LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED FROM SOME OF MY BEST FRIENDS - i adore you all with my whole heart.

Angel Sara Let go of everything. Do not evaluate or compare or measure; all are equal. Let go of control, need, force, and speed: only trust. Love is unconditional; love is acceptance. Follow your heart – not what other people tell you you are or should be.  If your dream is to live in Hawaii, then why would you live anywhere else?  You don't have to be sick to rest.

Michelle Ben Deva Serve. Serve. Serve. Give, & serve. Devote yourself to God & a path of compassionate action. In every moment, in every step, pray. Every moment, remain aware of the Sacredness of people & life.  Also remain aware of their suffering.  Be one with God. Embody this union & love in all that you do – even your dress, your words, your choices. Reach out to others; never be indifferent. Live deeper & serve more.  Go for what you believe in. Live love. Love deeply. Live in devotion & adoration. Persevere. Be deeply aware of other people’s needs.

Gerald Dewitt Mills Live expression, passion, art. Be an explorer of ideas & art & nature & life. Be raw, be naked – make deep contact with life. Ignore convention; follow your heart. Be natural & healthy. Ride your bike more. Hike more. Camp more. Play more. Explore art & math & film & music & nature. Be good to your friends – present, down-to-earth and kind. You could die at any instant so don’t hold back. Be eccentric.
“Ride that wave!”

GB “Bear Heart” Cornucopia Share everything with everyone.  Welcome everyone.   Love is acceptance, presence, & kindness. Live the Middle Way. Love the earth & all people. Embody kindness. Let go of concepts & evaluation. Serve & give. Be thoughtful toward others. Live in awareness & presence. Sit all night under the desert moon & watch the sun rise the next morning. Sit anyway. Enjoy every moment. He has a big compassionate heart. He always has time & space to serve another human being. Do no harm. He is a whistling moon, ever present & walking in song.

Pancake There are truly kind, accepting people in the world who value art, exploration, and the health & wellness of mind and heart. There are people who will always love you and be there for you unconditionally, who will never avoid you as a revenge tactic or self-centeredness when you can't meet their needs (for truly only Divinity, the guru within the heart, can meet our needs, not external sources)

Krishna A gentle heart of Love shines through one's being and one's eyes, & softens the hearts of those who behold it.

John Sefick  Yes, the world really is that crazy.  Let's check it out.  Let's spend the winter in Hawaii, the summer in New Mexico, and the spring in Australia...and work with some of the most famous astronomers and park rangers in the world! =]  Question establishment. And if you want to create films that push the edge of reality a little further away from convention, go for it!!

Ma Sodashi & Sunanda True, devoted partnership based on joy, care, and love can exist. True friendship heals hearts and adds great joy to life.

Brett Neal  Love God with every cell of your being.  More than this, embody Love in all your words and actions.  Your choices and actions must reflect your deepest convictions.  Serve, care, study, love.

Joe Myers  Just be. If you don't want to do something, then don't do it.  The purpose of life is simply to be.  Don't complain; just learn & then make different choices.  And - share everything with everyone.

Michael Short  There is no end to the depths of human potential: Genius!!  If you want to know unconditional love, ask a dog.  Run faster, do not violate boundaries of other people, & care for those around you.  Also, do not support oppressive regimes or companies that kill the earth and exploit or kill people.  Yes, & fuck the real world. Also, the wounds of a human heart can run deep, and love/acceptance/forgiveness are the key to the heart's healing.

Jonathan Feagle  Life is wild play and exploration.  Take off on a wild adventure on a whim, just because the moment says yes and you feel like it.  Even if the moment says no, do it anyway.  Keep an open mind.  And ride your mountain bike more (note: preferably up & down mountains). 

Tenzin Ziama Digkhang  Share everything with those you love.  Think of others, and be there for others.  Dress in beautiful clothes that honor how special you are.  Be kind and thoughtful. Family is important. Spiritual community is important.  Friends are important.

Carrie Happy Twig Elzey  Kicks Butt with the Breakdancing!  Live large, feel everything, consume life fully! Honor your artist heart. You are Awesome!

Kathy Dolan  Be pure sweetness.  Sit on a porch with tea & a dog.  Love pretty girls and pretty songs. (She's so brilliant!!)

Deanna Harrell  Be Strong!  Be on fire! Be passionate!  Live fully! Stand up for human beings and the earth! Enjoy everything fully!

Dan the Man McGraw  Be thorough.  Be simple and neat and go deep.  Get things done.  Explore & create. 

Alyssa Banguilan Be positive. Be joyful. Be there for your friends. Love, light, & laughter. Be present, stay present. Soft caresses heal. Ask your friends for help when you need help. Moisturize. Surround yourself with a community of caring friends. Create community events that bring people together. Everything happens for a reason & thus every moment offers valuable lessons.

Gabi Roth & Natalie Farr  Devote your life to the goddess of Beauty.  Share Beauty with others.  They taught me how to play & how to feel comfortable.  They taught me how to just do it...to share even when you are scared. 

Deb Davis & Nikki Newton  Believe in your dreams.  Live every moment in creativity & passion.  Know the depths of beauty.  Don't be scared to live there, no matter how haunting or dark or deep the songs may become. 

Sheila & Gabe Aldridge  Celebrate God.  Celebrate art & music.  Live a life you love - don't be afraid - just do it.

Bobby Hanumanji  There actually are people out there who love unconditionally...who embody gentleness & silence & sometimes song - like a forest.  Who fill a room with their kindness. Just like Jaya Devi.

Michael Sox  Live deeper.  You can do a lot better.  Don't procrastinate; do it now, and do it with every ounce of your energy. And surround yourself with life - beauty, aromatherapy, plants, gardens, forests, life, water, raw food, etc. Communicate openly and clearly about everything.  Keep your surroundings pure & light & filled with healing energy.  When you walk into his space, you feel like you are walking into a zen garden - a slice of heaven.  Also: care for others, but never if that will create harm for yourself.  He is brilliant. 

Tom Wise  Live with a light heart. Enjoy yourself.