Raw meet up

Yesterday I attended a raw meet up group at a local massage institute.  I thought the teacher was very well informed and the best thing is that she wasn't preachy or hard core about adding more raw into the diet.  Let's remember, we're all adults and just because you embark on a new food journey doesn't mean that you're a loser if you don't follow certain rules and regulations.  As adults we tend to be so hard on ourselves if we don't get it right the first time around.  Let's remember that any change is a process and will take patience and time, as well as there being a learning curve that we will have while making new adjustments in our lives.

Let's face it, any addition of more fresh food cooked or raw is a positive addition to anyone.  The SAD (Standard American Diet is poor and killing us).  Just adding one green smoothie a day is a big positive jump for anyone.  Why not try replacing desserts with some tasty raw concoctions, and believe me, there are Plenty of decadent raw desserts available!!!  Try cutting back on meat to twice weekly and have an awesome veg filled dinner.  There are great recipes out there, you'd really be surprised.  Try attending a vegetarian potluck in your area, browse the internet, ask co worker or friends.  There is a beautiful bounty of healthy fare for us to feast on, both raw and prepared.  Why not make it an adventure!!

My Shift

As I start each day anew, I am thankful for the opportunity for more learning and growth, even when it comes through in the form of emotional pain.  Just when I have so many things figured out things Shift and are turned upside down.  Or should I say I am turned upside down!   Then I remember that I am not the one in complete control, God is.

I do believe that we can be co- creators in our lives and manifest what we desire, but I believe too, that there is also a bigger picture than the immediate one.  In this picture I must relax and allow life....just that, allow life to take shape, to reveal itself to me.  This is difficult because we are taught in this culture to always be in control of ourselves, so when we're not, things get uncomfortable.

Uncomfortable because I am railing against  my self imposed fears.  Now, I'm focusing on letting go and trusting in a higher power, whatever you want to refer to as The Creator, Universal Energy, The Source...

Faith, trust, leaning on, yes I'll be pursuing all of these and more.  I realize that it won't be easy because of past programmed behaviors and beliefs but I choose to cast out those enemies.  I am more than my fears!  My life is beginning a major Shift, to living simply and simply living.

Help! Kelp Noodles!!

Recently I have discovered the ever popular kelp noodles. As they were difficult to find, I was very excited when I finally found them. The store employee told me that either you like them or you don't and I was sure I would, seeing that I Love all other sea vegetables, nori, dulse...

When I arrived home I excitedly researched various recipes to 'play' around with. Eventually, I decided on my own, a stir fry ( Not a raw preparation ). I used some of my fave veggies some spices, seasonings and a mild sauce and tossed in the kelp noodles. It looked like a masterpiece! I couldn't wait to dive in!!! However, after I did I couldn't wait to dive back out!! The stir fry itself was very tasty...it's the noodles I couldn't stomach. Yuck, Ew, Gross, Ug and all the rest!!! I think it's their texture that turns me off. The noodles themselves are neutral in taste, sort of, I thought I rinsed them pretty well. I felt like I was chewing on raw worms or nasal drippings ( Sorry anout the grossness! )

I tried to finished the meal, after all I went through the trouble of finally finding them, but I just couldn't. The noodles on their own are crunchy, unless you add a sauce to them, though they maintain their firmness. I tried the raw in a salad as well, but I just wanted to vomit! That says a lot for me because I have tried many unusual things and liked them.

Oh well, for all those who enjoy these kelp noodles, chew away LOL! That was one experience I don't care to repeat!!!!