About a year and a half ago, I started a journey of self-reflection and self-discovery. I realized all the chasing, running, searching, drinking, faking…was not bringing me any closer to “happiness.” I had tried so many different jobs. I had tried so many different fads.
I implemented two major things in my life when I decided to make a change: I started researching cleaner eating and started meditating.
I have struggled with my skin for what seems like forever. But really, since about 8th grade. At first, everyone had acne and it sucked, but was still pretty common. Then at the end of high school, I still had it. College, yep. In college was when my acne got to its worse point. It was painful, both physically and mentally. I would breakdown crying repeatedly. That was seven years ago. Since then I have tried numerous treatment and poured hundreds of dollars (probably more) into my skin. Celery juice was a game changer for me. It started my path of clean, plant based eating. Even with that, my skin still gives me trouble. I know this is a direct reflection of my digestion, or viruses living in my body. I am determined to find a cure through food and plant medicine.
I was always a “healthy” eater. I knew to look at ingredients in everything and try to eat organically. It was just not cutting it for me. My digestion was not great, and more importantly to me neither was my skin. My sister texted me a podcast by the Medical Medium all about celery juice. So, I plugged my phone into my car on the way to work and began to listen. What he was saying just made sense to me. My gut was telling me- this is right. First, I started juicing celery every morning. I saw results from the celery juice within the first two weeks. After, I started adding more fresh fruits and vegetables into my diet. By simply adding these, I stopped overeating nuts and fluff food. I had already been dairy free, so next to go were eggs and corn, then gluten, and last animal protein. These changes were not an all-at-once motion. It took me close to a year to get to where I am- which I would call plant-based vegan. And I think everyone’s body is different. Meat, for example, in modification I think is fine- just does not need a place at every meal. My realization that food is medicine has come to surface and is my true belief. Mother Nature has gifted us amazing food and herbs to make our bodies stronger. Eating this way connects us back to Earth and nature. It has made me feel good, light, and free. This freedom has allowed me to open up to my spirituality.
Meditation seems like a one-word explanation for my large, expansive journey. Meditation was a starting line. That blow of the shotgun has opened my eyes, heart, and mind. I always knew there was more out there, but due to insecurities and prejudices I was afraid to dive in. Through meditations and curiosity, I was introduced to amazing podcast, books, other souls, and strong leading woman. Through self-development I have worked through blocks and insecurities. Through this work I am coming back to my true self. In finding my true self, I have regained my power. I have taken my health, body, and mind into my own hands. What I found was my powerful.
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