Reflecting back on my entry into the Evolver Social Movement stirs up a brew of diverse personal influences and memories of surprising connections and turning points. Here’s how I joined the Reality Sandwich family and became an Evolver regional coordinator in Los Angeles, and what I’ve learned about transformation within the emergent space of the Evolver Social Movement.

The EvLA team had the pleasure of hosting Om Shan Tea Los Angeles proprietor Adam Yasmin for a tea ceremony at last week's Psychedelics Spore. Adam's portable teahouse created the perfect inviting space to become centered in the midst of the event and afterparty. The organic fermented tea, served with dried persimmons, almonds,and banana chips, was a truly healthful indulgence.

Gawker posted this interview with Richard Heene's former assistant, who claims the whole Balloon Boy fiasco was an attention grab by Richard in order to launch his reality show. Apparently Heene had eschatological leanings and wanted to become a celebrity to get the word out about doomsday, 2012 and the reptilian Agenda: