2 Identities. A New Being

[Elle_Murphy]

I was up late having a conversation with another well known leader on this raw path & th both of us have been raw for the same number of years. I was confiding some of those thoughts & epiphanies raw gives us from time to time. . .

I am 31 yrs old, married, no kids I look back on my life in the past & I dont know that girl in all those pictures. It was as if The Light melted that dirty clogged corpse of a person & let this pure radiance out. I feel as if I'm just a ball of Light.

There are some funny things that happen when you go Raw. As if no longer needing deodorant or facial products isnt enough to blow your mind, you find yourself craving a complete spring cleaning of your entire living quarters.

It's all wonderful things, but I am gravitating towards other Raw Vegans as "real ppl'. My husband chooses not to live the raw lifestyle. I love him dearly, but I've definately noticed a change in the person I was & the person I am now. I'm certainly not shutting out ppl in my life & I dont judge their food choices on their worth. I just wanted to share that very odd thing that has been happening.

My friend mentioned above in the 1st paragraph is also married & feels the exact same way.

[lore-ah]

Those are some powerful sentiments; thank you for sharing!

I'm a little confused about the "real people" thing though. I'm sure you didn't mean anything negative by it, but I'm sure my husband would be pretty miffed if I said "ok honey I'm going to go hang out with the real people enjoy your meal of SAD death"

[Elle_Murphy]

What I meant as "real ppl" is how 'real' I feel now.

I'm thinking some of the long term raw foodies would def understand that point.

After shedding so many things ,(weight, illnesses, problems, clutter, financial issues, just to name a few), you can't help but feel renewed. But it goes a little further than that.

I've never been to a gathering or get away before. I wonder if those who have can really understand my point. To gather around ppl that have such a vivid understanding & then have to leave & go back to the SAD world & the ppl in it.

Sounds horribly snobbish, but please dont allow that thought to take over my message. It's not what I'm vibing. ;) ;)

[joon4yu]

i didn't get anything negative out of your comment. i do understand what you're feeling because i feel a certain attraction to others who are more spirtual and open for positive changes in their life. "like attracts like" and that is where i'm at in my life. my husband does not share these ideas and sometimes it can be challenging because he do not take care of himself like i would like him to. but think about it. how long did it take for you to make a change in your life? you're excited about your transformation but everyone does not have the same goals as you. so focus on his positive side and don't try to change a grown person just offer him some of your nourishments and if he like some of the raw foods, rejoice in that step. it takes a few steps to make a leap. stay positive for you and him. see him how you would love to see him.

[ShelShel]

This is why I love being raw. I love to have this site to come to and share my raw thoughts with others who will edify, lift up and encourage.

My thoughts: I have to tell you, those in my life...have been there for years and years...a lifetime some of them...and they loved me SAD, fat, unhealthy and didn't care if I wore deoderant...or make-up. They are my friends. My loved ones. I'm not willing to have half a life or give up those that I love...I choose to have it all! :D

My hubby is my best friend. My soul mate...and even though he isn't raw...even in the slightest...polar opposites in almost every way...actually took off the one piece of lettuce I snuck into his turkey sandwich today...kind of man...LOL :p He is my equal, my counter part and my strength.

Last night as I mixed up some orange juice and frozen bananas...and it splashed out over my mixer...onto the floor, counter, and door...I began to cry a bit. (It had been a long day...this is not what I wanted...I wanted just a little yummy bite of heaven that I find in raw ice cream....but no...it wasn't to happen.) As I sat there gently sobbing, he wrapped his arms around me and said he'd help me pick it up. That it was ok and I was doing so great! This from my SAD eating husband. Encouragement. That's what I find in the real people of my life...I hope you can some day find that from yours. Don't give up hope. I would have never seen that coming from mine, but he has been such a blessing to me these last few weeks as he has become my biggest supporter!

I wouldn't want to have to leave all that I know and love to find people who get me. I want them to get me as I am ... always evolving...or what kind of 'people' are they??? :rolleyes: Raw (((HUGS))) ya'll.

PS I didn't think you were being snoppish at all...I think you were sharing real feelings...and that is why all of us are here. To find support, encouragement and understanding in our journeys. Just don't lose hope that those in your regular life and world...can't be the best supporters of you...even if they never venture to raw.

[Authenticme]

Hmmm...somehow I feel like I can relate to Elle. For me, it's about being around people who sustain and support me in this choice. It's also about being around people who truly "get it" on all levels: physical, spiritual, emotional,etc. That type of energy nourishes you and encourages you all the more to be the best you can be. And if you really want to go deep, it's about healing our planet at it's most base element....energetically. We are all people who are reflections of our cosmic universe. The healthier each of us get the more we are able to reflect our place in the cosmic whole.

Yeah, I have little tolerance now for folks who are operating purely at the physical level. It hinders realy growth mine and theirs. Egos run amok. I love my family and other SAD eater friends. I can't help but feel a little sad. And sometimes.. a little lonely.

[Cabosun]

This is why I love being raw. I love to have this site to come to and share my raw thoughts with others who will edify, lift up and encourage.

My thoughts: I have to tell you, those in my life...have been there for years and years...a lifetime some of them...and they loved me SAD, fat, unhealthy and didn't care if I wore deoderant...or make-up. They are my friends. My loved ones. I'm not willing to have half a life or give up those that I love...I choose to have it all! :D

My hubby is my best friend. My soul mate...and even though he isn't raw...even in the slightest...polar opposites in almost every way...actually took off the one piece of lettuce I snuck into his turkey sandwich today...kind of man...LOL :p He is my equal, my counter part and my strength.

Last night as I mixed up some orange juice and frozen bananas...and it splashed out over my mixer...onto the floor, counter, and door...I began to cry a bit. (It had been a long day...this is not what I wanted...I wanted just a little yummy bite of heaven that I find in raw ice cream....but no...it wasn't to happen.) As I sat there gently sobbing, he wrapped his arms around me and said he'd help me pick it up. That it was ok and I was doing so great! This from my SAD eating husband. Encouragement. That's what I find in the real people of my life...I hope you can some day find that from yours. Don't give up hope. I would have never seen that coming from mine, but he has been such a blessing to me these last few weeks as he has become my biggest supporter!

I wouldn't want to have to leave all that I know and love to find people who get me. I want them to get me as I am ... always evolving...or what kind of 'people' are they??? :rolleyes: Raw (((HUGS))) ya'll.

PS I didn't think you were being snoppish at all...I think you were sharing real feelings...and that is why all of us are here. To find support, encouragement and understanding in our journeys. Just don't lose hope that those in your regular life and world...can't be the best supporters of you...even if they never venture to raw.

BEAUTIFUL........Very well said!:p Life is a journey and we all walk many different roads.