I've just spent a couple of days in conversation with a sweet friend about the possibility of having long-term (I mean decades) of success, being full of energy and in healthy bliss on a 100% raw vegan diet. No raw animal products, no steamed veggies. But, that holy grail of the raw movement: all raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds.
There are myriad books saying it is so, and all the speakers and constultants and gurus will counsel you that it is the way to paradise health. But, the truth of the matter is, many of the experts are not always following these guidelines. Everyone seems to be incorporating this or that into their diets, while still holding Raw Food up as the ultimate in perfection.
I was "raised raw" in a time and place where my raw friends were wearing the "Cooked Food is Poison" T-shirts espousing a "Raw is Law" philosophy. These days, moderation seems to be the buzz word and everyone is throwing around their percentages.
Yet, still I run into so many people that seem to be struggling. And I guess since I've been doing this for a little while and my partner is so darn successful on the diet, people ask me questions that I don't know how to answer.
So, I keep seeking. I know the success stories are real. I like to believe it is possible. And that is why I am so grateful baby has come into our lives at this moment. Because I don't know that we will see the truth in this generation. We're so wounded and clogged and confused that the journey becomes long and hard. We get lost. We give up. But, the information is spreading so exponentially and as we pass it along, we'll see individuals like Sebastian who have the opportunity to try and make it work from step one with a clear road map and clarity of vision.
So, I guess my advice is: Keep trying. Pass the information along to your children, or children you know. Don't let the heart of the message get lost in the confusion and the chaos. Hold the flame. Allow yourself flexibility and compassion, but don't give up the faith.
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You have a beauty~full blog and a lovely family. My daughter has a three year old and her first month was much like yours. Hang in there, your raw diet and your supportive husband and healthy baby are the best medicine. My healthy little raw grandson and your son are truly the beginning of a new world.
Blessings!
Connie
Thanks for your kind words, Connie. All the best wishes to your daughter and sweet grandson.
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