Comments on: Do You Ever Feel Lonely?

By: Erinn

Erinn — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:20:43 +0000

Thank you. You put into words what I was feeling and didn’t know how to articulate. I tend to get frustrated at the chosen ignorance of many people in this world, and especially when they scoff at my views and consider me “out there” or like I’m just buying into some new age thinking. haha. But what I really feel is loneliness- it is hard to live this way of life in the middle of mainstream society without feeling a little alone. But reading your post and knowing that I’m not alone in my feeling alone (ha!) makes me actually feel less alone. :) So thank you.

By: Serenity Kisling

Serenity Kisling — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:58:34 +0000

Wonderful blog post! I don’t usually read them but the word “lonely” caught my eye. I have breast cancer and know and want to change the way I eat but am scared for lack of a better word. I am at that moment where “the knight comes face to face with the dragon”. I must remember that the change needs to be made not only for my health but my wellbeing as well. Thank you for being so inspiring!

By: Wendi Dee

Wendi Dee — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:18:19 +0000

Excellent blog post. I feel the same way. We need to be strong and know that others are making similar choices…reach out and get to know those who are living outside the box with you. :-)

Lots of love to you,

Wendi Dee
XOXOXO

By: debbiedoesraw

debbiedoesraw — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:45:17 +0000

oops, my comment got lost!
Natalia, I love your book RF detox, I have all my new raw folks read it! I am NEVER lonely, how could I be with Crazy sexy life forum, this blog, my life mentor Kris, Raw Fu, Give it to me raw and all my twitter raw pals?? But some folks do feel very alone, I say Join us!! We are a big crazy sexy family.
thanks for all you do
deb

By: Carolien

Carolien — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:08:34 +0000

Well, it couldn’t have come at a more convenient moment than NOW! That was the universe sending my crying out for support. I do find it extremely difficult to be honest to handle the discussions. All of a sudden I find myself trapped in discussions and debates about my foods and drinks, and wishing I had never said anything about it at all. Why do I feel so tempted to convince, whereas deepdown I feel that this journey towards healthy living is doing ME so good!

Thanks for the dragon….I am going to face it! Again. And again. And again. Giving up is not an option.
xxx

By: Renata

Renata — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:39:14 +0000

Thanks for the post, very inspiring. To me it also come down to one thing, how much you love yourself to give yourself what you need. I have gone that rar where I would change my beliefs to make others happy. But that bagfired also, and I ended uole anyway and misserable on top of it, because I knew I was not active froma place of love, but greed. Now, I might be alone, but I feel good, and I invited couple of my friends to a raw feast. They never had raw, but are willing to try. You never know. When we create positive energy, people will respond, or at least they will get curious, Love is in the juice.

By: Callie Wheeler

Callie Wheeler — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:38:28 +0000

I have to say this post is very relavent. There have been many people talking about this on the site. I have been blessed lord knows I feel lonely. I work in an office facing computer and phone with my husband asleep and sick most of the time in the other room. Thank God Saatchi is full of brilliant conversation. She helps me in everything I do. I have been blessed to not feel lonely in this eating plan. Maybe I am just left of center to have never beat to anyone else’s drum or I find what I learn here so exciting that I share it with everyone and that enthusiasim is not crushed although the person across from me is eating a loaded taco salad and just put out a Marlboro light. I have no idea why. I do feel like this is my personal journey so I dont expect others to get it. I am always surprised when someone sends over a vegan meal if we are both sick or tries to cook loads of smothered down veggies when we visit. If you pick the ham out at least we have a start. People care and make me feel loved so what more can I ask for. It may also be that for a while I carried Kris’s books around and gave them to everyone with anything. From diabetes to cancer, and always had either csc or csl there for the company. When csc just started we could recognize each name and it was very personal. But when it grew we were blessed by having a garden of lovely people to reach out to at any time of the day. I have felt so blessed to have you all… I could never feel lonely. And I love this plan. Hey it cured me… literally.. well I am cancer dormant and plan to stay that way so I cannot begin to complain. Not that those feeling the strange sensations of living outside the norm are.. we have just had a different experience. Much love to you all.. and it is wonderful that we are not alone… just plug in and voila instant playground and learning center. Not so instant for our CSL team and all the workers.. but we are blessed to have them. Thanks all. Callie

By: Tracy Rose

Tracy Rose — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:33:24 +0000

This post/article is just in time. I awoke with a change in me one more time: No more sugar for me. Now, I will allow myself a vegan cupcake here or there or maybe a nice, cold smoothie fromt the local coffee shop but for today, no more of that white (or brown, for that matter) devil. Essentially, I have cut out most things that would cause me destruction via my body but sugar has been my sweet surrender time and time again. Today, I pledge no more. I will choose my personal principles over a simple yet demanding desires. I will walk softly but carry a big stick of compassion, patience and self-knowledge with me on this road and when all else fails I will connect with my higher power to get me through the tough times. I wouldn’t be here without pulling on that strength in times of need. Good luck to the rest of you on whatever your path for today may be.

By: GG

GG — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:23:58 +0000

Thank you for your very well written and acurate description of this journey. I often feel that I live in two worlds- the world that does not follow the herd and the one that does. They are two different worlds indeed- and while I prefer the non following world- the reality is the majority of us have to cross over in order to sustain an income and maintian relationships – or even to seek medical advice when needed. Learning to navigate both worlds- especially when you are infinately more comfortable inone of them is difficult- sometimes I feel like a liar- when I pretend and hold my judgement back. I’d like to just tell people to just LOOK and see what I see- open your mind and learn- why is it so easy to follow- why does change have to be so difficult?

By: Stacey

Stacey — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:11:07 +0000

Sometimes, many people are not supportive of something they haven’t yet experienced. This can include allergies, diets, illnesses, grief, and even happiness. It’s important we all choose our independent needs and accept others. “Different strokes for different folks” is an old saying that comes to mind.