I BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF FRUITS AND VEGGIES. DO YOU?
Our nation is unhealthy. While some may be practicing good health, more are unhealthy than healthy. I think now more than ever people are looking for health. Not just any type of health, but a solution to unease; a means to dissatisfaction. Society continuously searches for the “quick fix” to some of the most deep-rooted issues; yet, these self-destructive habits cannot be changed overnight. The solution seems to be complicated, but it is actually simple. The question is: are you brave enough to embark on the journey to ultimate body freedom?
When I first went FullyRaw almost 8 years ago, I had no idea the transformation that would take place. Fruits and vegetables would change my life? Really? Sure, why not. If you eat them you feel better physically, right? YES. As a result, I found perfect physical health! Ironically, I didn’t expect for the rest of my life to change. My mindset changed, my emotions changed, and my heart changed. All of the things that I truly wanted for myself, I finally envisioned the manifestation for these possibilities. More importantly, I saw myself as worthy to have them. Then, I developed the bravery to take the steps towards making them happen. What desires and dreams and I speaking of specifically?
Before when I was hyperglycemic, I always dreamed of having the perfect health, perfect body, and perfect confidence. Ironically, I saw this “Kristina” in my head, but I never acted like her in real life. She was my prototype. Becoming FullyRaw was like skydiving: I took the leap with complete faith that the person I wanted to become would manifest as a beacon of health inspiration to show the world what is possible through raw living. Eat raw isn’t just about the food, but it is just about the food. My transformation started with fruits and veggies; here I still stand with fruits and veggies. Am I in the same place? Yes and no. I eat just as clean as I did when I first started this journey; however, I stand before you transformed. I’m in a new element of confidence, happiness, healthiness, self-love, community love, family love, and hope.
I do believe in the power of fruits and veggies. Anyone who has tried a bite of what raw wants another bite. There is something about eating raw that not only makes you CRAVE the fresh food, but also the image of what your body would be like completely PURE. Not to mention, there is something about being totally tied to the earth in a way that connects you with all living things. You turn ON, and there is no going back without an inner subconscious battle. So why not do it? Why not serve as a light, an inspiration to everyone you know?
Drug companies dish out a different type of drug that has our nation in a downward spiral. Smoking. Drinking. Hate. Contamination. Littering. Pesticides. Hate. Self-Banter. Rudeness. Our nation is unhealthy. Fewer live in harmonic peace with their bodies and with the earth than not. But, this HARMONY is what we SEEK. It is that of which we dream. Take that step. What can help us? What can get to the root of the problem? What has the power to CHANGE our NATION? What has the power to save humanity when everything else feels like it’s crumbling beneath our feet? Can the solution be as simple as fruits and vegetables?
Deceivingly enough, the simple solution is not a pill. While a pill appears to be a small, harmless antidote, it serves as a metaphoric representation of evil. It is white, colorless, and lifeless. Place it next to a perfectly juicy and plump blueberry and physically see the difference. One oozes juice; the other does not. One has life; the other does not. When we eat REAL FOOD, we have life. Real food HAS LIFE. Raw food is life: LIFE-GIVING.
I believe in the power of fruits and veggies to create change infinitely. I often imagine a world where fruits and veggies are growing EVERYWHERE. A healthy nation where everyone is in-tune with their bodies and with the earth and where everyone is truly blissful. I have a dream of living in perfect, respectful, and loving harmony with all living creatures. Do you see this vision? I hope that you do, and I hope that you help me to create it one fruit and veggie at a time. If you struggle with eating raw, take it one day at a time. Start with simply enjoying meals of fruit and enjoying the abundance before you. Watch this transform you, and enjoy this journey. Open your heart to change and LOVE every experience. YOU CAN HELP OUR NATION. I’ll be right there beside you enjoying the same. 
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We all have ONE thing in common this New Year, and I see that EVERYONE wants positive change not only in their lives, but also in the world. More than before, I have seen individuals put forth an effort to do GOOD for others and spread positive thoughts, emails, recommendations, businesses, support, and hugs. In particular, more have made the connection between happiness, eating well, and better health, and we are ALL wishing to share this gift with others! We FEEL the difference in how being healthier makes us feel, and we WANT this joy for everyone who we love. When one has better nutrition and self-confidence, his or her life is more satisfied.
The beginning of the New Year is ALWAYS a great start to begin fresh and create new positive affirmations and habits. Why not? This is the time to envision ALL that you want this year to become and to make it happen. It has been proven that when one actually sets a goal and makes notes of its execution, it is 75% more likely to happen! Last year, I wrote that I wanted to inspire more people to go Raw and to spread this message. I also wrote that I wanted to see more than 300 families coming to co-op each week. Goal GRANTED!
New Year’s goals are overrated because no one ever wants to follow through with them after January. I disagree. I love execution! Discipline is a matter of envisioning proper planning and taking steps. I believe that some goals never happen because people make goals that are too “self-oriented” or not realistic. Ironically, we tend to follow through with goals that are directed towards helping others more than ourselves. So why not HELP OTHERS and in return, help ourselves?
Everyone has heard that in order to change the world, one must first start with himself. “Lettuce” put a spin on this. I have a proposition for ALL of you. This year, make goals to HELP OTHERS. You will find that you reap more from this endeavor than making a million far-fetched goals for yourself. Ironically, helping others to create change motivates us to do even more for ourselves! This is where inspiration begins, and this is where heart happens. In turn, we develop ourselves and we change the world!
People have always said that I inspire. What people do not know about me is that I aim to give. In this, I find inspiration, and this soul purpose touches others. This ripple effect cannot be stopped, and I only wish to spread our message of eating raw fruits and vegetables with the world! One box at a time we can touch not only our physical beings, our mentalities, and our spirits, but also we influence those who surround us and who are enlightened by merely our presence.
If you have no other goals for yourself this year, then make one: to help others find better health. This can be as easy as handing a co-op flyer to a friend or even planting a tree. Find significance in making change for our world. This year, I pledge to help inspire raw health. Who is with me?!
Some exciting news about this week is that we were featured on ABC Channel 13 LiveWell Network Deals this past Saturday morning! How cool! A special thanks goes to Kat Cosley and ABC 13 for airing us on their show! I will be blasting this video tomorrow!!
I am keeping this newsletter rather short since we are featuring two new exciting videos! Next week, I am already excited to talk about “Giving Life Back in a Box” as a gift of love this season. I have been opening my heart up more and more lately while running and while doing yoga, and it has been on my heart for weeks to write this newsletter. I hope that you look forward to reading it!
I hope to see you ALL at co-op this week! Everyone was back from Thanksgiving vacations this week, and the energy at co-op is SO amazing when everyone is there interacting and sharing a piece of their passions and hearts. My heart opens up more and more with each box that goes out. I love spending time with each of you! Thank you for making the time and effort to be a part of this co-op, and thank you for loving it as much as I do.