Is it August already?

Why does summer seem to go so much faster than winter?  I know that I’m going to be one of those people who keep following the warm weather….I am so not in to snow….not a good thing for someone who lives in Michigan….but it is a truly beautiful state.  Alexis and I went horseback riding yesterday…she loved it!  I had a horse at her age and I loved it too….there was nothing I’d rather be doing….I think that my body out grew that though : )

On the food, I’m still as much raw as I was before.  I have had some other proteins; cooked salmon, eggs, feta cheese, but it’s still mostly yogurt and kefir.  One thing that really got to me last week was a fear of eating the eggs.  I think that because of other addictions that I’ve had; cigarettes, alcohol, sugar and flour that it’s stuck in my head to not have that “first one”…which is very appropriate with those addictions….and a non-negotiable….one day at a time of course.  I really appreciate the benefits of the raw food life style and I like calling myself a part of it.  I had to admit to myself that I am the one who decided that yogurt and kefir would be “raw”…they’re not because they are pasturized….but they do have live pro-biotics and as long as I stick with the organic I won’t have the hormones or anti-biotics and other chemicals…so it is healthy…but not raw…and really it’s ok.  I thought that if I had something else at home…not in a restaurant…that I would be giving in….failing….not true.  I have read so many books, blogs and websites written by raw foodists who have their “non-negotiables” but also live life and don’t stick to it 100% all the time…but they do most of the time.  The key here is balance and to do the best I can at all times…and sometimes my body wants some cooked protein.  It’s funny that I let my ego take over on this, it’s a surrender…my food…to God….and yet I let my ego dictate to me on not eating eggs out of fear of losing my “status”….(a status that was only in my head anyway)…when feeding my body what it needs for optimal health is my goal.  What a trouble maker the ego can be!  Pray, ask God for direction….then follow….it’s that easy.

Do you believe prayer works?

		This was my question for today…I wanted to share it with you….what are your thoughts?
Yes, I absolutely believe that it works…with all my heart. I’m also learning that there is not a no answer…if my prayers are not getting answered…or don’t “seem” to be getting answered….it’s because I’m not in alignment with my desire somehow on some level. When I’m clear, happy, focused and detached at the same time and can see it…it happens. When I’m uncertain, stressed, resentful…it usually doesn’t…even in despair…I think that I’ve been clear, certain and focused on the fact that I needed help and was willing and open to receive it. More and more I believe that God really did make us in His image and gave us the ability to do as He does….we are part of Him…we have what He has…He knows it better but wants to teach us to be like Him too…we are gods in the making…hearing that used to scare me…I thought it was blasphamy…but it says that in the Bible…and Jesus said that we would do all that He did and more….I still feel a little afraid saying that…like I’m going to be in big big trouble…so I guess I don’t fully believe it…or accept it…but I pray for guidance and know that I will receive it…and I know that God loves me completely and knows that I have absolute love and respect for Him and that I want to do His will for me…so I think that even if I’m wrong…He won’t zap me…He’ll just correct me….lovingly.