Party for a Purpose

LoveStock

September 15, 2013
Los Angeles

Guest Writer

Andrea Dolbec

Last year, on a literal "Yes, Man," whim I attended LoveStock. That night forever rocked my world and opened me to new possibilities and new eyes. First off, the high was unlike anything I ever experienced, and yet there were no obvious drugs or alcohol. There was enticing, exhilarating activities, a sense of openness and freedom, draped in a larger sensibility of love, passion and actually SEEING the person next to you.

You weren't on your cell phones, you were experiencing the magic that is available when others are also open to SEEING you, just the way you are. Everyone was an invitation to the excitement around them. And it was FREE. Not only that- it was a "party for a purpose." Continuing the tradition this year, the proceeds (from donations) will go the Just Like My Child foundation, that empowers girls and women in Africa, by way of micro-enterprise, healthcare, education, and more.

Kute explains it best, below is taken from his site:

"LoveStock is a party with a purpose. An invitation to co-create the most amazing experience of your entire life as living art in collaboration with others. It's not just another event, festival, party or place. It's an experience, a state of being. An opportunity to be free. To express yourself. To try something new. To mix it up a bit. To love BIG.

It is a participatory experience where you get to create the magic. You will be loved, nourished, blessed, healed, surprised, delighted and made a new. In ancient times people would gather to celebrate with each other and let go. LoveStock is a Purification of your being whilst having the most ecstatic experience of your life. You will not leave the same person you came.

Love is the very essence of who and what we are. It is the most powerful force on the planet. The message of all major religions, agreed on one central theme. It isn’t God, heaven, karma, or the afterlife, but LOVE. No matter how big or complex the philosophies they all came down to this one essential. It is time to move beyond the books, to stop simply worshiping the great ones that came before us and to start living and being what we are, LOVE itself. Not tomorrow, or next year, but right NOW.

LoveStock is an invitation to live the love that you are.

We invite you to LoveStock where you ARE the experience.

Are you ready? "

Sign Up for your free tix! Must make a reservation!

http://www.lovestockfestival.com/

~Your experience awaits you~

Foodie Fridays

THUG KITCHEN

Warning- not for the easily offended- thug kitchen offers extraordinary healthy and yummy recipes, and doles them out with inspiration dripping with explicative. Pure marketing genius with over 344,000 likes on their Facebook page.

Sample shots of Thug Kitchen's food ideas:

So many yummy vegetarian dishes are displayed on their blog and FB page, a snapshot from their website explains:

"are you vegan?"

NAW BUT MY DIET IS ALMOST COMPLETELY PLANT-BASED. MY GIRL IS VEGAN AS HELL AND I SUPPORT THAT SHIT. 

Well there you go- anymore questions?

Thug Kitchen is getting ready to launch their cook book, we are so excited to try out some of their cookbook exclusive recipes and once the book is launched we will be sure to share that with you.

Want to know more?

Here is a snapshot of their info on their Facebook page:

About

EAT LIKE YOU GIVE A FUCK

Mission

To inspire the shit out of some mother fuckers to eat better and have a healthier lifestyle.

Description

Verbally abusing everyone into a healthier diet.

Follow Thug Kitchen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thugkitchen

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-by Andrea Dolbec

Wednesday Giveaway! Award Winning Artists Al Conti, Fiona Joy Hawkins and Danny Wright

Giveaway you say? Yes! The B Company is so proud of its roster of diverse talents and would love to brighten your day with the gift of wonderful music. 

Not just one album, no, we want to give you a package of THREE!

***Comment below and share this post on Facebook with your friends to be entered to win.***

Here are the artists that will be featured in your fabulous prize package:

Fiona Joy Hawkins is often referred to as Australia's Enya. A sultry firecracker, her passion and combined sensitivity create harmonious sounds that make love to your subconscious. Fiona has received a Aria nomination (likened to Australia's Grammy's) and a nomination for a 2013 Independent Music Awards Finalist for Best New Age album and best live performance. After you're hooked: check out www.twograndimyours.com to get tickets for Fiona's upcoming tour with the talented fellow Aussie, Trysette.

Danny Wright, "The Healer of Hearts," is a Texas born artist who has sold over 6 million albums worldwide. Often on television, or performing live for his adoring fans, Danny feels blessed to truly carry out his purpose and have it received so beautifully. A caring, faithful and deeply compassionate man, Danny is inspired by the preciousness of human life, and is often commissioned to write songs that commemorate someone's legacy and contribution. A highly prolific songwriter, Danny is always producing new material to soothe the hearts of his fans and uplift them in all of life's memorable occasions. Check out his site for more information. and for upcoming performances: www.dannywright.com

Al Conti is a GRAMMY® nominated composer, arranger, producer and multi-instrumentalist. His latest release, "The Blue Rose, " was number one in the ZMR charts for 2 consecutive months. An Argentinian born artist, who comes from a deeply artistic family, Al's artistic sensibilities and intelligence come through in his music and the beautiful way he presents it to his fans, like in the cover art for "The Blue Rose." In addition to music, Al is very passionate about giving back. In 2008, Al Conti joined Kevin Bacon, Jessica Alba, Will & Grace's Shelley Morrison and other celebrities lending his name to the Until There's A Cure foundation to help raise funds for HIV/AIDS awareness and research. Al is also a member of Artists For Human Rights, an organization founded by actress Anne Archer. Visit Al's site www.alconti.com for more information and music on Al Conti.

Thanks so much for playing, and remember: there is different music for all the different parts of your day. Expand your world. 

Cheers!

We will ship for free within the U.S. and Canada.

Foodie Fridays!

 Raw Youth and LOL (Lot's of Love) Treats

Introducing Charles Chen of 

www.rawyouth.org

and his company

  LOL Treats

One of Charles's greatest missions in life is helping people to achieve optimal health. 

His tasty, raw, Quinoa Crispy Treats are packed with protein, fiber and other good for you and your family benefits. With different flavors, everyone can have their favorite.

They also taste great and look adorable too!

Available for purchase at Erewhon or www.loltreats.com

And check out their blog for more tasty recipes such as this amazing raw CHEESECAKE!

DELICIOUS RAW STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE

recipe available at www.loltreats.com

Let us know how yours turns out!

New YOU Ceremony! Letting GO in 6 simple steps! How to Co-create Your Life!

Today's guest writer shares with us an article filled with insights to empower and heal the reader to create a life they love. Visit her site for more tools and information, or to book an appointment.

Guest Writer:

Dr. Sarah Larsen

www.drsarahlarsen.com

This New You Ceremony will support you in letting go of the past and clarifying your focus for the future. Listen to the process and amend it in a way that inspires and serves you:



1. Get a journal and begin writing “Life Review.” Reminisce about events that happened, people you met, places you visited, lessons you learned, accomplishments, blessings, struggles, funny moments and so on.

2. On a separate piece of loose paper, begin pondering behavior, beliefs or habits that you’d like to leave behind. For example: being obsessed with an ex, eating habits, overuse of a substance or internet, limiting beliefs, repetitive/disruptive thoughts, consistent self-scrutiny, road rage, swearing… etc. Make a list of “What you are Ready to let go of!”

3. Share your “life review” and “letting go list” with someone close to you. See what they recall, reminisce, and share a couple laughs.

4. Make a toast and celebrate! It is so wonderful to be aware of all of this! Then, take a water filled bowl and soak the list of things you are ready to let go! Breathe and let yourself feel what it is to be free of this! Then pour out the water onto the earth.

5. Then write in your journal what you are ready to co-create, manifest and materialize! Write on the top of the page “This or something better for the highest good of all concerned. And so it is.” Write whatever comes to mind. Write everything in present tense in the “I am” and use feeling words to enthusiastically express what you want.Write all that your heart desires! Without thinking or analyzing, write it down! Be specific, be creative and think big; Think reachable and possible and believable. Write until your brain is empty — don’t worry about being too much! The Universe loves to be generous!!! For instance, “I am professionally fulfilled and my job offers me the opportunity to do what I love.”

6. Find a blank sheet of paper, and as suggested for the journal, write at the top, “This or something better for the highest good of all concerned. And so it is.” Write the feelings of what it is like to have whatever it is that you are co creating! Look at this sheet of paper, copy it and place it in many locations, your car, fridge, bathroom mirror. Look at it everyday. Feel what it feels like to be in the experience of it everyday! Observe and Celebrate with gratitude as things in your life begin to manifest. Focusing more on what is abundant in our lives ALREADY is the best way to generate more abundance.

Ok Readers: Try it at home at less us know any insights you would love to share. 

Guest Writer:

Antoinette Levine

www.antoinettelevine.com

Antoinette gave the first reading of this poem at The Ojai Foundation’s Second Annual Gathering of the Ages in Summer 2013.

Visit and learn more about Antoinette at: www.antoinettelevine.com