Saturday night I was fortunate enough to help serve Kava at The 8th Annual Women and Culture Festival, I say fortunate because if you have ever had Kava you understand how special a drink it is. I had never been to this festival so I didn’t have a clue as to what to expect. Hidden in the middle of the colorful yet treacherous Miami neighborhood known as Little Haiti was the most amazing space which was the venue for the 3-day festival which brought together artists like JSG Boggs, Margaret Accurso, Diane Patisse, Chia O and Eva Ruiz who’s bright and thought inspiring works were displayed throughout the gallery, various kinds of musicians and music, DJs, vendors and really just some of the coolest people I’ve met in Miami in a looong time.
Yes, there are cool people all over this city however; this level of cool is special especially for a city known for its shallowness.….it just so happens that at this Saturday night affair people were conversing, yes, people were actually TALKING to each other, not just posing and people watching, what a concept! I was told that it was all because of the Moksha Family (www.mokshafamily.org) so, how does one go about to get adopted?!!!
So much talent, spirit and coolness…here’s just a sampling of a few of the people I met:
Do you know the Mufyn girl? No? Well you should and you should also know all about all of her incredible creations and designs. It starts with her dreads and just gets better from there. Definitely do not miss the multitude of original designs she so cleverly creates, you can check out her many handcrafts (www.ragamufyn.com and www.ragamufyn.blogspot.com).
Feel the need to get in touch with your higher self and refresh your soul? Then you’ll want to join the soft-spoken and enlightened Qigong master, Linda Dillon, on the rejuvenation retreat she is hosting in the rainforests of Costa Rica (www.costarica.counciloflove.com). The good doctor also recommends her anxiety-suffering clients to drink Kava; um may I get that prescription so my insurance will cover my Kavas?
And just like Marky Mark used to sing feel the vibrations with a didjeridoo! Joda (www.jodasound.com) played his continuously for so long. Can you just imagine having to blow for a long period of time but oh what a sound and guess what he’s not just a talented musician but also a healer. I am so looking forward to experience this form of vibrational healing and chakra balancing and so grateful for the time we shared discussing healings, vibrations and the power of the universe as we sat in the magic bus- good, good times and certainly not your typical Miami Saturday night, thank you Avi and Holland!
