Lately I have been thinking and reflecting on my "slips". I havn't had many "slips" but the ones I've had have been dooseys. I think this is because I am either "on" or "off" something. I don't do things half heartedly and that certainly applies to being raw. My "slips" have always happened when I am tired and I have been awake for a long period of time. They also have happened when I have let my inventory of ready to eat fresh raw foods get to minimum levels. Also they have happened when I didn't catch an early hunger signal and found myself very hungry. I know these things because each time I have slipped I have stopped and analyzed the conditions when the "slip" occurred. This is how I have changed a stumbling block into a stepping stone each time. Its been about learning from the experience and stepping up and over. It kinda reminds me of the saying "its not what happens to a person that matters but what the persons does with what happens that counts". If you should happen to "slip" don't worry about it but do try to learn something from the experience. I have "slipped" a few times now but who's counting ? . Most importantly I am still raw and getting smarter with each experience. What have your "slips" taught you ?

Not to get cocky!!! And to go easy on myself and remember that it (whatever it is, whether it is eating raw, breaking a bad habit, restructuring my life in any number of ways, etc.) is a process. Great post, EZ!!

EZ rider Wrote:
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> ...... What have your "slips" taught you ?
EZ....You're always looking at the Spiritual Side
of everything. That's a Good Thing.
I predict excellent Health and long Life for us both.....WY

Yes, great post EZ!

A few lessons that come to mind:

-Have tolerance for people with a habit - ANY habit: drugs, alcohol, whatever.

-Never tell myself that, "starting tomorrow I won't eat anything for a week (or whatever), so it's OK to slip up today".

-It's better (for me) to compromise with something heavier raw, than to eat something lighter cooked. Keeps me in the raw food habit.

EZ,
I too have slipped when my raw food inventory became low. To help with this I have signed on with a farm for weekly produce box deliveries. This has really helped especially when the schedule gets tight. Now I can get by with fewer shopping trips. That's my stepping stone.

And like you I'm vulnerable when I get hungry. Since I'm surrounded by SAD eaters and their food I find it best to eat enough raw. I wasn't eating enough.

If I don't have raw food on hand then sooner or later I will eat some SAD. Also I'm starting to learn not to freak out so much when I do slip.

I like the above responses.
Thanks for posting. Kit

Early on, when I would majorly slip up, I realized that I was missing the TASTE of certain dishes. I incorporated more spices and herbs in my foods and that helped. Lately, I'm not doing that so much but am into the pureness of the food I am eating.

But, yeah, being aware... It took me a while to figure out what was going on. ha ha

Also, you are so right about having delicious raw/vegan food stocked up. That hugely helps. If I have lots of great food to eat at home, I'm not going to go out of my way to eat something else.

Great post! Thanks.