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Raw Inspirations!
High Vibrational Inspiration for the Vegan Live Foods Lifestyle!
September 2006
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Hi Laura,

I feel a quickening these days, an awakening and a surge of life coming into all aspects of our earth life experience. It feels as though miracles are everywhere. In my minds eye, I delight in knowing that all is well, even when it appears that things are accelerating in a downward spiral. There is always a gift in everything, in every circumstance. Won't you join me in choosing the very frequency of goodness and what is preferred in every now moment? The fun has truly just begun. I hope that this month is as fascinating to you as the first rays of life of a newborn babe.

Peace!
Laura

P.S. I'd love to extend a special THANK YOU to Steven (Hollingsworth) Starr for holding the space for our AMAZING experience of true kinship, wild foods and communion with nature that seven of us experienced in Huckleberry Heaven last week. Steven, I celebrate you and appreciate you and all our experiences.

Next year, consider gathering with us at Huckleberry Heaven. We'll do it again, expanded and with a beautiful understanding of the lay of the land! There are cold rapids, natural hot springs, miles of delicious wild huckleberries, gorgeous mountain hikes, and more. What a treat to be with Mother Nature in such a powerful, expanded way!

Events and Classes
 
Let's get together and share the light and love and lots of yummy raw and living foods!
foxy earth

This fall is going to be absolutely amazing. As we come together in High Vibratonal events, we are truly assisting in the transformation of our world to a greater expression of peace and love. Hope to see you soon!

Friday, September 1
6:30 p.m. to 10:00
Richmond, Virginia
RAW AND LIVING FOODS POTLUCK & PARTY
Join raw chefs Laura Fox (www.rawinspirations.com) and Lynda Carter (www.aliveandraw.com) for a raw-vegan potluck and party. Required: bring a (preferably organic) living or raw-vegan dish to share. Can be as simple as a bowl of fruit, a platter of veggies or a salad. Bring a percussion instrument if you like. Call (804) 243-9909 or (804) 863-0635, or e-mail laura@anchorthedream.com for more information, ideas on what to bring, and location, or click here for details:
Richmond Raw & Living Foods Meetup

Saturday, September 2
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m
Richmond, Virginia
Live Food Gourmet Prep Class: Making Raw Food Taste Good, Enzyme Therapy Basics
Introduction to living and raw vegan food prep. Includes living foods lifestyle discussion, basic recipes, how to make raw food tasty, enzyme therapy and more. Counts for credit toward Live Food Chef Certification. $25 plus food assignment. You must call or e-mail in advance to register and receive your food assignment: radiance777@earthlink.net, (804) 243-9909. To register: Richmond Raw & Living Foods Meetup

Saturday, September 9
New York, New York
10a.m to 6p.m
Living & Raw Foods Immersion Day
8p.m to 10p.m
Live Food Gourmet Dinner Wow, this is going to be an awesome day. There is a space limit so please let us know right away if you want to attend. Counts for credit toward Live Food Chef Certification. Immersion Day & Reality Creation Playshop: $75 plus food assignment.
Raw Gourmet Dinner Only: $25
You must call or e-mail in advance to register and receive your food assignment: radiance777@earthlink.net, (804) 243-9909, www.rawinspirations.com.

(See article at end of newsletter for more details.) Saturday, September 16
10a.m to 4p.m
Richmond, Virginia
Dream It Now! An Anchor the Dream Visionary Stewardship Experience
Host: Inner Peace. In this exuberantly fun small and large group playshop with author and Vibrational Alchemist Laura Fox, you’ll co-create crystal clear visions and “blueprints” for more SUSTAINABLE living in cities, in communities, on the planet. Be a part of the change! Launch yourself into your true calling with a truly fun, refreshing collaborative day. www.anchorthedream.com (804) 243-9909 for questions.

To register, send payment to Inner Peace, 3201 Skipwith Road, Richmond VA 23294 or call (804) 726-5500 (center) (804) 350-6743 (cell). Suggested Love Offering/Donation: $35 to $75 Live Food Lunch: $10 Please R.S.V.P. by Thursday morning, September 14. .

Wednesday, September 27
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m
Richmond, Virginia
Live Food Gourmet Prep Class: Sprouting, Fermented Foods, Juicing
Intermediate living and raw vegan food prep. Includes sprouting, juicing, making fermented foods such as kim-chi, nut and seed yogurt and vegan nut cheese, living foods lifestyle discussion, recipes, how to make raw food tasty, enzyme therapy and more. Counts for credit toward Live Food Chef Certification. $30 plus food assignment. You must call or e-mail in advance to register and receive your food assignment: radiance777@earthlink.net, (804) 243-9909, To register: Richmond Raw & Living Foods Meetup

Friday October 6 to Sunday October 8
Sedona Arizona
The Second Annual Raw Spirit Festival Join local live food chef Laura Fox and other Richmonders at the most exciting, delicious, high vibrational festival on the planet! www.rawspiritfest.com When you register, say Laura Fox sent you. .

Saturday, October 14
9:00 a.m. to Noon
Richmond, Virginia
Helping Kids Eat Healthfully: An Interactive Food Prep Playshop for Parents, Teachers and Caregivers. Includes discussion, handouts, recipes, meal plans. Join Dietary Upgrade Consultant, author and Live Food Chef Laura Fox to learn quick, easy ways to please kids and remove the “bad” stuff from their diets. REGISTRATION/INFO: 804-678-8568, e-mail nitya@justbeyoga.net or print out and mail registration form at www.justbeyoga.net. LOCATION: Just Be Yoga, 2219 West Main Street, Richmond VA 23220. $55 per person or $90 couples/two friends in advance. $60 per person or $100 for couples/two friends at the door. Pre-register by October 8 for discount. You MUST r.s.v.p. for this event. .

Friday, October 20
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m
Richmond, Virginia
Live Food Gourmet Prep Class: Dehydrated Foods, Pastries, Breads Advanced live food prep. Focus on making crackers, breads, cakes, cookies. Living foods lifestyle discussion and more. Counts for credit toward Live Food Chef Certification. $35 plus food assignment. You must call or e-mail in advance to register and receive your food assignment: radiance777@earthlink.net, (804) 243-9909. To register: Richmond Raw & Living Foods Meetup

Friday, November 10 to Sunday, November 12
Near Sedona, Arizona With Vibrational Alchemist Jahsah and Visionary Stewardess Laura Fox CosmoGenesis & the 11:11 Portal of Creation to Obtainable Sustainability Tranceformational Yoga, Tribal Trance Dance for Planetary Awakening, and Anchoring the New Dream of Earth: Visionary Stewardship for Planetary TranceFormation This is world service of the highest (and most fun) order! Come have a blast exceeding your wildest expectations for what’s possible in an earth life filled with joy, sustainable co-creation, dynamic harmony, Divine love and spiritual healing. Vegetarian – vegan – living and raw food options. Stay tuned for another download about this exceptional event, coming soon!

The pic with me and our beloved world was created by Jahsah (www.jahsah.com - he did the photoshop) and Carl Studna (www.carlstudna.com - photographer). Thanks, guys!


Raw Interview: Zack Talks About Live Foods and Consciousness
 
"I wanted to eat from a tree, not a factory." ~Zack
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Here’s an interview with living and raw foodist Zack from Virginia Beach. Zack has a lot to offer to help us all shift in an upwardly spiraling way that is truly refreshing, profound and genuine. Thanks, Zack!

LAURA: How did you find out about raw foods?

ZACK: Well, at the time I was heavily unaware of what for Godsake is a natural diet. I was not in the least bit aware! It's all about exposure, really. It just takes being exposed to raw foods, and that to me is the blessing of what occurred in my life. It was simple, really. I heard of this man who didn't cook his broccoli, or anything for that matter, and it churned some curiosity in me. I had said some time briefly before that I wanted to eat from a tree, not a factory. And, well, you know how the universe is within us and we make consciousness happen on the physical plane. So then I heard of this man whom I am friends with now, and also saw a book many others know of called Raw Family!. I picked it up and read it quickly along with several other like-minded books on raw diet. And the rest was history.

LAURA: What spurred you on to try raw foodism as a lifestyle?

ZACK: I immediately began to learn more about this knowledge, this awareness, and was on the course of filtering out of my diet all inorganics, all chemicalized stuff. I soon adopted 100% raw, quite soon after reading ‘Raw Family.’ Yet it was too quick a movement, because my body was severely entrenched in nasty material and in a very degenerated condition (called normal actually in the community). I went through much of the detox experiences, emotionally and spiritually as well as physically. I knew what I was doing was perfect as my soul sung deeply from the healing I was experiencing. I had intense craving however, so after four months of forging along and doing the yo-yo thing of rawfoodism and binging, I decided it wasn't natural and I learned I didn't need to experience the agitation that the intense cravings were causing me. (That was my experience then, yet now it simply is a part of my being naturally). I gave it a break and said, okay, let's indulge in things I have been ripping away from my body, yet let them be more refined like vegan ice cream and noodles and 'healthy' breads and vegan chocolate milks, etc. lol! I just wanted to get it out of my system and move with Endryas—the god of the senses—and flow into rawfoodism instead of fighting my way into it. You see, all that you want comes well in 'time' and proceeds in a way of perfection just so long as you strongly intend it. Just by detoxing the body and bringing in more live food, and also being aware that you want to move more and more into refinement, the transition occurs naturally because your consciousness programs the body and the sublevel thinking according to those desires. So finally, I was done and ready to stop letting the dna degenerate further with the cooked diet lacking in any real essences and quality nutriment... so I went on a fast down a river in Georgia and came back to Virginia at the end of the 6 day fast. I had some more of that ice cream and noodles and it made me feel nasty so that was that. I was done with the stuff. I experienced everything I needed to experience, and adopted live food completely. This time it was soooooo much easier! I had been using more rawfoods and detoxing and saturating the body with nutrients. This makes it easier.

LAURA: How has eating more raw foods helped you personally- physically- consciously- spiritually?

ZACK: When I began with raw living as I said before, I was becoming more aware and becoming more sensitive. My soul was calling from deep within to heal. It was time to move on and stop living the lifestyle I was of alcohol, cigarettes, sweets, junk fast food, marijuana, etcetera, and being in an aggressive stagnant daily environment. I called from deep within to move, to get things going and get on my soul path. Such a blessing that was because I had been trying to stop those addictive habits for some time and at the same point my body wouldn't let me have any more of that stuff. It had just gone too far I guess because I couldn't drink or smoke anything any more. My body had forced me to stop and at the same time, I was exposed to the raw diet, so it all streamed together as if these different forces lined up and moved in a parallel direction with each other. And when this began I was releasing some things and would just look around and cry because I'd see beauty in something and felt a connection to nature.

Truly the raw diet, if anything, is medicine to the soul. It brings the essence of who we are more in our bodies, more in the earth, in this world. Look into a raw foodist’s eyes—you can see it. Eating from the Earth directly you take the life of it into you, the Earthly life and the solar life. This stimulates many things in a person's consciousness and initiates subtle yet strongly felt shifts in the field of an individual. The processed foods of civilization creates a lot of unnecessary blockage in the body.

The way to Enlightenment I believe is simply a matter of becoming clear. When we are clear we are naturally who we are. And the lifeless, low vibrating foods from factories and restaurants clogs the body up and creates disconnection from nature, from life, from ourselves. I am not speaking philosophically, I am speaking from direct experience and observation.

LAURA: What do you think is the greatest benefit of eating raw?

ZACK: The physical vessel is interpenetrated by many other vessels through which we experience life on many dimensions. When the temple of this 3-d realm is not correctly used, it causes many effects in these various bodies. Truly the most magnificent benefit is the natural dawning and unfoldment of more awareness and sensitivity. The masculine becomes more balanced with the feminine, you become more aware of cause and effect, you experience more and more the desires of your own soul.

LAURA: If someone wanted to go raw but was having trepidation about it, feeling like they were walking off the social cliff, feeling scared of leaving the old behind, feeling attached to those dunkin' donuts, what would you say to them to inspire them to follow their raw inclinations?

ZACK: I know for myself only what has been my guiding light. I have felt that what I am choosing to do is the greatest thing I can do for myself, so why should I be too concerned with social constructs or social reality? It just doesn't weigh up to it. Besides what one does for themselves, which they know is in alignment with their own truth, they also do for the world. Even when others are upset with you, you can be giving them a blessing in their life. And really a lot of things have been shifting as more and more people have gone raw. It is changing things. Many are feeling, as more go raw, this drive in their own consciousness like a pulse going through the collective mind, the unified field of humanity. It is only a matter of 'time.’ Soon, many will wake into their own unfoldment and desire to transition into this lifestyle, too. I say, follow the inclination. Follow the pulse. Live your light. It may be hard at times. But it is just a shadow compared to the light that you bring out of yourself by investing in your self not in social constructs.

LAURA: What was your biggest challenge in eating more raw?

ZACK: The cravings at first were quite irritating and disempowering. I still get them having lived for 18 years on degenerated "food" and being still surrounded by that in my life, but it just doesn't have the energy of impetus that it used to, so I know that when I have the cravings, I can satisfy the senses with some very delicious raw foods, too.

LAURA: What are your latest raw intentions, and how do you plan on fulfilling them?

ZACK: I intend NOW to live wildly and more fully connect with spirit and become more "uncivilized.” This includes finding somewhere with clean waters and wild foods, and being guided by the Mother in how to move in and out of beingness with the elements and the plants and being guided and shown how to live in this way.

And I then intend to live amongst a community of friends that share similar attitudes in blissful creation. But I am allowing that to line up in my inner nature, because building community may be not in the manner of time as I perceive it.

LAURA: Does your community support you locally? Are there other raw foodists around?

ZACK: I live in Virginia Beach right now and have a few raw friends. We are getting more of that vibe here, and a health store now has quite a selection of raw products.

LAURA: Are you into cleansing?

ZACK: Very much. Life is a mirror. We are the universe, always reflecting back to ourselves, becoming clearer and clearer. We inevitably arrive fully into Clearness.

LAURA: What is your favorite raw food? And is there anything else you want to share?

ZACK: I just feel it is important for others to take it easy on themselves when they have come to feel raw and living foodism is also what they want. After doing their homework and reading at least several books on this subject, it is vital to not judge or condemn ourselves any times that we are not moving as quickly as we'd like. It all serves us. Slipping is just as divine as walking perfectly.

LAURA: Wow. There is a lot of deep raw wisdom in this writing. Thank you, Zack. Peace!


Superfood Spotlight:
Chinese Herbs Overview
 
Accupuncturist Debbie Farley, L. Ac., Shares Ancient Herbal Wisdom
ginseng plant

Laura's Note: Many people who are into raw and living foods have started exploring the Chinese Herbs as superfood additions to the diet. These herbs help the healing process in many ways. Explore and have fun!

1. GINSENG: Ren Shen is Pinyin for Radix Ginseng however there are many different varieties and the name of the herb in Pinyin is different based on which part of the plant is used, the type of Ginseng being used, where it is grown and how it is prepared. Ginseng is used in TCM to tonify the Qi (Chee) energy of the body. It is usually decocted to extract the properties. Ginseng helps with breathing problems, digestive problems, lethargy, diabetes, anxiety, insomnia, memory and restlessness. Ginseng contains sucrose, fructose, glucose, maltose, riboflavin, and thiamine. In large doses it can also cause anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia. Research has shown that it is effective in reducing the effects of stress, helps to strengthen the body’s immune system, helps with peptic ulcers, and fatigue. This herb is very expensive. Xi Yang Shen is Pinyin for American Ginseng root the pharmaceutical name is Radix Panacis Quinquefolii. American ginseng is not as strong as Radix Ginseng, it helps the body to recover after illness, strengthens the immune system, protects against radiation, and helps to strengthen the adrenal and reproductive systems. Contains Calcium, fiber, folate, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5 and C.

2. CODONOPSIS ROOT: Dang Shen is the pinyin name. Dang Shen works the same as ginseng but it is not as strong. Because ginseng is so expensive it is used in place of ginseng in some Chinese formulas. Dang Shen contains sucrose, glucose, and alkaloids. Research shows increases in red blood cell counts and hemoglobin, lowered blood pressure, helps with fatigue, and that it can cause stimulatory effect.

3. GINGER: Depending on how the herb is prepared and what part of the plant is used, it will be given a different name in Pinyin and it will also have different properties and actions. Sheng Jiang is the raw fresh ginger root, it is used to help alleviate cold symptoms by promoting sweating, relieving fever, stops coughing and relieves congestion. Helps with digestive issues such as vomiting and nausea and strengthens the immune system. Used to reduce toxicity of other herbs in Chinese formulas. Research shows that it helps with bacillary dysentery. The skin of the root can be used for edema and to promote urination. Gan Jiang is ginger root that has been dried. Drying the root increases the warming properties. Ginger contains amino acids, calcium, essential fatty acids, iron, magnesium, potassium, selenium, zinc. Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and C. Ground ginger has Vitamin A

4. CHINESE ANGELICA ROOT: Dong Gui is the pinyin name for the root. This herb is also usually used as a decoction. In TCM this herb is most often used in women’s formulas because it is a blood tonic and helps to regulate hormones. It can also helps to relieve constipation, and is used to treat sores. Dong Gui contains Calcium, folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, selenium, zinc, carotene, sucrose, Vitamins B1, B2, B5, B12, and C. Research shows a mild sedative effect, produced good results in reducing pain from arthritis, and that there is an antibiotic effect.

5. GOJI: Gou Qi Zi is the pinyin name for the Chinese Wolfberry fruit, it is also known as matrimony vine fruit. The fruit helps nourish the blood and can be used for sore back and legs, low-grade abdominal pain, impotence, diabetes, and with vision problems such as blurred vision and dry eyes. Helps with some cancers. Goji contains carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin C and linoleic acid. Research studies have shown that it helps as a liver cleanser and can cause a reduction in blood pressure.

6. HE SHOU WU: The English translation is “black-haired Mr. He”. He Shou Wu nourishes the blood and helps with premature gray hair, insomnia, constipation, skin rashes, and goiter. He Shou Wu contains lecithin. Research shows that it helps to reduce cholesterol, works in the treatment of malaria, and has an antibiotic effect.

7. CORDYCEPS: The pinyin name is Dong Chong Xia Cao it helps with impotence, protects the lung, and increases oxygen in the cells and blood. Research has shown an antibiotic effect. It contains B12. The herb is very expensive in part because it is the fungus and carcass of a Chinese caterpillar.

8. ASTRAGALUS: The pinyin name is Huang Qi, the English name is milk-vetch root. This herb works to build the immune system. It helps with digestion, healing of sores, fatigue, diabetes, and it can have a diuretic effect. Also helpful to prevent cancers. Research shows that it can help to lower blood pressure. Contains Calcium, choline, copper, essential fatty acids, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.

9. JUJUBE aka CHINESE DATE: The pinyin name is Da Zao. It helps with the qi and blood of the body and is used for digestive weaknesses. Used in some Chinese formulas to help make them more digestible and not as harsh on the body. Contains Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Calcium, Phosphorous and Iron.

10. SCHISANDRA: The pinyin name is Wu Wei Zi. Helps with chronic coughs, diarrhea, excess sweating, night sweats, and can help with diabetes when combined with other herbs. Also helps with insomnia, and to improve liver function with people that have Hepatitis B. Contains Vitamin C and Vitamin E.

11. REISHI MUSHROOM: Known as Ganoderma, it is not listed in the Chinese Herbal Material Medica but is listed in other sources. It is used as a general tonic to protect the immune system, recover from illness, surgery, and childbirth. It is also used as a tonic in Cancer or Aids patients. Helps with altitude sickness because it helps to oxygenate the blood. The Japanese have researched the mushroom and they are the ones that gave it the name Reishi. It is used in Japan to not only help prevent cancer but to help with the effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments. It has also been noted to help with sleep apnea, lower cholesterol and to help regulate the blood pressure.


The Synergy of Essential Fat
 
Fatty Acids feed the brain, nourish the nervous system, and maintain the integrity of all body tissues. The high omega-3 fatty acids also have anti-inflammatory abilities.
metabolism of fatty acids

My young friend and aspiring raw food teacher Alex Horton, who has been vigorously studying and experiencing the raw vegetarian lifestyle for the past six months, shared a nice idea with me about how to get the most from our essential fatty acids.

He says, "The thing about flax seeds is that they are medium chain fatty acids. In order for your body to be able to use them, it has to convert the medium chain fatty acids to long chain fatty acids. Not everyone has the magnesium reserves and other nutrient co-factors in the body to be able to make this conversion. However, coconut oil, when combined with these fats, increases your absorption rate dramatically."

For flax seeds to be effective as a source of omega-3's, they should be ground up. It is worth noting too that the oils are much more absorbable for some people. Hemp seeds, too, offer omega-3's and even omega-6's. The balance of the oils in hemp is structured in the way the body likes and can use it best, so hemp is incredibly good for us, whether in seed or oil form. The oil of hemp is also more absorbable. As raw vegans, we should be aware of 'what's going on with our fat intake.' We need to make sure we are getting the essential fatty acids.

A good recipe to try is:

1 cup cold pressed coconut oil
1/2 cup hemp seed oil
1/2 cup flax seed oil
Blend these oils in your blender or vitamix, or simply combine them by stirring. Store in the fridge in, preferably, a container. Use a tablespoon a day or more as a supplement either just eating it off the spoon or adding it to smoothies, soups, etcetera.

Make sure the flax and hemp oils are cold-pressed and as fresh as possible. Typically, flax oil will be found in the refrigerated section of your health food stores supplement area. If it is not refrigerated, do not buy it. Hemp is also a pretty delicate oil so get it fresh and if possible, refrigerated. Coconut oil, however, is the most stable oil and does not need to be found in the refrigerator section.

As a side note, coconut oil is the best oil to cook with if you or friends are still cooking foods. It does not turn carcinogenic and toxic as easily as the other oils. When oils brown, they are toxic.


Meetup.com is a great way to find out about Raw Food Events!
 
Use the link below to find a meetup group near you.
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We have just started a local Richmond, Virginia Raw Vegan Meetup via meetup.com. Related groups include alternative health, the vegetarian and vegan meetup, organic meetups, and more. This is a great site for finding out what's going on with interest groups in your area. Enjoy, and please click this link to out our local meetup page by clicking the picture above.

Richmond Raw & Living Foods Meetup

~Laura


Raw Radio Online & Free Audio Interviews with Raw Teachers!
 
Patrick Timpone is doing an awesome service, providing these audio files on his website. Check it out!
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Patrick has lots of famous raw teachers as guests on his show. Click on his picture or the link below to go to his site.

Here's what he writes:

Our show airs Saturday's from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Central Time on KLBJ Radio Austin. We stream it live on patricktimpone.com as well, and have many of the past shows on our site to listen to and/or for download.

Programs include mp3's with Dr. David Jubb, David Wolfe, Annie Jubb (next appearance on September 5th.), Dr. Bob Marshall and Dr. Lindsey Duncan are regulars. We also do a very cool show on money the last Saturday of the month.

Thirty years ago, I ate a Macrobiotic Diet. And the readings of George Oshawa, founder of Macrobiotics said, 'Macrobiotics is really about freedom.'

As in many formal organizations the true message gets diluted along the way like the old game of telephone we played as children. Raw Foods is similar. I believe when one does certain things from a mental level it is chaos and unproductive. I never tell anyone I am a raw foodist. For I am not. I am a Soul inhabiting a physical body and in the last few years I've gravitated to eating virtually all food in a raw state.

And I never even say that unless someone asks.

In my opinion, what matters here in the physical is understanding who we are, why we are, where we are and what the heck are we doing here. And most importantly, asking the question, how can we possibly help out other Souls who ask for assistance.

I was told this by one of my teachers. I'll paraphrase here: "...If love compels you to share, you tell people what they ask about Truth, and that's all. You don't tell them more that they ask, because then you're moving out of the love state..."

Please tune into our show sometime.

patrick

Thanks, Patrick!


Laura's Goin' Green Update
 
I'm doing pretty good!
spinach drawing

As I mentioned in the last issue, my intention is to eat all green until the Raw Spirit Fest! So far, my desire to eat all green has allowed me to eat way more green than I usually do.

When we were in the huckleberry fields of Washington State, I did eat a lot of huckleberries, as well as the huckleberry leaves, which are certainly green. I felt like a little deer there, nibbling the leaves right off of the bushes!

As I'm releasing other foods for the time being, I am having to go through a little mental-emotional letting go. But, I'm proud of myself!

I see and know that I will be on a nine-day green juice fast starting, let's see, let's start it on Sunday, September 3, right after the first Richmond Raw Potluck! Richmond Raw & Living Foods Meetup

Might as well not "tempt goddess." I'm definitely going to enjoy the yummy raw dishes everyone shares at the potluck!

Peace!
~Laura


The Raw Spirit Festival~A High Vibrational Celebration!
 
What to bring to the Raw Spirit Festival

The Raw Spirit Festival is a "not to be missed" high vibrational opportunity to meet new friends, play like never before, enjoy three full days of delicious raw meals (including breakfast for three hundred made by yours truly), and more fun than humans have formerly been allowed to have -- not to mention a plethora of presenters and musical appearances! Here's what Happy suggests you bring:

a friend
a song
a vision to share
a smile
a swimsuit
a folding chair
a poem
a flashlight
a sleeping bag (unless you prefer to make hotel arrangements)
a towel
fresh flowers
yoga mats

a drum for the circle
a flute for the night
for the show, your talent
a headlamp for light
a palate for fresh foods
a hunger to learn
curiosity
an offering
encouraging words

The Raw Spirit Festival is also an opportunity to practice Visionary Stewardship! I will be giving two brief talks, one on Sustainability and one on Visionary Stewardship, and a Sunday Anchor the Dream Workshop.

Come on, let's play!


Live Food Chef & Instructor Certification
 
"I'm about cultivating leaders. People want this information. They need it. You can teach it." ~Laura Fox

Behind everything I am up to ~ traditional thai yoga massage, energy healing, raw foods instruction, dietary upgrade consultations, visionary stewardship and reality creation training, public speaking, writing books ~ is one primary aim.

That aim is to cultivate leaders, leaders like you, who care about people and planet.

The living foods lifestyle and diet increases awareness about sustainable living. It increases the probability for folks leading a happy, healthy life, and increases our innate sense of connectedness and genuine well-being.

My observation of this "trend" of raw and living foodism over the last five years is demonstrating to me that more and more people are wanting~needing~seeking out this previsiously 'secret' way of eating and living. It is time to cultivate leaders who can help take the once very secluded information to the public ~ a public desperate for true guidance on self care and care of family, friends, children, pets.

If you feel at all guided and inspired to share raw wisdom with others, please contact me to discuss your entry into the Raw Inspirations Chef & Instructor Certification Program. It will be my honor and privilege to give you all I've got and more on your path to your true expression of leadership in your own, perfect way.


Raw Immersion & Reality Creation Day in NYC!
 
You can now register for this event at the bottom of this e-mail!
love new york

It's a great time to register for the upcoming Raw Immersion Day and Reality Creation Playshop in New York City!

Just scroll down a bit further to register online.

We'll enjoy high energy beverages, desserts, entrees and snacks. The space is limited to 8 individuals for the Immersion Day, in which we'll also play with the best of reality creation and manifesting techniques and dramatic interactions to powerfully support all participants in the manifestation of their personal dreams.

That evening, a delicious raw gourmet meal will be ready, prepared by the participants in the Immersion Day, for an additional 12 or so folks.

Let us know a.s.a.p. if you'd like to attend either or both the Immersion Day and the dinner.
TIME: 10a.m - 6p.m
LOCATION: Manhattan (call or e-mail for direx)

IMMERSION DAY/DINNER:
$75 plus you bring a food assignment.
DINNER ONLY: $25
CONTACT LAURA: (804) 243-9909 or (718) 395-3760 to register and for details.
NYC CONTACT: Morella 646-489-6141.


The Raw Immersion Experience
 

from vegetarianbaby.com
Do you want a dietary upgrade? Treat yourself to The Raw Immersion Experience!

Imagine: one, two or three days of delicious, organic raw meals and fresh pressed fruit and vegetable juices made to order for you and your loved ones, or just for you! You are pampered with Thai Massage and instruction in the Raw Gourmet Lifestyle as you learn to prepare the delectable dishes Laura serves up!

And, you receive Laura's personalized attention for eight hours a day, including a Raw Lifestyle Coaching session, where we create a plan of action to spring you into the manifestation of your raw goals!

Sound too good to be true?

It is true!

Just call or e-mail Laura at (804) 243-9909 or laura@rawinspirations.com.

It may be just the beautiful experience you need to help you meet your dietary, health and wellness goals and help you learn to prepare delicious raw gourmet meals! You deserve it! Cash, check and credit card (PayPal) accepted.

Our Special Price: $200 USD

Purchase Your Raw Immersion Experience Now! Simply enter the quantity of days you want for your Experience in the quantity box. We'll handle the food costs later. | Check it out!


Traditional Thai Yoga Massage
 

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Laura loves to give you the best Thai Massage Experience ever. She received her certification from Tao Mountain, where her phenomenal teacher Pierce Salguero taught in the traditional Thai Buddhist lineage (see link below for more about Tao Mountain).

You can purchase your 1.5 hour massage online. Sessions are available at your home for an additional $10 (depending on location).

Thai Massage: $80.00 USD

Invest In Your Health: Purchase a Thai Massage | Tao Mountain


Register for New York City Raw Immersion Day & Reality Creation Playshop!
 

Want to play in New York City? See details above for the Sept. 9 Raw Foods Immersion and Reality Creation Playshop! Only eight spaces are available.

Our Price: $75.00 USD

Invest In Your Health Now! | Raw Inspirations



I hope you'll join me at the Raw Spirit Festival in October. It's going to be awesome! Here's to a wonderful rest of the summer, full of fresh, raw foods of all delicious kinds!

Blessings!
Laura

P.S. If you're a Richmonder, don't forget the Raw Potluck in Richmond on September 1!

High Vibrational Blessings To You!
Laura Fox


Laura Fox
RAW INSPIRATIONS

Phone: (804) 243-9909 cell
Skyp: (718) 395-3760
 
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Half Off Class or Consultation for Your Friend

Through December 31, you may purchase a gift certificate for a friend or family member for half price! This includes Traditional Thai Yoga Massage, Energy Healing, Raw Foods Consultations, Raw Prep Classes or any of Laura's other classes.

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Offer Expires: December 31, 2006
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