It's my joy to share with you some yummy captured moments from Raw Spirit Festival, Santa Barbara, May '09. We had 3 days of fun in the sun - sober. This is how we party: music, dancing, frolicking & eating the best food ever, with loved ones old and new. 

Contrast this with your average drunken, drug-fueled festival. For me, this is what makes raw events so unique. No hangovers, drug downers or the stink of smoke. Just shiny eyes, clear skin & vibrant energy. This lifestyle is not about food ~ our food choices enable other interests & passions. These choices foster new relationships with ourselves & others. Everyone is beautiful, and that has nothing to do with genetics - when you shine bright & live your light, you cannot help but be Beauty-full.

And at events like this, the kids stay up as long as they like - without separation from 'adult' areas or activities. There's a lot of love & chocolate shared - the festivals span all ages, types, fragrances & proclivities! 

I dance between word-smithing for Qito, making Xocolati, Photography & my work as a custom private fasting facilitator @ Deep Tissue Cleansing. As Rumi said,

There's hidden sweetness in the stomach's emptiness.
We are lutes, no more, no less.
When you're full of food and drink,
Satan sits where your spirit should,
If the brain and belly are burning clean with fasting,
every moment a new song comes out of the fire..

With love, Suki x

PS. If your in the NYC or LA area be sure to check out the upcoming fun events in Nov.