ALL IN FOR THE 99%…readings by SLAKE Los Angeles

Schedule of Events 10.30am Roving reporter for Funny or Die – Jason Alexander 10.30am – 1.30pm DJ sets curated by The Embassy 11am Aerial art project with Interconnected (all welcome to join, just show up with friends and family) 12.30pm – 1.30pm Activist training led by Rebuild the Dream 1.30pm – 2.30pm Funny or Die … Continue reading →

[Spiritual SoundBite] The Convenience of Loneliness…and my LA ECO VILLAGE visit!

“We’ve been boxed in our whole lives. Our house is a box. Work is a separate box. Family is in another box.” This was part of Lois’s introduction for our tour of the Los Angeles Eco Village. She was trying to explain that most of the things we do in our lives are disconnected. We … Continue reading →

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[Spiritual SoundBite] I Changed My Name…

I was clearing out some boxes this past weekend and found vintage sweaters made by my grandparents’ clothing manufacturing company back in the 60s & 70s. My grandmother had brought some over when she made her big move from Hong Kong to Los Angeles in ’97. Pulling out these sweaters and trying them on made … Continue reading →

[Spiritual SoundBite] Chasing Birds Part II

My gentle petting didn’t wake her. Perhaps she thought it was the usual affectionate touch from one of my parents. She normally greeted me with such excitement. Instead of waking her, I decided to put my hand in front of her nose to let her sense of smell recognize me. Sleepily, her snout wiggled and … Continue reading →

[Spiritual SoundBite] Dance Like No One’s Watching

Freedom…liberation…This is what I wish for everyone. Not just social, religious, economic, and political freedom but also liberation from mental, physical, and emotional pain. Part of my motivation in becoming a yoga and massage therapist is to help guide others in releasing unpleasant sensations and feelings in their body. When pain in the body is … Continue reading →