ANTILLIA
is the name I gave to a project I cherish since my youth: my own
school. Becoming a secondary school teacher later, I noticed how
many young people didn't have a clue as what path for them to
follow after they graduated. As a graduate myself long ago, I
dreamed of a lot of things, but certainly not of what would become
my path: a university career in language that led to 30+ years of
teaching in a secondary school... I want to offer those who
struggle with those questions after graduation a "safe heaven", a
"freeport" where they can take whatever time necessary to find out
what their appropriate path is, what path suits their talent, what
path eventually leads to fulfillment of what is imprinted in their
souls (consider "graduates" as people of all ages...). Therefore I
need equally inspired "teachers" to reach out a helping hand,
guides to inspire them, pilots to lead their ship out of port into
open sea where they can become pilots & captains themselves,
because now they will know how to use their Soul's compass. I first heard of this name by my father, painter & poet (see middle section). You can find out more about origins & history of "Antillia, Isle Of The 7 Cities", and how it is a kind of "Atlantis" here: ANTILLIA |
Picture: The Island Antillia, 15th century, drawing & poetry (Dutch) by my Father Summer Course 2012 |
ANTILLIA
is a "moving" project, though there will be a central "bridge
head", I believe that being on the move offers the best
opportunties to "learn how to drive yourself". To materialize this dream we need: + teachers (we all are teachers & students at the same time!) > craftsmen & women, people who want to share & show their talents, people who believe that 'there is more between heaven & earth..." + ships & captains, planes & pilots + cars, trucks, buses, RV's & drivers + a suitable location & home > the "bridge head"(ingredients: tidal sea, mountains & forests, large housing, air field & landing strips, port, etc.) + private investors & funds ( > donations) + the shared wish & belief that we are here for a reason, which simply is the fulfillment of what Love has imprinted in our Souls: the manifestation of Creative Energy, and each one of us has a personal & unique talent to unfold it in all its splendour. For the moment my 'moving' project offers learning space to 1 "student".. > ps: did you know that the Ancient Greek word for "school" meant: "leisure time, free time in between work?"... So: "Let It ANTILLIA .be" |
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School Charter |
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1455 AD map by Bartolomeus
Pareto: left Antllia, right: Portugal, Spain, Morocco
Inauguration and Blessing "Antillia School"
(Dutch & Latin spoken with English subtitles and annotations)
"Opnieuw Verbinden" ~ Muziek & Zang: Bert Evens, Tekst: Bout Vercnocke ~ uit de CD "Vér Verbonden' (2015)