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Re: “Hunter Safety?” ~ Why I am not a Vegan

GoRawMe — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:00:46 -0000

You are right! <grin>

Re: The Botany of Desire!

GoRawMe — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:06:58 -0000

This post made me desire seeing the whole thing! <smile> Thanks for teaching about apple seeds. Am I weird - or wouldn't it be really fun to plant apple seeds and be surprised by the tree/fruit that grows? I would personally be delighted by that kind of unpredictability. Apples .. the great teachers of life. Okay, I'm weird. <grin>

In joy, Jensey ~)

Re: “Hunter Safety?” ~ Why I am not a Vegan

GoRawMe — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:09:55 -0000

Oh man, you had it bad! I shutter to think what your next shirt will say! heeeeheeee

In joy ~)

Re: “Hunter Safety?” ~ Why I am not a Vegan

GoRawMe — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:17:46 -0000

I very much appreciate you sharing your story. It is very powerful. Discovering a raw foods diet over a year ago gave me a similar boost to healing and detoxing - and cleansing. I literally felt blasted back into life. So much so that I gave myself the nickname GoRawMe! Early on though I discovered some major flaws - at least for my partner and myself - to the raw food diet, particularly with regards to the heavy consumption of nuts and sugar. I slapped myself up against the head many times in dismay that folks didn't see that raw junk food is the same as regular junk food. Recently I have discovered the joy of raw dairy. Being a New Englander like you, I am experiencing the joy of small local farmers who are raising animals and growing vegetables with a consciousness I only dreamed about. Eating raw cream and butter makes me feel like I am being nursed back to genetic health (hard to describe). I am not a meat (flesh) consumer; I don't know if this will change or not. I can not imagine finding myself at a hunter safety course - I harbor too much judgment from too many years experiences of unconscious hunters - they sit in the same category with factory farms and cruel slaughter practices for me. But with more respectful, conscious people like you, I could be convinced to open - and trust - again.

Thank you Daniel. I look forward to hearing how your first hunt goes.

In joy, Jensey ~)

Re: Polenta with Wild Mushrooms & Porcini Gravy

GoRawMe — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:05:02 -0000

This is a DEFinite must try! I'll let you know how it goes. Your website looks fantastic ... keep up the yummy work! In joy ~)

Re: Please Share Immune Building Knowledge with Wendi!

GoRawMe — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:43:52 -0000

Wendi Dee,

I am on the backside of Lyme disease (came down with it June 2007). It was quite a ride. The very first lesson that I learned was that I could not fight the spirochetes (I called them the 'little bastards'). Lyme is not about taking on a battle ... or waging war. For me, this was huge to get. I surrendered and inquired into every fear and thought I had ... getting to the point in which I asked myself, "What would be so terrible about ending up in a wheelchair?" ... and didn't have a 'terrible' answer. May sound odd, but the shift that happened for me when I asked and surrendered was huge.

One treatment protocol that worked miracles for me was a far-infrared sauna. I had some wild times with amazing rashes showing up in the sauna (lasting only up to 15 mins) and then clearing. My doctor was convinced that the far-infrared sauna was drawing the bacteria up and out through my skin.

It took me 2+ years to feel like I was on the other side. When I started really juicing I did a cleanse and felt like another wave of Lyme hit me for about 24 hours ... rashes and all. Then it cleared. Since that moment I have felt like I have cleared up to 99-100% ... I am ready for another 1% to release if it needs.

My heart goes out to you ... as I well remember the pain, the weakness, the wondering 'how could this happen to me?'. Surrender, and surrender again ... and plot a course of action that feels right to you. Keep going. And try out a far-infrared sauna if you can.

My final comment is that it is plain silly for anyone to assume that a 100% raw diet alone will take care of Lyme spirochetes. HA! They are nasty little buggers and will take every opportunity to infiltrate any and all weaknesses in the body. Actually they are amazing. Just not anything I ever want to experience again.

Be well. I send you blessings and blissings of joy. Namaste, Jensey (aka GoRawMe)

Re: Raw Magic by Kate 'Magic' Wood Review [Raw Book Review]

GoRawMe — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:24:15 -0000

Hi there. Just to clarify ... not offended ... I was bored and irritated by what I perceived as 'preciousness'. And ... that was solely my reaction - that I chose to share against the classic advice "if you've got nothing nice to say, don't say it" - and my reaction is not to be taken as a reflection as to whether Shazzie is amazing or brilliant - or otherwise. I couldn't possibly judge that. For now, she did not draw me with that video to discover more about her. I remain - and am always - open.

Re: Raw Magic by Kate 'Magic' Wood Review [Raw Book Review]

GoRawMe — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:56:27 -0000

I got sidetracked by your mention of the Shazzie video ... took a detour there. Good grief ... I forced myself to watch the whole thing. Well, to each his/her own. Having that video linked with this book review drained all the inspiration out of me. I'll try again later. Good grief.

Re: Wanna Help Me Tell Oprah Abt Raw...??? ;)

GoRawMe — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:26:52 -0000

YES! Angela ... I think you would be a splendid addition to the big O's show. Particularly as she recently expressed her angst around her weight. I will email you my testimonial. Good luck!

Re: The Secret Life of Gabrielle Brick [Raw Food on Television]

GoRawMe — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:33:23 -0000

Thanks for this post Heidi. I watched all 4 segments on the We TV site. It was very interesting.

I frankly found that all 4 women were terrific - and looked terrific. Gabrielle is certainly a very pretty woman, but I didn't see anything overall about her that 'outshone' the others. The freegan gal looked a bit tired, but dumpster diving in the wee hours will do that to you!

I personally do not believe that any one way of eating is a 'should' or 'better than'. Life - and eating - is a personal journey. We each find what is true for us. This doesn't take away from what is true for others.

I am 100% raw . I don't eat superfoods. I am exploring restricting calories. I am surrendering emotional eating. I know some freegans. I visited a dear friend this weekend on her homestead - complete with chickens/pigs/sheep that will become food for them. No worries. It's all good. I'm not into converting ... I'm into sharing my journey with those who express an interest. Some are ... some aren't. No worries.

Thanks for letting us know about the show! RawCheers!

Re: Part 1 of a 3-Part Series Profiling the Multi-Talented Kevin Gianni!

GoRawMe — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:10:46 -0000

Okay .. I just finished listening. Here's my triple WOW! ... Kevin rawks.

And, of course, I say this because I have discovered so much of what Kevin spoke about. We share a tremendous amount in common with our experiences in raw diet, thoughts, even Lyme disease ... and where our explorations have taken us. I could be his mother (I am 52 ... Kevin is 30) in terms of age. I didn't open up to a process of discovery and inquiry (what I call Life) until about 10 years ago ... and it has blossomed over the past 9 months (since I've been raw). I've been a fast learner - explorer - in my raw journey, and feel honored to discover that my journey has taken me to many of the same signposts.

And way to go Kevin! that he hit the place of discovery and inquiry at an early stage of his life journey. And I loved that it was HIS mother that first gave him a book that opened his possibilities. Wow.

I am perfectly content to 'agree to disagree' about rebounding. Who cares! There is so much more to feast on with what Kevin is bringing.

Thanks so very much for doing the interview ... looking forward to part 2 tomorrow!

Re: Part 1 of a 3-Part Series Profiling the Multi-Talented Kevin Gianni!

GoRawMe — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:41:31 -0000

Listening to your interview ... great so far ... but had to take a break to say Wow! ... double WOW! ... I completely and utterly disagree with Kevin regarding rebounding. Anyone who says that you can't do a cardio routine on a rebounder, certainly hasn't tried it out. Rebounders are aMAZing for both Lymph release AND cardio. My partner and I both workout on a rebounder ... from 30-60 minutes a session ... and I don't mean whimpy bouncing ... with weights and bounce with intention. Man-oh-man ... try it sometime. And when you are finished wiping the sweat from your brow and admiring the tone of your muscles that you have gained ... then tell me you can't get a real workout. HA!

Okay ... back to listening ... Kevin's got other great things to say.

RawCheers!

Re: Our Raw Food Wedding - Raw Union :)

GoRawMe — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:43:39 -0000

post-wedding congratulations to you both! will watch for photos and videos to come.

RawCheers!

Re: Raw Union - Our Wedding Countdown ;)

GoRawMe — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:47:50 -0000

Greets Angela!

How lovely it would have been to join - and help in - your celebration. I imagine that you are simply vibrating with joy as the time nears.

Also, thank you for the great behind-the-scenes look at the raw kitchen at Angel's Organic Farm ... wow!

Enjoy your weekend ... and beyond! Blissings to you and Matt!

Re: What does it mean to be a 'Mrs'...?

GoRawMe — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:31:11 -0000

Greets Angela!

I say ... go for the Ms! (And remind Matt that Mrs. Monarch is his mother, not you.)

A question ... if you will become Stokes-Monarch, will Matt become Monarch-Stokes? Way (way!) cool if he did.

I absolutely loved being a wife. I never (ever!) intended on getting married. I was 32 and stunned everyone - family, friends - who knew me (mostly myself). The fact that I did is a testimony of a major shift in my thinking (as well as a testimony to the man).

We mostly referred to each other as 'mate' but never shied away from the terms wife/husband. We both also loved wearing our wedding rings (unheard of concept for me previously).

I had 13 years of joy being married. Even though our paths parted ... and yes, we did have to go through a divorce (in a way it broke both of our hearts - not just mine) ... he will always be my husband.

I will not marry again (and nor will he - he has apparently given up all forms of 'institutions').

I now have - the 'sweetie' of my lifetime, and intend to be with him for as long as possible.

We are very bonded yet neither of us see the need to be married (he never has been). If a convincing one arises, perhaps that will change. But one reason I give when asked why I don't want to be married again ... I already have a husband in this life ... though we are no longer together, I don't need to start a collection, and I have the BEST 'sweetie man', so have no need for a husband.

Anyway! You are younger ... want to have children ... and have assorted other reasons for the decisions you will make - now and in the future.

I wish you the very - rawsome - best! on your wedding day. And beyond, and beyond, and beYOND!

RawCheers!

Re: Big Announcement: Heidi and JS are going to Raw Union!

GoRawMe — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:10:01 -0000

Greets Heidi!

Enjoy your honeymoon/vaca/celebration/communion with raw friends. May this trip be the beginning of you and Justin never postponing your dreams ... not for one more raw moment.

Blessings for a raw-blast adventure!

RawCheers!

Re: Raw Guru Hopping

GoRawMe — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:56:33 -0000

Greets Heidi,

Nice post .. and it just might hit home to those folks who spend a lot of time searching outward rather than settling inward. But this is a lesson - for all of us - in all facets of life to learn. You wrote the 'hard line' firmly with kindness ... well done.

One observation I have to share - I'll pose as a question.

Why is there an assumption that folks in the raw food world - gurus in particular - are "contributing from a higher vibrational and loving state with good intentions" (words borrowed from RawinCaymen's comment)?

This seems to me to be just another blind assertion. I've met many raw fooders - just like I meet many SAD fooders - (gurus and professionals in each category) who are basically asleep at the wheel and very ego oriented and self serving. Raw does not equal anything - as in, I am raw so therefore I am a kinder, loving person. I am SAD so therefore I am unconscious. Sorry, doesn't fly with my experience.

Thanks again for the post. RawCheers!

Re: Raw News - April 7th 2009

GoRawMe — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:23:18 -0000

Greets!
Loved your raw news ... and! ... I totally rawk'd! the pics of Matthew ... and his pooches! He's my current raw chef fixation ... just can't go wrong with this classy and down-to-earth lumberjack!
RawCheers!

Re: Superfoods by David Wolfe [Raw Food Book Review]

GoRawMe — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:30:45 -0000

That's the thing ... I'm not sure I am totally into the whole superfoods thing. Main reason why I appreciated your fantastic review and plan on reading the book.

So far in my rawlife I enjoy goji berries and spirulina ... but not sure I count on them as 'more super' than a mix of healthy balanced organic 'less super' food.

I'm open!

Re: Superfoods by David Wolfe [Raw Food Book Review]

GoRawMe — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:27:30 -0000

I have a feeling many of us are in agreement with 'the hands' ... what IS up with that?? You go Heidi ... make him look great next run!

Re: Superfoods by David Wolfe [Raw Food Book Review]

GoRawMe — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:29:13 -0000

Justin,

Thank you for a terrifically thorough review. You've both prepared and inspired me to read more.

RawCheers!