Our book launch party at the Center for Sex and Culture (CSC) was huge success. Thank you to everyone who came and made it so much fun.
Joseph Kramer started off the action by silently leading everyone in some high-energy breathing. He played the Clown/Fool/Jester who brings us into the present moment with humor and awareness. Carol Queen was definitely the Mistress of the Ceremony, presenting each piece with the flair for which she is famous.
When I introduced the book and read some selections from it, there were audible gasps at some of the content. For instance, many were shocked by the simple truth quoted from the concluding chapter:
A common trait of all of the sacred intimates in this book is their full acceptance of themselves and those who come to work with them. Such complete acceptance is so rare that it is much more radical than any of the physical activities that take place during their sessions.
I loved it that I saw a woman elbow her friend when I suggested that those in the room could help change the world by sharing this book with their sister-in-law in Kansas. And it was even better later when several people bought extra copies of the book to do just that!
Grin offered a beautifully artistic piercing piece that blessed the connection between sexuality, spirituality and the heart. Annie Sprinkle presented part of the story of her life as a sacred whore and shared a sing-along. The world needs more of her type of unconditional love, that’s for sure.
Then the ritual blew the roof off! So much energy was raised to bless the book and send it out to change the world that you WILL be hearing about it from unexpected sources. Blessed be.
The CSC had many wonderful auction items, and the smartest attendees got some great bargains. I get to spend three wonderful hours of my time (writing coaching that I donated) with a very talented friend who’s working on his own book now.
If you missed this event, don’t worry, there will be more. In fact, Suzanne has some scheduled this week on the East coast — OneTasteNY Wednesday, March 26th and Sexy Spirit on Friday, March 28th. Enjoy!
~ Margaret
