Hi, it's me.

[rain_or_shine]

Hi gorgeous beings,

I guess I'll introduce myself to you, so that we may get to know each other. I'm into raw foods because I know that when I eat them I feel the best, that when I eat them my spiritual insight increases, that when I eat them I am doing the least amount of harm I can do to the planet and fellow beings.

I'm transitioning myself to raw foods, slowly and gently. I struggle with staying raw because of emotions that rise up. I stay completely raw for a day and then some emotional thing will come up and I'll eat a piece of bread with peanut butter or once in awhile if I'm really stressed out I'll go out and buy some kind of asian noodles from my local co-ops deli or a piece of cake from their bakery. But every time I do this I realize more and more that I am only hurting myself when in fact I should be helping myself in these times of distress.

I used to label myself as a raw foodist or as a vegan, but now I don't because I find that I feel restricted when I label myself as these things. It feels as though I don't have freedom and that is all I want in life. Freedom from attachments - attachments to anger, cravings, aversions, feelings, a way of life. Freedom is what I search for.

I guess what I'm here for is friends who are on a similar path. Friends who can give me insights on what I should do differently or what I am doing right. And friends whom I may help in the same way. I'm struggling a lot with my emotions and at this time in my life I am a bit alone. This is my doing, I have isolated myself because I feel that I need it, but it's strange because I also feel this is a time in my life when I need help more than I've ever needed help.

So let's help each other! I'm excited to meet you! And I hope that we will become great friends!

-the girl who's lived in every space
-the girl who's lived in every time
-the girl who's searching for the infinite here and now
-the girl

[Veganforlife]

Hey there! You have come to the RIGHT place. Be positive. Be patient. Be 100% Raw one day at a time, come rain or come shine!!!! :D

[rain_or_shine]

Thanks Veganforlife! I am truly happy to make your acquaintance, see you around the forums! By the way, you have a beautiful smile in your profile pic!

[Colorawdo girl]

Rain or shine...I relate to everything you said.I had to draw back for awhile to heal and yes,right when I needed people the most.Ironic huh.
I love the lack of a label..thats really profound. Why pressure ourselves so and why do we need a label? To feel superior to the meat eating,s.a.d. eater.? yuck.We are all on this planet,on our path and love one another(hopefully) and want everyone to feel well and happy.
Oops tangeant.sorry.
So bear with the low times and rejoice in the good times,both are equally progressive for our growth.I like the up and hoppy times much better.
I see in my life,if it is not a life of service to others,it is not living.Staying home,hibernating,is not doing anyone any good.And I am not out making this huge difference in the world,thus a wasted life that has so much to offer.
So I go.We are like a goose in the migration.We need the others to catch the wind blasts,to lead,to trade off with and be the leaders sometimes,other times drag and follow...either way,we need each other on our path.
Glad you joined ours.

[freshlight]

Welcome to the forum! Things will become easy when you separate the feelings from the food. It IS possible and you can do it. Enjoy!
Cheers from Eva

[JCB44]

Welcome to the site. there is no shortage of friends here who are willing to listen, help, direct, and relate to you.

[rain_or_shine]

Simply put, thanks everyone!

[Frugal Raw]

Welcome!! I wish you the best of rawesome health!!

[spicyfull]

I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW........Welcome to MY World.