritual essence behind them. It is an interface between the seen and
the unseen, the manifest and the unmanifest, the finite and the infinite,
the mundane and the profound. Sacred geometry has played an integral role in
the art, architecture and philosophy of numerous cultures for thousands of
years. In the Pythagorean system, as well as other systems, geometric
symbolism was held to account for all known states of being.
The ancient Greeks had a geometric/harmonic view of universal order. They
saw the world as a vast array of diverse elements, unified and blended into
a cosmos through the essence of harmony. Sacred geometry was used as a
valuable tool of self-discovery in the ancient mystery schools. The goal of
many of the arcane schools was to help lead the mind back towards a sense of
Oneness.
It is through the experience of the Oneness of all things that Individual
Consciousness can harmonize with Universal Consciousness. Before birth, we
resided on the spiritual plane of existence. During the transition to the
material plane we assumed a physical form. We cannot return to the spiritual
plane as long as we have a body, because the resistance of matter prevents
it. However, through the spiritualization of matter we can reach an awakened
state of spiritual awareness.
The spiritualization of matter occurs when we experience the divine presence
in every aspect of creation, but most particularly within ourselves. To
achieve this, look within. We are an embodiment of sacred geometry. We unite
within ourselves the diversities of heaven and earth. We are spirit and
matter combined. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.
We are a microcosmic reflection of the macrocosm. The structure of the human
body is based upon the same set of principles that are found functioning on
all levels of creation. Our body contains within it holographically all the
information of the universe.
An aspect of this can be seen in a geometric principle known as the golden
ratio, or the phi ratio (?). This is a universal principle that can be found
on all levels of existence.
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