Doubt

With all the intentions of enjoying a wonderful day by the lake, sharing delicious raw food and interesting conversations, it just didn't happen. Disappointingly, the great raw picnic event was a non event. The interest in attending was not reached and the weather was not ideal. The failure of this event has slightly dampened my spirits today, following on from a 'low' couple of days.  

Like any 'extreme' lifestyle choice that ventures away from the normality's of general society, I guess the journey along this path can be a little difficult and can wear away at the emotions sometimes. Choosing a raw lifestyle can have so many benefits on a personal and spiritual level that are overwhelming, but at the same time, there is the downside, the daily struggle to 'fit' within society and the expected obligations. 

Over the last couple of days I have felt the negative emotion of 'doubt' lingering as I wonder why this can be so hard when it feels so easy. 

Doubt about the long term emotional negative effects this lifestyle will have on my children as they feel 'deprived'. Doubt about becoming a complete outsider to the entire community as we are continually excluded socially, doubt about whether raw diets gain the required nutritional requirement based on scientific evidence considering I have no scientific knowledge. And mainly, doubt arising, due to this lifestyle sometimes feeling so isolating and restrictive when all we search for is a life that is completely free and abundant.  

So, for the last couple of days and after today's non event, due mainly to non interest, I have been feeling a little flat and emotionally exhausted as I fight the conflict of doubt and reassurance in my mind.     

By freely expressing my raw preference, I feel I have also created an 'exposed' self image that I feel is now opened to judgement and requires a level to maintain. 

I am new on this journey of raw and find it somewhat difficult as we live amongst the world of modern living, with all its chains of supermarkets, cheap takeaway, constant media exposure selling junk, endless social events based on food and alcohol, acceptable long working hours for husbands and tiny backyards being the norm.             

So what is my conclusion to pull myself out of this low point?
Remind myself that we will be moving back East and will be living in the hills amongst like minded raw vegan hippies in the next year, then eat a slice of raw blueberry tart and go to bed.
But most of all, I think it is important to stay strong and follow my heart, my truth, my desire, the passion that led me in this direction - the search for a life of simplicity, for all that is pure and natural - a life of raw Harmony.

A raw potluck picnic event in Kalgoorlie

Hey, If you are in Kalgoorlie and want to meet other raw food enthusiasts or just want an excuse to get out of the house...then join me at my upcoming raw food picnic on this weekend! 

I have been keen to organise a social get together while the spring weather is gorgeous, so have selected a date and hope that it suits everyone willing to attend.

I extend an invite to everyone who is interested in raw food to share with me a day of fun at Lake Douglas on Saturday the 1st of October at 10am.  I request that everyone bring a plate of raw food, whether it be a gourmet dish of living food or a simple fruit salad..all is welcome and anything raw is welcome! Please share your creation, your recipes and your stories as we enjoy a day in the surrounds of nature enjoying the abundance of natures gift – raw living food. 

Please bring your children, your partners, your uncles or mothers..everyone who you think would be interested and would delight in a day of raw feasting by the lake. A picnic blanket would also be appropriate to bring as this would be the ideal way to indulge in our raw food and surroundings.


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Raw food picnic at Lake Douglas Sat 1st oct 10am - All welcome!



For those that haven't been there, Lake Douglas can be found about 10kms west of Kalgoorlie along the Great Eastern Highway heading towards Perth. It is signposted on the left, so turn at the sign and follow the gravel road for another approx 5km until the lake is in view on your right and a little stand alone toilet. Turn right into the lake and follow until you find us. If you are confused, please contact me for directions or you can request to follow us out. 

Lake Douglas is a lovely little lake with plenty of open space on the banks and pockets of trees for kids to explore. It is a shallow lake and a great spot to let the kids splash and play in the mud, so be sure to bring an extra set of clothes for the little ones to get dirty. 

Please contact me if you have any questions and feel free to pass on the invite to anybody.

Looking forward to this fun raw outing! 

We hope to see you there!