Celebrating 75 Years ❤️
Today I celebrate the 75th anniversary of Steve’s birth, yes, even though he is no longer alive in his body.
I’m reminded of when he turned 60. For months before the big occasion, he’d been telling me that for his 60th he either wanted to go to Las Vegas and see a show or have a huge party at home. What would it be? We couldn’t decide which was better, so I secretly organized for our closest friends to meet and party with us – in Las Vegas. All Steve knew was that Las Vegas was going to be it. He was so looking forward to the trip since he had never been there before!
The day came, and off we flew, spent the afternoon lounging by the pool of the Hollywood Hotel (or rather: hiding by the pool because I didn’t want him to see our friends who were arriving throughout the afternoon, instructed not to go to the pool until the next day) and in the evening him and I took in the spectacular “O” show by Cirque de Soleil. He was ecstatic, it was all he’d wished for. His birthday celebrations were off to an excellent start.
The next morning after a late birthday breakfast we strolled along the fake canals of the Venetian, marveling at this made-up Italian world. We stood on a curved bridge, and just when a gondola was passing below us, with a barcarolli singing loudly about amore, amore, Steve suddenly spotted two of our friends on the other side of the Grand Canal.
“Oh my gosh, look, Lokita, there’s Frank and Suzie! What are they doing here?” he exclaimed, throwing his arms around in the air. It was a moment of so much joy, a great reunion, and many hugs, as they explained that Frank who was based on the East Coast, was there on business and Steve told them that it was his 60th birthday. How fabulous!
Together the four of us mosied over to the gelateria in the center of the fake piazza, and out of nowhere appeared Raul and Alicia. Steve could hardly contain himself with excitement that another couple from our circle of closest and dearest was here, with us! And on his birthday, of all days! Amazing.
“I can’t believe it! What a coincidence!”, he kept shouting, hugging and shaking his head. Impossible!
After devouring the ice cream and chatting away happily it slowly dawned on him what was going on, as more friends arrived. There was love and laughter in abundance, and we had a fantastic 60th birthday bash with Steve, complete with birthday hat and candles, a fine dinner and dancing the night away at the then-hottest outdoor rooftop bar in town.
Today, turning 75, he would have danced wildly and laughed loudly, sung along songs from the late 1960s played by a band made up of his friends, and he would have received and given so much love and exuberance. I can see his broad smile now!
Since we cannot know for sure if his disembodied presence is out there somewhere inexplicable or not, I reckon it’s a good idea to send him a lot of love today anyway, celebrating this wonderful man who was with us and touched our lives so deeply.
❤️ 🙌 ❤️
“You exist in time, but you belong to eternity – you are a penetration of eternity into the world of time. You are deathless, living in a body of death. Your consciousness knows no death, no birth. It is only your body that is born and dies.” ~Osho
Dear Lokita,
I so loved the workshops I got to take with you and Steve! The two of you touched me in such a needed and positive way. Thank you for sharing this happy story of your funny and smart sweetie!
Loving you,
Kathleen
Such a beautiful memory. A reminder to make the memories now. It is such a great thing to make them and to have them for a later time. He was an amazing person, just as you are Lokita. Many blessings to him and you on this special day.
Dearest Lokita,
What a beautiful memory to share <3 You and Steve are both still marked on my soul so deeply and I am sending lots of love to you both. Blessings to you beautiful one.
Hi Lokita!
You probably don’t remember me, but my wife Janet and I took two Tantric workshops from you and Steve at Breitenbush Hot Springs. They were transformative for us. We were so taken by the two of you and by the lessons you imparted. I was deeply saddened by the news of Steve’s death. He was one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever met. Janet and I send our love to you.
Jay Howe
Sweet and precious memories of a sweet and precious man. love to you Lokita
Dear Lokita
Sending you much love on this special day.
Karin
Happy Birthday Steve! From me and Helen Dempsey.
Thinking of both you and Steve–especially today–and sending you both lots of love! <3<3<3
What a wonderful moment in time shared with us who missed it. What a love you shared.
Sending love to you and COCO and B-Day wishes to Steve.
Tandy
Lokita–
He was one of the best. No simpler way to say it. I miss him, Mary Alice misses him and the family misses him.
He will always be in our hearts.
Paul
Danke, dass Du diese schöne Erinnerung mit uns teilst.Alles Liebe für Dich!
Happy Birthday Steve. Wayne and I think of you often and we know you are certainly looking upon all your friends from wherever you are, urging us all to be happy and blissful. Best wishes to you too, Lokita, on this auspicious day.
What a beautiful way to honour & celebrate Steve’s life… and what a fantastic surprise for him on his 60th! Thank you for sharing this lovely memory! Louis & I are thinking of you both today and sending tons of love and gratitude your way. You continue to be a treasured source of wisdom & inspiration for us. Much love. ❤️🙏❤️
Happy 75th birthday Steve wherever you are ! 💕it is so wonderful Lokita how you keep celebrating this beautiful man as he lives on in your heart ♥️ and by sharing this in all of our hearts. 💜Thank you and sending heaps of love and a big hug
Dearest Lokita, I am celebrating Steve’s birthday with you and all your friends. You both have been such beloved teachers and friends for me, and I can’t thank you enough for all the wonderful experiences we shared. Lots of love and blessings ❤️❤️ G and W
Lokita
I can only imagine the grief you’ve been through with the loss of Steve. He was an amazingly bright light. I still feel the effects of my short time with him.
It’s wonderful to read about how you surprised him so thoroughly. He must’ve been over the moon with love!
Blessings to you dear one❤️
SatchiJo
I share a birthday with this Magical man, as I turn 72, I reflect on the joyous celebration of 75. Thank you for reminding us what a truly ecstatic lover of Life Steve was/is. Your workshops were woven with his dancing smiling style, and I enjoyed them so much. Happy April Taurus to us, and may the band play on…
Lighthearted Joyful and a Great Healer! What magnificent journeys we’ve had the privilege of sharing with you both.
Happy birthday to Steve!!
Loved that man
I think of him often
I’m sure he’s dancing away
Always glad to receive your writings. thank you
Dearest Lokita,
Your tribute to Steve and your happy 75th birthday wish touched me deeply. Both of you made a huge impact on Glenn and me. We have modeled the tantra classes we teach after the 2 of you. The joy Steve shared and the love and passion the 2 of you had for each other and for tantra lives on in our hearts and in our lives. Thank you for carrying on the message of love and spirit in and of the body.
love you,
Diana
Thank you, Lokita, for reminding me of the birthday of a man I admired so much. I miss him.
Happy Birthday, Steve!
What a wonderful memory of Steve’s 60th birthday celebration and thank you for sharing this, dear Lokita!
Sending lots of love to you and Steve – you have transformed so many lives with your love and teachings and wisdom.
Love, Sue
Happy birthday Steve. I look at your photo and think about you everyday. I feel blessed to have been in your presence. I would not be me if I had not known you. Gratitude.🙏
Just heard the story on an episode of Park Predators. And hearing about his death and the dog being shot as well brought tears to my eyes. Rest in peace, what an amazing tribute. He is in heaven smiling down and being proud of all that you have done since he has passed away