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For the past month, I have been up to my frizzy bangs in work on the Digestive Healing Retreat. The weekend went off magically well with our small and sweet group. This will definitely not be the last time that Josh and I join forces to present this info.
As I was preparing my presentations, I began to ponder the amount that I have learned in the last four years. Four years ago, I was deep in the sads and despairs as I felt completely lost as to what I should do to get better, and also totally alone in my desire and determination that there had to be a way to get healthy without resorting to chemicals or surgery.
Four years ago, I was a very sick and scared little cookie. In my desperation to find answers. I was looking every which why my head could turn. I explored all avenues and all options. I was looking for classes I could take. I was looking for practitioners who could give me hope and help. I was looking for retreats that might help me gain some perspective. I was looking for a source of honest information. I was looking for practices and foods that would build my health. I was looking for a community of people that would support my approach. I was looking for someone.
What has only recently dawned on me as I wrapped up my second retreat of the year, wrapped up my cooking classes for the season, continue to write this blog, continue to fight for the health care I believe in, continue to support friends, clients and readers in need, is that in four years time, I have become the very person that I needed to meet.
Now, I didn’t do all this alone. Oh no no no. My biggest challenge when I was sick was asking for help. I was so determined that I could do it all myself. I soon learned that just as nothing in our body heals in isolation, no person heals in isolation either. There were many people who supported me in my healing and now I have many awesome people supporting me in helping others.
Just before we left for our weekend retreat, I hosted a Love In The Kitchen Staff Party. There are a few women who were unable to make it. Lindsey was away with her family and Livy got tied up with other stuff. Marie, who did my website is out in Vancouver, Laurie who edits my e-books is in Victoria. Ashley who assisted with the Veg Food Fair last fall had a rehearsal, and Andrea was at her comedy class. But Tova and Nicole, who helped me through my fall classes where there. Jen who helped me out during February and March showed up with flowers and kombucha for me. Alex came too, who helped me out along with Lindsey in my Spring classes Andrea, who helped keep me fit and Catherine who did my head shots- they were both there. And my amazing assistants Cara (assistant director) and Alana (tech director) were both there.
I did get a little choked up, as I thanked all these beautiful ladies for generously offering their time to help me grow what I am growing. I explained to them as I will explain to you, that what they are helping me do is make this life, this healthy, vibrant life that I am fortunate every day to be living, a reality for their own friends and family and for every single person who attends one of my workshops, classes, demo, presentations, retreats or reads this blog.
With an attitude of gratitude, I thank everyone who has helped me along the way, to earn the absolute greatest honour, which is to serve up this goodness for others and so that they can then pass it on.
Question of the day: What is the greatest change in your life from where or who you were four years ago?
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…And I just got a little choked up myself. Cute picture…do I really have that small of a head? Meghan, thank you for becoming the person you needed to meet because it has really made for some goooood eating on my end
That’s some strong kombucha isn’t it? xoxo have an amazing summer..you really deserve it!
Nah.. Jen #. You were just sitting far away
I love the statements “I was looking for someone” and “I became the person I needed to meet.” I feel that way sometimes on both accounts. More days that I’m looking for someone, but isn’t it always the person we are looking for is staring at us from the mirror?
Four years ago I was just waking up to a new awareness. I was sort of getting my toes wet and seeing how it felt. I have done a lot of forgiveness work since then that has greatly affected my life, and found two wonderful spiritual teachers who help me along when things get a little bumpy and old stuff comes up ready to be healed.
I just got teary reading this. I so wished I could have been there at the dinner or the weekend… but other things were priorities too.
Four years ago I was in Europe eating spicy fries out of paper cones and drinking to my heart’s content while enjoying the World Cup festivities. I never would have imagined that I would have ended up here. I was just telling someone today how thankful I am to have met you and taken your wonderful classes. You have inspired me so much in this last year and have helped me to “become who I needed to meet”.
I am so thankful for this amazing life that I am living and couldn’t have even dreamed up four years ago xo
I’m a little verklempt. Such an inspirational journey. And, such a wonderful blessing to all your readers/students/clients. Thank You!
Four years ago…I was morbidly obese, pushing 300 pounds, living with chronic pain and a slew of debilitating health conditions. Pick a diet, any diet, and I had been on it (at least once). I felt hopeless and helpless. I thought perhaps gastric bypass surgery was my only option left. If you had mentioned raw organic living foods, I would have looked at you cross eyed. What a difference four years (and 140 pounds) can make, huh?
Amazing!!!
Meghan,
Thank YOU!!! You were a joy to work with and you inspired me to make some big changes in my own life. Thank you so much for the shout out…I was so happy to be involved
I’m glad the retreat was so amazing!
Take care,
Alex
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