At Cafe Gratitude, we experience our community as ever inclusive, larger than life, and growing every day.  Even so, it is thrilling to find whole new chapters of our extended family who have been inspired by our offerings, and who are crafting powerful, abundant, conscious, lives.  That being said, I would like to introduce you to Tangee, a passionate writer, mother, performance artist, and dedicated eco-scout, who has been practicing conscious parenting with her "hubby" for their "lil munchkin," Andrik.  They all belong to a cohesive community of conscious parents called Family Love Village.  It is a real joy and a wonder to follow this group of parents and parents-to-be as they journey together, sharing a path of joy and commitment.

"The Family Love Village is a cohesive community where other like-minded parents support one another with alternative, natural, positive, eco-friendly and conscious parenting choices. It’s a sacred place where judgments are left at the door and loving trust and bonds are formed.   It's a forum where we can discuss and share our concerns, frustrations, and triumphs, as well as create the space to be open to learn more tools that help guide us on this cognizant parenting journey – knowing that we’re not alone on this parenting path!"

Cafe Gratitude celebrates Family Love Village for embracing a conscious lifestyle, fulfilling on the promise of community, and creating a better future for all of our children, "one cloth diaper and green toxic-free toy at a time."

Tangee was recently invited by friends and family to join an online playgroup based on The Abounding River Practice.  Though the initial invitation left her feeling resistant and stretched for time and resources, she shares that, "I wanted to be open and decided heck why not check it out. If several of my cousins and theirs spouses that I completely respect and admire are playing, then why not check it out."  Her experience since than has been that that "We’re creating community here with family members, friends and people who we have yet to meet in person but whom I feel I already know."

When Tangee contacted me to express her gratitude about our offering of The Abounding River Practice and Logbook  (and to acknowledge us for being "inspiring role models that our community is hungry for, no pun intended!) I was simply overwhelmed!  Not only has Tangee succeeded in crafting her art, relationship, and performance practice into a business (Volcano Flux Duo Company), she has also taken on being a 24/7 role model for Andrik, community member for Family Love Farm, and advocate of an eco-conscious lifestyle for the rest of us (through her personal blog, Made With EcoLove).

Tangee, I would like to acknowledge you for being brave.  For being loud and outspoken about your passions and inspirations.  I would like to acknowledge you for being dedicated to walking a path of love, and for taking on playing a really big game with your life!  We are proud to call you a community member and a friend.

With Gratitude,

Karin and the Cafe Gratitude Staff