I've been a vegetarian for around a decade now, for not only ethical reasons, but for health reasons as well. My ideas about food have changed with time. Instead of eating things that "haven't been killed", etc... I look at food now in terms of energy. We are what we eat. Literally. Food provides us with the energy to function, to think, to exist. And if freedom and happiness, etc are states of mind, then eating the right foods is vastly important as they directly affect the energy of the mind. I recently came across an article Chapter Four of Spiritual Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet by Abbot George Burke (Swami Nirmalananda Giri) on this tumblr blog: ascensionawareness It was basically about how everything is energy. The mind is a vibrating mass of energy. It can vibrate quickly or slowly according to what foods we eat. Certain elements darken the mind and make it thick or heavy, vibrating very slowly–sometimes seemingly not at all. On the other hand, some elements lighten the mind, making it fluid and subtle, vibrating at a very high level. It is this latter condition that is needed for attaining the state of liberation–or rather, the state that liberates the spirit from the illusion of bondage and suffering. It is really the mind that becomes liberated, but that liberation also affects the essentially ever-free spirit and sets it free. To attain such liberation the mind must be purified and refined, vegetarian diet being one of the best and strongest means for its purification. image source: FOOD Pornography We (hopefully) all know that fruits, veggies and whole grains are good for us. But why? Because their full of vitamins and antioxidants and things that are helpful and useful to us! I'm at the point in my life right now where if it's not good for me, I'm not going to put it in my mouth. Our bodies are our temples and they're the only places we have to live, so we have to treat them right. Plant food, particularly, raw, unprocessed, simplified plant food, is full of prana. When we consume this prana, we are able to vibrate at a high frequency. We feel more energized, light, aware, pure. This frequency is so powerful that it even pushes out lower, negative frequencies out of the body. When we're consuming this perfect energy and not polluting our body with toxins and chemicals, which lower our frequencies, we remain light and spacious enough to connect to the divine. When we're eating foods filled with the wrong kind of energy, dead food that makes us vibrate at a lower frequency, it's harder for us to connect to the source. This seems very mystical, but when you think about it, isn't it completely simple and logical? What we eat directly translates to our spiritual, emotional, mental and physical bodies. It determines how we function and interact with the world. The way to connect to your higher self is through the body, so in order to feel God, you have to remain a good vessel. So yes, I've adopted a vegan diet for now. I eat a lot of raw food, but I do cook grains like quinoa. I just read, however, that you can actually soak quinoa for 8 hours and then rinse it again and eat it without cooking it whatsoever! AMAZING! I'll have to try it and see if it still tastes good! ;) Excited. In terms of energy, I've been eating super healthy for over a week now, and I feel even MORE energized, MORE awake. MORE focused. I've been eating regular meals and snacks, just healthy ones. I've gotten over my sugar cravings, and in general, I'm just not as hungry for crappy food. I also feel more aware, in my daily life. It feels fantastic. I urge you to try this diet! In a regular day, I usually consume a big bowl of oatmeal with berries and fruit and sometimes nut butter for breakfast. I try to incorporate coconut oil into my food as well, or I just eat spoonfuls of it! For lunch, I'll have grains and veggies and more fruit. For dinner I'll have whatever I feel like, usually more grains and some snacks, like dates, if I feel like I need some sweetness. I drink coffee with almond milk throughout the day as well and drink lots of water! This morning, I had a piece of whole grain toast with chocolate almond butter and banana slices. I mixed up my own almond butter with some raw cocoa powder. SO GOOD! And good for you! Being healthy can be fun, creative and inspiring. And after a while, it becomes a way of life. I wasn't going to make this blog personal, but it's sort of become that way... and I'm thinking that I'll just let it happen. Go with the flow, right? So, on a particularly personal note, I've been realizing just how important meditation is. I know I've preached about it to people again and again, but it truly is. When I meditate in the morning, my entire day is easier. I'm calmer. I get less caught up in my head, and if I do, I can let go of thoughts easier. I accept the moment easier. I feel more aware of the truth of the moment. I feel like I can observe more about any situation and understand not only my perspective, but others' around me. Ultimately though, I remember that I am a spirit here for a short time inhabiting a human body, here to enjoy life, learn at my own pace, and enhance my consciousness. I remember that things change, and that it's important not to get too attached to situations or people. I remember to not get so attached to the DRAMA here. I approach life with a lightness of mind and heart and remember to laugh. Remember to be grateful for the gift. I'm generally just happier to be alive after I have. So yes, I urge you to meditate! It's just as important as eating the right kind of food! They both help you vibrate on the right frequency! Will probably post some yummy vegan recipes soon! Happy snacking :)
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