About 2.5 years ago, Donna Maria and I left the expansive habitat of a beautiful 4 bedroom home we were blessed to rent after we had sold our home and had let go of nearly all of our belongings. Our purpose in doing so was multi layered. We felt called to provide service to various parts of the globe in our effort to live the motto of our company, To Live For, LLC: ‘inspire love, joy, and positive vibes.’ We believed it was important to detach from our material belongings to be free to go … [Read more...]
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To Live For is on the BIG Island
As 2020 starts to be unwrapped, we have decided to set some roots on the Big Island in Hawaii. This is the island where we started our 2 years of worldwide service while being resident managers of the quaint Kona Tiki Hotel. We felt called to return here a couple of months ago to delve deeper into our selves and our mission while NOT managing a hotel, a task that required significant time EVERY day for 6 months. So, here we are, nestled on a sacred 2.5 acre farm with countless fruit trees, … [Read more...]
John Dennen – Provider of Hope and Global Ambassador
John Dennen grew up in Durban, South Africa in the 1960's so you can imagine the challenges he had to overcome when he fell in love with his beautiful wife, Indrani, who is of Indian heritage. John and Indrani dared to challenge the Apartheid laws by opening the first Durban restaurant that welcomed people of all colors, by allowing people of color to unionize at their company, and ultimately by getting married. Today, John and Indrani help to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to provide … [Read more...]
Tai Choo – Owner and Chef, Taco the Town
Tai shares such a positive vibe as chef and owner of Taco the Town in Brunswick, ME. In a matter of months, Tai and his authentic Mexican food have received glowing reviews from numerous newspapers and social media platforms, but the biggest testament to his soulful food and top notch customer service is the loyal and new customers who line up every day at the Taco the Town food truck for a divine and authentic Mexican meal. "Everything is going to be okay" and "No Stinkin Thinkin" are two of … [Read more...]
Natalie M Incorvaia – Providence Studio Art
Natalie knew at a a very young age that she wanted to become an artist. What and who is emerging is amazing art and a voice that makes us think about our environment, about mass marketing, and about our food. Through her art, Natalie is challenging us to look at all the fancy packaging of food, and how the pretty labels help us believe we are eating food that is okay for us. Natalie wonders out loud why we are not eating food as it meant to be eaten--out of the ground or off the plant, au … [Read more...]
Rebecca O’Brien – The Whirled Tree
Rebecca inspires worldwide love, joy, and positive vibes through her sacred creations of trees made from lovingly infused crystals, rocks, and beads! After 15 years of putting aside her own collection of crystals and beads, Rebecca was gifted a glorious collection of crystals from a dear friend, and then shortly after the gift, saw a tree made from rocks and crystals. These sychronis events led Rebecca to making her own trees to give as gifts, but now she shares these beautiful and radiant trees … [Read more...]
Hilary Pidden – Opening Pathways
Hilary Pidden attended a women's retreat a couple of years ago, and from there emerged Hilary's connection to some unknown gifts: drawing, writing, facilitating workshops and retreats, and healing. Delving into these gifts has led Hilary, in partnership with Libby Moore, the establishment of 'Opening Pathways,' which provides a safe space and a supportive community to connect with your own gifts, true self, and heart. Hilary's journey meant overcoming fear, trusting in her heart, and starting to … [Read more...]
Diego & Andreas – Crafting With Joy
We met Andreas and Diego during one of our trips to Costa Rica. They both exuded such positive vibes in their smiles, words, and crafts. We wanted to share their wisdom with our to live for audience. https://youtu.be/ZbZ6cdYLnS8 Diego. So full of joy and life. Every day is a present. Every moment is right now. Live in this moment. Freedom inspires Diego to express himself through art. https://youtu.be/XRwA77CK2Yw Andreas, following his heart by living in peace, nature, simplictiy, … [Read more...]
Debbie Casterlin – Maine Artist
Debbie Casterlin is a Maine artist who is known for her detailed acrylic paintings. She is also interested in photography and other mixed media projects. To meet Debbie is an amazing experience, as her enthusiasm for life and art is so expansive and uplifting. Debbie absolutely exudes positive vibes in her work as a physical therapist (Greater Brunswick Physical Therapy), artist, mom, wife, friend, and soul seeker. She embodies the essence of the 'to live for' community. She lives with her … [Read more...]
