I need to get out of here!

[Guest guest]

Ever since I was a little nick, I have felt a

little weird. I couldn't figure out what it was, but I

could never entirely fit into " american society " . I

never once found something i could completly settle

with(including hobbies, interests, beliefs, etc.) That is until

I discovered this concept of natural living. since

about a year ago I have been off and on with

raw-foodism. there is a couple of reasons why I am still not

completely raw: 1. will power is a big one 2. the closer I

get to being completely natural and raw the more

irritated with my surroundings, the more disgusted i have

become with the way people treat themselves and their

home(earth). It has come to the point where I pourposefully

eat non raw foods just to lower my awareness so as I

can at least tolerate my freinds , my family, and my

home. my dream is to live in a tropical area, far, far,

away from any kind of industry or factory; but being

16 years old, it's pretty much impossible at the

moment. I would like to know if any other raw-foodists(or

even non raw foodists) have experienced this or I

would just like to hear your thoughts. I would be

ultimatly interested in founding a tribe or something on an

island in the south pacific (dreams...dreams...)<br>or

maybe fiji?! please write responses!!! nick

[Guest guest]

Antimetro,<br><br>Enjoyed you post and

welcome.<br><br>You made two very good observations and I can

honestly say I have felt the same at times.<br><br>I took

a quick look around at the famous quote sites to

see if there was anything that helped answer your

question. I found a great quote by Epictetus (Circa 60 A.

D.) who said:<br><br> " Let not another's disobedience

to Nature become an ill to you; for you were not

born to be depressed and unhappy with others, but to

be happy with them. And if any is unhappy, remember

that he is so for himself; for God made all men to

enjoy felicity and peace. " <br><br>Now he probably was

not talking about raw food here but you can almost

make it fit.<br><br>Antimetro, I think it is

incredible that you can see the value of raw food eating at

such a young age. Many young people (under 40) feel

that they are immortal and really don't give much

thought about their health. If you start now you can

really avoid so many common health

problems.<br><br>Well, try to tolerate other people in their poor eating

habits the best you can and don't let that deter you

from your own beliefs. You are thinking clearly and

they are not. Be a light and a positive influence to

those you meet.<br><br>-OrionsDad