I had the fortune one day to be caught in a running competition with a bunch of high school kids. Why or what is it, you may ask. Well, make a guess…

The truth was, I was walking on a street near a school at 5pm and students started streaming out after class. Then, without warning, it started to pour melons and the whole army of students plus me took to our heels and ran!

What is so peculiar about this?

The fact that I OUTRAN 90% of them for a 300 meter dash to the next shelter!

Later, as I sat amusedly waiting for my friend, I suddenly recalled that I could not even run this fast when I was in high school. Although I had been involved with sports and games, but fitness tests were never breezy.

Now, I can beat my own high school fitness records, hike for distances which I didn’t know was possible, and continue wearing my favorite shirts from 10 years ago! No wonder I am usually happy for no reason.

How many times have I been bombarded with “Where do you get protein?”, “You are not eating enough!”, “You’ll get weak without meat!”, “What about the B12?”, and so on?

For all of these countless times, I secretly thanked the Universe for these people because these comments show they care about me, they are just wanting the best for me. Most importantly, it is a blessing to have loved ones concerned about and loving you.

BUT, the key point here is - I know myself best! How do I know that?

Because I had been with myself for longer than anybody else in this world. No parent, grandparent, sibling, lover, spouse, friend or doctor knows me better than I do. If my body reacts a certain way, my emotions arise in a certain way, or my spirit speaks in a certain way, I would be the first to know - if I pay attention.

And guess what, for all of you who is reading this today, you are no different from me too! Everybody is the Master of his/her body and mind, when you are happy - you are the first to know, not your husband. When you feel sick you are the first to know, not your doctor.

We cannot run other peoples’ lives, nor can ours be run by others. In order to thrive as a human, it is important that every human plays the role of the Master in our own life!

Of course, every person’s body works differently. Living foods diet may not be suitable for everyone on Earth, but why let someone else decide for you when you can decide for yourself?

Whenever I meet with judgmental and disapproving comments, I recognize that these comments are mostly fear-based. Fear of change, fear of doing the wrong thing, fear of leaving the comfort zone etc. In fact, I experience these too, because I am human and I feel that which others feel.

But coming back to the topic at which the comments are driven, which are ultimately about my health and well-being - I ask myself, “Do I feel alright physiologically, do I breathe with ease, am I feeling happy/sad, peaceful/nervous and so on?”

After all, if I feel happier, run faster, look better and think clearer than before I ate living foods, I must be doing something right!

And like all experts say - “Never change a winning game!”. I’m just gonna smile and thank my loved ones for their concern, and then go back to enjoying that big fat juicy mango.

So, the next time dear Auntie Sue asks you for the 151th time to have a piece of fried wing, or your best friend offering you a beer, thank them for the love, assure yourself that You shall remain as Your Master, and then give them a hug.

Love CAN be communicated WITHOUT food!

Cheers To Mastery of Your Life Today
Love and Hugs from Linda
2009, Copyright Linda Loo

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