I just have to put this out there. I think one of the most important things that I have learned in my journey to change how we eat. Is to filter the information that you get/hear from others. Last summer I was at a girlfriends baby shower and there was another Mom who felt the need to rain on my parade. I left there feeling like everything I had done or thought was WRONG! The dairy that I purchase my milk from (which is certified organic) according to her was not. The CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) that I belong to, while I know it is not certified organic, they grow as organic as possible. She made a point to tell me that while she was there she witnessed them spraying their fields. OK, I spray my tomato plants, but with organic spray. So her know it all attitude took me a while to regroup and carry on. I had to remind myself every time I thought of the conversation that it was MY journey NOT hers. I don't know why she got to me like she did. there are a lot of people who share their opinions with me and I just take what I want and don't worry about the rest.
One of my dear friends whom I get a lot of my ideas and information from is an avid prepper, not my gig. But I am more than happy to learn canning from her as well as other things. She is the one that taught me how to make brown sugar as well as the extracts. But I have no interest in stock piling enough food for my family to eat for a year in the event that civilization falls. She is big on canning meats, I think it is gross so don't expect to see any posts on canning meat. I can for my family to have healthier options for us to eat. I bake from scratch so that we are not eating preservatives or high fructose corn syrup, and it tastes better for less money.
I have blogs that I read that I find entertaining and I also get tips on canning and gardening. Again they are preppers and are working towards being self sufficient. While I admire what they are doing, it is not my journey.
We each have our own journey and need to be true to that. Not worrying what others think or feel. Like I tell my adult daughter who is trying to find her way as a new Mom. Don't worry about what other people say this is about your journey and what is best for you and your family. It is something that has become very clear to me over the past couple of years and when I can keep that in sight everything feels better and work out. When I loose sight of that is when I get in trouble.
Well said. Back when I had my natural and organic store in the mid ninties, there were many people who thought I was "out there". Strangely enough, some of those same people now have health problems and have suddenly "discovered" natural medicine and healthy, natural and organic options. Amazing!! :)
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