Happy Holidays And A Big Thank You

[Alissa]

I want to wish all of you a wonderful holiday season and an amazing new year!

Ive had another great year meeting so many of you on this board when you came to the certification training here in Laguna Beach and I know IÂ’ll be meeting more of you from the board in January and then in March for the one in NH.

I first want to thank you all for your support of alissacohen.com and for your beautiful emails this past year thanking me for what I do. It is the reason I love what I do and it inspires me more then you know. I deeply appreciate it.

Second, I wanted to thank all of you for sharing a piece of yourselves so that others can learn from you, for reaching out for help so that others are taught through the obstacles that youÂ’ve had to go through and for being a source of knowledge, inspiration and the magical beings that you are.

I see so many post here that I know are making a difference to others who are reading them. You donÂ’t even know how many people your touching, but from reading your words they are seeing the light at the end, or rather the beginning, of their lives.

I see new people who are growing and becoming happier and healthier because of the light and wisdom you all share.

I am reminded now of why my moderators and I try to keep this board positive and a source of inspiration. I always say, its great to questions and ask, but the experience is in the doing. We can always find those that try to pull us down in fear or into their ‘stuff’ but this board is a place where you can come and feel connected and to stay inspired.

On that note I also want to say that whatever you find yourself eating or doing this holiday season, be kind to yourself. Remember itÂ’s all about the food and itÂ’s not at all about the food. Its whatÂ’s in your heart that truly counts.

Feed yourself well so you have the energy and the light to share with others but cherish the moments of joy this holiday and do what feels best to you and what feeds your soul.

Remember that stress and negativity can cause an acid condition in your body and that can be worse then some of the food you may eat.

So wrap yourself in love and surround yourself with people who care about you this holiday season and know that you are perfect exactly as you are right now.

With gratitude that you have all come into my path and allowed me into yours,
Alissa

[sweetgoddess]

Alissa, you are one of the most beautiful Souls I have met in this life.
Thank YOU for reaching all of us with your life changing message. Thank you for forming this online place for us, to help us in our journeys. Thank you for reminding us about self love. Thank you for being so completely genuine and loving. Thank you for being brave and taking a chance. Thank you for allowing me into your personal space.

You are an example of passion and health, joy and vitality, creativity, friendship and openheartedness.
You are a gift.

Happy Holidays to you and Dennis, and to Elaine and Cherie, the team behind the web addresses. And happy holidays to all the beautiful people on this forum.
Again, thank you. We are so blessed.

[Autumn]

What a wonderful and loving post. Thank *you* Alissa for all that you do and all that you are to us. May you have a wonderful holiday and a New Year filled with love, laughter and abundant life.

Autumn :D

[Cinnamon]

And thank you Alissa very much for all you do for us, your book and DVD, your continued support of all of us in this journey, having this board for us to learn from and to support each other, and to the healthy living we are all able to participate in.

A very happy holiday season to you Alissa and to everyone else too!

[rawpriestess]

Dearest Allisa,

What a beautiful post.

Thank YOU dear dear soul, for saving my life through raw foods
Thank YOU for your beautiful book and DVD set, that I watch and read so often.
Thank YOU for this board, that we all can come to for enlightenment, knowledge, relaxation, and fun.
Thank YOU for being in my life.

I so very much appreciate you and all you do.

And a big THANK YOU to all of your staff, moderators, Dennis and website people, they all do a fantastic job.

Many blessings this Holiday Season,
Rawprietess

[Guydiane]

Allisa,

I am new to raw I have not made the total jump yet my goal is starting Jan 1 to go all raw I just got your Book yesterday in mail and have started to read it like no tommorrow. You touch so many lives ans this board has been a god sent, As my sister has cancer and went 100% raw instead of treatment so you and this board are our blessing.

Diane

[Revvell]

....and a VERY happy holiday to you and yours as well, Alissa.

You're doing great work/play/worship with all you are doing, assisting others in their own healing.

Love and many blessing throughout the coming years ~

Revvell

[angelandarose]

I see so many post here that I know are making a difference to others who are reading them. You donÂ’t even know how many people your touching, but from reading your words they are seeing the light at the end, or rather the beginning, of their lives.

Thank you Alissa and bless you for all you do to provide a wonderful supportive place to learn about raw foods. I know I've been gone for a while but I'm back and back to 100% and feeling great. I also want to thank everyone else here who has reached out and helped me and befriended me, I love you all!

Happy Holidays gang!

Love,
Angie

[Rawmommie]

Happy Holidays to you and yours Alissa. Thank you so much for this board and everything you do!

[JMD]

It has been said that "Thank You" is one of the nicest prayers one can say....

I do want to thank Alissa for this site and her honesty and dedication.
I also want to thank everyone for being here and keeping this support group florishing day after day. It is the shot in the arm I need and enjoy.

Blessings and many joyous and welcome abundances in 2006 for eacha nd every one of you!!
JMD

[SparklePlenty]

I want to add my gratitude to this growing "thank you" thread.

Alissa, you really are my "teacher" when it comes to raw foods. I resonate with your message and your energy. I love your book and your DVD. And when I try a new recipe I imagine you in the kitchen concocting or perfecting it!

This board is a lifeline for me and such a warm and loving place. You have attracted such light and loving and generous souls to your site. No surprise!

Thank you from the bottom of my "Not yet 100% raw" heart. I am thrilled with my present progress when I turn around and look at where I came from with my SAD and my family is benefitting already, thanks to you and your message.

The happiest of holidays to you and your family from me and mine!

Love and Light,
Jan Masters

[Lady Green Jeans]

Alissa,

Thank you for your book and the wonderful site you host to help us in our continued journey to healthy and healthful eating.

I ordered your book and DVD as I had wanted to go raw for some time. It was the best thing I could have done for myself. Both came unbelievably fast and I watched the DVD's back to back the same day I got them. My first thougt was how easy it seemed--I started right away and am 5 weeks raw as of today and absolutely loving it. I credit your positive approach and the oh-so-do-able recipes in making this possible.

My health is improving along with my positive weekly weigh-in's and the way my clothes fit attest to the fact this is the way I will continue.

My deep gratitude and blessings go to you and your family for a happy and joy-filled holiday and a most prosperous new year.

Thank you.

Kathy

[Rawkinlocs]

My dear, DEAR friend, coach, teacher...I too, thank you for all that you've done for me directly and indirectly. Words can't even express the gratitude I feel for having crossed paths with you and having you in my life. We've been through a lot the past (almost) 2 years!!

I wish you, Dennis and your family a very Happy Holiday and New Year.

To all the board members here and the moderators, I thank you all as well! Thank you all for making this board what it is...a place of peace and support where I can feel comfortable coming to.

Happy Holidays and New Year to the entire Raw Food Talk family! (((HUG)))

[Sharon in Colorado]

Thank you Alissa for hosting and paying for this site. I really appreciate the time and energy you have put into it. You are an awesome inspirational teacher and motivator, even though I've never met you, I can tell from your writing, video and postings.

I'd also like to thank the speedy and swift moderators for snapping into action what needs to be taken care of. I've seen this site grow for the 1+ years I've contirbuted and you guys are awesome keeping your cool when things get nuts!

May God's light reach out and touch us all!

[karotw]

Alissa,

Many thanks to you for this site, your book and for all the inspiration that you have provided. Thanks to finding this site (and then ordering your book), I truly know that Raw is the way for me!

Many Blessings, Alissa, to you and yours this Holiday Season.



Karen Wetterman
Costa Mesa, CA

[FloridaBahai]

Alissa,

I've finally seen your DVDs and read most of your book. They are both awesome! I love the flexibility you give us and the fact that you ENCOURAGE us to be flexible (at least us beginners)

I have yet to put it into practice but you have taught me how to make eating raw sound much better. When I started raw last month and told people, they tried all the more to get me to eat whatever it was they were offering (during Thanksgiving).

I'm probably going to read your book a few more times after I finish it and watch your DVDs a few more times too.

Thanks for bringing this to us all!

Craig

[butterfly]

Thank you Alissa, the moderators, and all of those here who have welcomed us "newbies" into this wonderful world of raw. What a great gift of health, renewed living, and peace of mind you have all given me.

Thanks again. Merry Christmas and a prosperous and healthy 2006!!!!

[misslinda]

and most warmest holiday warmth and wishes to you Alissa (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Thank you for giving us hope to live,eat and love in your dream that you have made into reality. i look forward to seeing you one day in the new year.

:) :) :)