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The start of a habit is like a fine thread, but with every repetition of the action, we add another fine thread, which added to the preceeding thread, ends up forming a strong cable that support us firmly, thoughts and actions. - inspired by Orison Swett Marden

Each time we accomplish an action, we are establishing connections between certain neurons. This connection persists and is accessible if we wish to relive the emotions, the sensations, the behaviour. With each repetition of the action, we reinforce the connection established between the concerned neurons. This is how we create habits. A habit is a practically irresistible impulse (I said practically, right?), which drives us to act, or react in a certain manner, or to say certain things, or to perform certain actions.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 March 2010 13:41

The Spiritual Essence of Living Foods

True spirituality encompasses our consciousness of the oness of life and the universe. To be able to truly acknowledge our link with all that surrounds us, the visible and invisible, the perceptible and imperceptible, we have to give our bodies food that will elevate us spiritually.

We are not the sum of our cells, protons, neutrons, electrons and the electrical charges circulating between them. No more than we are merely the reflection in the miror. Science these days has us accustomed to consider only what we can see, touch, measure. The intangible, the subtle: forget it! Not considered and ill considered.

In order to elevate our consciousness, we must make the effort to provide our bodies with the indispensible vital energy necessary to raise awareness. The foods yielding the highest vibrational energy are the ones still growing at the time of consumption. We are talking about sprouted nuts and seeds, sprouts, and fresh root vegetables. Wild edible plants, organic by default if not polluted by humans, come in close second especially if consumed right after harvesting.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 16 February 2010 15:27

Men and Living Foods

Following a most hilarious conversation on men, divas and living foods, I couldn't resist the temptation to write an article specially for them. Or at least about them. Oh! Men! We love 'em... But...But...

A man that wants to transition to raw and living foods will encounter more adversity than a woman. Poor thing. Sort of like a man's flu is sooooo much worse than a woman's, right? A man... he is manly and eats meat to be manly, no? A virile... vegan? Nah! Impossible!

Impossible, you say? Check out the strapping fellow just on the side here. He is a vegan (okay, so he munchs on the occasional bug, but who would want any?). He is a raw foodist (100% no less!). And nobody would dare say this guy look like a female!

Women on diets, you see them by the dozens all around you everyday. Maybe you are one of them. A man eats steak and fries, not salad. A man drinks beer with his friends, not lemon water. A man has stature, robustness, he is not skinny, slim or willowy. Come on!

So our poor guys have it reeeeaaaallllyyyy tough when they switch to raw and living foods. What good reasons could we provide them that would help them carry on? What moral boost could we give them to help alleviate the torture of coworkers, family, friends? We women, are sensitive to your suffering guys! Here are a few choice arguments you can sling a those who would stand in your way...

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 16 February 2010 15:30

Planning for Raw Parenthood-Part 2

Preconceptual care has never meant so much as it does nowadays. With a little know-how, some simple and easy tricks, you can make all the difference in the world, namely your world and that of your unborn child.

For all expecting mothers and fathers, priority number one is to improve their general health in order to create the healthiest, strongest and most adorable baby possible. Simple additions to your everyday life will ensure success.

Starting out your journey on a raw and living food diet will help tremendously health-wise. You'll thank yourself, later on, for the extra energy this lifestyle brings (when baby is running around non-stop morning, noon and night!). Let's see how easy and simple it can be to be vibrantly healthy. To read about the nutrition side of this planning, please read my last blog on the subject here.
Last Updated on Saturday, 06 February 2010 16:13