It turns out that they’ve both done their share of traveling studying healing arts, living foods, and Victoria has a corporate wellness company providing massage, coaching, and nutrition in San Diego so our eyes lit up talking to each other. I couldn’t help but think of Deepak Chopra‘s lecture on synchronicity back when I heard him in 2006 at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and how certain people and events seem to be just waiting for you. This has happened to me repeatedly, you? Sometimes the people we’re meant to meet are right around the corner, and if we surrender to the moment, we are led to them.

Tonight Victoria had a little dinner party and I couldn’t believe she whipped up raw coconut curry soup, stuffed mushrooms, bruschetta overflowing with ripe tomatoes, and some delicious raw butternut squash dessert, all in just a few hours. All recipes are from Cafe Gratitude’s I am Grateful collection.

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When I’m invited someplace new, I like to think about what there might be for me to learn in that situation and who I might be destined to meet there. That person at Victoria’s house was Linda, a core healing coach who helps you let go of old patterns, who showed up to join the party. Turns out she’s attended John Perkins’ workshop at Omega and loved the week she spent up there, especially hanging out with Staff (Why am I not surprised? the staff there definitely adds to the experience and I was one of them in 2002)

I told Linda about a few frustrating aspects in my current life and she reminded me that sometimes the path to our goals can consist of things that seem so windy and disjointed, when in fact it’s all a part of it. What do you think?

Anyway, check out the pretty food!

Mark and Aspen walk through a giant hoop to symbolize their transition into marriage

The ceremony took place on board and the reception was potluck-style back in the east bay. I loved the local, sustainable food touch. I felt each dish was full of love with drinks like home-made apple juice from Humboldt to local strawberries and cheese and an scumptous dessert from Cafe Gratitude.

I met Mark and An when they were first creating their magazine and I was selling my raw cacao treats at the New Living Expo. Sharing a love for living foods, 5 rhythms dance, electronic beats, and holistic health, we became instant friends. Right from the get-go, they welcomed me into their vision, their community, and their home.

baby Geneva watching mom and dad from the sidelines

Since then we’ve collaborated on a photo shoot together, worked a booth promoting the magazine at Earthdance, and shared good times (with their great Kombucha creations) at Dance Jam, Groove Garden, and Cafe Gratitude. I’m so grateful to have connected with them and watch their vision come alive, which now includes their cute baby girl Geneva.

I enjoyed the interview with Gabrielle Roth, (founder of 5 rhythms dance), in their latest magazine issue. Contents include inspirational articles that cover wellness, reviews, and much more through a dance lover’s perspective.