The dreaded first post

Alright, so i must admit that I follow a few blogs religiously, and have intended to be as committed to one of my own. I'll just say that this has been an intention for quite some time...and now that New Year's is around the corner (actually just a few hours away!), I no longer have an excuse for my lack of commitment! I can already foresee my resolution of eating less chocolate as a lost cause...but a resolution to keep up a blog seems a wee bit more practical.

In this blog, I seek inspiration from music, kundalini yoga, and, of course, my raw vegan lifestyle. From the point of exposure to these three 'muses', my life has become increasingly happier and peaceful day by day. When I approached the problem of thinking up a cool title, I wanted something simple and reflective of my progress. As a raw vegan, I consume plenty of nuts and seeds...preferably 'sprouted' (germinated). And there you have it, folks...the seedling blog was born. I am a seed. You are a seed (metaphorically...don't worry, I haven't gone mad!). We all have this undying, stagnant potential residing inside of us, just waiting to be unleashed. I was standing in the kitchen one day, soaking some pumpkin seeds, as I realized this relation. We are much larger beings than we think, and we need to relish the fact that, with proper nourishment, we are capable of achieving great things. I am not saying that you should dunk yourself in a giant tub of purified water for 7 or 8 hours and sprout a tail...but you get my drift.

Seeds, like cells, are building blocks of life. Although they are seemingly small in size, these tiny vehicles of value have allowed great civilizations to flourish. Historically, cultures have accredited their success to the introduction of the seed and its gamut of uses:  for cosmetic or medicinal purposes, economic stability (barter system, etc), symbolizing the birth of the harvest (like the ancient Incans of Peru with quinoa), or for nutritional sustenance...to name a few.

Symbolically, the idea of a meager, inactive object transforming itself into a glorious beacon of life, is mind boggling. We should be inspired by this potential for growth, and recognize that we, too, can thrive. In order to achieve this, we must reinforce our physical body; I can't think of an easier, more delish way than by following a raw vegan diet. Not only are you radiating compassion to the earth and all living creatures, but you are being compassionate to yourself. Treat others how you'd like to be treated, right?

Without the ailments and mental hurdles associated with the standard american diet (SAD), our mental processes can sustain whatever spiritual/emotional paths are in your future.

If you are visiting this blog, you've most likely heard that raw veganism is much more than mono-meals of carrot sticks and celery. Unfortunately, I was born with a sweet tooth, and although this lifestyle hasn't subdued this need, I have learned a lot about my weaknesses and how to satisfy myself while avoiding my trip to sugar rehab.

I've had such an amazing journey in my kitchen so far, and I can hardly wait to share my compassionate creations with you! Plus tons of wonderful music and kundalini kriyas.

You are bountiful, you are beautiful, you are powerful...just like a sprouting seed.
Best of luck, love and happiness in the New Year!

Em