I sit here at my desk with a heart full of gratitude to be part of this beautiful community. I can smell my kale chips in the dehydrator and I'm listening to an Abraham playlist on YouTube. My senses are indulged. Life feels so wonderful right now. But I feel intimated as I type text into this little box.  When I was asked to be part of LovingRaw I was beyond ecstatic. And now my head races with wonder. What to share? In a conversation I just had with my mom I compared a situation in the family to a soap opera, and realized that my life feels like a reality show.  Not one of those ones that are obviously staged and edited for extra added drama, but I feel like I'm in my own Amazing Race.  You may have seen my "My Way" post on We Like It Raw, that detailed the first days of my new job-free living. Well it's been two months since that post and more has happened than even fathom sharing in one little post.  So what I can share is where I am in this present moment.

First off for those who don't know me.  I'm Disa or Mandisa. My name means sweet.  Being that I am a loving Leo, and I love to make and serve sweets, that is a pretty nice way of summing my essence up.   I'm am a raw mommy, I am an entrepreneur, I am a fun-loving barefoot, hot-spring loving hippie, and I am just another young girl dancing the night away in West Hollywood.  I can be all of these things and more. But I claim no one particular label or expertise. So What do I do best? Enjoy life. Lately I find myself deeply enthralled in the ever-changing moments of my life. Whether it's appreciating the amazing scene of a sunset sky or amazed at the sight of my son walking out from his Kindergarten class.  I am grateful for my ability to easily flow from one contrasting experience to another.

This skill has really come into play with the concept that is on my mind at this moment. The seasons.  A friend recently compared a day to a cycle of seasons, and a perfect day like waking up in spring and ending the day in winter.  It made me think of all the possibilities.  I thought of the recent all summer-like or all winter-like days that I have had lately.  More deeply I can see now how a season for me is coming to completion.  It's not just a weather thing, as I put on a sweater today for the first time since I left the fridge like office setting. But seasons really do bring change in all areas.  In my life I have felt a huge shift in letting go of a some hot heavy fears that have stayed with me through lifetimes. I also see a growth and strength in my son as he embarks in Kindergarten and I come into and fully realize my power as a mother.  Our family tree is now feeling strong and rooted, both of us shedding the leafs that no longer serve.  My business goals are clear as a spring day, with creativity and playfulness abounding. And the amazing people that I choose to surround myself with give me the comfort of being bundled up on a cold winter night.  The reason this is a big revelation for me is because since going through so many life changed I felt like I was on a sometimes really rough roller coaster.  Instead of staying on that ride, I now choose to look at things like a endless flow through seasons.  Knowing that each phase will pass and come again, to be enjoyed in a whole new light.

When people say raw food will change your life they are not joking. It will change your entire life.  True, not everyone who embarks on the raw journey is going to quit their job to start some raw food business. But guaranteed, you will shift!  So if you are going through the shifts ever so fast, like myself, try thinking of it as a season.  Feeling hot and bothered like it's the hottest day of summer?  Figure out how you can cool yourself off. Let your sweat pour out and release your toxins as you sip on a refreshing smoothie. When you feel overwhelmed with creativity and ideas, enjoy the simple pleasures. You can only smell one spring flower at a time. Let things Fall into place. And nurture yourself and recharge in the harsh cold Winter. I could go on forever with my cheesy play on words. But you get the idea. It's all about recognizing what you are going through instead of resisting.  To finish up I am going to share on of my favorite ways to stop resisting and get back into the flow.  Dancing!!!

 In Joy,

Disa

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