PATIENCE

August 1997 was the birth of my son and the rebirth of me. I made a promise to myself as I held my 2-hour-old son. The promise is to make conscious choices and to have the courage to listen to my soul. The natural/simple lifestyle began as careless as tossing a rock into the water. I did not know the ripple effect it would have on my life and the lives of my family and friends.

In my adult life I had an interest in the natural environment and the importance of preserving it for the future. The bachelor's degree I earned in environmental studies did not prepare me for the resistance of the world for trying to live a natural lifestyle.

A natural lifestyle to me is being less dependent on the consumer world and living a more peaceful life with goals not dictated by money and status. Justin gave me the final push to begin the transition to a simpler lifestyle.

My first priority was to rid my body of toxins. Toxins integrated my physical, spiritual and emotional realm. This is a very difficult process that is ongoing and a constant struggle.

Physically I had to eat better and to become educated on the ingredients in the food I purchased. Dye is not necessary for our food but the big businesses remain to place this toxic chemical in our food to appeal to the consumers. If we unite as lone individuals soon we will become a pack that will not purchase anything with dye in it. I am one of those consumers who spend half her time reading the back of boxes and warning friends and family of their harmful effects. Much falls on deaf ears but if one joins our pack before we know it, we will be the majority. Eating organically is also a new choice in our family. I believe in the nutritional value of organic food but the price was a major factor in my final choice. Money plays a significant role in our consumer purchases. Luckily, I felt that my health was higher on the priority list than money. Check your local co-ops to get a better price for organic produce.

In the spiritual and emotional realm, I began to meditate to release unwanted thoughts and feelings. Journal writing gave me the opportunity to see my true self. It is very draining but slowly I am beginning to have the steel petals fall from my body.

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